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    CM INAUGURATES DISTRIBUTION OF COCONUTS UNDER GOVT INITIATIVE TO CONTROL PRICE RISE

    Panaji: February 03, 2018 …. The Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar today, distributed coconuts at the Goa State Horticultural Ltd. outlet in Altinho. While speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that this was an initiative aimed at making it convenient for the people to buy coconuts at affordable rates.

              The Chairperson of the Goa State Horticultural, Shri Pravin Zantye said that the scheme was being implemented on a no profit, no loss basis.

    Former Panaji MLA, Shri Sidharth Kuncalienker told the gathering that the coconuts were being sourced directly from farm to the market from where the Government was buying from the farm and making them available to the people at affordable rates. “It is our endeavour to protect Goan staple food,” he said adding that was a “good initiative in the interest of all Goenkars.”

              Shri Jayesh Salgaonkar, Minister for Housing and Rural Development was also present on the occasion.

              Shri Madhav Kelkar, Managing Director, Goa Horticultural Corporation, said that the “This sale of coconuts was being done under the scheme of Government Intervention to Control Price Rise.”

              Under the scheme, 15 coconuts per family will be made available once in 15 days. Customers will have to produce gas consumer card to avail of the benefit. Customers are to approach Goa State Horticultural outlets in their jurisdiction only.

    ‘DONBASS’ BAGS GOLDEN PEACOCK

    Panaji, November 28, 2018 … ‘Donbass’ directed by Sergie Lonznitsa bagged the prestigious Golden Peacock Award at the 49th International Film Festival of India (IIFI 2018).

    The Closing Ceremony of the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor stadium, Taleigao, today. The function was graced by Governor of Goa, Smt. Mridula Sinha, Governor of Punjab, and Shri. V.P. Singh Badnore, Minister of Tourism (IC), Shri K.J. Alphons, Minister for Ayush (IC), Shri Shripad Naik, Minister of Town and Country Planning, Shri Vijai Sardesai, Minister for Power, Shri Nilesh Cabral, Minister for Tourism, Shri Manohar Ajgaonkar, Shri. Dharmendra Sharma, IAS, CEO Entertainment Society of Goa, Shri Amey Abhyankar IAS, eminent jury members, and film personalities among others.

    Minister for Town and Country Planning, Shri Vijai Sardesai, while speaking on the occasion said that they can be no better place to host IFFI than Goa. He said that IFFI has enriched the Goan filmmaking talent. IFFI’s journey in Goa began with the vision of the Chief Minister, Shri. Manohar Parrikar.  Shri Sardesai also Paid homage to Italian director, Bernardo Bertolucci, who passed away recently.

    Earlier, the Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, Shri Amit Khare, IAS, welcomed the gathering. In his address, he said that the authorities will try to enhance facilities at IFFI for the forthcoming 50th IFFI next year.

    Shri. Salim Khan was honored with a Special IFFI Award for Lifetime Contribution to the cinema. The award was received on his behalf by his son Shri. Arbaaz Khan. The ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Award was bagged by ‘Walking with the Wind directed by Pravin Morchlle.  Centenary Award of Best Debut Film of a Director was awarded to ‘Respoto’ by Alberto Monteras II while Special Jury Award was presented to German film ‘Aga’. A Special Mention Award was given to films – ‘Volcano’ and ‘To let’.

    The Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Female) was bagged by Ms. Anastasia Pustov (When the tress falls) while Shri. Chembon Vinod (Ee Maa Yove) received the Silver Peacock in the Best Actor (male) category. Shri. Lijo Jose Pellisery received the Silver Peacock for Best Director for his movie ‘Ee Maa Yove’.

              Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, via a video recording, conveyed his best wishes to the IFFI participants and also invited everyone to be a part of 50th IFFI 2019.

     The closing ceremony was followed by the screening of the movie ‘Sealed Lips’ at Kala Academy.

    parrikar led government completed two and half years on tuesday

    10/09/2014 … President of the Bharatiya Janata party goa state vinay tendulakr has said that the bjp led government under the leadership of chief minister Manohar parrikar had almost completed most of his promises assured to the goans while mr parrikar had assumed the charge of goa’s chief minister

    Mr tendulkar was speaking to media reporters on Tuesday a day on which the parrikar led government in the state had completed its two and half year term in the state of goa

    It may be noted that the Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manohar Parrikar was sworn in on 9th of march in 2012 for the third time as the chief minister of Goa after the BJP-MGP combine had staked its claim to form the government with the support of 26 legislators.

