Panaji, August 21, 2014 …. The existing  Coir  Defibring Centre at Manaswada, Kundaim will be upgraded  to create  new employment  opportunities to the educated unemployed local youth, disclosed  Minister for Industries Shri Mahadev Naik after re-commissioning the Coir Defibring Centre at Manaswada, Kundaim today.

The Industries Minister said  that an amount of Rs. 2 lakhs has been spent by the Government to resume the operations of Coir Defibring Centre which was  not functioning for the past one year thus affecting the livelihood of those employed in the Centre. He however, told the workers attached to the Centre to work with a sense of  dedication and contribute  to increase productivity.

While listing  the initiatives  taken by the Government through  the Department of Industries to boost industrial growth and generate  employment avenues  to the  unemployed youth, the Industries Minister said that  efforts are being made  to set up  a garment industry  in Shiroda besides  to setting up Industrial Estates in  different parts of Goa to redress growing   unemployment problem.

The Industries Minister further said that workers are the  backbone  of any industrial unit and  their contribution  is of utmost importance  to thrive the growth of industries.  He stressed the need for skilled manpower to meet the requirement of new industries to be set up in the State. He said, the Government has given new lease of life to Coir Defibring Centre by re-commissioning it.

Smt. Meena H. Naik Goltekar, Director, Handicrafts, Textile and Coir expressed her views on the occasion.

Shri U. L. Joshi, Under Secretary to Minister for Industries and Social Welfare was also present.

Earlier Shri S. S. Gaonkar, Assistant Director Training welcomed and later Shri Ashok Shetye, Technical Assistant proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji ; Aug  21, 2014 …. The “Chitrankan’’ – Contemporary Painters Camp has got huge response from the budding artist from Goa which was organized at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji recently.

The camp was organized by the Department of Art and Culture in association with West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur.  Shri Raja Khedekar, Vice Chairman, Kala Academy inaugurated the Camp. Addressing the Camp Shri Khedekar stressed on Art of Painting and said, it is who the Artist completes the things which the nature has left incomplete. The Artist with his paint and brush express all his thoughts in form of beautiful paintings he added.

Artist from different parts of India are participated in the camp in order to create interest in creative paintings and show the new style and techniques of painting for the camp which will open up to August 25, 2014.

The artists are Dr. Seema Devi Puducherry, Ms. Shubha Agrahar – Allahabad, Shri Ranjan Roy – Patna, Bihar, Shri Subha Basu – Kolkata, Ms. Sonal Varshneya – Sant Nagar, Ms. Dimple Chandat – Udaipur, Shri Gauri Shankar Jangid – Jaipur, Shri Ganpat N. Bhadke –  Maharashtra, Shri Giriraj Kadia – Ahmadabad, Shri Ashwani Kumar Verma – Hoshiarpur, Shri Subhash Shorey – Chandigarh, Shri Rohit Bhosle – Goa and Shri Diptej D.S. Vernekar – Goa.

Director of Art and Culture Shri Prasad Lolayekar welcomed the artists and said the Department will provide all the support to artists. Programme Officer of West Zone Shri Hemant Mehta expressed his views. Deputy Director Shri Ashok Parab proposed vote of thanks.

20/08/2014 …. The Goa Divisional Office of Department of Posts, has decided to organise Divisional Dak Adalat and Divisional Pension Adalat at 10 and 11 am respectively on September 22, 2014 in its office at Mapusa. Both these Adalats have been organised to hear the complaints / grievances, etc. from the members of the public relating to Postal/ Pension services.

 Complaints and grievances not replied within six weeks only, are entertained in both these adalats. The complaint should contain name/ designation of the officer to whom the original complaint was addressed, the date on which it was tendered.

There will be only one compliant in one application. Original copy of the complaint can be sent by post or handed over personally to the Asstt. Superintendent of Post Offices, Goa Division Mapusa – 403 507, so as to reach   on or before 10 am for Divisional Dak Adalat,  and 11 am for Divisional Pension Adalat on September 8, 2014.   The complainant can attend the Adalat if he/ she desires so, on his / her own cost.  

