The department of posts, on Tuesday, launched a toll-free number which can be used to convey any suggestions and complaints regarding services. The department launched the toll-free number-18003136633 as part of National Postal Week that is observed from October 9-15. Pramod Sawant, Speaker of Legislative Assembly, launched the postal celebrations. He said that the postal sector is seeing changes day by day. “Most of the schemes that are launched by the government are not fully accessible to all the public, so in order to promote schemes such as Atal Pension Yojana and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana it is not only the duty of the postal department but also all the government departments that are directly related to the public to spread awareness,” he said. Only about 250 residents of the state have availed of the Atal Pension Yojana scheme launched by the central government in 2015, revealed officials from the postal department. Dr N Vinodkumar, postmaster general, Goa region, said that in the last two-three years all the 257 post offices in Goa have become computerised and with this the state became the first in India to complete the roll-out of the technological project. “Post the technological roll-out, we have also […]

The department of posts, on the occasion of National Philately Day, launched the first pictorial cancellation of Goa which will feature the sculpture of Saint Meerabai, which is found in the village of Loutolim. The department launched this pictorial cancellation as part of National Postal Week that is being observed from October 9-15. The sculpture of Saint Meerabai, which can be seen in the village of Loutolim, is the work of sculpturist, Mahendra Alvares. The sculpture has entered six record books, including Limca book of records for being the fastest and longest laterite sculpture done single-handedly. This pictorial cancellation will be used at the Loutolim post office, to cancel the letters posted in a specified letterbox. Dr N Vinodkumar, postmaster general, Goa region, said that: “stamps maybe a piece of paper for a common man, but for a philatelist it is a piece of art, cause these stamps are studded with miniature paintings based on various themes.” Vinodkumar also urged the younger generation to take up philately and open ‘Philatelic Deposit Account’, which will not only add a dimension to one’s hobby but also will enhance them with more knowledge. Briefing about the pictorial cancellation, Vinodkumar said that Pictorial Cancellation […]

A painting exhibition called ‘Kala Chaitanya’ will be organised by the Lokvishwas Pratishthan NGO in collaboration with Institute Menezes Braganza and Giants Group of Panaji. It will be held at Institute Menezes Braganza from 19th to 21st October 2018 (10 am to 6:30 pm). The paintings are done by differently-abled students who are educated in schools run by the Lokvishwas Pratishthan NGO. The NGO trains their students in different fields like drama, dance, art, etc. The exhibition will display over 90 paintings by these talented young artists.  

Alliance Française in association with Atout France is currently having a photography exhibition- Imagine France by the Sea. The French photographer, Maia Flore, is the person behind these stunning works. She adventurously explored the Eastern and Western part of the French coast covering areas like Cannes, France station Nautique, Cabourg, Leucate, and Calvi. Some of the photos have a minimalistic style where she blends with the background in clever ways. (The exhibition at Alliance Française is open for public viewing till 23rd October 2018.)

The students belonging to the schools of the Lokvishwas Pratishthan NGO proved that having a disability isn’t a disadvantage. Their positive attitude is an inspiration to the world. Their enthusiasm for life and their talent is reflected in the paintings they created which are currently being displayed at Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji. The brilliant artworks revolve around different subjects such as still life, nature, deities, flowers, abstract art, and sceneries. (The exhibition is open for public viewing till 21st October 2018- 10 am to 6:30 pm)