Panaji, September 09, 2018 …. The Governor of Goa, Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha recently convened a meeting at Raj Bhavan, to chalk out the Gandhi Samagra programme, which will be held in Goa in commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. 

          The Governor said that the aim of the programme is to propagate the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and the Gandhi philosophy among the people of Goa and adapt them to contemporary times to make them relevant. Dr Sinha said that the programme is aimed at spreading Gandhiji’s legacy among the people of Goa, especially among the youth and students.

As part of the programme, Prabhat ferries will be held culminating at a prominent place where flagship programmes of the Government will be discussed. Besides, wall paintings, street plays and essay competitions have also been planned.   

          Secretary to the Governor, Rupesh Kumar Thakur, IAS, Chief Secretary, Shri Dharmendra Sharma, IAS, Secretary Education, Smt. Nila Mohanan, IAS, Special Secretary (Home), Anjali Sehrawat, IAS, Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, Shri Varun Sahni, were among those present at the meeting. 

Panaji, September 08, 2018 … The Enforcement Squads of South Goa District has been re-constituted for enforcing the effective implementation of illicit drug / Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 in South Goa District for entire South Goa Talukas.

The Enforcement Squads are directed to take action on illicit tobacco products which are in circulation without paying taxes including other sections under Cotpa Act, 2003.

Mamlatdar / Joint Mamlatdars and Executive Magistrates of the respective Talukas, PSI / Police personnel attached to concerned Police Station in the jurisdiction, Sanitary Inspector of Health Centre in the Jurisdiction and a member of an NGO are appointed on enforcement Squad in all talukas of South Goa.

Panaji, September 08, 2018 … State Designated Agency Goa, Electricity Department, has informed that the consumers that complaint regarding non – working of LED streetlights to be registered on Toll free customer service center no 1800-180-3580 and 1800-233-3949 operating  from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. or email to : helpline@eesl.co.in .

Margao:  September 08, 2018 … The team of District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), Department of Psychiatry, Hospicio Hospital, Margao has organized a panel discussion to commemorate the World Suicide Prevention Day, on the IASP theme “Working Together to Prevent Suicide” at 10.00 a.m. on September 7, 2018 at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.

The purpose of this event is to create awareness about suicides and its prevention and to work together towards developing strategies and ways to prevent suicides in the community.

The programme is organised by the team of District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) Department of Psychiatry- Dr. Lourencinho Rodrigues, Program Officer, Ms. Conceicao Vaz, Psychiatric Nurse, Ms. Alvia Pereira- Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Vidhita Naik- Psychiatric Social Worker and Mr. Uday Kothwale- Asst. Case Registry, Hospicio Hospital, Margao.  The Chief Guest- Dr. Narayan Desai, Ex-Principal of S.S. Angel Higher Secondary School, Mashem- Loliem, Canacona will be the key note speaker on the occasion.

The panelist consist of eminent personalities from different disciplines – Dr. Enid Miranda, Psychiatrist;  Ms. Rochelle Pereira  Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist; Dr. Wilson N. Fernandes, Asst.Professor/HOD, Dept.of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Fr. Clifford Castelino, Diocesan Family Service Centre, Archdiocese of Goa and Daman; Mr. Roquezinho D’souza; Social Worker/Businessman and Mr. Arvind Tengse, Sr. Journalist who will be putting across their viewpoints based on the theme in relation to their respective work areas.  Dr. Rajendra Hegde, Psychiatrist will be the moderator for the discussion.

The audience will consist of representatives from Educational Institutions, Health Sector and the general wherein they will get a chance to share their views, opinions and ideas in the discussion.

Panaji, September 07, 2018 ….  Minister for PWD Shri Sudin Dhavalikar has said that an amount of Rs. 6 Crores has been earmarked for development of Village  Panchayat Sports Ground complex at Marcaim. The Sports Complex he said, will have provision for  necessary Sports facilities and Sport infrastructure.

Speaking as Chief Guest after commissioning a new road leading from Shree Navdurga Temple  to Caranzalem, Marcaim junction  costing to Rs.10. 05 Crores at a function held at Marcaim , in Ponda taluka recently. Shri Dhavalikar said the State Government is committed for the promotion of sports and in this regard several projects and programmes have been undertaken to encourage sports persons and boost sports infrastructure in the State.

Speaking further Shri Dhavalikar said,  the endeavour of the Government will be to see that the aspirations and expectations of the people in the state are fulfilled.  He mentioned that  all existing internal roads in Marcaim areas would be taken up for repairs and added saying  that widening of stretch of road from Mahalwada to Ladewada in Village Panchayat Marcaim will be taken up on priority. He said, the ongoing work of construction of 4 lane stretch of Road from Mahalwada to Navdurga Temple in Marcaim will be completed by December 2018.

 Shri Shivdas Gaude and Smt. Chitra Phadte both Members also spoke on the occasion.       

Shri Ramu Naik Sarpanch VP Kundaim,  Shri Rajesh Kavlekar, Sarpanch Kavle Panchayat,  Shri Kulkarni, Executive Engineer PWD, Dr Gokuldas Sawant  amongst others were present on the occasion.

Earlier Smt Deepa Naik, Sarpanch VP Marcaim welcomed. Shri Yogesh Gaude  compered the function.

Panaji, September 06, 2018 …. Sowing as well as transplanting of Kharif Paddy crop has been completed. The crop stand is quite healthy and no outbreak of pests/disease has been reported or observed during pest surveillance inspection.

Total seventeen students were deputed against reserved seats at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra for higher education in Agriculture Field.

The students are divided as B. Sc (Agriculture) – 11 Students, B.Sc (Horticulture) – 4 Students, B. Sc (Agri. Engineering) – 2 Students.

