Panaji, August  15, 2018 … Surface of the road has developed cracks due to rainy season resulting in potholes leading to accumulation of rain water. This has slowed down the pace of movement of vehicles. Consequently the normal flow of traffic is hampered. This is resulting in piling up of traffic especially during peak hours from Agacaim side to Cortalim.

 Superintendent of Police, Traffic has informed that the ongoing construction work of new Zuari Bridge and Fly-Over from Agacaim side to Cortalim the vehicular traffic on the said stretch is being regulated by Goa Police with extra deployment of manpower.

The Traffic Police and PWD officials have conducted joint site inspection of the affected stretch and necessary repairs are being undertaken shortly. Due to continuous rain and flow of  traffic a lot of difficulty is being faced by PWD in carrying out the necessary repairs.

The commuters are requested to co-operate with Traffic Police personnel on duty engaged in regulating the traffic. They are also requested to follow lane system to avoid being the cause of traffic jam.  

Panaji ::: August 15, 2018 … Goa Election Commission has kick-started its  preparation for  2019 Lok Sabha election with election icons .The meeting was recently Chaired By Chief Electoral Officer ,Shri Kunal, IAS at the office of Chief Electoral  on August 9 at Altinho Panaji.

The meeting was held to create awareness among the voters, to educate importance of elections, participation in voting and to increase voters’ turnout for the coming election .Also for this year, campaign will stressed on to delete names of duplicate electors from the voters list. Various contests, street plays for spreading awareness among the public will be conducted in both the districts.

   A Special Summary Revision of photo electoral rolls for all the 40 Assembly Constituencies in Goa is being carried out as per the directions of Election Commission of India.

       Shri Narayan Navti, Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Surendra Naik Additional Collector, South, Smt.Sangeeta Naik, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer ,Shri John Aguiar, Information Officer, Department of Information and Publicity, Smt.Deepali Naik, Convenor, South Goa  Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), Dr. Gervasio Mendes, Convenor, SVEEP, North Goa,  Goa’s Icons for Election, Singer Smt.Sonia Sirsat, Shri John D’Silva, Actor, Shri Mukesh Ghatwal, Music Composer , Ms. Marianela Gina ,Shri Aryan Khedekar, Music Jockey and other officials of Election Commission also attended the meeting along with others.

Panaji, August  15, 2018 … Let each one of us be the catalyst of growth in order to propel the nation to great heights said Minister for Panchayat, Shri Mauvin Godinho. He was speaking after unfurling the tricolour on the occasion of 72^nd Independence Day  which was celebrated at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, today.

On the occasion, Shri Godinho paid homage to the freedom fighters and said that we are free and secure because of the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and the soldiers who defend us at the border. Shri Godinho further said that it is not only the government’s responsibility but it is also the duty of each one of us to contribute to building the nation.

Looking at the developmental work carried in every nook and corner of Goa, Shri Godinho stated that before 2022, Goa will emerge as the most progressive state, he added.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Collector Shri Mahadev Arondekar, Mamlatdar Shri Satish Prabhu, Dy. Superintendent Police Smt Sunita Sawant, Joint Mamlatdar-I Shri Shripad Naik,  Joint Mamlatdar-II Shri Ravi Nipanikar, Police Inspector Shri Nalasco Raposo and  Former Speaker Shri Rajendra Arlekar .

P.E Officer, Directorate of Sports Shri Umesh Dicholkar, compered the function and proposed the vote of thanks

Panaji, August  15, 2018 … Minister for PWD, Shri Ramkrishna Dhavalikar hoisted the National tricolour at the 72^nd Independence Day celebrations at Kranti Maidan, Ponda today. The Minister alongwith other dignitaries laid wreath at the Hutatma Smarak and paid homage to the martyrs and later inspected the Guard of Honour from Police contingents  led by PSI Paresh Sinari. 

South Goa Member of Parliament Shri. Narendra Sawaiker, Shri. Ravi Naik, MLA, Col. Satnam Singh of 6TTR, Freedom fighters, Govt officials, teachers and students of various schools attended the function. 

While speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized on the efforts taken by our national leaders and their contribution towards pre and post independence era.

Remembering the immense contribution of our national leaders for the development of the country, Shri Dhavalikar said “Our leaders such as Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpai have played a pivotal role in improving our country’s infrastructure, economy and social strata. They were visionaries and hence put in great ideas which are benefitting us till today. Our present Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is following the footsteps of our great leaders. It is our duty to be united for a bright India,” the Minister said. 

Shri. Girish Velguenkar compered the function and also proposed the vote of thanks. Students of various schools in the city performed cultural programs. 

Panaji, August 15, 2018 …. “We celebrate Independence Day to remember those who gave their life for our freedom,” said Minister for Revenue, Information Technology and Labour and Employment, Shri Rohan Khaunte after unfurling the National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day which was celebrated at Mapusa, today.

Shri Khanute said, “Every State has to build on its plus points to contribute to building the nation. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar, we have done a lot of things for the people,” informing that the government’s Industrial policy, Start-Up policy and IT policy has been done for the youth of Goa. “We want Goa to become a knowledge hub,” he said adding, “We have been getting a good response to these policies. These policies have led to skill development, encouraging innovation etc.”

Shri Khaunte said that there will soon be Revenue Bhavans in Porvorim and Mapusa which will help the people of Goa. The Minister also spoke of how the Government had made it easier for people to obtain important documents from the Government Departments online and free of cost.

Shri Khaunte said that today we are faced with different challenges like terrorism, assault on women, etc and we all have to work together to solve these challenges.

