All referees are requested to note that the centre for Margao Zone for the promotional examination for all categories of football referees, to be held on 16th December 2012, will be the Rosary High School at Navelim.
The fitness test on 13-1-2013 will be held at Campal Ground, in Panjim, and the reporting time is 6.45.a.m.
Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Goa in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising a one-day: CII Higher Education Summit 2012 “Improving Quality of Higher Education to Drive Goa’s Economy” on Friday, 14 December 2012 at Vivanta by Taj Panaji, Goa .
Mr. Keshav Chandra, Secretary Education Government of Goa and Mr. Anil Kher, Chairman CII Goa Council are driving this initiative of “Improving Quality of Higher Education to Drive Goa’s Economy”.
The summit on 14 December 2012 will be attended by H.E. The Governor of Goa, Mr. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Mr. Manohar Parrikar and bureaucrats, Heads of Educational Institutions, Trustees of about 50 Colleges in Goa alongwith their Principals and Heads of Departments.
“All education in a country has got to be demonstrably in promotion of the progress of the country in which it is given”-/ Gandhiji on Purpose of education”
As a key beneficiary of the education services CII has embarked on many initiatives to bring about ‘Quality in Education in India ’. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of Indian industry; partnering industry, academia and Government alike through advisory and consultative process. It aims to enhance the competitiveness of all the key sectors of the economy, which impacts the growth of the country. One such concerted effort is from CII Goa, which has been advocating the delivery of Quality of education in the nation for over a decade. .
With these deliberations the path for Indian education Quality journey can be tread with small steps but with a purpose of urgency.
Goa is a small state with high literacy and Per capita income of near $3500. The economy is however in the primary and value add stage, be it in manufacture or services sector. The younger generation, nearly 22000 who enter the job market each year, aspire for well-paying jobs and these are not easily available in the state today. The problems faced by Primary activities such as mining are troubling the state economy.
The solution is to train our students to be eligible for more than Rs. 2.0 lakhs p.a. jobs and attract better industries that use them to make Products, lead Research and Development and Innovation. It is these sectors that will meet the aspiration of our young generation and also meet with approval from the Goan people at large.
Goa needs to move from 30% graduate enrollment to emulate Korea with 90% graduate enrollment with matching abilities.
To move our higher education system to this path CII has organized the Summit on 14th Dec 2102.
The summit will be attended by Trustees of all 50 Colleges in Goa along with their Principals and Heads of Departments.
The Inaugural session would drive the point that Goa has no option than creating better equipped students if we are to keep progressing sustainably.
Session 1. – There is a need to revise curriculum in most courses as it has not been revised for about 30 years. Academic Autonomy is also very important according to bringing in better education. The university is ready. Mr. Arun Nigavekar, Ex Chairman UGC, will talk on Academic Autonomy and the Director of COEP Mr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, will share experience on Autonomy and Dr. Satish Shetye will speak on e learning followed by deliberations with panelists comprising of college principals and secretary Education Mr. Keshav Chandra
Session 2- The owners of Goa ’s 50 institutions need to make learning outcomes as their priority. The pro VC of Symbiosis will talk on High Quality Learning. And leading autonomous institutions and those on the way to autonomy like Mr. Umaji Chowgule will share their experiences then followed by a panel discussion with owners/ trustees of Goan colleges.
Session 3 – The faculty in colleges need to teach better for improved learning outcomes. Faculty from Goa University , BITS Pilani, will talk about pedagogy / Wipro Mission 10X etc to guide our faculty to plan courses and lessons in a more interesting format.
The Summit will end with a panel discussion that lays down the roadmap and timeline for reform.
KEY SUMMIT TAKEAWAYS
· Curriculum Revision
· Institute Autonomy
· View of Challenges and Objectives, Governmental Focus
· Improving Indian Education through Best Global leading Practices in Teaching
· Goa as Potential Education Hub
This Summit will go a long way towards establishing Goa as a Prime Education Hub in the region and country. Through this press conference and press release we urge all institution owners and principals and HODs to come on board and be a part of this positive change agenda for the future of our State and Children.
