Panaji, November 28, 2016 ….. Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Avertano Furtado chaired the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board meeting that was held in the Conference Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim on Monday.

Representatives and stakeholders from the industrial sector were also present. Several issues were discussed which includes purchase of new vehicle for the Board, Financial matters related to the Board among other things.

Panaji, November 27, 2016 … Goa State Biodiversity Board(GSBB) had organized an interactive session at “Zuari Hall” International Centre Goa, Dona Paula, on November 19, 2016 on “Biodiversity of Butterflies and their Ecological Significance” by Dr. Vilas Bardeker, IFS, Chairperson Maharashtra State  Biodiversity Board(MSBB).

The Guest speaker was Dr. Vilas Suryabhanji Bardekar, Indian  Forest Service(IFS), former Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Government of  Maharashtra also an author of book named: “Pokhila” chronicling his experience during his 82 days of abduction by a group of Bodo Militants in the West Kameng district in Arunachal  Pradesh. He is an avid butterfly photographer and wildlife enthusiast with a vast repository of knowledge of Biodiversity.

The programme was convened by Dr. Manoj Borkar, Associate  Professor, Chairman of Biodiversity Research Cell (BRC) and Centre for Research in Zoology (CRZ), Carmel College for Women, Nuvem, Goa, Founder Member of Goa State Biodiversity  Board. Dr. Vilas Bardekar, IFS, narrated  his experiences, anecdotes and field visits and  answered the various questions raised to the satisfaction of all. Member Secretary Goa State Biodiversity Board Shri Pradip Sarmokadam briefly summarized the interactive session.

The program was well attended by a cross section of dignitaries, Members of Goa State  Biodiversity Board; Chairpersons, Secretaries and members of Biodiversity Management  Committees across the State; Members of Technical Support Groups and various Committees  members of Goa State Biodiversity Board; students from various colleges of Goa and  Goa  University were present.

26/11/2016 … Panaji: Goa has always been a sought-after film destination with more movies shot here during the last one decade. Goa’s scenic beauty, palm-fringed beaches, idyllic villages in the south, heritage monuments, gushing waterfalls have always captured the imagination of film makers.PolVam

No surprises then that the latest Bollywood movie, Dear Zindagi, also has a Goan connection!

The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, features the actors against the backdrop of stunning beaches and tree-lined roads. According to reports, it is believed that the shooting of the movie began in Goa. The scene was shot on a secluded beach with Shah Rukh Khan himself. Report says, Alia and SRK both of them had to walk a lot to reach their first mark for different shots as it was a walk and talk scene. An ATV was called, so that SRK and Alia could just ride the ATV up and down on the stretch of the beach.

No doubt, Goa is an ideal destination for those who look for a get away from the hum drums of life, looking for peace and tranquility. The song in the movie “Love you Zindagi” is a perfect example set against  the  picturesque backdrop  of  Goa depicting  its beauty and  various other facets. Some of the unique elements of Goa such as its pristine beaches, tiny roads, villages and heritage houses will make you fall in love with Goa all over again.

With the International Film Festival India (Goa) (IFFI) presently being held from 20- 28th November 2016 is adding further momentum to project Goa as a destination of choice for the film industry.

Goa Tourism also bagged The ‘Film Tourism Destination of the Year’ Award at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) recently which is a major achievement for film shootings in the State of Goa.

Panaji, November 26, 2016 … Directorate of Archives and Archaeology in collaboration with Department  of History Goa University is organizing the 19^th Annual Local History Seminar at  Reis Magos Fort, Verem, Bardez Goa on November 29, 2016.

            The function will be inaugurated at the hands of Minister for Archives and Archaeology Shri Dayanand Mandrekar at 10:00 a.m.

            The topic of the Seminar is “Goan Diaspora through the Ages and  Symposium on the Gramdevta Worship in Goa:. In this regard many renowned scholars across Goa will be sharing their views on different topics. Dr. Celsa Pinto, former Director of Education will deliver the keynote address on this occasion.

