Panaji, September 09, 2018  …. “We have to achieve goals by working hard and also by working smart,” said the Minister for Art and Culture, Shri. Govind Gaude. Shri. Gaude was speaking at the Eminent Goans’ Day 2018 function held at the   St. Theresa High School, St Estevam, today. The function was organised by the Goa Cultural and Social Centre (GCSC) in collaboration with St. Theresa High School, St Estevam, Shri Saraswati High School, Juve, Sharada English High School, Marcel and S.S.V. Government High School, Kumbharjua.

Speaking further, Shri. Gaude said that Success is not being the best and winning the race. It is how you handle the worst and still finish the race. Shri. Gaude stressed on the importance of having a plan to achieve success.

The Minister said that struggle was important for success. He said that Passion, Positive energy, Perspective, Principles, Patriotism were among some of the important things that helps one to become successful in life. 

 The Eminent Goans’ Day was started in memory of three eminent Goans namely Abbe Faria, Dr Bhau Daji Lad and Dr. Francis Luis Gomes.

 A souvenier on Eminent Goans’ was released on the occasion. Three eminent Goans, Late Dr. Olivinho Gomes, Late Narsinha Fadte and  Late Dr. Haradatta Karande, from the village of St Estevam were posthumously honoured for their achievements. The family members of these eminent Goans received the mementos.

Dr. Rufino Monterio, Dy. SP Serafin Dias and Director in Set Designing in Film industry, Exhibitions etc, Shri. Sushant Tari were felicitated for their outstanding service to society.

 The President of the Goa Cultural and Social Centre,  Shri. Francisco A. de Noronha said that each year they felicitate and honour eminent Goans in different villages to encourage people to emulate their zeal to achieve and give back to society. Shri. Noronha said that it is important that values are imparted in schools so that students become good citizens.

The Headmistress of the school, Sr. Clarina Gonsalves said that it was important to create awareness among students on the achievements of eminent Goans.

 On the occasion, student rankers in Konkani at the SSC and HSSC examinations and toppers in Konkani from the four schools from St Estevam were felicitated.

Present on the occasion were special guests, Sarpanch of V.P St Estevam, Smt. Joanita D’ Costa, Sarpanch of V.P. Cumbarjua, Smt. Nishita Gaude, and V.P. Sarpanch of Tivrem-Orgaon, Smt. Sanjyot Khadapkar among others. Also present were Vice-President of   GCSC, Shri. Isac H. Dias, General Secretary, Shri Milagres Fernandes, Joint Secretary, Shri. Silvestre S. Estibeiro, Treasurer, Shri.Suresh Azgaonkar and members, Shri Fabian Pinto, Shri Padmanabh Lotlikar and Shri Jose Fernandes.

Panaji, September 09, 2018 … The Foundation stone for the proposed National Institute of Naturopathy and Research Centre will be laid at Dhargal in Pernem Taluka on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra disclosed Union Minister of State for Ayush(Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Naik.

He was speaking at the concluding ceremony of  five days Free Mega Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy Medical camp at a function held at Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce at Pernem recently.

The camp was commenced from September 2 ,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 at Pernem, Harmal Panchkroshi Shikshan Mandal, Lokmanya Ganeshotsav vishbvasth Mandal, Pernem,Directorate of  Health and Services Goa (AYUSH Department) and Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Shri Naik expressed gratitude and appreciated the team of doctors and volunteers for successfully conducting the mega camp. The potential for serving people through giving back to society is huge and something that we all need to consider looking into, he asserted. Shri Naik further said that there is myth among the people that Ayurveda takes longer time to cure but he has personally experienced a miracle of ayurveda, wherein a person ailing with frozen shoulder got relief in a day after attending the camp.

Former Chief Minister, Shri Laxmikant Parsekar who also attended the function praised the doctors for effectively conducting the camp .He said that Mega Ayurvedic Neuro Therapy Medical camp is just a glimpse and once project of All India Institute of Ayurvedic, Yoga, and Naturopathy Research Centre with medical college is set up, people of Pernem will be benefited by getting permanent ayurvedic treatment.  He also appreciated the volunteers of Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce Pernem, Harmal Panchkroshi Shikshan Mandal for their involvement in making the camp successful and said that Education should not only limit for acquiring  degrees but it should reflect on person’s behaviour, attitude ,responsibility towards the society .

Shri Ramesh Sawal,Shri Tukaram Harmalkar,ZP Members, Shri Bharat Gawde, Sarpanch of Virnoda, Kum. Shraddha Mashelkar, Chairperson Pernem Municipality, Shri Prashant Gadekar Deputy Chairperson, Dr. Filipe Rodrigues e Melo, Principal Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, Dr. Manoj Sharma , Dr.Datta Bhatt, Deputy Director, Ayush Cell, Shri Suraj Naik, General Secretary of Matrubhumi Seva Pratishthan Goa were present along with others on the occasion.

Shri Sadanand Sawal compered the function while Shri Suraj Naik proposed the vote of thanks.

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.