09/05/2015 … The state government has approved mining transfer renewal and grant registration fees from 100% to 5% on stamp duty chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar has said …

Addressing media persons after the cabinet meet on Friday chief minister laxmikhant Parsekar whose government completed six months on Friday said that the cabinet had also decided to extend another two years for kids of freedom fighters for applying for various government jobs in the state and also mentioned about 20 coaches being approved in sports authority of goa on contract basis

Commenting over political parties crying over increase in water and power tariff in the state Parsekar said that the state of goa had the lowest water bills and also power tariff than other states like delhi, Maharashtra, gujrat, Karnataka, rajasthan, mahdya Pradesh and tamil nadu ….

Parsekar also stated that his government had decided to remove the sunset clause from the land tenancy act and had also approved around 38 projects in the state worth 2138 crores which would create a job for around 65, 000 people in the next few years

09/05/2015 …. A total of around 25000 crores would be required for the power department to carry out underground cabling in the state if powers voltage problems had to be eradicated totally from the state said power minister milind naik on Friday …

Addressing media persons power minister milind nak said that since the cost of carrying out underground cabling all over the state was too huge the state power department had a proposal of first carrying out the underground cabling work in touristic places of the state and the same were done at certain tourist places in the state

Commenting on the power billing system in the state Naik said that the consumers in the state would now be able to get the power bill bi monthly due to the efforts put in by the officials of goa electronic limited

Naik also stated that the revenue collections through the power bills after the introduction of bill bi monthly had increased tremendously

08/05/2015 …. Even though some of the state bjp leaders have raised objections over the ongoing coalition between the state bjp and mgp party, Pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar has said that the coalition between booth the coalition partners would remain for the upcoming 2017 no matter which leader had its opinion over it …

Speaking to goanreporter pwd minister sudhin dhavlikar said that the coalition talks had taken palce at the top level between the present defence minister Manohar Parrikar and central union minister nitin gadkari and therefore such talks of certain bjp leaders asking not to go with mgp had no value …

Dhavlikar also rubbished allegations that his pwd department had not done any developmental works in some of the bjp constituencies

Meanwhile commenting on the issue of bjp and mgp coalition for the 2017 state assembly elections vice president of the state Bharatiya Janata party dr wlifred mesquita said that alliances were always welcomed in the bjp party and party would accept whoever could accept bjp party with no extra demand ….

Panaji: May 6, 2015 … The Electricity Department, P.W.D. and Goa Electronics Limited, Government of Goa in association of Department of Information Technology, have enabled Online Payments of Electricity Bills through State Portal (https://www.goa.gov.in).

  With this facility, the Electricity and Water Supply consumers will be able to Pay Electricity/Water Bills Online through various e-Payments modes such as Credit Card, Debit Card and Internet Banking of all banks.  In order, to facilitate these Online Payments the State is using State Bank of India, Payment Gateway.

 The service charges to avail e-Payments by Debit Card, Internet Banking is absorbed by Government, whereas the service charges to avail Online Payments through Credit Card is levied on the consumer.

 With this initiative, the consumers will be enabled to Pay Electricity/Water bills at their convenient place and time thereby relieving the Consumers in standing long queues and saving their valuable time.

 For any assistance in paying bills Online Citizen can contact Toll-Free Number 1800-233-5060.

Panaji: May 5, 2015 … The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Pashusamvardhan Bhavan, Patto, Panaji has informed that the veterinary council of India, A-Wing, 2^nd floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066, is conducting the All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT) 2015, for admission to B.V.Sc and A.H. couse on June 20, 2015 form 2.00  p.m. to 5.00 p.m. for filling up15% of All India quota seats in the veterinary colleges except (Jammu and Kashmir State) tentatively 300 seats.  Examination for Goa will be conducted at the Kings School, 854 Mugalli, Sao Jose De Areal, Salcete, Goa.

 Submission of application form have started online from April 15, 2015 to May 14, 2015 (upto 11.59 p.m.) and the last date for successful final transaction of fee by May 16, 2015 (upto working hours of the bank).

 Details can be obtained through their website on www.aipvt.vci.nic.in and telephone No. are 011-26162292, fax No.011-26182434 and mobile No.09826294714.

 The desiring students may contact Deputy Director (Farms) of this Directorate on telephone No.2437245, 2437840, mobile No.9423060740.

Panaji: May 4, 2015 …..  The Institution of Engineers (India), Goa State Centre is hosting Two-day All India Seminar on ‘New Milestones in the World of Civil engineering on May 8 and 9, 2015 in the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan at Mrgao, Goa.

 The Seminar will consist of 10 Technical Sessions with the help of Professionals and Experts.  It will help our Engineers / Consultants to update and upgrade their knowledge with new, modern and latest technical tools, materials, products, methods, skills and Technologoy, so s to design and manage construction projects more efficiently and economically, in order to face the future challenges and make this world a better and safer place to live in.

 The 150-plus delegates will be professionals, like Civil Engineers, Architects, Interior and Landscape Designers, Structural and other Professional Consultants, Builders, Engineers from PWD, WRD, GSIDC and other Govt. Departments, Valuers, and others involved in the construction industry.

