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    south goa mp Francisco sardinha expresses confident of getting congress ticket for south goa loksabha seat says was least bothered about which congress mla’s were interested in for the new faces in the upcoming lok Sabha elections

    02-07-2013 …. With most of the opposition congress mla’s roaring out openly of supporting news face in the upcoming lok Sabha elections south goa mp Francisco sardinha on Tuesday said that he was least bothered about which congress mla’s were interested in for the new faces in the upcoming lok Sabha elections till congress high command was there at the centre and was quite confident of get the congress ticket for the upcoming lok Sabha elections

    It may be noted that recently congress mla’s such as mauvin godinho, vishwajeet rane, babush monsoratte and reginaldo lourenco had raised their voice in support of new faces in the upcoming loksabha elections stating that such move of the state congress party would help the congress party to regain its pride specially among the youths of the state which had been lost due to the last state assembly elections while some had stated that time had come for senior politicians to hang up their boots …

    Speaking to goanreporter south goa mp Francisco sardinha said there would be many bubbles which would burst before elections and did not care a dam for anyone who ever wanted to say about the issue of new face for lok Sabha elections

    Sardinha said there were some people in the congress who had the habit of talking big things but had almost finished off the congress party in the recent years bringing the position of the party mla’s to a mere total of nine numbers in the state legislative assembly

    Sardinha also commented over the curtorim mla reginaldo lourenco comment who had stated that he had a problem with the south goa mp stating that he did not worried over the statements made by individuals

    CM SEEKS SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEMES

    PANAJI, Dated July 09, 2019 … Chief Minister Dr.Pramod Sawant has appealed to the people to support the endeavors of the Government to percolate down the benefits of welfare schemes at the grassroot level and to enable needy and deserving people to avail the benefits of these schemes. .

    Dr. Sawant was speaking after inaugurating special enrollment  Camp organized at Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple Hall at Navelim in Bicholim taluka recently,

    Present on occasion were Smt. R. Menaka, IAS, Collector, North Goa, Shri Sachin Desai, Deputy Collector, Bicholim, Shri Pravinjay Pandit, Mamlatdar, Bicholim, Shri Rohidas Kansekar, Navelim Sarpanch, Smt. Sanghavi Fadte, Sarpanch Amona,  Dr. Balkrishna Pai, Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Dr. Chandrakant Shetye, Dattaram Chimulkar, Programe Coordinator, Dr  Bale, Shri Chandrakant Gawas, Secretary, Shree Laxminarayan Devasthan, Shri Pradeep Gaude, Vishwamber Gawas graced the occasion.

    Speaking further, Chief Minister said in a population of around 15 lakhs in Goa only 2 lakhs people has derived the benefits of the schemes and it is therefore necessary to ensure effective implementation of the schemes to uplift the living condition of the common man. He further urged to avail benefits of centrally located welfare schemes initiated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Shri Rohidas Kansekar welcomed the guests.

    Shri Pravinjay Pandit briefed about the motto behind organizing the  mega enrollment and medical camp for the villagers. Shri Balkrishna Pai briefed on DDSY scheme.
    Smt. R. Maneka, IAS, highlighted the various state and centrally located schemes and appealed to public to avail the benefits of these schemes.

    Shri Ajit Gaonkar and Dattaprasad Jog compered. Shri Vishwamber Gawas proposed vote of thanks.

    Total 167 people were enrolled into the welfare schemes and total 233 people were examined during the medical camp

    Goa will be a global beach volleyball destination: Soares

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    21-01-2014 … : Goa could soon emerge as a global beach volleyball destination according to Irwin Soares tournament director and chairman beach volleyball at the Lusofonia Games 2014. Even before the first smash is slammed on the golden sand at Miramar beach,

    Soares claims that offers have already started coming in from across the globe for holding beach volleyball tourneys in Goa.

     “Beach volleyball is a wonderful event and Goa is the most appropriate place for beach volleyball, and it is going to be marked on the world map. We have been getting offers for international events in Goa and are very happy with the press as they are promoting us. Lusofonia Games have not even started and we are getting offers,” Soares claims, stating that beach volleyball arrangements can be compared to the best in the world.

     Soares also said that the sport will be played out over seven to eight days with Portugal, Angola,Sri Lanka and India being the top teams and would be a great attraction during the Lusofonia Games 2014.

    Pradeep John, competition manager, beach volley ball, said that from January 22-26 over 50 matches would be played at Miramar during the competitions .

     “Four matches are going to be held in the morning session. Then there will be a break and the next session will start at 4.30 pm,” he said, claiming that the break had been planned in a way so as to avoid the day’s heat.

     “There are three practice courts and a practice schedule is given to the participating teams and there is ample of time for them to practice,” John further said.