Panjim-Dec-10-2012 … The involvement of community at large in policing is a concept which has been recognized all over the world. Even in India this concept has been successfully implemented in different parts of the country. Unfortunately, police in India with a legacy inherited from British India had till date been perceived as an oppressive tool. There is a need to change this perception and to take initiatives for involving public at large in its own policing. Police has to approach the public and start taking initiatives to bridge the communication gap between public and police and make efforts to reduce the trust deficit.
To have better understanding and communication between police and public it has been decided to launch a community policing pragramme titled “ Saad Samvad” District Police and Traffic Police are the major stake holders with the general public in this initiative. The objective of this community policing initiative is 1.) To bridge the communication gap between police and public.2) To break anonymity of law breakers. 3.) To make law abiding citizens as stakeholders in community policing. 4.)To improve police image. 5.) To make police accountable and transparent.
To achieve the above objectives District Police chiefs have been asked to organize meeting with villagers especially in coastal areas where the staff of concerned police station should be introduced to the public. District SPs should sensitize the members of public against certain menaces like Drug Trafficking, Human Trafficking and other illegal activities affecting the social fabric and law and order. An appeal will be made to the public to assist police in curbing these menaces and be a partner in the prevention and detection of crime.
Similarly Traffic police have been told to conduct traffic education pragramme in schools and sensitize and educate young minds on the observation of traffic rules and discipline. SP traffic has been asked to organize different competitions for school children like essay competition, painting competition in which children should be encouraged to express their views about traffic scenario and other road safety issues.
SP North/South/ Traffic will chalk out a schedule to hold meeting with villagers.
Kingfisher Premium, the Good Times partner in association with Superstar India presented the year’s highly anticipated performance by one of the most popular DJ in the world – David Guetta. The French sensation delivered a power packed performance to a full house by playing few of his Electronic Dance Music (EDM) hits.
The French DJ who has sold approximately 15 million singles worldwide and smashed the world charts with numerous hits performed at the GTDC – Baga grounds amidst thousands of eager revelers and Kingfisher fans. As the crowd went into a frenzy and danced to his tunes, David Guetta spun his magic with the usual stylish persona that he is known for. The tempo of the concert took off with some chill beats like Titanium, Turn me on followed by the crowds putting their hands up in the air to rapid fire sound of bass.
Kingfisher premium, The Good Times partner, ensured that the free-flowing beer did not let anybody go thirsty as David Guetta played his masterful compositions that included Sexy Chick, Without you, I can only imagine, Whose going to save the world tonight, Sweat and Get low. The loudest cheer from the full capacity crowd came when he played the hit single Don’t You worry Child. By the end of the night, the crowd was left yearning for more as they chanted his name in unison.
David Guetta – A producer, composer and officially the most popular DJ in the world was voted as the #1 DJ in the ‘DJ Mag Top 100 DJs’ fan poll in 2011. His fourth studio album ‘One Love’ was nominated as “Best Electronic/Dance Album” at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
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he Health Minister Mr. Laxmikant Parsekar today inaugurated the Sports Medicine Seminar organised by the Goa Football Development Council at a City hotel in the presence of the Chairman of the Goa Football Development Council Dr. Rufino Monteiro, the Secretary Sports Mr. Keshav Chandra, Leading doctors and experts invited for the seminar from across India and large number of Coaches, P.E Teachers and Sports administrators.
Mr. Laxmikant Parsekar reminded the audience that the Government soon after taking over fulfilled its electoral promise by declaring football as the Official Sport of Goa. He said that the Government went one step further by constituting the GFDC under the Chairmanship of Dr. Rufino Monteiro and from the reports that he has obtained, he expressed satisfaction at the strides made by the council by beginning with a focus on the crucial aspect of Sports Medicine.
In a lighter vein, Mr. Parsekar said that with the involvement of more and more youth in football and sports in general, the spending on health sector would come down and exhorted more and more people to take to some sport or the other. He assured that the desire the Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar to establish a full fledged Sports Medicine Centre would soon become a reality .
Dr. Rufino Monteiro in his address highlighted the various initiatives taken by the GFDC since it came into being and informed that sports medicine was a subject which needed to be brought in the forefront so as to save many a sportsmen careers from getting ruined due to injuries which both could be prevented and also be treated. Resolving that he would not bow down to detractors who may attempt to sabotage the good work done by GFDC, he called upon all present to remain united against them for the future of the youth and their careers.
