Panaji: October 30, 2017 …  ‘Deepotsav’, an illuminating decor with ‘pontyo’ (the Goan clay lamps), a taluka level Aakashkandil (lantern) Making Competition, and a musical program by local artistes was organised by Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir (RGKM), Ponda in their premises on October 27, 2017. Block Development Officer (BDO) of Ponda Shri. Prasiddha Naik and Police Inspector (PI) of Ponda Police station Shri. Sudesh Naik were the Chief Guest and Guest of Honor for the function.

             Stating that more and more people should participate in such traditional activities BDO Shri. Prasiddha Naik applauded the initiative by RGKM, Ponda. He also congratulated the staff and management council and urged them to organize such events on regular basis.

             PI Shri. Sudesh Naik thanked the management of RGKM, Ponda for the for giving an opportunity to the police staff an opportunity to participate as audience in the program. “Such cultural programs hone skills and gives a platform to young talent in the society,” he said.

              The dignitaries inaugurated the event by lighting the traditional lamp. They later had a look at the Aakashkandil displayed. It was for the first time Kala Mandir had organised a live competition unlike previous years in which 19 individuals participated on first come first serve basis. They were given a time limit of six hours to complete the Aakashkandil. The competition was judged by artists Shri. Vinod Tilve, Shri. Rajendra Mardolkar and Shri. Tanay Velingkar. Shri. Gajanan R. Gad Kerkar, Shri. Girish Kurtikar and Shri. Ramakant Satarkar begged the first, second and third prizes respectively while Smt. Suvarna Gaonkar and Ms. Sumita Kotkar begged the consolation prizes.

             Shri. Ajit G. S. Kerkar, vice president RGKM, Ponda gave the welcome address. Shri. Nitin Mardolkar compered the function while Smt. Nidhi Naik proposed vote of thanks. The event was followed by musical performances by local artistes.

Panaji: October 26,2017… The Minister for Water Resources Shri Vinod Palyenkar visited the Department of Legal Metrology at Porvorim yesterday. This was the maiden visit of Shri Palyenkar to the Department of Legal Metrology after holding the portfolio of Legal Metrology.

During his visit to the office Shri Paklyenkar acquainted himself about the functioning of office.

Shri Palyenkar   held  a meeting with the officers and staff members  about the working  and the activities of the Department. Shri Prasad S. Shirodkar, Asst. Controller Legal Metrology, Mapusa gave power point presentation   about   the functioning of  the office.

Shri Kiran Kossambe , Controller Legal Metrology informed  the Minister that  the cases booked during the year 2015-16 are 282 and number of cases  compounded under  PC rules are 237. The Compounding fees  collected is Rs.11,09000 Whereas the verification fees collected is Rs8,767,3009 and other fees collected is Rs. 6002 etc.

Thereafter Shri Palyenkar directed the concerned  authorities to keep vigil on illegalities as regards to  weights and measures shops and other establishments.

Shri Goving Jaiswal IAS Secretary Legal Metrology accompanied the Minister during his visit to the Department.

Panaji: October 25, 2017 …. Chief Minister Shri. Manohar Parrikar paid a visit to Mapusa Municipality today and acquainted himself about the progress and pending works in the city. The Chief Minister held a meeting with Councilors of MMC and Government officials from various dept which includes PWD, Police, GSUDA, Electricity, and instructed them to work co-ordially for the betterment of the city.

            As tourist season has kicked off, the Chief Minister assured sufficient amount of Police personnel to ensure safety and discipline. He also directed the PWD officials to complete the major projects which were pending due to rains. He also said that the Government will aim to provide uninterrupted water and power supply in the city.

            The Chief Minister later held a meeting with stakeholders and beneficiaries and Planning and Development Authority of Town Planning Scheme Cell. He said considering the growing population of Mapusa city, proper planning of the city is mandatory. The plan is meant to end the chaos and ensure smooth transportation,” he said.

            The plan contains two progressive phases. Phase I includes areas in down town Mapusa where as Phase II includes Kamarkhazan and Gounswada areas.

Panaji, October 21, 2017 …   The results of All India/All Goa Trade Test of Craftsmen, COE-BBBT(Broad Based Basic Training) and Advanced Modules, NCVT/SCVT, held in the month of August, 2017 have been declared by the Board of Examination under CTS Scheme. The seat numbers of the successful trainees will be displayed on the Notice Board of the respective I.T.I.s.

All those who wish to re-appear for the ensuing All India/All Goa Trade Test of Craftsmen, COE-BBBT (Broad Based Basic Training) and Advanced Modules NCVT/SCVT, in March, 2018 should approach the respective ITIs to fill in their forms.

The last date to receive such applications in the respective I.T.I.s is November 10, 2017 and the same applications along with the copy of challan payment receipt, the statement of trainees appearing subject wise as mentioned in Annexure ‘A’ should reach the Examination Cell, O/o Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Panaji-Goa from the respective I.T.I.s by November 17, 2017 for candidates applying through I.T.I.s. No applications shall be entertained after due date.

The examination fees from the regular trainees shall be collected on or before November 10, 2017 and the same copy of Challan Payment receipt along with Annexure “B”, statement showing the number of trainees likely to appear for ensuing All India/All Goa Trade Test of Craftsmen, COE-BBBT (Broad Based Basic Training) and Advanced Modules NCVT/SCVT in March, 2018 shall reach the Examination Cell by November 17, 2017.

          Those who wish to apply for revaluation of their marks should submit their application through their respective ITI’s on or before November 01, 2017 and the application so received should reach the Examination Cell from the respective ITIs by November 06, 2017.