 Worskhop on “Application of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) in Agriculture Development” was organized by institute of Extension Education, Anand Agriculture University, Gujarat, wherein 03 Officials attended.

Panaji, September 06, 2018 … The statement of market price of important essential commodities  in Panaji Centre as intimated by the Registrar of Co-operative societies for the week ending August 31, 2018 is as follows.

The arrival and prices of rice were steady in all markets during the week, except that of parboiled rice local in all the markets and raw rice common at Margao, the arrival of which was not noticed during the week.

The arrival of pulses were steady in all the markets during the week under review.

Prices of moongdal and uraddal remained steady in all the markets during the week. Turdal Barshi and gram Kabuli big at Panaji decreased by Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- and Rs.500/- per quintal respectively, but were steady in other markets. Gramdal at Margao increased by Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets. Masoordal at Panaji increased by Rs. 200/- to Rs. 500/- per quintal, the same at Margao decreased by Rs. 300/-, but was steady at Mapusa market. Moong at Margao decreased by Rs. 300/- to Rs. 500 per quintal, but was steady in other markets. Peasdry at Mapusa increased by Rs. 500/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets.

The arrival of edible oil, gur fine and sugar S-30 remained steady in all the markets during the week, except that of coconut oil at Mapusa market, the arrival of which was noticed during the week under review.

Prices of sunflower oil and coconut oil remained steady in all the markets during the week. Gur fine Margao decreased by Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets. Sugar S-30 at Mapusa decreased by Rs. 50/- per quintal, but was steady in other markets.

The arrival and prices of vegetables remained steady in all the markets during the week under review.

The arrival and prices of coconuts were steady in all the market during the week, except that of coconuts of 120 bharti at Mapusa market, the arrival of which was not noticed during the week under review.

The arrival and prices of betelnuts at Ponda, Sanguelim and Curchorem market sub-yards remained steady during the week, except that of betelnuts new and safed Khoka new at above market sub-yards, the arrival which was not noticed during the week.

 In the above market sub-yards, the prices of betelnut old and Safed Khoka old were traded at Rs. 2250/- and 2100/- per 10kgs respectively in the respective market sub – yards.

Panaji::: September 05, 2018  … Chief Secretary Shri. Dharmendra Sharma, IAS will felicitate nine teachers  with the prestigious ‘Goa State Teacher’s Award’ on the occasion of Teachers Day today in Kala Academy, Campal at 10 a.m. Secretary for Education Smt. Nila Mohanan IAS will be also present on the occasion.  

The teachers who will be felicitated are: Primary School Category: Shri. Sambhaji Vishnu Raut, teacher at Govt. Primary School, Mestawada Bethoda Ponda. In Secondary School Category 1. Shri. Subhash Vithu Sawant, Sateri Vidhya Mandir, Ibrahmpur, 2. Shri. Gajanan Raghoba Shetye, Shri. Shantadurga High School, Bicholim, 3. Smt. Shweta Suhas Prabhu Dessai, Mahila and Nutan High School, Madgao and 4. Ms. Wilma Maria Pereira, Deepvihar High School, Headland Sada.

In the Headmaster’s Category 1. Shri. Devidas Kudav, Vice Principal, District Institute of Education and Training, 2. Shri. Girish M. Tendulkar, Headmaster, Gananath English High School, Nirankal Ponda.

          In Tr. Grade 1 category: 1. Ms. Cora Do Cormo Coelho, Loyola Higher Secondary School, Margao. In Principal Category: 1. Shri. Ramdas Vassudeo Kelkar, Sapteshwar Institute of Higher Education, Mandrem Pernem.

Panaji: September 05, 2018 … Convinced of the enduring powers of Ayurveda, International Tourist travels to India  to avail  ayurvedic treatments said Minister for Health Shri Vishwajit Rane. He was speaking after inaugurating  a 5 days Free Mega Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy Medical camp organized by Matrubhumi Seva Pratishthan Goa, by Dr. Manoj Sharma Ayurvedic Neuro Hospital and Research Centre, Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, Deen Dayal Seva Pratisthan, Bicholim, Harmal Panchkroshi Shikshan Mandal, Lokmanya Ganeshotsav vishbvasth Mandal, Pernem,Department of Horticulture , Directorate of  Health and Services Goa (AYUSH Department) and Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Ravindra Bhavan Sankalim recently.

Shri Rane further said that Ayurveda can treat some disease which even Allopathy can’t cure .He urged the people to take full benefit of the treatment available at the camp. He also appreciated the efforts of Ayush Minister Shri Shripad Naik to set up National Institute of Ayurveda and Naturopathy at Dhargal along with two Ayurvedic and Naturopathy Hospitals, one each in Sakhalim and other in Margao.

Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Dr. Pramod Sawant who was also present for the function said that health of an individual is as much important as the wealth to live a healthy, peaceful and prosperous life He also informed that foundation stone for Ayush centre at Velguem  will soon be laid in next two to three months which will benefit the people from Bicholim and Sattari taluka to take Ayurvedic treatment .He further appealed to the people to attend the camp for all 5 days which will certainly help them to cure from the ailments they are facing  .

Smt. Ankita Navelkar, President Zilla Parishad, North Goa, Shri Dharmesh Saglani, Chairperson of Sankhalim Municipal Council, Shri Valabh Salkar , Chairman Deen Dayal Seva Pratisthan, Shri Suraj Naik, General Secretary of Matrubhumi Seva Pratishthan Goa, Dr.Datta Bhatt, Deputy Director, Ayush Cell  ,Shri Umesh Sandu, Director, Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd were present along with others on the occasion.

Smt. Swati Mainkar compered the function while Dr Sandeep Sawant proposed the vote of thanks.