Eminent faculty members were invited for the proceedings among them being Dr. Vece Paes, former Olympian with Goan roots, Dr. Ashish Phulkar, Dr. Venkata Ramana,
Dr. Ashok Ahuja , Dr. Sheel Sheth, Dr. Sanjeev Sahni, Dr. Mahendra Kudchadkar and Dr. Deep Bhandare. The wide ranging topics taken up for discussions were “Talent Identification “Tap them young” by Dr. Phulkar, “Doping an evil in Sports” by Dr. Ahuja, “Role of Nutrition in Sports” by Dr. Ramana, “Management and prevention of Sport injuries” by Dr. Bhandare, “Risk Evaluation of an Athlete” by Dr. Kudchadkar, “Psychological approach to injuries” by Dr. Sahni, “Attaining Peak Performance” by Dr. Sheel Sheth, “Long Term Development of Footballers” by Dr. Vece Paes who stressed on the 10000 hours in 10 years model for highest level of excellence.
The various sessions were chaired by Mr. Brahmanand Shankwalkar, Mr. Bruno Coutinho, Mr. Honorato Velho, Mr. Elvis Gomes, Dr. Rufino MOnteiro , Dr. Bhatikar, Mr. V. M. Prabhudesai and Mrs. Liberata Mascarenhas.
On the occasion 32 different clubs and other institutional participants who had earlier attended the GFDC Basic Life support programme were provided with first aid kit bags.
Earlier Mr. Elvis Gomes, Member Secretary of Goa Football Development Council welcomed the gathering. Dr. Rufino Monteiro concluded the programme with a vote of thanks to all present on the occasion.
The 3 day International Congress on Rural Health and Medicine, which is 18th in the series, will be inaugurated at the auspicious hands of His Excellency 
, in the august presence of Mr. Manohar Parrikar, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa at 10.00 am on 10th December 2012 at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Kala Academy, Goa. Dr. Kalam will also be delivering the Keynote address. Dr. Ashok Vikhe Patil, Chairman and Shri Ramakant Khalap, Co-chairman of the Organizing Committee will be welcoming the delegates on behalf of the organizers, collaborators and knowledge partners of the conference.
Over 500 delegates & 300 speakers representing medical, public health, allied health sciences, academic and research, government, non-government, UN, philanthropic and bi-lateral agencies from over 25 countries – Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Republic of Korea, Serbia, South Korea, Sweden, Tunisia, USA are participating in the conference.
The Conference is organized by International Association of Rural Health & Medicine (IARM), Japan, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences – Deemed University (PIMS-DU), Loni, Maharashtra and International Arbitration Centre (IAC), Goa. Government of Goa, Goa University and Goa Medical College are local supporters. Knowledge partners & cosponsors of the congress include World Bank, Medical Council of India, Action Aid India, ICMR, Dr. Vikhe Patil Foundation, Mapusa Urban Cooperative Bank Goa Ltd., Appolo Pharmacy, Dreager India Ltd. and Torrent Pharma.
The congress is aimed to address various key challenges & issues of rural health under the main theme “Challenges of Health in the Global Village”, and promote dialogue, partnership among doers & policy makers for improving health of people of rural and remote areas of the world in a unified and holistic way. The health of the people, where ever they live – developed & developing countries – urban & rural areas, are affected by man made policies, actions and natural disasters. The policies, systems on access to universal health care, gender justice, occupational health of farming community, migration, effects of information technology, bio-technology revolution, environmental & global warming have made the world into one global village. The boundaries of nations have collapsed and the problems of the world have to be addressed in an integrated manner.
At the end of the three day deliberations, the organizers and participants of the conference are expected to come out with a Goa Declaration on “The Rural Health Initiative on Global Village – Call for Action”.
Panaji, December 10, 2012 ….. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Shri Rajendra Arlekar has said that the Government proposes to prepare a scheme for taking up various developmental projects under special component plan in Scheduled caste communities areas for overall development of weaker section of the society.
Elaborating on the proposed scheme Shri Arlekar said that for this purpose, funds will be made available from two percent budgetary allocation made by the state and Central Government through its Government departments and undertaking agencies under special component plan to undertake various programmes for upliftment of weaker section.
Shri Arlekar was speaking as the chief guest on the occasion of 56th death anniversary of the Architect of Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at a function organized by All Goa Dalit Mahasangha in the city, yesterday.
