Panaji: September 7, 2017 …  “The problem of garbage is not of one person alone or of the government. It is the problem of all Goans,” said Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar. He was speaking at the launch of the ‘Services of Regular Cleaning of Road Stretch from Miramar circle to Dona Paula circle’ under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of CAM Industrial Services LLP at Miramar today. 

Adding further, the Chief Minister said that the cooperation of citizens in keeping the surroundings clean was necessary. He lauded the corporate initiative of including cleaning of roads as part of the CSR activities and said that such models can be carried out on other roads as well.

Chairperson of Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Shri Sidharth Kuncalienker who was present on the occasion stressed on the significance of the Miramar-Dona Paula road calling it a key link road of the city which had a very good view of the sea. “It is a place frequented by those who go on walks and jogs. There are schools and institutions located here as well. He further appealed to the people to make a cleanliness a habit.

The Managing Director, CAM Industrial Services, LLP, Shri Caitano J Fernandes thanked the authorities for giving them the opportunity to contribute to the city.

Present on the occasion was mayor of Panaji, Shri Surendra Furtado, Commissioner of Corporation of City of Panjim (CCP), Shri Dipak Dessai, CCP corporators, Director, CAM, Jagdish S Rane and others.

Panaji, December 02, 21 :: Governor of Goa Shri. P. S. Shreedharan Pillai on the occasion of the world AIDS Day hosted a group of children and adolescents living with the virus, along with the team from the Human Touch Foundation at Raj Bhavan yesterday.

Governor Shri. Pillai speaking on the occasion assured to extend support towards betterment of HIV affected people and fight against HIV AIDS. He expressed satisfaction as children with HIV visited Raj Bhavan and gave patient ear to presentations made by the children.

Founder of Human Touch Foundation Shri. Peter F. Borges spoke on the occasion. A musical act on HIV related stigma and discrimination, raising issues and concerns about living with HIV was presented. This was followed by a brave young person sharing an eye opening and heartfelt testimony about the trials of living and aging with HIV. Human Touch Foundation also submitted a memorandum to the governor seeking support in the fight against HIV AIDS, stating that more policies and programmes need to be initiated if Goa must achieve the UN target to end AIDS.

The event was concluded with the cutting of a red ribbon shaped cake which symbolized celebration of resilience of those living with HIV and pinning of the symbolic red ribbon.

panaji: August 22, 2016 …. Union Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar,  Union Minister of State  for AYUSH along with Member of Parliament Shri Narendra Sawaikar and MLA Shri Siddharth Kunkolienkar  today  reviewed preparations for the BRICS summit at a meeting at Ministerial Block, Porvorim.  Shri Amar Sinha Former Ambassador of India in Kabul  and presently Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India also attended the meeting.

The Heads of the Departments and officers of all concerned departments of State Government and central Government were impressed upon to play their part well and leave no stone unturned. The matters relating to roads, electricity, cleanliness, security  and others related areas were discussed at the meeting.

Director General of Police Maharshtra, Shri Satish Mathur, Special CP Delhi Police Shri T. N. Mohan, Director General of  Goa Police Dr. Muktesh Chander, Secretaries to Government of Goa, Naval Officers, Heads of Departments, senior offices were also present.

Panaji: Sept. 5,2017 … The Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar along with Power Minister Shri Pandurang Madkaikar inaugurated GED Connect Android Mobile App for electricity consumers at Secretariat yesterday.

This App has been developed by REC PDCL and their technological partner TATA Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. The key features  of this App are access bill details, payment consumption history from mobile device.  Tracking of complaints notification registered at call center. On registration of mobile notification through SMS for the planned shutdown and services.   

The Chief Minister speaking on the occasion  said that this is a step towards the fulfillment of the goal of digital India. Through this App he said power consumers  can make   payment of their bills online. Not only this, it will also make easy to know the history of the bill  right from consumption of power, earlier payment, due payment if any etc.

Shri Sanjay Goel Secretary for Power, Shri Nilkanth Reddy, Chief Electrical Engineer,  Shri Salil   Kumar Addl. CEO RECPDCL, Shri Amit Garg, HAD BD Tata Powers Delhi Distribution Ltd.Officials of Electricity Department were amongst those who attended the function.

Panaji: September 4, 2017 …. Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar has extended his warm and very sincere greetings to the teaching community of Goa on the occasion of Teacher’s Day to be observed on September 5.

In his message, the Chief Minister says that Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, whose birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Day was a teacher par excellence, a great Philosopher and a noted educationist. “While celebrating Teacher’s Day, we respectively pay homage to him and recall the monumental role played by teachers as builders of the nation,” he says.

Shri. Parrikar has appealed the teaching community of Goa to draw inspiration from Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and discharge their duties with renewed sense of dedication and commitment.

Panaji: September 4, 2017 …. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Pramod Sawant administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected members of the Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Manohar Parrikar and Shri Vishwajeet Rane in his Chamber at Assembly Complex, Porvorim today.

 It may be noted that the bye elections to the Panaji and Valpoi Assembly Constituencies was held on August 23, 2017 following the resignations of Shri Siddharth Cuncolienkar for Panaji constituency and Shri Vishwajeet Rane for Valpoi Constituency.

 Minister of State for Aayush (Independent charge) Shri Sripad Naik, Revenue Minister, Shri Rohan Khaunte, Panchayat Minister Shri Mauvin Godinho, Leader of Opposition Shri Chandrakant Kavlekar and MLA’s Shri Dayanand Sopte, Rajesh Patnekar, Smt. Alina Saldanha, Praveen Zantye, Prasad Gaonkar and Shri Siddharth Cuncolienkar former MLA were present on the occasion.