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 Panaji: November  24 ,2016 …. The Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has  advised  the students to strive to achieve more knowledge by reading other books apart from their academic books. Reading he said enriches knowledge and widens sphere of thinking thus helping to be a knowledgeable person of the society. He further mentioned that as we are living in scientific era we need to develop scientific attitude among ourselves.

Shri Parsekar was speaking as a Chief Guest at the inaugural function of Pernem Taluka Level School Science Exhibition-2016. The function was organized by Harmal Panchakroshi High School Harmal in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology, Goa State Council of Science and Technology at Harmal Pernem today. The selected projects of 17 schools were included in the exhibition.

The Chief Minister further said that exhibition is a good medium to bring awareness among the citizen in regards issues like garbage management , sustaining the environment air and water bodies for posterity.

Chief Minister also said that with the help of science and technology we can make best out of waste. Cleanliness, he said help to keep our surrounding healthy thus keeping us   healthy too. He appreciated the selected students of various high school and remarked that they are talented students who can become   the  scientists of future age.   

Shri Bhagirath Shetye, Deputy Director Education, Shri Dipak Parab, MS GSCST, Smt. Smita Parsekar< Headmistress, Shri Sudesh Natekar, Principal Late Shri Gopal Parsekar Higher Secondary School, Shri Vinaykumar Verenkar Rtd. Teacher, were among those who attended the function. Dipak Parab, MS GSCST welcomed the gathering.

Earlier the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for widening and beautification of road with a stretch of 2kmts from Harmal Tito to Bhumika Middle School  Palye. The project will be undertaken by   Goa Tourism and is  estimated to  cost  Rs.3.82 crores. The construction work consists of 1.5wide pathway having 1800mts. stretch. Pavers for school children and pedestrians, decorative poles with led bulbs, planting of horticulture trees, fixing of cast iron benches and erection of signages etc. The project is expected to be completed in a period of six months.

Shri Arun Bandhkar ZP Member,Smt.Supriya Gawandi Sarpanch VP Harmal, Shri Dayanand  Parab, Sarpanch VP Palyem and Ward Members attended the function.

Panaji, November 23, 2016 …. The Goa State Consumer Protection Council Meeting was held at the Goa Secretariat in Porvorim on Wednesday. It was chaired by the Minister of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Chairperson of Goa State Consumer Protection Council, Shri. Dayanand Mandrekar.

Also present were, Secretary for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Shri B.R. Singh IAS, Director of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Shri Mahesh V Corjuenkar, Coordinator of GOA CAN (Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network), Shri Roland Martins and heads and representatives of various government departments. Besides, bringing to focus consumer related issues, several measures were also discussed which could be undertaken by government departments and public undertakings in ensuring prompt and efficient service to the public.

 Panaji: November  23,2016 …. The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar inaugurated four days  on duty workshop  on “Skill  of Language”  for school teachers (  Marathi and Konkani subject)and Government officials  at a function held at Nalanda hall  of EDC in the city today. The Workshop was organized by the Directorate of Official Language.  The objective of the workshop is to impart training and information pertaining to grammer of both the languages to the participants.

The Chief Minister while speaking said that the Government has encouraged use of local languages in official transaction. Hence the business of Assembly has also begun in local languages. The workshop he said organized will help the participants   to improve grammer and skill of language.

The Chief Minister further said that there are   different kinds of crimes are taking place every day. Tips and instructions provided in the book Sawadh Rawat will be useful for people to make them alert from any untoward happening . He advised read the book and be carefull he added.      

MLA and Chairman of EDC Shri Siddharth Kuncalkar in his address appreciated Directorate Official Language for the initiative   taken to organize Skill in Language workshop for concerned people from teaching field and Government offices. He said the workshop will help the participants to improve their knowledge of grammer and language in large.  

