Panaji, December 18, 2012 …. A power shut down has been arranged on December 20, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at Chandradeep Mini Pillar.  Areas affected are Chandradeep building Neptune hotel, Chandelkar sho and surrounding areas.

On December 21, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at Angleys feeder Pillar.  Areas affected are New Punjab hotel, Hindu Farmacia, Barne creation, M/s Champs, Baba travels, Hotel Aroma, new Sher-E-Punjab hotel Angley sports shop and surrounding areas.

And on December 22, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at Directors of Accounts 630 KVA and 200 KVA and Souza transformer.  Areas affected are Civil District Court, Director of Accounts, Dangui Shop, Bridge stone shop, Damodar Mangalgi Office, National Club, Sinari shop, Vinanti hotel, La Capital Hotel, Manerkar shop, office of the Sales Tax Commissioner, Souza tower, Velho felho building, George bar and restaurant, Panaji Church, Progress High School, Jesuit house and surrounding areas.

Similarly, a power shut down has been arranged on December 20, 2012 from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at 400KVA La Campala transformer centre for repairs and maintenance work.  Areas affected are La-Capala, Magsons and near by surrounding areas.

Similarly, a power shut down has been arranged on December 20, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Sapana transformer centre near Panaji Mosque for replacing of transformer.  There will be no power supply to Sapana centre, Panaji Mosque, Datta Prasad Bldg. Menino Regency, Kundaikar Nagar, Church view building, Pelicon Apartment, BSNL office, Old Municipal building, Domino Pizza, Jhon Pual building, Red Cross Society, Shaik Hussan Shop, Hassan building near National theater and surrounding areas.

Panaji, December 17, 2012 …   A power shut down has been arranged on December 20, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at 11KV Mandrem Feeder.  Areas affected are Junaswada and surrounding areas in V. P. Mandrem.

And on December 21, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at 11KV Morjim Feeder.  Areas affected are Vithaldaswada and surrounding areas in V. P. Morjim.

Similarly, a power shut down has been arranged on December 24, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at 33KV Sanvordem Feeder (Ponda to Dharbandora section).  Areas affected are 33KV Consumers at Usgao and 33/11 KV Dharbandora Sub Station.

 Newly erected 11KV S/c line tapped from 11KV Sesa Goa feeder of Sancaole Sub station to newly erected 3nos 200KVA transformer centre near MES College for releasing power supply to Aqua Bay Project has been charged recently and will remain charged thereafter, hence the general members of public are hereby advised not to come in contact with their own interest as it is highly dangerous to human life and property.

Panaji: December 15, 2012

    Applications for a new Fair Price Shop at Betalbatim in Salcete Taluka are invited by the office of the Mamlatdar of Salcete from the interested parties of the following categories.

I)Co-op societies of educated unemployed II) any registered Co-op society III) Educated unemployed IV) Scheduled  Caste V ) Freedom fighter VI) Ex-Serviceman VII) Physically handicapped VIII) Others.

All the above categories should fulfill the conditions of the guidelines issued by the government and they should be  financially sound having spacious  premises to run the Fair Price Shop, they should produce necessary evidence in support of their financial position premises, educational qualification, registration of name in the Employment exchanges, if any.

The educated unemployed has  to have Passed S.S.C  Certificated from any recognized school in Goa Daman and Diu by the Goa Board and must be  in the age group of 18-35 years so also the member of the Co-op society of the educated unemployed.

The interested parties  should  submit their applications to the Mamlatdar of  Salcete Civil Supplies Wing before December 31, 2012 with all the above  required details  the application received after the stipulated time limit will not be entertained.

 Panaji: December 15, 2012  …..  Applications for a new Fair Price Shop at Cuncolim in Salcete Taluka are invited by the office of the Mamlatdar of Salcete from the interested parties of the following categories.

I)Co-op societies of educated unemployed II) any registered Co-op society III) Educated unemployed IV) Scheduled  Caste V ) Freedom fighter VI) Ex-Serviceman VII) Physically handicapped VIII) Others.

All the above categories should fulfill the conditions of the guidelines issued by the government and they should be  financially sound having spacious  premises to run the Fair Price Shop, they should produce necessary evidence in support of their financial position premises, educational qualification, registration of name in the Employment exchanges, if any.

The educated unemployed has  to have Passed S.S.C  Certificate from any recognized school in Goa Daman and Diu by the Goa Board and must be  in the age group of 18-35 years so also the member of the Co-op society of the educated unemployed.

The interested parties  should  submit their applications to the Mamlatdar of  Salcete Civil Supplies Wing before December 31, 2012 with all the above  required details  the application received after the stipulated time limit will not be entertained.

14-December-2012 … The Panaji branch of Punjab and Sind Bank will be offering Adhar Accounts for direct credit in the accounts of beneficieries of various subsidies like scholarships, MGNREGA payments, pensions, school fees and schemes announced by the state and central governments. With every Adhar account the bank will provide free ATM/ Debit cards and no minimum balance is required. Account can be opened just by providing a copy of Adhar Card and one photograph.

