Panaji: Nov 8th, 2018 :::: GCA President  Mr. Suraj Lotlikar expressed his congratulations to  Ms. Tejashwini  Duragad for  being selected for the  U-19 Women’s team for the T20 Challenger Trophy 2018 at Guntur from  12th to 16th November 2018. Tejashwini  will be playing for the India Red Team.

Panaji: November 08, 2018 … Union Minister for AYUSH, Independent Charge, Shri Shripad Naik expressed his happiness as he announced that 1001 projects under AYUSH are nearing completion in North Goa, which was his long cherished dream. Shri Naik was speaking after inaugurating Sabha Mandap at Khadki in Sattari taluka today.

Shri Naik further announced that on November 13 the foundation stone for the proposed Ayurveda Institute will be laid at Dhargalim in Pernem taluka. He said, this institute will impart training to the youngsters in the science of Ayurveda, who in turn will work for the benefit of people in the state.

          Shri Venktesh Desai, Former Panchayat Minister, Shri Narahari Haldankar, Former Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly, Shri Premnath Hazare, Zilla Panchayat Member, Shri Omprakash Barve, Sarpanch, Smt. Sharada Harijan, Local Panch, Shri Vishwasrao Rane, Chairman of Shree Sriram Education Society, Shri Appasaheb Rane, Chairman of Shree Sriram Devasthan and others graced the occasion.

          Master Rishikesh Nangare, who excelled in SSCE examinations from Sattari taluka, was felicitated at the hands of chief guest Shri Shripad Naik,

          Earlier Shri Appasaheb Rane welcomed the guests.

 Panaji: November 8, 2018 … Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) office presently functioning in the rented premises at XA-8, 3^rd floor, Sakhardande Apartments, Dr. Dada Vaidya Road, Panaji will be shifted in new premises at Government Quarters, H.No. D-7-A, ground floor, near Caculo Mall, St. Inez, Panaji w.e.f November 14, 2018.  

Panaji, November 07, 20182 … Ms. Sheela Jaywant, Shri. Shashwat Gupta Ray and Ms. Amaralda Barreto bagged the first, second and third prize (English Category), respectively at the All Goa Essay Competition organised by the Department of Information and Publicity and Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. In the Konkani/Marathi category, Shri. Sachin Khutwalkar (Lokmat) and Kishor S Shet Mandrekar (Gomantak) won the first and second prize.

            The Department had organised the essay competition for press and industrial employees on the topic ‘My United India’ and ‘Role of Industries in Nation building’ as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations (National Unity Day), which commemorates the birth anniversary of late Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The judges of the competition were senior journalist Shri. Ashwin Tombat and Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Narayan Navti.

            The aim of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, which is celebrated annually on October 31, is to foster and reinforce people’s dedication to preserve and strengthen the unity and integrity of the nation.  

Panaji: Nov 6th 2018 … The 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to commence in Goa from 20th-28th Nov will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries

~The festival will open with the World Premiere of The Aspern Papers. The director Julien Landais and cast including Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Golden Globe winner), Joely Richardson (Oscar-nominated actress), Morgane Polanski (actress and daughter of Roman Polanski) will be present at the screening~

~On the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of Ingmar Bergman’s birth, IFFI will showcase 7 best films of his career including a documentary on Bergman titled “Bergman Island” directed by Marie Nyrerod~

~Israel to be the Country Focus,  Jharkhand to be the State Focus~

~The famous Israeli Actor, Alon Aboutboul (known for Hollywood films including, Rambo III, Munich by Steven Spielberg, Body of Lies by Ridley Scott and The Dark Knight Rises) will be the special guest as part of Israel delegation~

~Dan Wolman from Israel to be given the Lifetime Achievement Award~

~International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian~

~World Panorama section will present 15 films, which are OSCAR submissions from respective countries~

~Indian Sports Biopics, Gold, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, MSD: The untold story and Soorma will be screened at the 49th IFFI as an extension of the Khelo India Branding~ 

~A retrospective of Vinod Khanna will be showcasing some of his best films including Achanak, Lekin and Amar Akbar Anthony~

