Brief kids on freedom struggle: Naik
VASCO: Power Minister Milind Naik said it was important for parents and teachers to inculcate the importance of India’s Independence Day in children and brief them on how freedom fighters gave their blood to ensure freedom for future generations.
In his address at the Independence Day celebrations at Tilak Maidan, Vasco on Saturday, he said, “It is my observation that many people are engrossed in their day-to-day life and think about themselves. They forget the importance of Independence Day and forget to teach the same to their child.
Chicalim VP launches e-governance facilities
VASCO: The Chicalim Panchayat launched e-governance facilities for the locals at the Independence Day celebration in the village on Saturday. Sarpanch Rubina Rodrigues and Deputy Sarpanch Hemant Fadte inaugurated the facilities, which were planned for Chicalim, Dabolim and St Jacinto’s island.
The Chicalim panchayat celebrated Independence Day with great pomp at the panchayat office. Sarpanch Rubina unfurled the National Flag in the presence of panch members and villagers. Later, the students of Regina Mundi and Government Primary School presented a cultural programme. Prizes for an essay competition were also awarded.
Khaunte reminds panchas of their duties to people
PORVORIM: Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte stated that people elected panchayat members on the assumption that the latter would work for the sustainable development of their village. Hence, it became the duty of elected representatives to perform well and fulfill people’s aspirations. He added that if a panch member failed to perform, the villagers should unite at the gram sabhas and force the panchayat to resolve issues.
Khaunte was speaking at an Independence Day function organised by the Penha de Franca panchayat in Britona on Saturday.
More voters can
strengthen democracy: Dhavalikar
PONDA: PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar stated that people should be made aware of the change they could bring through their voting rights. He added that the democracy of the country would be strengthened and an effective government installed if more people cast their votes instead of shying away.
He was speaking at the Independence Day celebration in Kranti Maidan, Ponda.
