Panaji, September 18, 2016 … The Institute Menezes Braganza organized programme for women titled  “ KARTRUTVAVAAN MAHILANCHA PRAVAS” ,  chaired by Smt. Pratima Dhond, Chairperson of Women’s Co-operative Bank, Pananji, along with other dignitaries Shri Sanjay Harmalkar , President of IMB, Shri Gorakh Mandrekar, Member Secretary, IMB and  Smt. Chitra Kshirsagar – social worker on September 16, 2016 at Institute Menezes Braganza, Pananji.

With objective to recognize talented and hardworking women for their contribution and importance in society, five  dynamic women were felicitated on the occasion. Those felicitated were Smt. Nayana Borkar, Ponda,Smt. Shilpa Gaonkar, Bicholim, Smt. Aditi Naik, Goa, Smt. Namita Naik , Bicholim and Anushree Satham  representing fields such as tailoring  embroidery, housewives earning through self-group, reiki , social worker etc.

While addressing the gathering, Smt Pratima Dhond said  that every women should take care of their child in proper way and give them freedom through proper guidance. Women play very crucial role in society. Women should at least do some or other side business, which will help them to maintain their standard of living, she added.

Panaji: September 17, 2016, …. Taking into cognizance the hardship faced by the deserving students of the SC/OBC in submission of application forms, the Department of Social Welfare has extended the last date for receiving the application form for the schemes  such as Post Matric scholarship to SC/ OBC  students; Pre Matric scholarship to SC/ OBC students; Kanya Dhan scheme to SC students and  Home nursing scholarship till September 20, 2016.

Panjim, 17th September 2016: In order to boost tourism between Goa and Thailand, Thailand Consul General Mr. Ekpol Poolpipat informed that Thai Airlines would soon be commencing Goa – Thailand direct flight service. Mr. Ekpol Poolpipat along with his officers called on Tourism Minister Mr. Dilip Parulekar in his chambers at the secretariat on September 14.

Prime Minister of Thailand would be attending the BRICKS summit in Goa. During his visit, he would be meeting the Tourism Minister Mr. Dilip Parulekar as well as officials of GTDC and discuss various aspects of tourism exchange between Goa and Thailand and a proper plan would be finalized. Commenting that this would help Thailand as well as Goa, Mr. Poolpipat mentioned that initially the flight service could be once a week and depending on the response, frequency may be increased.

Mr Poolpipat further mentioned that Thailand tourism would organize road show, special exhibitions, etc in Goa and would assist GTDC in organizing such programs and promoting tourism in Thailand. Tourism Minister Mr. Dilip Parulekar welcomed this initiative of Thailand tourism and reiterated that this arrangement would be helpful to both. They also briefed Mr. Poolpipat about various activities undertaken by GTDC in promoting tourism.

Date: 16 September 2016 …. Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar recently felicitated nine teachers with state awards constituted by education dept, in a special programme organised on account of teachers day at Kala Academy.  While addressing the gathering CM urged teachers faculty to strive hard in order to inculcate values among students for family building, cleanliness and traffic management. Since Students learn in school is future genre of the society, it’s high time now that they need to be well cultured with social values.  

At the 55^th teachers day function the Chief Minister in his speech said, Road accidents in the state are on high rise. Every day on an average state witnesses one accidental death. 80% of People who die due to road accidents are mostly between 18 to 30 age group and this problem needs to be tackled seriously.  Teachers therefore  can play an important role to spread sense of traffic discipline among their students. Shri Parsekar also expressed serious concern about rising ratio of marital divorce in the society. Degradation of family values could be one the reasons to make marriage a failure. In such a scenario if a teacher propagates importance of family emotions in social set up, it could become great help in upbringing of good generation. Importance of cleanliness have to be taught and practised in schools he further added.

Chief Minister  informed that  since schools in the Panjim city are shifted to Cujira School complex at Bambolim, Similarly  Margao and Ponda will also have Educational institutions outside city soon. In Every five years term two school complexes will be built in phased manner.