~Masterclasses and In-conversation section will feature several renowned celebrities from the Film Industry including Prasoon Joshi, Dan Wolman, Sreekar Prasad, Anil Kapoor, Sumit Israni, Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor, David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan, Rohit Dhawan, Jairaj, Kaushik Ganguly,Shaji Karun, Srijit Mukhrjee, Sridhar and Sreeram Raghvan, Anupama Chopra, Rajiv Masand, Bhawana Somaaya, Jason Hafford, Meghna Gulzar, Leena Yadav, Gauri Shinde~

~Homage will be paid to Late Sh. Shashi Kapoor, Late Smt. Sridevi, Late Sh. M.Karunanidhi and Late Ms. Kalpana Lajmi, in the International Homages this year IFFI will pay tribute to Terence Marsh, Milos Forman, and Anne V Coates~

~IFFI will showcase the movies ‘Sholay’ and ‘Hichki’ as part of a Special Package for Visually Impaired Children special screenings with audio description~

Goa, 06 Nov 2018: The 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November, 2018. 49th edition of the festival will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries, which reflects diversity of taste.

International Competition section has 15 films out of which 3 are Indian. Competition section itself represents films produced and co-produced by 22 countries.

Festival Kaleidoscope section carries 20 critically acclaimed international films that have been to major film festivals and majority of them being multiple award winners. This is one of the most sought after sections of the festival that showcases best and top films of the year.

World Panorama section has 67 films, which are specially curated for the festival. This includes 4 World Premieres, 2 International Premieres, 15 Asia Premieres and 60 India Premieres. This year World Panorama section presents 15 films, which are Oscar submissions from respective countries.

Retrospective of Ingmar Bergman

·      On the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of Ingmar Bergman’s birth, IFFI will showcase 7 best films of his career

·      A documentary on Bergman titled “Bergman Island” directed by Marie Nyrerod which presents the master behind the camera has also been included in this section

·      The official opening of this section is scheduled on 21st with Panel discussion followed by the screening of ‘Wild Strawberries’

Wild at Heart Master in His Craft: Retrospective section of Ingmar Bergman: 2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of Ingmar Bergman’s birth. On this occasion when 100-Year Jubilee is in full swing across the globe, IFFI showcases best 7 films of his career. A documentary on Bergman titled “Bergman Island” directed by Marie Nyrerod which presents the master behind the camera has also been included in this section. The official opening of this section is scheduled on 21st with Panel discussion followed by the screening of ‘Wild Strawberries’.

Opening Film- World Premiere of The Aspern Papers

·      The Festival will open with World Premiere of ‘The Aspern Papers’ with international star cast.

·      The Aspern Papers tells a story of obsession, grandeur lost and dreams of Byronic adventures.

·      The whole cast will be present for its premiere at the festival. Golden Globe winner Mr. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (lead actor), Oscar nominated actress Ms. Joely Richardson (lead actress), Ms. Julia Robins (actress), Daughter of Roman Polanski, Ms. Morgane Polanski (actress ) Mr. Nicolas Hau (actor) Mr. Julien Landais (director)Roman Polanski), and Nicolas Hau will be present at the screening.

The festival will open with World Premiere of ‘The Aspern Papers’ with international Star Cast. The Aspern Papers tells a story of obsession, grandeur lost and dreams of Byronic adventures.

Delegation: Mr. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (lead actor)- Golden Globe winner, Ms. Joely Richardson (lead actress)- Oscar nominated actress Ms. Julia Robins (actress) Ms. Morgane Polanski (actress and daughter of Roman Polanski) Mr. Nicolas Hau (actor) Mr. Julien Landais (director)

Country Focus- Israel

·      Opening film for the Country Focus is ‘The Other Story’ by Avi Nesher

·      Ten films from Israel will be screened in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai

·      The famous Israeli Actor, Alon Aboutboul (known for Hollywood films including, Rambo III, Munich by Steven Spielberg, Body of Lies by Ridley Scott and The Dark Knight Rises) will be the special guest as part of Israel delegation.

·      The Indo-Israeli Co-Production Seminar to be held on 22nd November 2018.

Every year IFFI features a Country of Focus that brings out the cinematic excellence and contributions of that particular Country. In its 49th edition of IFFI, the Country of Focus will be Israel. Ten films in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai, have been selected for the country focus package.

