Panaji: August 13, 2019 … Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has said, Goa will be known for creating digital diabetes registry in the country. The Chief Minister was speaking at a launching  function of nations first digital diabetes registry in partnership with Novo Nordisk Education Foundation in city recently.

Speaking further the Chief Minister lauded the endeavor of Health Minister and the doctors who are instrumental in the initiative of launching of Digital Diabetese Registry. He appealed to work together to reduce the number of diabetic patients in the state.

Addressing the launching ceremony Minister for Health Shri Vishwajit Rane said that diabetes is on the rise in Goa.  Diabetes is the silent killer He luaded the role of the Chief Minister and other stakeholders for the purpose to curb the rise of diabetes and helped the people to get rid of the menace. He urged to work on various reasons which lead to diabetes. He also called for the need to follow precautions, proper diet, exercise and timely treatment will help to control diabetes he added.

The Legendary Cricketer and brand Ambasador, Novo Nordisk Shri Anil Kumble in his address expressed his happiness for being part of the noble initiative of launching digital diabetes Registry for the people in Goa.   He praised the Government for taking such excellent step for the welfare of the people. He said that diabetes has strong relationship with changing life style, lack of exercise and inconsistency leads to develop complications. Therefore he urged the people to secure proper advice and guidance and health tips and follow precautions to arrest the growth of diabetes.

The Director of Health Services Dr. Jose Disa welcomed the guests.

The Managing Trustee-NNEF, Shri Melwin D’Souza gave detailed talk on topic changing diabetes, Barometer & Registry.

Mrs. Fatima D’Souza and Shri Gurunath Naik shared their experiences as living as diabetic patients.

Shri Ashok Kumar (IAS) Secretary Health,  Shri Shivanand Bandekar, Dean GMC, Dr. Ankush Desai, Endocrime Unit, Dr.Edwin Gomes, HOD Medicine. Smt Jyoti Sardesai, Director of Directorate of Foodn & Drug Authorities were among those who attended the function.

Miss Mekhala  Bhat compered the function.

Panaji: August 9, 2019 ….The District Magistrate, North Goa has ordered that all the owners of the houses, buildings, flats and other residential accommodation and the owners / management of all hotels, lodging and boarding, private guest houses, paying guest accommodation of religious bodies etc in the whole of North Goa District should verify the bonafides of the persons through their proof of identity such as Election Card, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport, etc. and should fill in the Tenant/Visitors/Guest Verification Form in  respect of their Tenants/Visitors/Guest before such as persons are allowed to reside/ stay in their premises and furnish the same to the local Police Station for further verification and record. This order shall also apply to the owners of such premises who have so far not furnished the verification forms in respect of their Tenants/Visitors/Guests who are already occupying their premises.

This order has come into force and will be effective for a period of 60 days that is upto October 7, 2019  unless withdrawn earlier. As the notice cannot be served individually on all the concerned, the order is hereby passed ex-parte. Any person contravening this order will be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

Panaji: August 8, 2019 ….Independence Day will be celebrated in the State as in other parts of country on August 15, 2019. The main function will be held in front of Old Secretariat, Panaji at 9.15 a.m. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant will unfurled the National Flag, inspect the guard of honour and later address the people of the State. On the occasion the Chief Minister will also present awards to those who have excelled in varied fields.

The function will be attended by Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri. Rajesh Patnekar, Cabinet Ministers, Leader of Oppostion Shri Digamber Kamat, Judges of High Court, Advocate General and other dignitaries.

On his arrival at the venue of the function the Chief Minister will be received by Minister for Revenue Smt. Jenifer Monseratte, Chief Secretary Shri Parimal Rai and DGP Shri. Pranab Nanda.

Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, Old Secretariat building and Directorates of Accounts building at Panaji, New Secretariat and Legislative Assembly Complex at Porvorim will be illuminated on the nights of  August14 and 15, 2019 .

The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will organize Prabhat Pheries on August 15, 2019 involving children and citizens who will participate separately. It will also organize cycle races and marathon races after the function for children and citizens. The students of Bal Bhavan will present patriotic song.

The flag hoisting ceremony have also been planned at district level and at various talukas headquarters at 9.15 a.m. Minister for Water Resource Shri Philip Neri Rodrigues will perform flag hoisting ceremony at Margao. Whereas  Minister for Art and Culture Shri Govind Gaude will unfurl National tri colour at Ponda.  At Mapusa the flag hoisting ceremony will be performed by Minister for Science and Technology Shri. Michael Lobo. Shri. Pravin Zantye, MLA will hoist National flag at Bicholim. Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri. Isidore Fernandes will hoist the flag at Canacona, Minister for Transport Shri. Mauvin Godinho will unfurl tri colour at Vasco. Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Manohar Azgaonkar will perform flag hoisting ceremony at Pernem.  At Valpoi flag hoisting will be performed by Deputy Collector, Sattari. Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Chandrakant Kavlekar will unfurl tri colour at Quepem, Minister for Public Works Shri. Deepak Pauskar will perform flag hoisting ceremony at Dharbandora  and at Sanguem flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the hands of Minister for Power Shri. Nilesh Cabral.