     According to team Goa-India’s head coach Surya Sawant, India’s chances of winning a medal in the sport are good. “We have very good teams. Their performance has improved and there is a positive sign in their capability and their ability to perform. I’m sure they will make Goans proud,” Sawant said.

    CM INAUGURATES INDIA FIRE AND SECURITY YATRA 2016

    Panaji: September 20, 2016 …. Chief Minister Shri. Laxmikant  Parsekar has opined that, syllabus regarding fire and road safety and also  cleanliness initiatives (Swacch Bharat) needs to be incorporated in School curriculum as safety of people has  become most important. 

    Chief Minister  was recently speaking at an inauguration function  of  India Fire and Security yatra 2016, organised by Fire and Security Association of India, at hotel Taj Vivanta Panjim. 

    Chief Minister Shri Parsekar  further said that Goa being a touristic  State, requires to be safe in every aspect. Although we don’t have Skyscrapers as compared to cities like Mumbai, but we have lot many crowded places which are very much vulnerable for fire or other unfortunate incidents. Also recently the State has witnessed many calamities.  Besides tourist destination, this state is becoming  a venue for many international conferences.  Hence fire safety and Security gains utmost importance in the State.  He also appreciated various initiatives taken by Fire and Security Association in order to  achieve fire security in the country.  He also commended the efforts carried by Fire and emergency department with cooperation of Fire and Security Association to create awareness among educational institutions.

    Chief Secretary Shri. R.K. Srivastava in his Speech urged the people to  give importance for Safety measures, as deaths due to fire and road accidents are on high rise. Shri. Pankaj Dharkar ,  National chairman of Fire  and Security Association briefed about various works done by their Association. Captain Garry Singh gave presentation about project aims to Safe and Secure Goa. Dr. Muktesh Chander, Director General of Police,  Shri. Ashok Menon, Director of Fire and Emergency Services were present on the occasion. Many companies exhibited modern equipments of fire and safety.

    Shri. Rajkumar Kamat welcomed the gathering while Smt. Rakhi Deepak compared the programme. 

    AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2018

    Panaji, October 05, 2018 … Agricultural prospects of the Directorate of Agriculture for the month of September, 2018 is as follows:

    Crop prospect for the season is moderate. No outbreak of pest/diseases have been reported or observed during the pest surveillance impact and sowing was completed for establishing groundnut seed cluster in Pernem, Bardez and Sanguem Taluka.

    Two days workshop on ‘Prospects for Export of vegetables produced by Goan Farmers’ was organized by Goa State Horticulture Corporation, Caranzalem in  association with Dhempe College, Miramar and the Directorate of Agriculture at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji.

    CHIEF MINISTER AND GOVERNOR OF GOA EXTENDS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

    Panaji, December 25, 2018 … Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar has extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the State on the occasion of Christmas.

    In his message, the Chief Minister has said that Christmas is an auspicious occasion all around the world. People from all communities come together to observe the occasion with great pomp. It is the time of the year to give to others, bringing in happiness and delight with simple things.

    The Chief Minister further states, “Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ and rekindles the spirit of peace and harmony. This Christmas, let us resolve to promote unity and be the harbinger of peace and development in the State.”

    “Let us all unite and work for the welfare of the State by channelizing all our efforts and energy in ensuring progress of our State.  May the joys and festivities continue to radiate each ones lives,” the Chief Minister concludes. 

    meanwhile Governor of Goa Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha has conveyed her heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa on the occasion of Christmas.

    In her message, the Governor says, “Every year this sacred day is observed with religious zeal, in great merriment, and with sincere prayers all over the world. On this auspicious day, we celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus, who gave us the valuable and eternal message of peace, tolerance, compassion, love and sacrifice. It is an appropriate occasion for us to carry the spirit of Christmas to foster the values that Jesus Christ professed and practiced for the benefit of humanity.”

    The Governor further states, “This is an occasion for people to meet their loved ones, leave behind their worries and come together for merry-making. Ours is a secular country, where people belonging to various faiths live in harmony, amity, social solidarity and unity. Religious and spiritual festivals are occasions when we renew these qualities, in order to lead a peaceful and wholesome life. On the eve of Christmas, let us rededicate ourselves to live together as member of one family and work for greater glory and progress of the nation,” the Governor concludes.

    state government to streghthen director of vigilance and anti corruption bereau says chief minister manohar parrikar

    28/05/2014 … In a view of strengthening the office of the director of vigilance and anti corruption department the state cabinet on Wednesday approved filling up of around 31 various posts in the vigilance department and assured of putting them in to services from july this year effectively …

    Addressing media persons at the conference hall at the secretariat chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that a total of 24 new post of various categories along with 7 post which was waiting to be filled had been approved in the vigilance department who would work on investigating cases in a faster pace well as delivering judgement in pending cases …

    Commenting over the issue of deu chodankar facebook case Parrikar said that his government had no role in the full episode and whatever procedures that were followed by the state police department were done as per the rule of the Supreme Court orders

    Congratulating the north goa mp shirpad naik for being inducted in to the modi’s cabinet Parrikar also stated that he would like to thank prime minister narendra modi for giving a goan mp a representation in his cabinet which was not even done by the then congress led government in their last ten years rule at the centre

    RICH TRIBUTES PAID TO KARGIL MARTYRS ON 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

    July 27, 2014 … Rich tributes were paid to the memories of those martyred during the Kargil war 15 years ago at a solemn function organized by the State Ex-Cadets NCC Association-Goa (SENA) in association with the International Centre- Goa and Department of Sainik Welfare at the International Centre Goa on saturday.