Shri Nanasaheb P.Jamadar and Shri R.N..Kulkarni both  experts of Marathi Language were  the resource persons for the workshop. School Teachers, Officials of various Government Departments and others participated in the workshop.

Shri Prakash Kamat Senior Journalist spoke about “Sawadh Ravaat” a Konkani version of  English  book  “Watch Out” written  by Dr.  P.K. Mishra former DIG translated  in to Konkani having title “Sawadh Ravaat” This book is about how to protect ourselves from crime, deceipt, forgery etc. He said this book contains important information pertaining to be careful about untoward incidents  taking place around us.

“Sawadh Ravat” is a  translation of English book written by Former DIG  Dr.P.K. Mishra and translated by Sr, Journalist Shri  Prakash Kamat    was also released at the hands of Chief Mister  on the occasion.

Ms.Sneha Sabnis Junior Translator compered the function while Shri Anil Sawant  Asst. Directot proposed the vote of thanks.

22/11/2016 … panaji … Following strong objections to the Road Map for Indian Football as proposed by AIFF and their marketing partners on 17^th May, 2016, Sporting Clube de Goa along with fellow goan Club Salgoacar F.C, after several rounds of deliberations, had taken the painful decision to withdraw from the forthcoming edition of the I League.berryjam.ru

After our decision to pull out was announced on 23^rd June, 2016 AIFF swung into damage control mode and General Secretary Kushal Das, I League CEO Sunando Dhar along with Chirag Tanna representing IMG-Reliance had dashed down to Goa and met the representatives of goan clubs which also included Dempo S.C..

At this meeting AIFF General Secretary assured to call a meeting of all I League clubs, consult the AIFF President and Executive Committee and also their marketing partners IMG Reliance and revert back with a final binding proposal on or before 31^st July, 2016.

After the above meeting,  nothing was heard in matter from AIFF till an Executive Committee of AIFF decided,  on 28^th July, 2016,  to form a Small Working Committee to speak to all stake holders and then decide on restructuring of Club Football in India. As to which stakeholders this committee spoke to we are not aware.

Our Club and another I League club Mumbai F.C took the bold step to write to FIFA and AFC expressing their concerns with regards to the state and direction of football in India.  This prompted AFC to form a Task Force to assist AIFF in preparation of a road map for India Football.

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino and AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa along with Secretary Dato John Windsor descended on Goa  at the end of September  to attend the Extra Ordinary Congress of AFC, and made all the right noises.

The Task Force consisting of high ranking officials of AFC, AIFF and IMG-Reliance also had its first meeting in Goa on 27^th September, 2016. We are in the dark as to what transpired at this meeting,  as sadly there was no representative of any I League club there, which fact itself tells its own story.

In the meantime AIFF President Praful Patel kept on tomtoming that the Road Map for the future of Indian Football is only a work in progress and that I League is the main league of the country.

All this time we at Sporting Clube clung to the hope that following the statements coming from the Presidents of FIFA, AFC and our own AIFF, and following our representation to FIFA and AFC, a fresh Road Map which did not envisage the forced demotion of the I League teams, would be announced well in time to allow us to field our team in the forthcoming I League.  With that hope, we even participated in the Club Licencing process and secured our National Licence.

But we now realize that all our hopes have been belied.  At the book launch function of Saji Prabhakaran’s book “Back to the Roots” recently in Delhi  AIFF President Praful Patel  made the following statement “We (the AIFF) have set the cat among the pigeons”.  One knows very well what happens when the cat is set amongst the pigeons.  This statement is a pointer to the thought process of AIFF as to the future course of India Football and leaves us with no other option but confirm our withdrawal from the I League.

However please note importantly, that this is only a tactical decision to stay out of the I League,  till AIFF gets it Road Map right and  Sporting Clube will continue with all other football activities like Grassroots and Youth Football development and also maintain a strong first team to compete in Goa as well as in All India Football tournaments.