             Later in the evening the Governor of Goa Dr.(Smt) Mridula Sinha will host State reception at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula on August 15, 2019 at 5.15 pm.

            The function at the Martyrs Memorial at Patradevi Pernem will be held at 11.30 a.m where Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant along with freedom fighters and other dignitaries will lay wreath at Martyrs Memorial.

Panjim, 7^th August  2019: The Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) will be held from October 23^rd to 25^th 2019, at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Stadium at Taleigao.  This prestigious B2B event promises to bring together travel companies, hoteliers, Eco Tourism, Adventure, Wildlife, Nightlife, Event Managers, Wedding Planners Wellness and other leisure enterprises under one roof to showcase the tourism investment potential in the state.

Addressing a press conference today, Mr. J . Ashok Kumar,  Secretary for Tourism, Govt.  of Goa said “We are  very happy that Goa Tourism  is organizing the third edition of  GITM in October this year. The first two  editions  in 2011 and  2014  had received  a good response then and  this  year the event  promises to be  bigger and  better. When the entire  global economy is focused on tourism as a key industry and tourists’ thirst to explore and experience  continues to  grow, events like  GITM serve as an ideal platform  for stakeholders to engage  in dialogue,  business opportunities to  improve,  innovate and  initiate.  I wish GITM  2019 the very best with the  assistance and  co-operation  of all tourism  stakeholders.”

Also present at the press conference were Mr. Sanjiv Gadkar, Director, Dept of Tourism, Mr. Rajesh Kale, Dy. Director, Dept of Tourism and Mr. Gavin Dias, GM-GTDC.

This year’s GITM is on a larger scale than the previous year as it as expected that over 125 international buyers from USA, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Scandinavian, Baltic’s, CIS, Australia, New Zealand, Croatia, Bulgaria, Israel, Jordan, UAE, Middle East, Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Malaysia; will fly down to take part in the event. The event is also highly regarded on the domestic front with over 150 buyers confirming their participation. GITM is also well supported by renowned associations in the industry like TTAG, TAAI, TAFI, ADYOI, ATTOI and IATO.

In attendance will also feature International media, around  25 Bloggers  as well as  around 35 Domestic media from travel trade to cover the event.

The main aim behind GITM 2019 is to serve as a platform for face-to-face networking among travel trade, hoteliers and other stakeholders from Goa with leading travel agents and operators from India and abroad. GITM will also reach out to Trade Associations/National Travel Organizations, Airlines, Travel Agents and Tour Operators, Hotels and Resorts, Adventure Tour Operators, Spice Plantations etc.

Apart from showcasing the tourism investment opportunities and potential in Goa, this event will also serve as a platform to promote various segments  of Goa that reflect the multi-dimensional facets of the state.

A special Goa Pavilion will be created to showcase festivals and nightlife, beaches, heritage trails, UNESCO Heritage sites, Wildlife, Medical tourism, Monsoon tourism, MICE, Wedding Destination, Religious Tourism, Spice Farms and Adventure, Elements like promotion and conservation of heritage, arts, crafts, endorsement of hinterland tourism, exhibiting the state’s rich culture and heritage will also be incorporated.

GITM 2019 has received an overwhelming response for participation already and apart from travel industry professionals there will also be representation from those who organize niche tours, leisure activities, MICE operators, event managers, prominent travel writers, bloggers and columnists. Travel agents and tour operators on a non hosted basis will also be invited to participate.

Panaji: Aug 06,2019 …. The Governor of Goa Dr.( Smt )  Mridula  Sinha has stressed on the need to uphold and imbibe upon children  our social values, so as to enable them to grow sensitive and well cultured citizen of the society.

The Governor stated this while interacting with the students of Navy Children School, and Kendriya Vidyalaya when they were on their courtesy visit to Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula   today.

The Governor further speaking advised the student to cherish goal and strive hard and  ultimately success will touch their feet. The Governor thereafter answered the queries of the students on various subjects. The students  presented  thanks giving cards to the Governor which will be displayed  at Raj Bhavan during the occasion of reception on independence day the Governor informed. .

Mrs. Puja Philipose, President NWWA, Goa  Region, Mrs. Patricia, Vice-President,  NWWA Goa Region, Mrs. Manisha Rastogi, Prakruti Group Co-ordinator, Mrs. Aishwarya Harsh, Prakruti, Activity ,Co-Ordinator, Mrs. Mahuya Maity, NWWA, Sub-Committee In-Charge, Mrs. Mahi Manjunath, Mrs Rukhsana Akhtar both Prakruti Su-Committee In charge. Shri Rupesh Kumar Thakur, IAS, Secretary to Governor, Shri Vishram Borkar, ADC to Governor and others attended the function.