Panaji, December 12, 2012 ….. dudhsagar entry fees The Red Ribbon Club of Holy Trinity Higher Secondary School, Benaulim was inaugurated on December 7, 2012 by the advisory committee.  The program was started with a brief introduction by Teacher Hipssy Almeida.

Ms. Jennifer Fernandes, from Cansaulim Centre explained the meaning of Red Ribbon Symbol.  It is the Universal Symbol showing that you care.  She informed the students about the National Aids Control Organization in Goa and its funders and the various Aids Care and treatment centres in Goa.  She further told the students about the mission of Aids and explained the four aims are to Equip one self with correct information on HIV/AIDS, to encourage Peer Educators to spread awareness, to promote Voluntary blood donation, to help reduce stigma and discrimination of PLHIVs in the society.

Thereafter Mrs. Karishma Kerkar (Health Officer from Cansaulim centre) also spoke on HIV and AIDs.  A meaningful Power Point presentation of informative slides was shown to students.  The slides displayed the four known routes of HIV transmission, how to prevent Aids, signs and symptoms of Aids, Aids scenario in Goa, etc.

Ms. Jennifer Fernandes further speaking insist that it is the responsibility of the students to protect themselves from Aids and that Prevention is better than Cure, She advised the students to practice healthy behavior.

This was followed by Questionnaire session which cleared many doubts of the students.  Principal, Mrs. Isabel Juliana Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji, December 10, 2012 …..  Speaker of Goa  Legislative Assembly, Shri Rajendra Arlekar has said that the Government proposes to prepare  a scheme for taking up  various developmental projects  under  special component plan  in  Scheduled caste communities  areas for overall development of weaker section  of the society.

Elaborating  on the proposed  scheme  Shri Arlekar said that for this purpose, funds will be made available  from two percent  budgetary  allocation   made by the state and Central Government through  its  Government departments and undertaking agencies under special component plan to undertake various programmes for upliftment of  weaker section.

Shri Arlekar was speaking as the chief guest on the occasion of 56^th death anniversary of  the  Architect  of Indian Constitution  Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at a function organized by All Goa  Dalit  Mahasangha in the city, yesterday.

Speaking further the Speaker paid rich tributes to Dr. Ambedkar  and   stressed on the need  for youth should imbibe in them the principles and teachings of Dr. Ambedkar   and  take  inspiration from  his life, , mission, ideas and qualities and accordingly  channelize   their energies to spread the message and teachings of  Dr.Ambedkar  to  the masses. This he said will help to build up a strong  and modern India.

Speaker presented the scholarships to meritorious  students of SSC,HSSC and graduation for the academic year 2011-12 on the occasion.

Shri Anand Amonkar, Senior Tabla  artist and Shri Narayan Khurjuvenkar , a poet  were  felicitated  at the hands of  Shri. Arlekar.  They were offered shawl and  sriphal.   A Souvenir  entitled “Sawali” brought out by All  Goa  Dalit Mahasangha  was  released by the Speaker on the occasion.

Smt. Nutan Sunil Shirke, Social Worker also spoke on the occasion.

Shri Ashok  Parwar, President of All Goa Dalit Mahasangha welcomed the gathering.  Shri Siddesh Pednekar proposed the vote of thanks.  Shri Khemudas  Parwar  compered the function.

Earlier, the Speaker and other dignitaries offered floral tributes to  Dr. Ambedkar on the occasion.

The function was attended by Shri Rajaram  Kakodkar,  Shri. K. Panchwadkar,  Shri Sakharam Korgaonkar, Rama Pednekar,  Krishna Gaonkar, Tukaram Tamboskar, Babuso  Pednekar, Vishnu Mopkar, Punaji Parsekar,  Krishna Chopdekar and others.

Panaji, December 7, 2012 …   The Electricity Department, Sub.Div-I (U), Mapusa Bardez, a power shut down has been arranged on December 9, 2012 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at 11KV Altinho Feeder.  Areas affected are Khorlim Mosundi, Galaxy Appt., Saraswat Vidhalaya High School, Sai Baba Ektanagar, Samatanagar, Ganganagar, Raj Housing Society, Saldanha Towers, Dattawadi, Mapusa Clinic, Telephone Exchange,Ataria Tower, Kenkre Residency, HDFC Bank, Alto Duler, Mapusa Court, Altinho, Xettiawaddo, Almeida Residency, Quoribina Apts., Priyaga, Alcon Apts, Mapusa Garage, Football Ground, Counto Honda, Agriculture Dept., Angod, Rajwaddo, Gausawaddo, Marwaddo, S.F.X. School, ITI, Bilwan Pedem, Paulo Garage, Pedem, Priti International and surrounding areas.