In the category of Primary teacher Smt. Kashi Sablo Naik, Smt. Surekha Naik, category of Secondary techers Shri. Balchandra damodar Bhave, Shri.  Vivek Dayanand Bodke, Shri. Umar Farooque Goundi, In Headmasters Categaory Shri. Dadu Pandurang Parab, Fr. Domnic Savio Fernandes, and in Grade -1 categaory Smt Sumedha Kamat Dessai, Principal category Shri Ramchandra Mukund Barve were felicited with State awards by the  Chief Minister.

Secretary for Education, Smt. Nila Mohanan focused upon road map for further development in education sector. She said that this road map has to be prepared by taking all the stake holders into confidence.

Director of Education Shri G.P.Bhat  welcomed . Smt Akshata Bhat compered the programme. Assistant Director of Education Shri S.S.Ghadi gave vote of thanks.

Panjim, 14th September: This Sunday the Monsoon Trekking Expedition by Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) will be conducted at Vasant Bhandara situated in Bhagwan Mahaveer Wellness bordering Goa and Karnataka.http://mensclub24.ru/

With a total trekking distance of 8 kms the journey promises to be adventurous and exciting.

The trekkers can also witness a number of attractive birds and butterflies.

Pack your trekking bag and head towards Vasant Bhandara. The trekking expedition is open to all especially those with an audacity for a thrilling activity and adventure.

Transport arrangements have been made from Margao and Mapusa Residency at 8:00 am and Paryatan Bhavan, Patto at 9:00 am.

Registration fee is Rs 700 (food inclusive)

Lunch will be provided.

Interested trekkers are requested to carry along an extra pair of clothes, rainwear, trekking shoes, snacks and binoculars.  No smoking and   consumption of alcohol will be permitted.

For Bookings:

Contact: Anil Dalal, GTDC – 9422057704 / 8379022215 / 9822123458

For online booking please visit: goa-tourism.com

Panaji, September 12, 2016 …. The Directorate of Art and Culture Government of Goa had organized State LevelMatoli Competition  for household individuals during Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.  The objective behind organizing this contest was to preserve and promote the age old tradition of Matoli decoration. Overall 14 households from all over  the state participated in thiscompetition.

The winners of this contest are Shri. Datta S. Naik ( H.No. 1004/1 Guathan Priol) won first prize of Rs.15,000/-. Shri. Shrikant P. Satarkar (Rait, Koparwada Curti Ponda- Goa) has won second prize of Rs.10,000/-. Shri  Shailesh V. Girodkar ( H. No. 293 Velkaswada, Savoi Verem, Ponda- Goa) won third prize of Rs.7,500/-. Whereas the winners of  5 consolation  prizes of Rs.5000/- each are  1^st Consolation.- Shri. Ranganath D. Gaonkar, (Gothawada Betoda, Ponda- Goa) 2^nd Cons.- Shri. Deepak D. Gaonkar (H.No. 04 Satre, Sattari- Goa). 3^rdCons- Shri. Ankush R. Ojerkar ( H. No. 47, Bambhar, Nanoda Sattari- Goa) 4^th Cons.- Shri. Tanaji K. Gaude ( H.No. 39, Talule Bandora Ponda Goa) 5^th Cons.- Vishant Vasant Gaude(H. No. 311 Kelbaiwada, Kurti Ponda- Goa)

The State level Matoli competition was judged by Shri Dayanand V. Bhagat, Shri. Ashok Naik and Smt. Pournima Kerkar.

The winners will be awarded with certificates and cash prizes at special function to be organized  by the Directorate of Art and Culture with intimation to the winners well in advance.

Panaji, September 12, 2016 … The National Highway Administration, has declared the closure of Zuari bridge for all types of traffic from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. on September 25, 2016 to record deck levels. Hence, all traffic will be diverted via Borim Bridge on NH 17B and through ferry boats across river Zuari.