 The Organizing Committee has appealed all Engineers, Builders, Contractor, Companies and other professionals to kindly register themselves as Delegates or send their representatives to participate in the Seminar and avail of the opportunity to enhance and upgade their knowledge.  They may contact the Chairman Er.Gerard D’Mello,Ph.9822175357, Hon. Secreatary Er. Yogesh Bhobe Ph.9822126306, Convenor, Er.Thomas D’Costa, Ph.9850472489 or the IEI Office, Ph 2434686.

Dated 04.05.2015

Press Release For the day as on 03.04.2015 Pertaining to the cases registered at below mentioned Police Stations/Units are as under.

SOUTH GOA DISTRICT

 A.    CASES UNDER IPC

 1.         Curchorem P. S. Cr. No. 29/15 U/s 324 IPC

            That on 03/05/2015 at 22.09 hrs. Shri Pravin Purushottam Sawant Dessai r/o Davnamal, Kalay, Sanguem, lodged his complaint that on 03/05/2015 at 18.30 hrs. at Check point Periudak, Sanvordem, accused Aditya Ashok  Sawant Dessai, r/o Devnamal, Kalay, Sanguem, assaulted him with wooden danda on his head and hand thereby causing him injuries.  Further investigation is in progress.

2.      Margao Town  Cr. No. 167/15 U/s 356, 379 IPC

            That on 03/05/2015 at 19.45 hrs. registered an offence upon the complaint of Mrs. Samiksha d/o Yeshwant Madgaonkar, r/o Dicarpali, Near Madina Furniture, Salcete,Goa, that on 03/05/2015 at around 18.25 hrs., at Gandhi Market, Margao, Goa, accused person namely Jaffar Ahmed, s/o Nazir Ahmed, r/o Azad Nagar, Margao, Goa, used criminal force and snatched away black colour Samsung Neo mobile from her possession W/Rs.15,000/- , thus committed theft. Accused arrested at 21.15 hrs. and kept in PS lock up.  Further investigation is in progress.

B.     UN-NATURAL DEATH CASES

1.      Vasco PS U.D. No. 32/15 U/s 174 Cr.P.C.

              That on 03/05/2015 at 07.30 hrs. Vasco PS received phone call from X 92 informing that one lady is lying near MMC Building Vasco, Accordingly visited the spot and found one dead body of female by name Karuna (Full name not known). Description of the deceased, Aged about 35 to 40 yrs., Height- 5’5”, Wearing Chudidar with top dark blue. Conducted Inquest panchanama and dead body preserved in GMC morgue, Bambolim for further legal formalities. Further investigation is in progress.

2.      Ponda PS U.D. No. 58/15 U/s 174 Cr.P.C.

             That on 03/05/2015 at 16.00 hrs. Ponda PS received phone call from PC 6065 Shri Pankaj Valvoikar of Police outpost Marcel informing that one Joseph Noronha Alfonso, aged 47 yrs., r/o Deulwada, Marcel, near PWD water tank found dead in his house. Visited the spot and conducted scene cum inquest panchanama and dead body shifted to GMC morgue, Bambolim for preservation and further legal formalities. Further investigation is in progress.

3.      Margao Town PS U.D. No. 49/15 U/s 174 Cr.P.C.

            That on 03/05/2015 at 15.55 hrs. Margao Town PS received phone call from PCR Margao informing that one unknown male person, aged around 45-50 yrs., r/o not known is lying dead near Virginkar Petrol Pump, Opp MMC Garden, Margao, Goa. Accordingly informed to P.I. Margao Town PS and Superiors. Conducted scene cum inquest panchanama and dead body preserved in GMC morgue, Bambolim, for further legal formalities. Further investigation is in progress.

4.      Margao Town PS U.D. No. 50/15 U/s 174 Cr.P.C.

                That on 03/05/2015 at 21.00 hrs. Margao Town PS received phone call from unknown person informing that one unknown male person, aged around 50-55 yrs., is lying dead near Damodar lodge, Station Road, Margao, Goa. Accordingly visited the spot and dead body preserved at GMC morgue, Bambolim for further legal formalities. Further investigation is in progress.

Dated: May 3, 2015 …. In an endeavor to deliver e-Payments facilities to the people of Goa, the Electricity Department,PW.D and Goa Electronics Limited, Government of Goa in association of Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa have enabled Online Payments of Electricity Bills through State Portal(https://www.goa.gov.in).

Through this facility, the Electricity and Water Supply consumers will be able to Pay Electricity/Water Bills Online through various e-Payments modes such as Credit Card, Debit Card and Internet Banking of all banks. In order, to facilitate these Online Payments the State is using State Bank of India, Payment Gateway.

The service charges to avail e-Payments by Debit Card, Internet Banking is absorbed by Government, whereas the service charges to avail Online Payments through Credit Card is levied on the consumer.

With this initiative, the consumers will be enabled to Pay Electricity/Water bills at their convenient place and time thereby relieving the Consumers in standing long queues and saving their valuable time.

For any assistance in paying bills Online Citizen can contact Toll-Free Number 1800-233-5060.