Speaking further the Speaker paid rich tributes to Dr. Ambedkar and stressed on the need for youth should imbibe in them the principles and teachings of Dr. Ambedkar and take inspiration from his life, , mission, ideas and qualities and accordingly channelize their energies to spread the message and teachings of Dr.Ambedkar to the masses. This he said will help to build up a strong and modern India.
Speaker presented the scholarships to meritorious students of SSC,HSSC and graduation for the academic year 2011-12 on the occasion.
Shri Anand Amonkar, Senior Tabla artist and Shri Narayan Khurjuvenkar , a poet were felicitated at the hands of Shri. Arlekar. They were offered shawl and sriphal. A Souvenir entitled “Sawali” brought out by All Goa Dalit Mahasangha was released by the Speaker on the occasion.
Smt. Nutan Sunil Shirke, Social Worker also spoke on the occasion.
Shri Ashok Parwar, President of All Goa Dalit Mahasangha welcomed the gathering. Shri Siddesh Pednekar proposed the vote of thanks. Shri Khemudas Parwar compered the function.
Earlier, the Speaker and other dignitaries offered floral tributes to Dr. Ambedkar on the occasion.
The function was attended by Shri Rajaram Kakodkar, Shri. K. Panchwadkar, Shri Sakharam Korgaonkar, Rama Pednekar, Krishna Gaonkar, Tukaram Tamboskar, Babuso Pednekar, Vishnu Mopkar, Punaji Parsekar, Krishna Chopdekar and others.
NORTH GOA DISTRICT
PONDA PS: Shri Narayan S. Naik r/o Darjwada, Kundai complained that on 05.12.12 at 19.05 hrs. at Manaswada, Kundai, accused person Shrikant s/o Prasad Yadav aged 25 yrs. r/o near Electricity Dep. Office, Kundai driving JCB No.GA-05-B-8472 while proceeding from Kundai to Panaji direction and when reached at Manaswada, Kundai, dashed against Eterno scooter No.GA-07-B-4805 which was proceeding towards Panaji on back side as a result Eterno scooter fall towards right side of the road and dashed to on coming Splendor M/cycle No. GA-05-H-1930 due to which both riders of above vehicle fall on the road towards right side and pillion rider fall on the road as a result rear wheel of JCB ran over the head of pillion rider who succumbed to injuries and also both rider succumbed injuries at GMC Bambolim. JCB driver ran away from the spot. Cr.No.376/12 u/s 279, 304-A IPC and Sec 134 (a) (b) of M.V. Act stands registered. PSI R. Dhamsekar is I. O.
ANJUNA PS: Mrs. Pratima Govekar, Sarpanch of V.P. Anjuna-Caisua r/o Zorwada, Anjuna complained that on 06.12.12 at around 04.30 hrs. accused Mrs. Sheetal Dabholkar, Ward member of V.P. Anjuna entered in her office while she was discharging her official duties and rushed on her to assault and further started threatening and gave bad words. Cr.No.157/12 u/s 353, 504, 506 (ii) IPC stands registered. HC- K.A. Dhargalkar is I. O.
2) Mrs. Sheetal Dabholkar Ward member of V.P. Anjuna, r/o Dhabolwada, Shapora complained that on 06.12.12 at 16.15 hrs. accused 1) Patric Savio Almeida, Dy. Sarpanch, 2) Pratima Govekar Sarpanch of village P. Anjuna with their common intention allegedly wrongfully restrained her and Mrs. Suhani Govekar Panch member of V.P. Anjuna when they had gone to the office of village Panchayat Anjuna to inspect some documents and further abused the threatened them with dire consequence. Cr.No.158/12 u/s 341, 504, 506(ii) IP stands registered. HC D. Pawar is I. O.
PORVORIM PS: On 06.12.12, one Shruti Parab age 21 yrs. at Marna Pilerna was found hanging in her house at Marna Pilerna. Death of the deceased occurred within 7 years of marriage. U.D.No.52/12 u/s 174 Cr. P. C. stands registered. PSI K. Sinari is I. O.