    The Manohar Parrikar-led Goa government who had have achieved success to a certain extent have been facing the impending crisis due to the halt in the state mining industry.

    Mr tendulkar said that almost 85% of the promises made by the present bjp led government had reached out to goa made by the Parrikar led government in the state during its last two and half year tenure

    Though not commenting openly Tendulkar hinted out stating that the party was of the opinion of having a review reshuffle of the Parrikar led cabinet which could be done only after chief minister discusses with the party core group committee members

    GOA TO OBSERVE DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST CHIEF MINISTER ON AUG. 12

    Panaji, August  08, 2018 …. Goa will observe the death anniversary of its first Chief Minister  late Shri Dayanand B.  Bandodkar on Sunday, August 12. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Dr. Pramod Sawant along with the Council of Ministers and other dignitaries will  pay floral tributes on the  Samadhi of the departed leader  at Maramar at 8.45 a.m. and pay their  homage.

    Thereafter the dignitaries will proceed to Old Secretariat, Panaji and pay tributes to the life size statue of  the leader at 9.00 am followed by garlanding of the statue of Late Shri Bandodkar at the Secretariat Complex at Porvorim at 9.15 a.m.

    Master Scriptwriter Salim Khan to be presented with IFFI Special Award at IFFI 2018 Closing Ceremony, for his Lifetime Contribution to Cinema

    Panaji: 26 NOV 2018 … The master scriptwriter Shri Salim Khan would be honoured by the IFFI Special Award for his lifetime contribution to cinema, at the closing ceremony of the 49thedition of the International Film Festival of India, Goa, on November 28, 2018.

    This was announced today, by the Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting (I/C), Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore,on Twitter.

    Salim Khan was born on November 24, 1935 in Indore. As a master screenwriter, he is known for having penned the masterful screenplays of several super-hit films such asDeewar,Zanjeerand many others, and in particularSholay,one of the greatest hits of Indian cinema.He has registered a memorable contribution as an actor and producer as well.

     

    AIIMS-Like Institutes in the States

    23/07/2014 … The Central Government has plans to set up AIIMS in each State in a phased manner under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) with the objective of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services and also for augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the country.

    Four new AIIMS, one each in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Vidharba in Maharasthtra and Poorvanchal in Uttar Pradesh are under consideration. The Ministry has requested Chief Ministers of various States to identify appropriate locations for setting up of AIIMS.

    The State concerned has to provide, free of cost land measuring 200 acres and other required infrastructure such as suitable road connection, sufficient water supply, electricity connection of required load and regulatory/statutory clearances. Cost of construction and running of the new AIIMS would be met by the Central Government under PMSSY.

    After receipt of communication from the State, the identified locations are to be inspected by Central Teams before finalization of location.

    Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have responded so far. These responses are being examined in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    The Health Minister stated this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha on tuesday

    APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR BEST SOCIAL WORKER

    Panaji: October 29, 2019 … The Directorate of Social Welfare has invited applications from Goan Social Workers for awarding Best Social Worker awards to 12 social workers, one each from every taluka irrespective of gender.  The best social worker will be felicitated with cash award of Rs. 25,000/- certificate, shawl and Shrifal.

    Prescribed applications forms are available at the counter  of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Panaji free of cost  Applications in prescribed format duly filled in all respect and accompanied with photo copies of the documents attested by Gazette officer or self attested in soft copy CD and hard copy should reach Directorate  of  Social Welfare  on or before  November 22, 2019.  State Award will be presented on December 19, 2019 by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day.

    For more details you may contact Director/ Asstt. Director of the office at 0832-2232257 during office hours.

    Dated 11.09.2014 Press Release For the day as on 10.09.2014

      Pertaining to the cases registered at below mentioned Police Stations/Units are as under.

    NORTH GOA DISTRICT

     

    PANAJI PS: Shri Dasharath s/o Shrikant Mathonkar r/o Chorao complained that on 10.09.2014 at 20.45 hrs in the Office of GRES Patto-Panaji accused person namely Basavraj s/o Yallappa Harijan r/o near Succor Panchayat Alto Porvorim assaulted him with fist blows continuously on the left shoulder, thereby causing grievous injuries to his left hand further accused abused him with filthy language. Cr.No.361/14 u/s 325, 504 IPC stands registered. HC-S. Priolkar is I.O.

