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.

Panaji, June 10, 2019 … To cater to the requirements of the common citizens and to bridge the gap between the Government offices and citizens for availing of various services, the Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, launched Citizen Service Centres (CSC) in Ponda, Honda, Sanguem and Canacona talukas at Secretariat, Porvorim, today. Dr Sawant said that the Government will add more services to these Centres. Presently, services coming under Revenue, Labour and Employment and Transport can be availed of. “This is a Government for the common man,” Dr Sawant said.

Minister for Information Technology (IT), Shri Rohan Khaunte while speaking on the occasion said that the Government will ensure that these Centres are opened in all other talukas in Goa.

This initiative is being launched through the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Till now, there are Centres in Salcete and Quepem talukas.

Present on the occasion were Dy. Chief Minister, Shri Vijai Sardesai, Minister for Health, Shri Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Art and Culture, Shri Govind Gaude, Shri Subhash Shirodkar, MLA, Shri Prasad Gaonkar, MLA and Shri Isidore Fernandes, MLA, were present on the occasion.

Secretary, IT, Shri Ameya Abhyankar(IAS) proposed the vote of thanks.

Panaji June 09, 2019  …The New Academic Session of all schools has recently commenced from June 6, 2019. In this regards, while adequate measures are being taken by Traffic Police to ensure smooth movement of vehicular traffic at and around the school premises to ensure safety of school children and smooth movement of vehicular traffic at and around the school premises, all parents are also requested to cooperate with the Traffic Police and adhere to guidelines and ensure observance of all traffic rules while coming to drop/collect the ward(s) and do not park vehicles in the middle of the road.  They should not allow  their ward(s) to travel in over crowded vehicles.

In order to avoid congestion coordinate amongst yourself and explore the possibility of car pooling. The parents should avoid last minute hassles try to reach early to drop/collect their ward(s). The parents should not allow their minor/unlicensed ward to ride/drive to school. As it is an offence. Follow instruction of traffic police personnel and do not argue with him/her.

Panaji June 08, 2019…. The Captain of Ports has directed all the owners of boats and canoes to ensure their boats/canoes are covered during the monsoon season from June to September by plastic upside down or any other materials or to keep it in safe place, where they are not exposed in open so as to abate the nuisance and breading ground for mosquitoes.  They have also urged to support the Government which is gearing up for State Malaria Elimination Programme, 2020

 The owners are also directed  to take utmost care to ensure that water does not gets accumulated in the canoes as it is nuisance under section 37 of Goa Public Health Act and a potential source of mosquito breeding grounds leading to health hazards like vector borne diseases such as malaria such as malaria and dengue.

Panaji June 07, 2019… The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in collaboration with the Bal Bhavan has organized All Goa Taluka Level Poster Contest on the theme “Say No to Child Labour. On the occasion of  ‘Anti-Child Labour Day coinciding with World Day against Child Labour on  June 12,, 2019.

It is informed that children in the age group of 10-18 years are eligible to participate in this contest. The size of the poster should be 11″ X 18″, cartridge papers and the medium for the same is poster colours compulsory. Last date for submitting the Poster is on or before the June 8, 2019 before 4:30 p.m, at the nearest Bal Bhavan Kendras. Each child can submit only one poster.

Prizes will be awarded at Taluka Level i.e.1^st Prize -Rs 1,000/-,  2^nd  Prize – Rs.750/ and 3^rd Prize – Rs.500/-. Prize Distribution function will be held on 12 June, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Panaji.

Panaji June 06, 2019 …The District Magistrate, South Goa  has issued order under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, directing Owners/Management of all Hotels, Lodging and Boarding, Private Guest Houses, Paying Guest Accommodation, Temporary Residential Accommodation of all religious bodies to prohibit any visitors/guest to check in without providing any photo identity proof such as Election Card, Driving License, Smart Card, Employment Card, Aadhar Card or any other dully issued by Government. A self attested copy of same may be retained for records.

No landlords/ tenants/owner/ person of any house/property which falls under the territorial jurisdiction of South Goa District, Goa shall let/sublet/rent out any accommodation to any person unless and until or he/she has furnished the particulars of the tenants to the Police In Charge  of the concerned area.

It is alos stated that in charges of such accommodation  will provide such facilities for inspection of the record to Police authorities or any other authority authorized by the undersigned if so desired by them.

This order has issued with effect from May 21, 2019 and will remain in operation for a period of 60 days (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.

Panaji June 05, 2019 … The office of the District Magistrate, North has informed that the Block Level Enforcement Squad of Tiswadi, Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem and Sattari  Taluka have been re-constituted for enforcing the effective implementation of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003.

    The Bus Stand and Multipurpose hall is built on an area of 10,250 sq.m at a cost of Rs 15 crores and consist of bus stand, a market, 500 people sitting capacity air conditioned multipurpose hall with recreation area, library, Panchayat office, Electricity office, Police Outpost, besides 30 shops, super market, restaurant, seperate spaces for vegetable, fish and meat vendors with parking of two and four wheelers facility at basement.

     Speaking after inaugurating newly constructed Bus stand Complex Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant said that Government is endeavoring to provide better infrastructure facilities to the people and all round development of the state. He also urged to keep the bus stand clean and tidy. Chief Minister said, Government is  making  all efforts for collection and disposal of garbage so as to get rid of garbage menace and keep Goa Green and Clean. He said that it is the responsibility of every individual to find solution to garbage. In this direction he said Government has proposed to set up garbage collection station in rural areas under solid waste management corporation.

           Minister for Art and Culture Shri Govind Gaude said that the state has been witnessing steady acceleration in various development projects in almost all parts of the state and reiterated governments’ commitment to improve the infrastructural facilities. He appealed the people to make proper use of the facilities made available to them and also emphasized the need to undertake maintenance of such projects upon completion.

Shri Gaude further said that  development is meant for people and delivery of work is important, and urged people not to object developmental works for small small reasons stressing the need to work out amicable solutions to problems, if any he added.

        Smt. Sanjyot Khadapkar, Sarpanch of  Village Panchayat  Tivrem- Orgao,  Shri Digambar Tari Sarpanch Volvoi, Shri Dilip Naik  Sarpanch Betki- Khandola,  Director of Transport Shri  Nikhil Desai spoke on the occasion.

Shri Mahesh Shilkar compered while Managing Director of KTC Shri Derrick Pereira Neto welcomed. Shri Jayesh Naik Dy. Sarpanch proposed the vote of thanks.