Panaji, July 13, 2014 :::: Minister for Art and Culture Shri Dayanand Mandrekar has asked the budding  artistes to strive  hard to develop their artistic talent  and achieve excellence in the field of art and culture, while protecting Indian culture and values.

 Shri Mandrekar was speaking  on the occasion  of  Birth Centenary  celebration of  Late Krishnambhatt  Bandkar, first playwright which was observed    Gomant Rangabhoomi Din at a function held at Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, yesterday.

Shri Sanjay Mone, Renowned Actor  was the chief guest on the occasion.

Speaking further Shri Mandrekar said that  Goa has produced eminent artistes  like Sant Rohirobanath  Ambiye,  Krishnambhatt  Bandkar, Master Dinanath  Mangeshkar  particularly  from  rural areas. He complimented the Kala Academy for  its  activities. He told the artistes to avail the benefit under the schemes of art and culture.

 Shri Sanjay Mone, Shri Mohan Bugade and Shri Laximan Mhambre   also  spoke on the occasion.

 On the occasion, six Goan theatre personalities  namely  Laximan Mhambre (Khorjuvem), Damodar Kanekar (Sanguem), Mohan Bugade (Parse), Krishnanath Mahale (Karapur-Bicholim), Mahadev Shet Kesarkar (Margao) and Mahesh Tamhankar (Siolim) for their  valuable contribution  to Goan theatre stage, especially in rural areas were honoured at the hands of  Shri Mone.  They  were offered memento, certificate, shawl and purse of Rs.10,000/- each on the occasion.

 Shri  Mandrekar , Shri Mone and other dignatories gave way the prizes and  certificates  to  winners of one act play competition organized  at High School, Higher Secondary  and College level during the year 2013-14.

 Shri Sushant Khedekar, Vice-President,  Kala Academy welcomed the gathering.  Shri Prasad  Lolienkar, Director of Art and Culture  and Member Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Dr.  Ajay Vaidya compered the function.

Earlier Shri Mandrekar and other dignatories offered floral tributes to the portrait of late Bandkar.    

12/07/2014 ….. Union minister for state for tourism and culture Shripad naik on Saturday there was a need for the state tourism to be developed through various resources other than promoting the pub culture in the state

Addressing media persons at the international centre at dona paula mr naik said that there was a need to put a control on pubs in the state as nothing was bad in the state but due to our certain mistakes the pub culture was dragged in to a wrong way

Naik said that even though nine state were taken in to first stance for giving e-visa facilities, e-visa facility would be also made available for some of the other tourism states of the country including goa in the next few months …

Naik also stated that there was a need to increase the state eco tourism sector which could help the state to be diverted in various other types of tourism sectors

Panaji, July 11, 2014 … National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) for and on behalf of Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the following two scholarship schemes:-

Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):Under this scheme, 2000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.Reimbursement of Non-refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/Government –aided institutions.

Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs.2500/- per months for Professional Graduate courses and Rs. 3000/- per month for professional Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year.Books/Stationary allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs. 6000/- per annum and Rs. 10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post/Graduate Courses.

Differently abled students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during lifetime)Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs. 25,000/- (Rs.3.00 Lakh p.a) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian and aScholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course.

Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):Under this scheme, 500 Scholarship will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.Scholarship of Rs. 1000/- p.m. for hostellers and Rs. 700/-p.m. for day scholar studying in professional’s course at graduation and above level, and Rs. 700/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.400/- p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses.

Course fee reimbursed upto ceiling of Rs. 10,000/- per year.Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for celebral palsy students.Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs. 15,000/- (Rs.1.80 lakhs p.a) from all sources.

Family income includes income of parent/guardian and Scholarship holder under this scheme will not concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend.

Interested students may apply for both the schemes, online at NHFDC’s website (www.nhfdc.nic) and submit hard copy of the application along with requisite documents on or before August 31, 2014.

July 11, 2014 … The District Magistrate, South Goa District Margao has ordered that the Cyber Cafes running in the District and other such Establishments shall strictly comply with the following points.  Prohibit the use Cyber Café by unknown person and whose identity has not been established by the owner of the Café, Maintain register for identity to the Visitor/User, make an entry in the handwriting of the visitor/user mentioning name, address, telephone number and identity proof.

The visitor/user shall also sign the register kept for this purpose, the identity of the visitor/user shall be established through Government identity card only like Voter Card, Driving License, Smart Card, Passport etc., Activity server log should be preserved in main server and its record should preserved for at least six months, if any activity of the visitor is of suspicious nature, the owner of Cyber Café will immediately inform the police Station, Records be maintained about the specific computer used by the person and CCTV cameras should be installed in Cyber Café and at entry points so as to capture the face cut of every person entering Cyber Café.

The CCTV footage should be kept for at least 30 days and be made available to police on demand.

Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.   

The Supdt of Police, South Goa Margao, the SDPO of Margao, Quepem, Mormugao and the Police Inspector/SHO’s of the respective Police Station are hereby authorized to file FIR on behalf of the State if any person found contravening the above order which shall be punishable under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code.

The order shall come into force with effect from July 01, 2014 and shall remain in operation for a Period of 60 days (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.     

Panaji: July 11, 2014 ….. Minister for Forest and Environment Smt Alina Saldanha launched the Vanamahotsava 2014 at state level function held in the campus of Government College of Arts Science and Commerce at Sankhali today.

The function was organized by the Forest Department in association with Government College, Sankhali.

The function was graced by Vice Chairman of Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation and MLA Shri  Pramod Sawant.

Smt Saldnaha planted the fruit bearing saplings followed by Shri Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries to mark the tree plantation programme.

Speaking on the occasion the Forest Minister highlighted the need for planting more trees and proper utilization of forest resources to conserve environment. Stressing on life saving factors Forest Minister said, trees gives us oxygen, food and water which plays a important role as far as human life is concerned. Trees also plays important role in formation of clouds she added.

Forest Minister further informed the gathering about the non planting of acacia trees in the state. She said the Government is giving more thrust on planting fruit and medicinal plants.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Pramod Sawant said approximately 5000 saplings will be planted in Sankhali constituency. He said personal care will be taken for survival of the planted trees and nurtured them grow. He appealed to the public to keep Sankhali clean and green.

Dr. Richard D’Souza, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator spoke on the occasion. Other present were Shri Upendra Karpe, Councillor, Shri Milind Relekar, Councillor, Shri Anand Kanekar, Vice Chairman Ravindra Bhavan, Shri G. Kumar, Conservator, Conservation Forest Department.

 Earlier Smt. Lucy James, Principal of Government College welcomed the guests. Shri Sharad Zamkhande compered the function. Shri Kamu Prakash, Asstt, Conservator (Wildlife and Eco-Tourism, North) proposed vote of thanks