BICHOLIM PS: On 06.12.12, dead body of unidentified male person, aged about 70 yrs. was found in sitting position in highly decomposition stage behind one house at Dhumase Village. Body preserved in GMC Morgue Bambolim for PME. U.D.No.79/12 u/s 174 Cr. P. C. stands registered. PSI Gaurish Parab is I.O.
MAPUSA PS: Mr. Subhash s/o Ladu Ghogle r/o Rukmini Plaza, Peddem, Mapusa complained that between 05.12.12 at 19.30 hrs. to 06.12.12 at 06.45 hrs. behind Rukmini Plaza, Peddem Mapusa, unknown accused person/s stole all 4 wheels W/rs.60,000/- of her Maruti Swift car No. GA-03-H-9825 parked in an open parking place. Cr.No.309/12 u/s 379 IPC stands registered. ASI R. Gawas is I. O.
2) On 06.12.12, one Micheal Noronhna r/o Moira Mapusa expired while undergoing medical treatment at Manipal Hospital as a case of fall at residence at Moira. Cr.No.78/12 u/s 174 Cr. P. C. stands registered. PSI V. V. Chodankar is I. O.
AGACAIM PS: Smt. Ratnabai Tari r/o Tonca Madkai Ponda complained that on 16.10.12 between 09.30 hrs. to 11.00 hrs. at GMC Bambolim, unknown lady, age about 20 to 22 yrs. took her to X-ray ward with mollified intentions, induced her to remove her mangalsutra two bangles and ear rings W/rs.1,50,000/- approx, and took all above ornaments and disappeared from the spot, thereby cheated her. Cr.No.98/12 u/s 420 IPC stands registered. PI S. Vaigankar is I. O.
SOUTH GOA DISTRICT
VERNA PS: Mr. Jacinto s/o Minguel Colaco r/o Kassambe, Vasco complained that between 02.12.12 at 05.30 hrs. to 09.00 hrs. on 04.12.12 at Birla Sancoale, unknown culprits committed theft of 4 batteries and wire of batteries from three trucks which were parked in an open parking place thereby causing loss of Rs.70,000/-approx. Cr.No.184/12 u/s 379 IPC stands registered. ASI Bandekar is I.O.
MAINA CURTORIM PS: Shri Vallabh Ramnath Naik, Security field officer r/o Varun Appt. Willson Nagar, Davorlim complained that since last 3 months till date, accused person Mr. Vithal Ramchandra Patil r/o Willson Nagar, Davorlim negligently allowed the formation and growth of honey comb on the parapet of the front portion of his house, resulting in honeybee attacks on him and other residents of Wilson nagar Davorlim and also failed to take up any measures for removal of the said honey comb after several request by the residents, of the following similar incident of honey bee bites to the locals in the past thus endangering the life of people in the surrounding locality. Cr.No.178/12 u/s 337 IPC stands registered. PSI R.D. Desai is I.O.
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Panaji, December 7, 2012 … The Electricity Department, Sub.Div-I (U), Mapusa Bardez, a power shut down has been arranged on December 9, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at 11KV Altinho Feeder. Areas affected are Khorlim Mosundi, Galaxy Appt., Saraswat Vidhalaya High School, Sai Baba Ektanagar, Samatanagar, Ganganagar, Raj Housing Society, Saldanha Towers, Dattawadi, Mapusa Clinic, Telephone Exchange,Ataria Tower, Kenkre Residency, HDFC Bank, Alto Duler, Mapusa Court, Altinho, Xettiawaddo, Almeida Residency, Quoribina Apts., Priyaga, Alcon Apts, Mapusa Garage, Football Ground, Counto Honda, Agriculture Dept., Angod, Rajwaddo, Gausawaddo, Marwaddo, S.F.X. School, ITI, Bilwan Pedem, Paulo Garage, Pedem, Priti International and surrounding areas.
Panaji, December 7, 2012 ….. The Government has proposed to replace the existing Goa Coop. Societies Act, 2001 by the New Goa Coop. Societies Act, 2012. A committee under the chairmanship of the Registrar of Coop. Societies is constituted to review the draft of the New Goa Coop. Societies Act, 2012. The copy of the said New Goa Coop. societies Act, 2012 is posted on the official website http://coopgoa.gov.in for the knowledge of general public and for submitting suggestions, if any, by December 22, 2012 to the office of the Registrar of Coop. Societies, 4th Floor “Sahakari Sankul”, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