    Commander 2 Signals Training Centre Goa Brigadier Harvijay Singh presided over the function.

    Speaking on the occasion Brig. Singh paid rich tributes to the martyrs and said that a war memorial  would be constructed at 3MTR Navelim in memory of Lance NK. Sahoo who was trained in Goa and was martyred at Kargil.

    He said,  It has been 15 years since India won the historical 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Even after these 15 years, the countrymen still remember stories of the country’s Kargil heroes who played an important role in the iconic victory.

    Secretary, DSW Maj. Venugopal Nair said that Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the success of Operation Vijay. On this day, 26 July 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to Pakistani intruders. The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days, ended on 26 July. and resulted in the loss of life on both sides, India and Pakistan.

    President of Ex-Cadets NCC Assocition Shri Manguerish Pai  Raikar said that it both a solemn function and a victory celebration. One is celebration of the victory of the Indian Armed forces and second is to pay our respects to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country.

    In her welcome address, Director International Centre Goa,  Dr. Nandani Sahai  said in all 527 soldiers from Indian Armed Forces sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war.

    Two minutes silence was observed as mark of respect to the martyrs.

     Shri John Aguiar compared the function while Joint Secretary of SENA Kum. Sadika Buddashet proposed a vote of thanks.

    Earlier the dignitaries and the officers of Indian Armed forces, Ex-Servicemen and Ex-NCC Cadets lighted candles a mark of respect.

    The Army band was in attendance.

    Pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar has once again reiterated his desire of installing the life-sized statue of the father of the Opinion Poll, Dr Jack de Sequeira at a tourist spot mentioning the name of city bandodkar football ground to be developed in to a tourist park

    05/06/2015 …. Stating that no more statues were needed to be installed inside the assembly complex Pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar has once again reiterated his desire of installing the life-sized statue of the father of the Opinion Poll, Dr Jack de Sequeira at a tourist spot mentioning the name of city bandodkar football ground to be developed in to a tourist park where in the statue of dr sequirea could be installed for tourist visiting goa if the football stadium was not constructed …

    It may be noted that after the demand was made by the children of opinion poll to install a life size statue of dr jack sequiera inside the assembly comples recently the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party legislators consisting of envoirnment minister alina saldanha and calangute mla Michael lobo had urged the government to honour the hero of the Opinion Poll, Dr Jack de Sequeira, by installing a life-sized statue of the leader at the State Assembly complex in Porvorim, next to the statue of the State’s first chief minister Dayanand Bandodkar.

    The Goa Assembly had in March 1994 passed a resolution to install a statue of Dr de Sequeira in the Assembly complex. The resolution had been proposed by the then Panjim MLA J B Gonsalves.

    Speaking to goanreporter pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar said that some bjp legislators had brought up this issue of their own and was not aware if the bjp party was supporting it as bjp party had not brought any such thing to our notice …

    Dhavlikar again stated that he was not oppose to any such demands made by his co-legislators but was only worried that after installing such statues it had to be maintained properly if they were put up at certain places ….

    Meanwhile commenting over the issue of pwd minister ccp mayor subham chodankar said that as a mayor he would welcome the idea of setting up a statue of dr sequiera in the capital city but would definitely like to know as where would it be installed and how

    CCP Mayor blames various casino’s operating along the mandovi belt in the capital city for creating nuisance of garbage in river mandovi

    12-05-2013 …. Mayor of the corporation city of panjim surendra furtado on Thursday blamed various casino’s operating along the mandovi belt in the capital city for creating nuisance of garbage in to the river mandovi which later flew to all parts of the river seashore area along the city coast line

    Speaking to goanreporter ccp mayor surendra furtado said he was given to understand that the garbage which came flowing down to the river belt was released by the casinos operating in mandovi river and asked  chief minister manohar parrikar to act strictly on the casinos which were operating in mandovi river

    Furtado said that there was a need from the state government side to act strictly on such casinos which were throwing garbage in to the middle of the sea

    Meanwhile ccp commissioner sanjit rodrigues said that ccp had no alternative but to clear garbage that was washed ashore near Miramar, campal beach and ferry wharf which was a huge manual task and ccp was doing it

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