Panaji | August 20, 2014: Goa is now geared up organize the Bonderam festival, which is celebrated in the island of Divar, located 12 kms from Panjim city, on the fourth Saturday of August. This year the festival falls on August 23, 2014.

The name Bonderam originates from ‘Bandeira’ – the Portuguese word for flag. During the Portuguese rule there were frequent disputes between the villagers on the Divar island over property issues. Thus the Portuguese introduced a system by putting up flags to demarcate the boundaries.

The otherwise laidback island of Divar comes alive on the day of the Bonderam festival. The day begins with a Flag Parade from the main Divar junction, which is accompanied by a Brass Band. After this the Bonderam festival is officially declared open. Later in the day there is a fancy dress competition followed by the traditional float parade and a live musical performance featuring the famous music bands of Goa.

Mrs. Pamela Mascarenhas, Deputy Director, Department of Tourism, Goa, said, “Goa Tourism wants to promote festival tourism in a big manner. The idea is to have special attractions every month. Bonderam is a colorful festival held at Divar island. We welcome all tourists to experience this traditional festival.”

Panaji, August 19, 2014 …. The Deputy Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza inaugurated the Art and Craft work exhibition organized by Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim in collaboration with Kala Academy at the Foyer area of Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, today.

 The art and craft work has been done by the Pre-vocational Section (Intellectual Disabled) children of the Sanjay School, Porvorim. The products such as garlands, flower out of papers, jewellery, paper bags, pen holder, greeting cards, key chain, hanging photo frames etc.  are displayed in the exhibition which  will remain open for public  between 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. till August 21, 2014.

Speaking on the occasion the Dy. Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza appreciated the  art and craft  items prepared by the disabled  students of Sanjay School. He told the Teachers and Parents to encourage the budding  disabled students to participate in art and craft events so  as to enable them to develop their artistic talent. This he said would help them to  build up their  career in  art and craft sector.

He complimented  the teaching and non teaching staff of  Sanjay  Centre for Special Education for their dedicated services for the welfare of the students.

Shri Guruprasad Pawaskar, Chairman, Sanjay  Centre for Special Education welcomed the gathering. Ms. Seema Shetgaonkar PTA member proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Jessica Daniel, Teacher compered the inaugural function.

Earlier, Shri Francis D’Souza and other dignataries  went round the exhibition  and  evinced  keen   interest in  the  art and craft  items.

19/08/2014 …. Goa Science Centre is organising an awareness programme with popular science lecture on ‘Role of Community in Control of Mosquito Born Diseases’ by Dr. Mahesh Kaliwal, State Entomologise, Directorate of Health Services, Govt. of Goa, tomorrow, August 20, 2014 at 11 am in the Auditorium of the Centre. The lecture is organised to mark ‘World Mosquito Day” on August 20.

Mosquito can cause and spread certain diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya and many more.  To prevent or control these diseases it is essential to take certain measures by the concerned department and especially by the community. These diseases being mosquito borne diseases the role of community is very vital because most of the mosquitoes are being grown-up around their own premises and mostly in the man-made environment like drainages, storage tanks, etc. It is difficult to control unless community acts to prevent or eliminate potential mosquito breed site created by them. 

 the lecture highlights on the cause and spread of mosquito borne diseases, prevention/ control and specially the community role in the prevention and control of mosquito borne diseases. It will also be a great opportunity for the students, teachers as well as general public to interact with the resource person

Panaji, August 19, 2014 … The Birth Anniversary of late Shri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India is observed as “Sadbhavana Diwas” nation-wide every year. This year it will be observed on Wednesday August 20, 2014.

Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar will garland the portrait of late Rajiv Gandhi, in the Secretariat Complex at Porvorim, Goa at 9:30 a.m. and will administer  the “Sadbhavana Day” pledge.

All the Secretaries/Special Secretaries/Additional Secretaries/Joint Secretaries/Under   Secretaries to Government, and staff of Secretariat including those housed outside Secretariat are requested to be present  in the open space inside the Secretariat Complex, Porvorim-Goa at 9:25 a.m. on August 20, 2014 to take the pledge.