The Opening film for the Country Focus Section is ‘The Other Story’ by Avi Nesher. Important celebrities from Israel including the famous Israeli Actor, Alon Aboutboul, as our special guest from Israel, who has worked in several Hollywood films including, Rambo III, Munich by Steven Spielberg, Body of Lies by Ridley Scott and The Dark Knight Rises to name a few. The Indo-Israeli Co-production Seminar is slated to be held on 22nd November,2018.

A State focus – Jharkhand

·      Movies in the Jharkhand Package include Death in the Gunj, Ranchi Diaries, Begum Jaan with others.

Jharkhand has been selected as the State of Focus for 49th IFFI 2018 and Jharkhand Day will be celebrated on 24th November,2018 as part of the festival. Movies in the Jharkhand Package include Death in the Gunj, Ranchi Diaries, Begum Jaan with others.

The International Competition jury

 The International Competition jury comprises John Irvin, Adrian Sitaru, Polish Director Robert Glinski, Anna Ferraioli Ravel and Indian member Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Indian Panorama- 26 feature and 21 non –feature Indian films

·      OLU directed by Shaji N Karun as the Opening feature film of Indian Panorama

·      Kharvas directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale as the Opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama

26 feature and 21 non –feature Indian films are selected by the Indian Panorama Jury to be screened as part of this section out of the hundreds of entries sent by filmmakers from various parts of the Country. The Feature film Jury selected the film OLU directed by Shaji N Karun as the Opening feature film of Indian Panorama 2018. The Non-Feature film Jury selected the film Kharvas directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale as the Opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama 2018. Prominent Feature films are as follows:

1 Olu (Opening film)

Malayalam Shaji N Karun
2 Nagarkirtan Bengali Kaushik Ganguly 3 Sa Bengali Arijit Singh
4 Uma Bengali Srijit Mukherji
5 Abyakto Bengali Arjun Dutta
6 Uronchondi Bengali Abhishek Saha

The Feature Film Jury of thirteen members was headed by acclaimed film director and screenwriter, Shri Rahul Rawail and the other prominent members included:

1. Major Ravi, Filmmaker & Actor 2. Shri Ahathian, Director 3. Shri Ujjwal Chatterjee, Director, Producer & Screenwriter 4. Shri Imo Singh, Director 5. Shri Utpal Datta, Filmmaker …and others

The Non Feature Film Jury of seven members was headed by acclaimed film director and editor, Shri Vinod Ganatra. The Jury constituted of the following Members:

1. Shri Uday Shankar Pani, Filmmaker 2. Smt Parvati Menon, Director & Film educationist 3. Shri Mandar Talaulikar, Filmmaker 4. Shri Padmaraj Nair, Film Journalist 5. Shri Ashok Sharan, Actor & Producer 6. Shri Suneel Puranik, Actor, Director & Producer

Sketch on Screen (Animation Film Package)

Sketch on Screen (Animation Film Package) is a section will screen around 3 International Feature Length Films done in collaboration with Indian studios.

Indian Sports Biopics

·      Gold, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, MSD: The untold story and Soorma will be screened at the 49th IFFI as an extension of the Khelo India Branding.

Open Air Screenings are organized during the festival where a large screen is put up in a vast open area. This year as an extension of the Khelo India Branding, Indian Sports Biopics will be screened at the 49th IFFI. Films included in the section are Gold, Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, MSD: The untold story and Soorma.

ICFT prize consisting of the UNESCO Gandhi Medal to a film, which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO

·      This year 10 films will be showcased for selection of a film to be presented with this coveted award

IFFI collaborates with the International Council for Film, Audiovisual Communication (ICFT) Paris, to present a special ICFT prize consisting of the UNESCO Gandhi Medal to a film, which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO. This year 10 films will be showcased for selection of a film to be presented with this coveted award.

Masterclasses and In-conversation section

Masterclasses and In-conversation section will feature several renowned celebrities from the Film Industry including Prasoon Joshi, Dan Wolman, Sreekar Prasad, Anil Kapoor, Sumit Israni, Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor, David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan, Rohit Dhawan, Jairaj, Kaushik Ganguly,Shaji Karun, Srijit Mukhrjee, Sridhar and Sreeram Raghvan, Anupama Chopra, Rajiv masand, Bhawana Somaaya, Jason Hafford, Meghna Gulzar, Leena Yadav, Gauri Shinde.

