Panaji. January 26, 2019 …The newly constructed third cable stayed  bridge across Mandovi bridge will be inaugurated tomorrow on January 27, 2019.

 The Mandovi River Cable Stay Bridge was an important project proposed by GSIDC (Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation) and designed by L & T Infrastructure Ltd; constructed by L&T heavy Civil Infrastructure.

 In order to overcome the bottlenecks caused at Panaji KTC Circle, and Panaji Entrance as same route was used by local traffic as well as NH-17 Highway bound traffic, this project was proposed. It is reported that about 66,000 vehicles use this route every day. The congestion of traffic for hours led to a huge mess ad nuisance, especially during the peak tourist season in Goa.

          This 4-lane Cable stayed bridge in the State of Goa across the river Mandovi in between the two existing bridges will support and sustain burgeoning traffic and will be an aesthetically pleasing landmark for tourism development in the State of Goa.

          To be precise, the Mumbai bound traffic incoming from Bangalore via Ponda route and Old Goa i.e. Madgaon and even from Panaji can be collectively sent towards NH-17 through an elevated bridge, bypassing the main Panjim City. The Cable Stay Bridge also adds an architectural beauty to the capital of Goa, Panaji. Total Bridge Length of the Bridge is 5.1(km including approaches).

          The bridge is made of 1,00,000 m³ of High Strength, High Performance  Concrete(enough to fill 40 Olympic size swimming pools), 13,000 MT of Corrosion resistant Reinforcement Steel, 32000 square meter of Structural Steel Plates, 1800 km of High Tensile Pre-stressing strands, 265 Nos of MSM^® Spherical Bridge Beaings, 88 High Tensile Strength Cables in State-of-the-art Single Place Harp type Cable Stay System equipped with real-time Force Monitoring technology (DYNA Force ^® ) and toal weight of the bridge  2,50,000 tons(weight of 570 Boeing-747 jumbo jets).

Panaji, January 26, 2019 …  … The 70^th Republic Day of the country was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor in the State today. The State-level function was held at the SAG Ground, Campal where Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha unfurled the National Tri-color and inspected the Guard of Honour.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that on this day in 1950 the people of India resolved to make India a sovereign, secular and democratic republic and to treat everyone with equality and respect. We are the biggest Democratic nation which includes people from different religion, culture, caste and region. It is an occasion to introspect our values and unite for the betterment of our country, the Governor said.

The Governor gave a detailed summary of various projects, quoting the 3^rd Mandovi Bridge and the Eight lane cable Zuari bridge as milestones of the Government. “The state Government works hard in order to strengthen the society and to provide the best facilities to the public. The law and order in the state have always been in control. The Government via its schemes in Education, Women Empowerment, Agriculture and Fisheries have achieved tremendous growth in the social sector. With upcoming District Hospitals and Super Speciality Blocks, our state will soon be a hub for Health Care,” the Governor said.

Applauding the progress made in the Industrial and Tourism sector Smt. Sinha said that the state has made a commendable job in the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. She also informed that ‘Gaanv aur hum’, a unique program wherein she visits remote villages in the state, is gaining popularity and has helped the state Government to take its schemes and programs to the rural people.

 On the occasion, the Governor later presented ‘Krishiratna’ award to Shri. Shrihari Kurade for his distinguished work in the field of agriculture. Similarly, Shri. Uday Prabhudessai, Shri. Dalgerio Santan Fernandes was given with ‘Krishi Vibhushan and Krishi Bhushan’ awards respectively. Shri. Rajesh Molu Gaonkar was presented with Fr. Inacio Alemida Special Award.

Prominent among those who attended the Republic Day ceremony included senior political leader Shri. L.K.Adwani, Speaker Shri. Pramod Sawant,   Chief Secretary Shri Parimal Rai IAS, Secretaries to the Government, senior officers and freedom fighters. The function was compered by Dr. Dayanand Rao.

Earlier, contingents from Defence, Police force and School children performed March past. The program ended with cultural programs presented by children from various local schools.

Panaji. January 26, 2019 ….  ..The Directorate of Transport has compiled their monthly report of number of accidents that occurred and number of Challans issued for the month of November 2018.

