Panaji, June 20, 2019 … The Governor, Smt Mridula Sinha has solicited the cooperation to build a new Bharat and a healthy and prosperous India, from the 71 RR 2018 Batch of IPS (Indian Police Service) Probationers who called upon the Governor at Raj Bhavan, in Dona Paula, today.

The IPS Probationers from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, O.V. K. Shastry are on a Bharat Darshan and paid a visit to the Governor.

Smt Mridula while addressing the IPS Probationers said that the police service is social service too. She said that with increasing challenges in society, the role and responsibilities of police personnel has increased.

The Governor asked the probationers to be constantly on alert. Don’t be emotional she advised but try and see every person from a human perspective. She said that crimes against women are a concern and steps have to be taken to stop such crimes.

The Governor further told the IPS Probationers to convince people that they are with them by their actions and not just words. “Learn each day, learn continuously, be open to learning,” she said.

The Governor also spoke of the importance of time management.

Panaji June 17, 2019 ….Home Department has arranged transport arrangement for the freedom fighters on Goa Revolution Day function at Azad Maidan, Panaji and Aguad Fort.

Kadamba Bus bearing No. GA-03-X-0283 with driver Shri Domnic D’Souza will be parked near ‘Hutatma Chowk’, Mapusa to collect the freedom fighters at 7.45 a.m on June 18, 2019 and will proceed to Panaji to attend the state level function at Azad Maidan at 8.45 a.m.

After the function at Azad Maidan, Panaji the buses bearing number GA-03-X-0283 and GA-03-X-0551 parked near ferry wharf, Panaji will proceed to Aguada Fort. Soon after the function at Aguada Fort, both the buses will then return to Azad Bhavan at Porvorim for get together of the freedom Fighters.

Panaji June 17, 2019… The State of Goa is set to celebrate Goa Revolution Day on June 18, 2019 to commemorate the date when freedom fighter Ram Manohar Lohia gave clarion call to the people of Goa to fight against the colonial rule of Portuguese in 1946.

To mark the day, State Government has organised a solemn function at Azad Maidan, Panaji at 8.45 am. Governor Dr. (Smt) Mridula Sinha will pay tributes to the memory of freedom fighters by placing the floral tributes at the Martyr`s Memorial followed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Speaker Goa Legislative Assembly, Shri. Rajesh Patnekar,  Council of Ministers, Leader of Opposition and Freedom Fighters.

The event will be followed by formal programme at Azad Maidan wherein Governor Dr (Smt) Mridula Sinha, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, President of Goa Daman Diu Freedom Fighters Association Shri. Chandrakant Pednekar and President of Freedom Fighters Association of Goa Shri. Pandurang Kuncolienkar will address the public on the occasion.

Patriotic songs will be sung by Choir group of Bal Bhavan.

Similarly State Government has Organised a programme at Lohia Maidan, Margao at 9 am and at Kranti Maidan, Ponda on the same day to pay tribute to Martrys of Goa`s freedom struggle.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Vijay Sardesai will pay floral tributes at Lohia Maidan, Margao, while Minister for Art and Culture Shri. Govind Gaude will pay tributes to Martyr`s at Kranti Maidan, Ponda.

Panaji June 16, 2019… Polytechnic Panaji towards community development will  short term course for 3 to 6 months in technical and non-technical fields that generate employments for the community. The scheme is sponsored by Directorate General of Training and the courses are offered free of cost.

It is informed that a Beautician Course is planned for 6 months which will start by June 20, 2019. Application forms are available in community office of Government Polytechnic Panaji. Last day of filling of the application forms is June 19, 2019.

Panaji June 16, 2019 …The following important development activities were carried by the Department of Cooperation during the month of April, 2019. An amount of 6405.79/- lakhs were disbursed Loans and Advances by Goa State Coop, Bank Ltd., Panaji.

23 Coop. Societies were audited during the month of April, 2019. Total Amount of Audit fees has been collected was Rs.66,844/- during the month of April, 2019.  18 number of societies filed returns. Total Amount of filling fees collected was Rs.11,500/-.

240 members have been enrolled during the month of April, 2019.

The amount of loan recovered by the Co.op Bank and Other Institutions was  Rs. 198.06/- lakhs. An Amount of loan recovered by the Goa State Housing Finance and Federation Ltd was Rs. 31.45 lakhs.

During the month of April 2019 17,71,972 liters of milk from local and 1,95881.0 liters of milk from outside State was procured by Goa State Coop. Milk Producer’s Union Ltd, Curti, Ponda.

Number of  Societies Registered during the month of April 2019 were Gurukrupa Coop. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Navedar, Harvalem, Sankhalim, Shree Dakshana Devi Self Helf Group Coop. Society Ltd., Baagwada, Sanguem, Shree Somnath Sateri Self Help Group Coop. Society Ltd., Nr. Somnath Temple Velipwada, Adnem, Balli, Quepem. The J.K Residency Coop. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Sirvodem, Margao, The C.D.Zen Garden Coop. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Benaulim Salcete, The Essen Whispering Willows Coop. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Behind SMRC, Chicalim, Mormugao, Belvedere Coop. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Pilern, Bardez, Heritage Floresta Coop. Housing Maintenance Society Ltd., Cuchelim, Bardez.

Panaji June 15, 2019 ….In the interest of public health and to keep the Government/buildings clean, thus contributing towards the “Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat” campaign Public Health Department has declared the premises of all the Government officers, PSUs as “Tobacco Free Zone”. As such, smoking and spitting of Tobacco in the premises of Government offices are prohibited and is a punishable offense. Public Health Department has declared all Head of Departments to enforce the same and submit compliance report to Director of Health Services by June 30, 2019.

Public Health Department informed that the harmful effects of tobacco use are well established and accepted globally. The use of tobacco is a prominent risk factor for 6 to 8 leading causes of death and almost 40% of the Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) including cancers, cardio-vascular disease and lung disorders are attributable to tobacco use. The number of deaths every year in India which is attributable to tobacco use is almost 8-9 lakhs.

Panaji: June 13, 2019… Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha recently released a book authored by spiritual seeker and motivational speaker  Shri. Shubha Vilas titled ` Mystical Tales for a Magical Life` yesterday at a function held at Kala Academy, Panaji. Shri. Utpal Parrikar and Shri. Kedar Dhume were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion Smt. Mridula Sinha stressed on the need to convey and spread wisdom shared by Upanishad and other great Hindu Scriptures amongst youth in the Society. Governor lauded the efforts made by Shri. Shubha Vilas to write the book based on unheard characters and stories from Upanishads and other Scripture which shares the knowledge of living  good  life.

It is the need of the hour that our young generation should be made aware of various scripture written by our great Hindu Sages, and that for reason there is a need to write many more such books which will  explore the valuable knowledge  and values of  Indian Culture, Governor added.

Shri. Shubha Vilas in his speech shared the objective behind the writing of such a book and also narrated few stories from the book.

Dr. Dayanand Rao compered the programme.