Panaji: 02/09/2018 … GST transition is not only about a tax change but a complete business, finance, accounting and reporting overhaul. This being the first financial year closing since GST implementation, it becomes important to understand the implications of the provisions under GST law while finalizing books of accounts. With the introduction of GST midway on 1^st July, 2017- Reconciliation between Pre-GST and Post-GST regimes in the same financial year has raised a lot of issues for the trade and Industry and professionals.

To resolve these very practical issues, Goa Chamber (GCCI) in association with Chamber of Tax Consultants (CTC), Mumbai is organising a full day seminar  on  7^th September at Panaji.  The seminar will cover all issues related to finalisation of accounts and returns reconciliation with latest amendments proposed in the GST Act. There  will  also be a unique panel discussion between the faculty, professionals, GST officials (Centre and State) and trade representatives  wherein  the  tax payers in Goa  will  have an opportunity  to discuss various  issues they are facing as far as GST is concerned.

The seminar is for all those dealing with taxation, finance, accounts, audit and assessments like Tax and accounts heads of every organisation, finance managers, tax managers, tax consultants, chartered accountants, company secretaries, cost accountants and business heads involved with taking tax related decisions.

For details and registration, kindly contact  GCCI ( Ph. 2422365/ 2422367 / 2424252 / 9823166955) and email dd*@********er.org

Early Bird Discounts for those who Register before 31st August.

Panaji : September 2, 2016 …… In order to effectively implement Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in the villages, the Governor of Goa Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha, who is also the brand ambassador for this national programme has announced Rs. 50,000/- each to two cleanest villages, one in South Goa and another in North Goa, by September 2017.

The rewards will be presented to the concerned Village Panchayats on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2017, at Raj Bhavan. In this connection the Chief Secretary has been requested to send a communication to all the Village Panchayats so that they can rejuvenate their activities.

The Chief Secretary has also been requested to form two Committees, preferably under the Chairmanships of the two District Collectors to survey and recommend the names of two cleanest villages qualifying for the awards by September 15, 2017.

Earlier, the Governor had announced Rs. 1.00 lakh to the cleanest city among Panaji, Mapusa, Ponda, Margao and Vasco. The award will be presented to the concerned Municipal body on December 19, on  Goa Liberation Day at the At-Home Reception at Raj Bhavan.

Panaji: Sept. 1, 2016 …. Chief Minister Shri Laxmikant  Parsekar has said that the role of the Physical Education teacher is very important as he strives to inculcate different social values like sense of sportsmanship, team spirit, unity, togetherness etc. He acts as a guide and mentor, of the students and to encourage and motivate children to be active in life, he added.

 Shri Parsekar was speaking after inaugurating state Seminar for Physical Education Teachers for Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools on “Role of Stakeholders for promotion of sports and games organized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs in collaboration with all Goa Higher Secondary Schools Physical Education teachers Associations (PETA) at Institute Menezes Braganza hall, Panaji, today.

 Shri Parsekar said that Government has given more thrust for strengthening adequate infrastructure for schools in the state. He said, compared to other schools in the country the infrastructure provided to schools in Goa is far better. He said, the physical education teacher shoulders unique responsibilities in the school physical activity programms to ensure that students remain physically active.

Shri Siddharth Kuncokienkar, MLA and Chairman of EDC speaking on the occasion appealed to the teaching community to promote yoga in schools for the wellbeing of younger generation. He Shri Kuncokienkar referred to the proposed Panaji smart city and said initiatives will developing  jogging track, walking parks will be taken to the benefit the public..

Chief Minister felicitated to Shri Ankush Prabhu, Physical Education teacher of VVS Lad High School Physical Education teacher and Shri Vinod Dhamaskar, Physical Education teacher of R. M. Higher Secondary School, Margao by presenting mementos, shawl and sriphal on the occasion.

Shri V. M Prabhudesai, Director of Sports welcomed the guests. Shri S.A Haldankar Asst. Director proposed the vote of thanks.  

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.

Panaji, September 5, 2017   .. Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar presented State Awards to teachers from different sections of Education at a State Level Teacher’s Day Function organised by Directorate of Education today.  The teachers who were honoured include- Primary section: Smt. Kusum V. Salkar, Govt Primary School Saligao Bardez and Smt. Renuka Maruti Rao Goral, Govt Primary School, Morpirlla Quepem.

Secondary section: Smt. Aruna Rajesh Patnekar-St. Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa, Shri. Jayesh Manohar Naik- Mushtifund High School, Cujira Bambolim and Shri. Ambrose D’Souza-Dr. Sakharam Gude High School, Vanzagal Shiroda.

Headmaster’s category: Shri. Shrikrishna Saju Naik, Govt High School, Kudchire Bicholim,  Smt. Purnima Ramesh Naique, People’s High School, Panaji and Smt. Pratibha Amul Agranayak, Popular High School Comba Margao.

The State Award for College teachers were presented to Dr. Smitha Bhandare- Kamat- S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, Dr. Nandkumar Sawant, Principal of Chowgule College, Margao  and Dr. Bernard F. Rodrigues from Department of Botany, Goa University.

Awards were also presented to taluka Assistant District Educational Inspectors (ADEIs) for generating funds towards teachers in need. The ADEIs of Bardez, Salcett and Bicholim bagged first, second and third places respectively.

Secretary of Education Shri. Daulat Hawaldar, Director of Higher Education Shri. Prasad Lolyenkar, Director of Education Shri. Gajanan Bhat were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the Award winners and stated that a teacher build a human being which further forms a healthy generation. “The advantage of becoming a teacher is that- he/she earns satisfaction out of his/her work and is fateful when students climb the ladder of success.”

Shri Parrikar also proposed to change the selection process for these awards from next year. “I am making a suggestion to let the students recommend their best teachers from the upcoming year. Ex- students can also be a part of this process by via online poll.  Reviews from colleagues may also be considered. This will provide us with deserving as well as good teachers and help in maintaining transparency,” the Chief Minister stated.

He also urged the teachers from unaided schools to register for D.Ed till September 15 as it will be made mandatory from 2019. He also spelled out his plans to introduce value education, civic sense, traffic rules and personal hygiene in middle school education as special subjects from September 6-11. “Dispensing machines will be provided to schools by end of this year to ensure health of girl students. Rotary Club had already shared this responsibility in few schools. A person who doesn’t keep him and his surroundings clean may be literate but is uneducated. So, Swatch Bharat and education are closely related and a program will be drafted for primary section.

Our tradition of ‘guru-shishya’ edifies us to respect our teachers. Vice versa, a teacher also, must not keep any question raised by a student unanswered. Let your students learn to think. It is only then we will attain quality education,” the Chief Minister said.

Shri Hawaldar welcomed the gathering. Students of D.Ed College, Porvorim presented welcome song. Shri. Gajanan Bhat proposed vote of thanks.