As per the report there were 309 road accidents of which 22 Fatal Accidents (North Goa – 11 and South Goa – 11), 21 Grievous Accidents (North Goa – 11 and South Goa – 10), 62 Minor Accidents (North Goa – 23 and South Goa – 39) and 204 Non – Injury Accidents (North Goa – 126 and South Goa – 78) took place.

The total number of people who lost their lives in road accidents were 22 (North Goa – 11 and South Goa – 11). 9 riders, 7 P/Riders and  6 Pedestrian lost their lives in these accidents.

24 people were Grievously Injured (North – 13 and South – 11) while 92 persons suffered Minor Injuries (North – 31, South – 61).

A total 8820 Challans were issued by Transport authorities in the month of November 2018.

Panaji: Jan. 25, 2019 … On the occasion of Republic Day, I convey my hearty greetings and best wishes to everyone. Today, we reaffirm our dedication towards our Constitution and repose faith in the ideals enshrined in our Constitution. Let us all work together to take our country on the path of progress. This Republic Day let us resolve to strengthen our nation by dedicating ourselves towards building a progressive and prosperous India.

Panaji: Jan. 25, 2019The Constitution Week was celebrated at Bardez Taluka level. To mark the celebration, the Directorate of Panchayat in association with Sucuro Village Panchayat organized a function at Socorro Bardez today. Prof. Suchita Timble of V. M. College of Law was the keynote speaker  for  the function.

Smt. Timble speaking on the occasion said that with the enforcement of the constitution on January 26, 1950 India become Sovereign, Socialist Democratic country. We Indians are empowered to rule ourselves. The constitution has made us privileged society and a largest democratic nation in the world.

Smt. Timble further said that being citizen we have to know basic things of our constitution. Our constitution has granted us fundamental rights along with duties. The Constitution adopted one vote one value. All are equal before law. The country is responsible for the welfare of every citizen irrespective of his religious affiliations, caste creed and gender Therefore we are a welfare nation. She appeal to the people to learn about  constitution.

Shri Krishnakant Pangam BDO welcomed the gathering.

The function was attended by Shri Swapnil Chodankar Sarpanch,VP Penha De Franca, Shri Sandip Salgaonkar Sarpanch, VP Salvador Do Mundo  Ward also Sarpanchas  and  Ward  Members of  various  Village  Panchayat of Bardez Taluka and others.

Panaji. Dated: January 24, 2019 …State Designated Agency Goa, Electricity department, Government of Goa has informed that complaints regarding non – working of LED streetlights are to be registered on Toll free customer service center no 1800-180-3580 and 1800-233-3949 operating from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. or email : he******@*****co.in.

Panaji. Dated: January 24, 2019 …The Government of Goa has notified the “The Goa Compensation Scheme for Women Victims / Survivors of Sexual Assault / other Crimes, 2018” with effect from January 7, 2019 as per the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

          An application for the award of interim / final compensation can be filed by the Victim and/or her Dependents or the Station House Officer (Inspector/Sub-Inspector) of the area before concerned State Legal Service Authority or District Legal Services Authority in Form ‘I’ along with a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) or criminal complaint of which cognizance is taken by the Court and if available Medical Report, Death Certificate, wherever applicable, copy of judgment/recommendation of Court if the trial is over.

          The application/recommendation for compensation can be moved either before the State Legal Services Authority or the concerned District Legal Services Authority or it can be filed online on a portal which shall be created by all State Legal Services Authorities. The Secretary of the respective SLSA/DLSA shall decide the application/recommendation moved before him/her as per the Scheme.

          The women victims or her dependent(s) who have suffered loss, injury, as a result of the offence committed and who require rehabilitation will be eligible for grant of compensation under “The Women Victims Compensation Fund”.

          An application for the award of interim / final compensation can be filed by the Women Victim and/or her Dependents or it can be filed online on a portal created by Goa State Legal Services Authorities (GSLSA) or the Station House Officer of the area before concerned State or District i.e. North and South Goa District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) – and will be submitted in Form ‘I’ along with a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) etc.

          The amount of compensation will be decided by the State Legal Services Authority as per the schedule of the compensation in the scheme which would vary from Minimum of Rs.1 Lakh to a maximum of Rs. 10 Lakh depending on the gravity of injury/loss to the women victim/survivor Compensation shall be disbursed by the State Legal Services Authority or District Legal Services Authority by depositing the compensation in a Bank in the joint or single name of the victim/dependent(s).