Panaji:  May 12, 2016 … The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bangalore, conducted the Telecom Consumer Outreach Programme to create awareness among consumers about their rights and privileges at Margao, recently.

The objective of the programme was to educate consumers and take feedback apart from creating awareness among telecom and broadcasting consumers and stakeholders about TRAI initiatives in recent times to protect the interest of telecom consumers. The programme provides the platform for an interactive interface between Telecom Service Providers, Consumer Advocacy Groups and telecom consumers.

A large number of telecom consumers, representatives of Telecom Service Providers, representatives from consumer forums and officials /officers of government organizations participated in the programme.

Smt. Latha H.C and Shri P.S.R. Murthy, both Senior Research Officer, Regional Office, TRAI, Bangalore explained the role and functions of Regional Office, and the initiatives taken for telecom consumer protection.  TRAI regulations like enrolment as a consumer, Quality of Service, Telecommunication tariffs, Mobile Number Portability (MNP), Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC), and Complaint Redressal Mechanism, Value Added Services, Digital Addressable Cable TV System(DAS) etc. were highlighted.

The participants raised some issues relating to the service provided by different telecom service providers and gave suggestions also during the interaction session. The TRAI officials instructed the respective service providers to note the issues and resolve them at the earliest.  Questions regarding digitisation, compatibility of set-top boxes etc by cable operators were also raised.

Shri G. Murlidharan, Senior Research officer, TRAI, Bangalore also participated in the programme and guided the consumers on various issues.

Panaji : May 11, 2016 …. The seven days summer festival organizes by the Directorate of Art and Culture ended with the exhibition of various items prepared by the student such as Craft, Clay Modeling, Origami and Cooking etc.

          Shri Sanjeev Kadkade, Head of the Department, Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Porvorim was the Chief Guest. Shri Fernando Diniz, Branch Manager IFB Goa and Shri Ashok Parab, Dy. Director of Art and Culture, Directorate of Art and Culture were others present on the occasion.

          Shri Sanjeev Kadkade in his addressed stated that continues training makes the students perfect, he said children’s must try to showcase their talents through various programmes and for this there is a need of such activities. The Directorate has taken a good initiative by organizing this summer festival and should continue in future too, he added.

Shri Fernando Diniz, Branch Manager, IFB spoke on the occasion.

          Kum Shriya Naik, Kum Tanusha Paraz, Kum Chaitrali  Parab and Kum Shreya Prabhu expressed their views as participants.

Smt. Pranali Gaunekar Craft expert, Shri Bhisaji Gadekar Expert of Clay Modeling, Shri Shivram Anantnarayanan Origami Expert and Ms Abigail Nunes expert in Cooking spoke on the overall organization of the event and also guided the students.

          Certificates were distributed to the participants at the hands of Chief Guest.

Shri Ashok Parab, Dy. Director, Art and Culture, welcomed the guests , Shri Milind Mate, Assistant Cultural Officer proposed vote of thanks and Shri Pradeep Naik compared the function.

Panaji, May 10, 2016….. Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant Parsekar highlighting the importance of Agriculture said that involvement of educated youth in Agriculture sector with innovative ideas and modern techniques will boost the agriculture sector in the State. Agriculture will flourish as industry, if educated youth takes keen interest in this sector, he added.

Shri Parsekar was speaking after inaugurating community College of Ramanata Crisna Pai Raikar School of Agriculture in the city today.

Speaking further Shri Parsekar said that the thought of people of taking agriculture activities as secondary is now changing. People he said has to come forward with better vision and ideas towards agriculture.

Shri Parsekar complimented Ramnata Crisna Pai Raikar Education Society for taking the initiative of starting the community college, the first of its kind in agriculture in the state and hoped that the institution will provide the right impetus and direction to our youth.

Speaking on the occasion Panchayat Minister Shri Rajendra Arlekar said that awareness about farming activity is necessary for skill development which will in turn increase agriculture productivity and eventually the yield.

Dr. Satish Shetye, Vice Chancellor of Goa University, Shri Ulhas Pai Kakode, Director, Agriculture were present on the occasion.

Shri Manguirish Pai Raikar welcome the guests and Shri Vinay Kumar Raikar proposed vote of thanks.

Panaji : May 9, 2016 ….  The Government is organizing Special Aadhar Enrollment Drives for the children at Village Panchayat Rivona of Sanguem Taluka in the age-group of 0-18 years on May 13 and 14, 2016 between 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

All Educational Institutions and Child Development Programme Officers at the Block level in this taluka are requested to come forward and ensure that all the children not enrolled earlier for Aadhar get them enrolled during these drives.

Aadhar Enrollment will be done at above places free of cost.

Panaji : May 7, 2016 … The Electricity Department has arranged Power Shutdown on May 9, 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Alfred Apartment transformer centre feeder. The areas affected are Alfred apartment, Altantis I and II, Olympia Appt. Syndicate bank surrounding and surrounding areas.

 Similarly, on May 10, 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Samart T/C feeder. The areas affected are Samarth Apartment, Borichebhat, Old Post, Martin Enclave and surrounding areas.