Present on the occasion were the Deputy Collector and SDO of Bardez, Shri Gaurish Shankwalkar, Deputy Collector II, Shri Clen Madeira, senior Government officials, students from various schools and others.

Panaji, August 15, 2018 … Minister for Revenue and Information Technology  Shri Rohan Khaunte  laid the foundation stone for the proposed science park in the jurisdiction of  village panchayat of  Penha De Franca and also  inaugurated a  garden at LIG/MIG colony  at Porvorim yesterday.

Addressing the gathering Shri Khaunte said that it is the proud moment for the people of Porvorim as it will be first Science Park in entire Goa. The science park, he said will help the students to learn science concept in play way method as the student will be able to experience things not just get a hands on understanding of the subject but also will learn in a faster and easier manner he added.

The Minister said that the science park will have provision of equipment for senior citizens so that they can keep them fit. Shri Khaunte informed that one office will be built in the science park and there will be space for community learning not just for children but also for people from Porvorim area. He further informed that the telescope will be placed on the top of the building to facilitate the residents of Porvorim to see the stars and the moon. The facilities to be provided in Porvorim areas is a decisive step of the government to make Porvorim digitally literate constituency he added. 

Also present on the occasion were Shri Gupesh Naik, Penha De Franca ZP Member, Shri Swapnil Chodankar, Sarpanch Penha De Franca, Smt. Manisha Naik, Deputy Sarpanch, PWD Executive Engineer Smt Sadhana Bandekar and other panch members.

Shri Sameer Sancolkar compered the function while Shyam Sundar Kamat proposed the vote of thanks. 

Panaji, August  14, 2018 … The Directorate of Art & Culture will be organizing “Yuva Partibhotsav 2018” (Yuva Sangeet Sammelan) in Indian Classical Music and dance on August 18 and 19, 2018 at Black Box, Kala Academy Campal, Panaji-Goa.

 Yuva Pratibhotsav will be inaugurated by the  Minister for Art & Culture, Shri Govind Gaude on  August 18,  2018 at 3.15 p.m. alongwith other dignitaries. The function will be followed by performances of the Artists.

On 19^th August, 2018 from 9.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. there will be a unique musical cum interaction programme between Shishya (Artists), Gurus, Experts in the field and audience regarding the performance of the artist and about over  all journey of Indian Classical Music & Dance. The artists will perform the recital and after that the Experts and the audience would interact with the artists and their gurus about the performance and growth of Indian Classical music in them.

The department has invited young artists with their gurus and the experts. The artists are Smt. Veena  Mopkar-Vocal (Goa ), Kum Prerna S. Palekar- Kathak (Goa) followed by Guru Smt Varada Phadke Bedekar (Goa), Shri Ambar Miringka-Vocal (Goa) Guru Shri Vijay Koparkar (Pune), Shri Dattaraj Surlakar Harmonium (Goa) with Guru Shri Vishwanath Kanhere (Ratnagiri), Kum Sushmita Pednekar- Bharatnatyam (Goa), Guru Kum. Lalan Desai (Goa). Along with these artists and gurus the department have invited some famous young artists such as Kum Rimpa Shiva- Tabla (Kolkota) and Shri Taka  Hiro Arai-Santoor (Mumbai). The expert invited are Pt. Yogesh Samsi (Mumbai), Mrs Shama Bhate (Pune), Dr. Shaskank  Maktedar (Goa) and Padmashree Prasad  Sawkar (Goa) who will be interacting with the Gurus, Artists. Audience may also interact about the performance and about the Indian Classical Music and dance.

The department of Art & Culture has requested all the music lovers, performing artist and particularly young artist in the field of Hindustani classical music, dance  to witness and attend the unique and rare musical festival.

Panaji: August 14, 2018 …. Music can be an utile medium to spread our konkani langauge to the world says Minister for Art and culture Shri Govind Gawde. He was speaking as the chief guest at the launch of six music video of music composer and singer Sidhanath Buyao at ESG Macquinez palace, Panaji recently.

Congratulating Shri Sidhanath Buyao on his music video launch Minister for Art and culture said that Shri Sidhanath has immensely contributed in the field of music. Shri Gawde assured that to take ahead the name of Goa, Goans artist will be always backed by the government as it is very much important for the artist to have financial support. He further said that as music is a powerful way to influence people, lyrics should contain a social message that will have impact on the life of the people and the community. There will be no one in the world who doesn’t like to hear to the music he added.

Also present on the occasion Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President, Shri Girish Chodankar and Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan Margao, Shri Prashant Naik.

Shri Girish Chodankar on the occasion remembered Late ulhas Buyao who had massively devoted in the field of music and said that Shri Sidhanath is walking in the steps of  his father and taking music culture forward.

Shri Prashant Naik praised Shri Sidhanath Buyao on the occasion and said to give competition to the world, we need to use available new technology and this is rightly carried by Shri Sidhanath which will help to reach konkani langauge across the Globe.

Addressing the gathering Shri Sidhanath Buyao informed that music video launched has four songs in Konkani and one in Marathi and also have composed one Hindi mashup for Shri Vikram Gaitonde.

‘Umedichim Thodim Kirnnam’ song penned by Shri Sanjay Borkar has been sung by Smt.Puja Naik, while another song on Lord Damodar has been sung by Shri Sidhanath Buyao.

One song has been written by Ravindra Bhavan Vice Chairman, Shri Saish Panandikar over ‘Shravan’ and devotional song over Jesus penned by Shri John Aguiar has been sung by Buyao himself. Marathi song penned by Smt Neha Sawkar Vaze has been sung by singer Shri Swapnil Bandodkar. All songs are composed by Shri Sidhanath Buyao.

Smt.Akshata Puranic Bhatt compered and proposed the vote of thanks