A retrospective of films of the recipient of the most prestigious film award of the Country, Dadasaheb Phalke Award is showcased during IFFI. This year Vinod Khanna received the award posthumously. IFFI will be showcasing some of his best films including Achanak, Lekin and Amar Akbar Anthony.

Retrospective of the Lifetime Achievement Awardee section recognizes the contribution of our Lifetime Achievement Awardee in the field of Cinema by showcasing some of his/her best films. This year Mr. Dan Wolman from Israel will be honored with LTA.

‘Homages’ section pays tribute to the film personalities of our country who has taken refuge in the abode of God. This year homage will be paid to Late Sh. Shashi Kapoor, Late Smt. Sridevi, Late Sh. M.Karunanidhi and Late Ms. Kalpana Lajmi. in the International Homages this year we will pay tribute to Terence Marsh, Milos Forman, and Anne V Coates.

A Special Package for Visually Impaired Children special screenings with audio description will be organized for the children who are visually impaired. The festival will showcase the movies ‘Sholay’ and ‘Hichki’ under this section.

This year there will be a special presentation of Tunisian films.

Panaji:  November 5, 2018 … The Chief Minister Shri. Manohar Parrikar greeted the people of Goa on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Shri Parrikar said that Diwali is a festival that illuminates people’s minds and hearts with the spirit of oneness and joy. The Chief Minister further prayed that the festival of lights fills homes of the people with happiness, peace and prosperity.

Panaji:  November 5, 2018 … Minister for Tourism Shri Manohar Alias Babu Azgaonkar inaugurated hot-mixing of roads in Pernem Constituency on November 3, 2018. The roads from Jamblikade at Pethechawada Korgao and Road at Bailpar, Casarwane at Caswarne junction will be hot mixed.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Ajgaonkar said development work in every corner of Pernem constituency is going in full swing and it will continue in future also. Various upcoming project like International stadium ,Mopa airport ,Ravindra Bhavan, Ayush centre will help to solve unemployment problem to a extend. The Minister said that with Mopa airport at Pernem, tourist from all over the world will come to Pernem first and then will visit rest of the places in the state.

Shri Ajgaonkar also laid foundation stone for construction of protection wall at Deulwada to Harijanwada at Korgao, construction of footpath at Mainawada,beautification of temple Soyambu Gadeshwar Devasthan Amere Varkhand  .

Present on the occasion were Smt Pamila Desai ,Sarpanch Korgao Ranganath Kalsavkar, Deputy Sarpanch,Korgao,  Shri Shyam Sundar Naik  Sarpanch Casarwane , Pandurang Parsekar,Deputy Sarpanch Casarwane ,Shri Rosh Fenandes,Khajne Porascadem ,Smt Nita Maulanakar Deputy Sarpanch Khajne Porascadem,Shri Abdul Naik,Shri Uday Palyekar,Shri Samil Bhatlekar,Smt Uma Salgaonkar ,Shri Vasant Desai ,Panch members Korgao and Shri Rakesh Swar ,Panch Member, Khajne- Porascadem.

Panaji : November 05,2018 … The NRB Groups Orchid Foundation conferred Orchid Awards 2018 on women achievers of Goa at a function held in Community Center hall Mala in the city yesterday. The Orchid Foundation constituted “Orchid Awards’’ in fond memory of late Smt. Manda Tai Bandekar and   every year confers  on  women who have achieved  success  in their respective field.

Dr. Sinha who was the chief guest for the function,  while addressing the gathering said that girls are special and  are excelling in every field of human endeavor, They ride on air, water and land like that of boys.  In our country she said women rose to high positions due to their talent and hard work . Women are confident and are doing extremely well in every field. Therefore she said such kindof functions are like celebration of womanhood. She appreciated Orchid Foundation for being recognizing  achievements of women. She also congratulated the recipients of the Awards on the occasion.

Minister for PWD Shri Ramkrishna (Sudin ) Dhavalikar in his address lauded the endeavor  of Orchid Foundation for being recognizing the success and achievements  of Goan Women. He said there is no limit for the endeavor of women, Women with their hard work excel in various sectors and does not lack behind in competence. The initiative of Orchid Foundation will definitely inspire other women for achieving success in their life he added.