  Also on May 11, 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Petrol Pump T/C feeder. The areas affected are Petrol Pump, Hundai showroom, Dando, near Swim Sea Hotel and surrounding areas.

 On May 12, 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Syndicate Bank T/C feeder. The areas affected are Syndicate Bank and surrounding, Naroo Complex Nairalem Morod and surrounding areas.

  And on May 13, 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Kamat Megamart T/C feeder. The areas affected are Kanat Megamart, Models Martin Masion, Football Ground area and surrounding areas.

Panaji : May 6, 2016 … The District Magistrate, South Goa Margao, in public interest has notified “ No Entry for Heavy Vehicles” on the Ramnagari road from Ramnagari to Guirdolim in Chandor Village of Salcete taluka. Similarly entry restricted on Guddi junction on the road travelling from Guddi towards Chandor in Chandor Village of Salcete.

At Sanvordem Assolda junction on the road travelling towards Chandor in Chandor Village of Salcete taluka.

And at Tilamol junction on the road travelling towards Chandor in Chandor Village of Salcete taluka in South Goa District for the purpose of regulating Motor Vehicle Traffic.

05/05/2016 …… Refuting allegations made by Porvorim MLA Mr.Rohan Khaunte once again on beach cleaning and the tendering process, in a complaint before the Lokayukta, Tourism Minister Mr. Dilip Parulekar strongly refuted the same, stating that he would welcome any probe that would bring out the truth. Mr.Parulekar said that the allegations made by Mr.Khaunte are baseless and acts of political frustration. He further said that Mr.Khaunte is giving the issue a political overturn and will be finally clarified to the public at large.

Mr.Parulekar said that the beach cleaning tender was done in a most transparent manner and due process was followed to select the right agency to undertake this mammoth task.  The tendering process was scrutinised by various departments which included Finance and Law. The lowest bidder was selected to give professional services, the results of which are evident from the fact that the beaches of Goa are now cleaner and more beautiful. This has further resulted in Goa bagging several awards and recognition for its clean beaches in the last one year which includesTripAdvisor’s Best Beach Awards in Asia and India where Goa received top honours.

Mr. Parulekar further stated that Mr. Rohan Khaunte has finally  displayed some courage to file a complaint which will bring out the truth and expose all the political vendetta being unleashed against him and the tourism department for the good work being done during the last two to three years.  The Hon. Tourism Minister lashed at Mr.Khaunte for resorting to tactics to unnerve him and said that Mr.Khaunte himself will stand exposed. “The people of Goa will finally know the truth behind such ulterior motives from the opposition” said Mr. Parulekar.

04/05/2016 … The  Department  of Tourism, Government  of Goa  and Goa Tourism Development  Corporation’s ambitious  multi-level car parking  hub at Patto, Panjim,  and the first  of its kind  in Goa, is all set to be  inaugurated  on May 9, 2016. The project has  been undertaken  to develop tourist facilities  under  the ‘Integrated  Development  of Infrastructure for  Heritage  and Hinterland Tourism’ in Goa (IDHHT), with financial assistance  from the Ministry  of Tourism, Government  of India.

Highlights

 Name of the project: Multi Level Car Parking Project

Location: Opposite Santa Monica Jetty

Project Consultant:  M/s Lotus Environments, Pune

Project Contractor: M/s M. VenKata Pao Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.

Cost of the Project: Rs 45 crore

Technical details:

Total area: 13,556.45 sq meters

Total cars to be accomodated: 462

On Ground Floor: 87 cars

First floor:  85 cars

Second floor: 85 cars

Third floor: 85 cars

Terrace: 87 cars

Additional 33 cars can be accommodated in the open space outside the MLC building

It will also include 2 passenger lifts, toilet facility and other basic needs like CCTVs,   adequate lighting, monitoring and security etc.

The MLCP project is a very unique project and much needed to de-congest  Panjim

The GTDC intends to work out a model which will maintain the building as well earn revenue to the corporation.

Panaji : May 3, 2016 … Chief Minister, Shri Laxmikant Parsekar launched E – Registration of IT/ITES/ESDM units under IT Investment Policy 2015-16 at a function held at Secretariat, Porvorim, yesterday.

The Government unveiling the IT Investment Policy on December 31, 2015 had made it mandatory for companies to register with Government to avail the benefits pertaining to Electricity, VAT etc. With the launch of e-Registration system it will help IT units to register under a single window interface as well as receive the claims under IT Investment Policy.

While interacting with the press the Chief Minister said that e–Registration system will help to create conductive atmosphere for IT Industry in the State. The IT units will create employment opportunities for the youth. The e – Registration through single window system will help to boost IT Industry in the State.

Thereafter the Principal Chief Secretary IT and Director General STPI Govt. of India Dr. Omkar Rai signed MOU in the presence of the Chief Minister, Shri Laxmikant Parsekar. By signing this MOU with STPI, IT/ITES/ESDM units, IT units will be able to get leverage, the statutory services provided by STPI which is a single window clearance for software experts. Shri Amey Abhyankar, Director DOIT, Shri Nilesh Phaldessai, MD,ITG, Shri Nitin Concolienkar, member of Investment Promotion Board, staff of DOIT and STPI and others were present at the function.