Panaji: March 21, 2026:Office of the Collector & District Election Officer, South Goa has directed the printing press situated in Goa to adhere with the restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters etc., as per the section 127 A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 in view of the Bye-Election to 21-Ponda Assembly Constituency.

DEO has Stated that, No person shall print or publish or cause to be printed or published, any election pamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and address of the printer and the publisher thereof, No person shall print or cause to be printed any election pamphlet or poster: Unless a declaration as to the identity of thereof, signed by him/her and attested by two persons to whom he/she is personally known, is delivered by him/her to the printer in duplicate; and Unless, within a reasonable time after the printing of the documents, one copy of the declaration is sent by the printer, together with one copy of the document, Where it is printed in the capital of the State, to the Chief Electoral Officer, and In any other case, to the District Magistrate of the district in which it is printed.

Any process for multiplying copies of a document, other than copying it by hand shall be deemed to the printing and the expression “printer shall be construed accordingly; and “election pamphlet or poster means any printed pamphlet, handbill or other document distributed for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a candidate or group of candidates or any placard or poster having reference to an election, but does not include any handbill, placard or poster merely announcing the date, time, place and other particulars of any election meeting or routine instructions to election agents or workers.

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of the Act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.

Panaji: March 21, 2026::Vande Mataram, India’s National Song, occupies a place of profound reverence in the country’s history and freedom movement. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the song became a powerful symbol of patriotism and national awakening, inspiring generations of freedom fighters in their struggle for independence. This year marks 150 years of the composition of Vande Mataram, and the occasion is being commemorated nationwide through a series of initiatives and public participation programmes.

Directorate of Art & Culture has informed that, as a part at the nationwide commemoration, a special phase is being observed from March 23 to March 30, 2026, encouraging citizens to express the spirit of patriotism and national pride through digital media. The commemorative phase will begin on March 23, 2026, observed as Shaheedi Diwas, which marks the martyrdom of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931. Their supreme sacrifice for the nation symbolizes courage, youth led nationalism and unwavering devotion to India, making the day a fitting commencement for this tribute to the spirit embodied in Vande Mataram.

In this connection, participation is invited for a Reel Making Competition, aimed at promoting creative storytelling inspired by patriotism, national unity, cultural heritage, and the enduring message of Vande Mataram. Duration of the reel should be less than one minute and would be preferred in the format of Vertical video (9:16), MP4/MOV. Use of the song Vande Mataram is encouraged but not mandatory; however, if used, it must be treated with dignity and respect. Competition will be held in two categories – upto 18 years and above 18 years. Prizes (for each category) will be; First Prize-Rs 10,000-/, Second Prize -Rs 7,500/- and Third Prize-Rs 5,000/-.

Participants may submit their reels via WhatsApp on 9422061650 on or before 5:00 pm of March 30, 2026. For further details, interested participants may contact 0832-2404600/630/631.

The initiative seeks to inspire citizens, particularly youth, to engage with India’s rich cultural and patriotic legacy through contemporary digital expression while joining the nationwide celebration of 150 years of Vande Mataram.

Panaji: March 21, 2026:Vande Mataram, India’s National Song, occupies a place of profound reverence in the country’s history and freedom movement. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the song became a powerful symbol of patriotism and national awakening, inspiring generations of freedom fighters in their struggle for independence. This year marks 150 years of the composition of Vande Mataram, and the occasion is being commemorated nationwide through a series of initiatives and public participation programmes.

As a part at the nationwide commemoration, a special phase is being observed from March 23 to March 30, 2026, encouraging citizens to express the spirit of patriotism and national pride through digital media. The commemorative phase will begin on March 23, 2026, observed as Shaheedi Diwas, which marks the martyrdom of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931. Their supreme sacrifice for the nation symbolizes courage, youth led nationalism and unwavering devotion to India, making the day a fitting commencement for this tribute to the spirit embodied in Vande Mataram.

In this connection, participation is invited for a Reel Making Competition, aimed at promoting creative storytelling inspired by patriotism, national unity, cultural heritage, and the enduring message of Vande Mataram. Duration of the reel should be less than one minute and would be preferred in the format of Vertical video (9:16), MP4/MOV. Use of the song Vande Mataram is encouraged but not mandatory; however, if used, it must be treated with dignity and respect. Competition will be held in two categories – upto 18 years and above 18 years. Prizes (for each category) will be; First Prize-Rs 10,000-/, Second Prize -Rs 7,500/- and Third Prize-Rs 5,000/-.

Participants may submit their reels via WhatsApp on 9422061650 on or before 5:00 pm of March 30, 2026. For further details, interested participants may contact 0832-2404600/630/631.

The initiative seeks to inspire citizens, particularly youth, to engage with India’s rich cultural and patriotic legacy through contemporary digital expression while joining the nationwide celebration of 150 years of Vande Mataram.

Panaji: March 21, 2026::A power shut down has been arranged on March 23, 2026 from 09.30 am to 01.00 pm at 200 KVA Valkeshwar Waddo DTC to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Valkeshwar Waddo and surrounding areas.

Panaji: March 21, 2026::Office of the Collector and District Election Officer, South Goa District has issued the first randomization of FLC-passed EVM’s and VVPATs that has been carried out by the District Election Officer to allocate machines for the bye-election to the 21-Ponda Assembly Constituency (A.C.) Detailed instructions on the first randomization of EVMs and VVPATs are provided in the Manual on Electronic Voting Machine, available on the Election Commission of India website: https://www.eci.gov.in/evm-vvpat.