12/07/2014 ….. Union minister for state for tourism and culture Shripad naik on Saturday there was a need for the state tourism to be developed through various resources other than promoting the pub culture in the state

Addressing media persons at the international centre at dona paula mr naik said that there was a need to put a control on pubs in the state as nothing was bad in the state but due to our certain mistakes the pub culture was dragged in to a wrong way

Naik said that even though nine state were taken in to first stance for giving e-visa facilities, e-visa facility would be also made available for some of the other tourism states of the country including goa in the next few months …

Naik also stated that there was a need to increase the state eco tourism sector which could help the state to be diverted in various other types of tourism sectors

Panaji, July 11, 2014 … National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) for and on behalf of Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the following two scholarship schemes:-

Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):Under this scheme, 2000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.Reimbursement of Non-refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/Government –aided institutions.

Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs.2500/- per months for Professional Graduate courses and Rs. 3000/- per month for professional Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year.Books/Stationary allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs. 6000/- per annum and Rs. 10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post/Graduate Courses.

Differently abled students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during lifetime)Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs. 25,000/- (Rs.3.00 Lakh p.a) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian and aScholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend for pursuing the course.

Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):Under this scheme, 500 Scholarship will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.Scholarship of Rs. 1000/- p.m. for hostellers and Rs. 700/-p.m. for day scholar studying in professional’s course at graduation and above level, and Rs. 700/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.400/- p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses.

Course fee reimbursed upto ceiling of Rs. 10,000/- per year.Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for celebral palsy students.Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs. 15,000/- (Rs.1.80 lakhs p.a) from all sources.

Family income includes income of parent/guardian and Scholarship holder under this scheme will not concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend.

Interested students may apply for both the schemes, online at NHFDC’s website (www.nhfdc.nic) and submit hard copy of the application along with requisite documents on or before August 31, 2014.

July 11, 2014 … The District Magistrate, South Goa District Margao has ordered that the Cyber Cafes running in the District and other such Establishments shall strictly comply with the following points.  Prohibit the use Cyber Café by unknown person and whose identity has not been established by the owner of the Café, Maintain register for identity to the Visitor/User, make an entry in the handwriting of the visitor/user mentioning name, address, telephone number and identity proof.

The visitor/user shall also sign the register kept for this purpose, the identity of the visitor/user shall be established through Government identity card only like Voter Card, Driving License, Smart Card, Passport etc., Activity server log should be preserved in main server and its record should preserved for at least six months, if any activity of the visitor is of suspicious nature, the owner of Cyber Café will immediately inform the police Station, Records be maintained about the specific computer used by the person and CCTV cameras should be installed in Cyber Café and at entry points so as to capture the face cut of every person entering Cyber Café.

The CCTV footage should be kept for at least 30 days and be made available to police on demand.

Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.   

The Supdt of Police, South Goa Margao, the SDPO of Margao, Quepem, Mormugao and the Police Inspector/SHO’s of the respective Police Station are hereby authorized to file FIR on behalf of the State if any person found contravening the above order which shall be punishable under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code.

The order shall come into force with effect from July 01, 2014 and shall remain in operation for a Period of 60 days (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.     

Panaji: July 11, 2014 ….. Minister for Forest and Environment Smt Alina Saldanha launched the Vanamahotsava 2014 at state level function held in the campus of Government College of Arts Science and Commerce at Sankhali today.

The function was organized by the Forest Department in association with Government College, Sankhali.

The function was graced by Vice Chairman of Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation and MLA Shri  Pramod Sawant.

Smt Saldnaha planted the fruit bearing saplings followed by Shri Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries to mark the tree plantation programme.

Speaking on the occasion the Forest Minister highlighted the need for planting more trees and proper utilization of forest resources to conserve environment. Stressing on life saving factors Forest Minister said, trees gives us oxygen, food and water which plays a important role as far as human life is concerned. Trees also plays important role in formation of clouds she added.

Forest Minister further informed the gathering about the non planting of acacia trees in the state. She said the Government is giving more thrust on planting fruit and medicinal plants.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Pramod Sawant said approximately 5000 saplings will be planted in Sankhali constituency. He said personal care will be taken for survival of the planted trees and nurtured them grow. He appealed to the public to keep Sankhali clean and green.

Dr. Richard D’Souza, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator spoke on the occasion. Other present were Shri Upendra Karpe, Councillor, Shri Milind Relekar, Councillor, Shri Anand Kanekar, Vice Chairman Ravindra Bhavan, Shri G. Kumar, Conservator, Conservation Forest Department.

 Earlier Smt. Lucy James, Principal of Government College welcomed the guests. Shri Sharad Zamkhande compered the function. Shri Kamu Prakash, Asstt, Conservator (Wildlife and Eco-Tourism, North) proposed vote of thanks

Panaji, July 10, 2014 … The District Magistrate, North Goa District  Panaji has notified the places  for  No Parking, Car Parking, Parking for two Wheelers, yellow and Black Motorcycle Stand, Bus Bays. Place: Left side of Dr.Jack Sequeira Circle to Calangute beach. Calangute Towers to Rainbow Bar, Royal Foods to M.R. Fernandes Shop, General Store(new Building) to barber Shop, 