The women achievers who received Orchid Award 2018 for their achievements were, Smt. Ashwini Tarcar in the category of business, Smt. Sabina Martins, in the category of Rural Empowerment, Smt. Amita Salatri in the category of Art & Culture, Smt. Sharada Naik  in Education, Smt. Shoma Patnaik in Journalism, Ms. Maymol Rocky in Sports, Miss Pearl Colvalkar in Girl Child Prodigy, while Smt. Josephine in Social Work category etc. The Governor Dr. Sinha  and Minister Shri Dhavalikar presented awards to the recipients. 

Chairman NRB Group Shri Narayan Bandekar, Chairman of Orchid Foundation Shri Amol  Arondekar  And Spouse Smt. Asha Arondekar, Ex-Mayor CCP Shri Surendra Furtado, Shri Social Worker, Gangaram Morajkar and others attended the function

Ms Niharika Arondekar, MsPriyanka Rao and Ms Collean Sequera jointly compered the function. Whereas Smt. Fauzia Khan proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji : November 04,2018 … Minister for Labour & Employment Shri Rohan Khaunte said that the Government has implemented various schemes and policies for the empowerment women in the state.  and further mention that proper education and skill development will help women  to create self confidence.

Shri Khaunte was speaking after launching skill development programme for the families of Industrial workers at a function organized by the Office of the Commissioner of Labour & Employment in association with Shubh Self Help Group Porvorim and Salvador Do Mundo village  Panchayat at Salvador Do Mundo Village Panchayat today.

Shri Khaunte further speaking said that women is embodiment of patience and plays vital role in family. Under skill development initiative, women self help groups would be provided training in different streams to enable them to adopt self employment of their own choice. The Government under skill development scheme he said has a vision to make women earn their own livelihood to become self reliant. Therefore he  appeal to women folk to avail the benefit of the schemes to become self reliant to live dignified life. .

Membe of Zilla Panchayat  PDF shri Gupesh Naik in his address  appreciated the Government for having taken various developmental projects in Porvorim Constituency. He said under skill development initiative of the Government it has been decided to impart training to members of Women Self Help Group so as to make them   self employed and through which can earn their livelihood. He also said training provided in different skills would help them to choose their own business.  So he appealed to women folk to avail the benefit of the scheme meant for them.

Commissioner of Labour & Employment shri Jayant Tari, ZP Member Sucorro, Smt.Vaishali Satardekar. Sarpanch Village Panchayat Sucorro, Shri Sandeep Salgaonkar, Members of Women Self Help Group and others attended the function.

Shri Khaunte hand over registration certificate to the members of Shree Thoteshwar Mahila Dhalotsav Mandal Virlosa on the occasion.   

Shri Gurudas Jalmi, Assistant Labour Commissioner welcomed the gathering.

Shri Nilesh Kandolkar, Labour Inspector proposed the vote of thanks.  

Panaji: – November 04, 2018 …The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched the Union Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the presence of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley and the Union Minister of State (I/C) for MSME, Shri Giriraj Singh at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today which was telecasted across India through live streamed. In Goa the function was organized by the Directorate of Trade and Commerce (DITC) along with MSME-DI and SBI at NIO Dona Paula.

The Union Government has accorded high priority to the MSME sector in recent years. This outreach and support programme, will run for the next 100 days, covering the entire country, and is expected to provide even greater synergy to the efforts being made for this sector. This programme, has been implemented in mission mode and will be monitored on a continuous basis by senior officials of Union and State Governments.

On the occasion, Prime Minister had announced various Measures to help MSME Businesses such as faster access to credit, improved cash flows, More access to Markets, Simple regulatory compliance, Social security for employees and benefits from GST enrollment etc.

Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Government of India, Shri Shripad Naik, Jt. Secretary Ministry of Drinking water and Sanitation and Prabhari Adikari, Shri Arun Baroka, Secretary DITC, Shri Sudhir Mahajan IAS, General Manager State Bank of India, Shri sanjay Kumar, General Manager Union Bank of India, Shri H.C Mittal, and Manguesh Pai Raikar were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion the Ayush Minister said that the Government had taken several initiatives including customization of   products and strategies as per their needs and automated loan processing have been introduced to achieve faster turn around and accelerate MSME’s growth, easy availability of credit will also foster India’s entrepreneurial spirit he added.This initiative will set a new benchmark in loan delivery mechanism by reducing the turnaround time from 20-25 days to just 59 minutes he reiterated