    AGACAIM PS:Complaint on behalf of the State that on 08.09.2014 at 19.10 hrs. near Lobo Garage Zuari Goa Velha accused person namely Krishna r/o Madhu Kauthankar riding his Dio Scooter no. GA-04-D-6722 rode the same in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Vasco to Panaji direction and when reached near Lobo Garage Zuari Goa Velha he lost his control over scooter due to which pillion rider Bhiva s/o Rama Salkar r/o Sal-Bicholim fell down from the scooter, thereby causing grievous injuries to the pillion rider & succumbed to his injuries while undergoing medical treatment at GMC Bambolim. Cr.No.77/14 u/s 279, 304-A IPC stands registered. PSI R. N. Shirodkar is I.O.

    CALANGUTE PS: Shri Sebestian @ Saby D’Souza r/o Candolim complained that on 09.09.2014 at 19.30 hrs to 22.30 hrs at Candolim beach near Car Park Camotiwado accused person namely Agnelo Fernandes r/o Candolim set fire to his fishing hut containing fishing black wooden canoe, deck beds, billing wooden counter, 02 deep freezer, wooden table & other items due to which causing loss to the tune of Rs.5,00,000/- to the complainant.Cr.No.204/14 u/s 436 IPC stands registered. PSI-Nitin Halarnkar is I.O.

    SOUTH GOA DISTRICT

    MARGAO TOWN PS: Shri Pramesh Sajdhar Upadhaye r/o Margao complained that between 03.09.2014 at 23.00 hrs. to 04.09.2014 at 07.00 hrs., some unknown culprit/s  committed of his Hero Honda M/Cycle no.GA-08-L-1536 W/rs. 25,000/- which was parked in an open parking place. Cr.No.422/14 u/s 379 IPC is registered.  HC-4330 is I. O.

    CUNCOLIM PS: On 10.09.2014, dead body of one female person namely Viz Florina Carvalo age-55 yrs r/o Barida Chinchinim was found lying at Chinchinim-Market. U.D.No.30/14 u/s 174 Cr.P.C. is registered. PSI-T. Chawan is I.O.

    2) Complaint on behalf of the State that on 07.09.2014 at 22.00 hrs. at Demani Concolim near Dilkush Hotel accused driver driving his Rikshaw no. GA-09-U-1307 drove the same in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Vasco to Panaji direction and when reached at Demani Concolim near Dilkush Hotel dashed against pedestrian from the front 1) Dilkush Ramchandra Chari 2) Vasudha Dilkush Chari 3) Lata Chari 4) Ritesh Chari due to which causing them injuries. Cr.No.102/14 u/s 279, 337 IPC stands registered. PSI S.A. Arondekar is I.O.

    COLVA PS: Smt. Anuradha w/o Arun Naik r/o Pajifond-Margao complained that on 05.09.2014 at 16.00 hrs., some unknown culprit/s committed of his Activa Scooter no.GA-08-S-0559 W/rs. 31,500/- which was parked in an open parking place at infornt of Hotel Lagrace Complex, Wadi-Banaulim. Cr.No.136/14 u/s 379 IPC is registered.  HC- A. Velip is I. O.

    agricultural lands should not be converted in to settlement says calangute mla michael lobo

    03/12/2015 …. While welcoming the opening of regional plan 2021 by his government in the state Calangute mla Michael lobo has said that he was against the issue of agricultural lands and thick forest in the state of being converted in to settlement for development in to the state of goa
     
    Speaking to goanreporter.com calangute mla Michael lobo said that deliberate decisions of the earlier government where in paddy fields were converted earlier were needed to be reversed so that a good regional plan 2021 could come out and development in the state could take place in the right direction
     
    Mr lobo said that his calangute constituency was till date following regional plan and were welcoming the state government decision on regional plan and strongly felt that paddy fields and thick forests in the state should not be converted …

    HELPLINE TO MONITOR ILLEGAL SAND MINING

    Panaji, September 21, 2018 …. The Collectorate North Goa has set up helpline at North Goa Collectorate Office for redressal of complaints pertaining to illegal sand mining.

    The special control room has been set up by the North Goa Collectorate,     on first floor, the phone numbers are 2225383/2225083. The helpline which is set up for disaster management purpose will also function as helpline for the purpose.

    This is with reference to the directions issued by High court of Bombay with regards to monitoring of sand mining and illegal sand extraction by the state Government.

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