Supriya Electrical Shop to Assam Tea Corner,  Friends Corner to Sai Arcade Shop, Infront of Sai Arcade Shop, Railos Wine Shop to St. Anthony Cashew Shop, Infront of Railo’s fire wood place/construction material shop, Infront of Benson’s “C” Building to Dr. Sandesh Dharwadkar, Clelissa Store to Himalaya Herbal Health Centre, Quanta  Buidling to Tropical Ely Restaurant, old Petrol Pump Pump to Carvalho Bar and Restaurant, Star Jewelry House to AB Bhat and Sons, HDFC Bank to Dr. D.V. Patil Dental Clinic, Hotel Plantain Leaf to Red Lion Bar, Assian Jewelry Shop to Simplex, Infront of RBL Bank, Infront of Redonda Bar and Restaurant, Moksha Tatoo Shop to OM 100% Veg Restaurant,

OM 100% Veg Restaurant to Hotel Mir Palace, Infront of Capricon, Ocean Restaurant to Albert D’ Souza house, End of Albert D’ Souza house to Nani’s Laundary, Around Bandodkar Statue and Infront Calangute Residency while  Place: Right side of Dr.Jack Sequeira Circle to Calangute beach. Infront of Dremz Saloon Spa, ICICI bank to Sedan Gift Shop, Infront of Relino Apartment (Sedan Gift Shop), Ekata Bar to Teli Wine Shop,  Chapel to Bank of Baroda (Both sides), Infront of Hotel Plaza Inn, M.P. Estate to India Handicraft Centre, Radha Krishna Fancy Store to State Bank of India, Beatriz Fernandes House to Mareval Mart Super Market, Infront of Remano Building,

IDBI ATM to Hairmate Unisex saloon, Aman Cashew Nuts Shop of Dr. Menezes Dental Clinic, Dr. Menezes Dental Clinic to Garden Court Resort, Handicrafts Shop to Bhel Puri Gaddo, Tibet Bar and Restaurant to Vrindavan Bar and Restaurant, Chapel Shop to Alex Guest House and Alex Bar to Sulabh Toilet within the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat of Calangute in Bardez taluka.

            The District Magistrate also ordered that the Secretary, Village Panchayat Calangute to erect necessary traffic sign boards at above notified places.

July 11, 2014 …. The swearing-in-ceremony of Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan and Gujarat, Smt. Margaret Alva as Governor of Goa, will be held at 6.00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Mr. Justice Mohit Shantilal Shah will administer the oath of office to the Governor at Durbar hall of the Raj Bhavan. 

Smt. Alva – a lawyer, parliamentarian and former Union Minister — is credited with steering several landmark legislations through the Indian parliament to improve the position of women in society and polity. While unflinchingly advocating an ‘inclusive India’ guided by Constitutional values, Smt. Alva — in her gubernatorial role — sees herself as a ‘Friend, Philosopher and Guide’ to the State Government.

Beginning her political career as the only woman Block President in Karnataka after the split of 1969, she went on to head the Congress Party’s women’s wing in Karnataka in 1972. She soon moved on to become the General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. Two years later, Smt. Alva, 32, was elected to the Rajya Sabha. Thereafter, there was no turning back.

As a Member of Parliament – Rajya Sabha (1974 – 98) and Lok Sabha (1999 -2004) – Smt. Alva served on several parliamentary committees. She was appointed Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in the Rajiv Gandhi Government in 1984, later moving to the Ministry of Human Resource Development in charge of Youth Affairs and Sports, Women and Child Development.

In 1991 she was appointed Union Minister of State for Personnel, Pensions, Public Grievances and Administrative Reforms (attached to the Prime Minister). She also served as Minister for Science & Technology for a brief period.

Smt. Alva spearheaded some major legislative amendments passed by the Indian Parliament involving women’s rights, the most important being reservation of quotas for women in local bodies.

She steered legislation on Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) and amendments to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and the Suppression of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956. She also helped draft the National Perspective Plan for Women – a blueprint for policies for empowerment of women, which has been adopted as a guide by Union and state governments.

Several far reaching reforms in the sports management and infrastructure fields took shape with her efforts. As Minister of State for Personnel, Smt. Alva initiated the process of administrative decentralization, taking governance to the grass roots.

In 2004, Smt. Alva’s parliamentary experience was tapped by the Indian Parliament with her appointment as Advisor to the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training, a body set up to help improve standards of legislative functioning in Parliament and State Assemblies by training newly elected MPs and MLAs in their work.

She simultaneously served as General Secretary of the AICC for five years. On completion of this assignment (2004-09), Smt. Alva was appointed the Governor of Uttarakhand in 2009. She moved to Rajasthan, as Governor, in 2012.

With the Constitution of India enjoining upon Governors of States with sizeable tribal population to monitor progress in Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) areas, Smt. Alva – carrying forward a proposal mooted by her predecessor Shri Shivraj Patil –set up a Tribal Cell in Raj Bhawan, Jaipur. Having visited most of the tribal districts of Rajasthan, Smt. Alva has been communicating her suggestions on tribal development issues to the State Government for follow-up action.

Smt. Alva, Member of Parliament for 30 years, confesses to being a “reluctant politician”. “My husband, Niranjan Alva, whose parents Joachim and Violet Alva, freedom fighters, were the first couple in the Indian Parliament, persuaded me to accept Karnataka Congress’ appointment to lead its women’s wing in 1972”.

Smt. Alva and her husband – both lawyers — practiced in the Supreme Court. She has represented India at several international conferences. Recipient of several Awards for contribution to public life, Smt. Alva has lectured at, among others, Harvard and Columbia Universities.

A painter, interior decorator and social worker by temperament, Smt. Alva enjoys being among people. She lives with her husband and values time spent with her three sons a daughter and their nine children.