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Home voting for seniors citizens aged 85+ and Persons with Disabilities, who opted for the facility, has commenced from today. Polling teams visit the residences of the voters to enable them to cast their valuable vote.

Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS,@Coll_SouthGoa, flags off BLOs rally & inaugurates SVEEP selfie📸🗳️ point at Ponda, in the presence of Shri.Pandurang Talgaonkar-RO, Shri. Kaushik Dessai-ARO to 21 Ponda AC, Ms. Deepali Naik-N.O.for SVEEP, Dr. Balaji Shenvy- Asst. Nodal Officer. #SVEEP

Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) were set up at Amigos Junction, Dhavali and Farmagudi locations, to monitor movement of cash, liquor and suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with the Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming Bye-Election to 21 Ponda AC. #byeelections2026

#ThisDayInHistory On 24 March 1946, the Cabinet Mission—led by Frederick Pethick-Lawrence, Stafford Cripps, and A. V. Alexander—arrived in India to negotiate the transfer of power. #NAI presents a 16 May 1946 statement reflecting the mission.

Election machinery geared up for bye election to 21 Ponda LAC.

After randomization by the @Coll_SouthGoa, EVMs were shifted from the District Strong Room to Ponda AC in the presence of Shri Pandurang Talgaonkar, RO and Shri Kaushik Dessai, ARO, for the Bye-Election to 21 Ponda Assembly Constituency scheduled on 09 April 2026. 🗳️

A review meeting regarding the BSNL 4G Saturation Project was chaired by Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector South H/c Kushavati District and co-chaired by Shri Srinet Khotwale, Additional Collector-I, in the presence of the Dy. Collectors and Mamlatdars of South Goa and Kushavati district, to assess the progress of tower installations and pending land allotment issues. During the meeting, a detailed review of the project status was undertaken. BSNL authorities informed that proposals have been moved for installation of towers on newly identified land parcels and directions were issued to expedite necessary clearances. @Coll_SouthGoa @KushavatiGoa

Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector, South Goa, presided over a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC), South Goa, to consider claims forwarded by the Sub-Divisional Level Committee of Ponda Taluka under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. During the meeting, the Committee examined a total of 57 claims relating to Usgao village, Ponda Taluka and took them up for decision. @Coll_SouthGoa @goacm

Hon’ble Governor of Goa, Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju, visited Safa Masjid, Ponda in Goa. The Hon’ble Governor explored the monument’s historical significance, examined the traditional water-management system associated with the tank, and appreciated the sustained conservation efforts undertaken by ASI.

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Hearing of notices as a part of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in respect of 21 Ponda A.C. was conducted. @CEO_Goa @Coll_SouthGoa

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Our sincerest condolences to her family and all the people of Bangladesh. May the Almighty grant her family the fortitude to bear this tragic loss. As the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her important contributions towards the development of Bangladesh, as well as India-Bangladesh relations, will always be remembered. I recall my warm meeting with her in Dhaka in 2015. We hope that her vision and legacy will continue to guide our partnership. May her soul rest in peace.

It is always a pleasure to meet you sir. @prakash

From mouth-watering Galouti Kabab to Awadhi Biryani, delectable Chaat & Golgappe, desserts like Makhan Malai & so much more - Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh is a haven for food, enriched in centuries-old traditions. Lucknow is now recognised by @UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy

Training conducted for 21 Ponda A.C. today at Goa Engineering College at Farmagudi.

Chief Minister, @DrPramodPSawant distributed forms under Mhaje Ghar Yojana to the people of Shiroda Constituency in the presence of WRD Minister, Shri. @subhashshirodkr, Collector South, Ms Egna Cleetus, IAS, Dy. Collector, Mamlatdar & others.

📢 Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) 👉 Under EDC CSR, organized by EDII Goa Centre 🗓️ 29 – 31 October 2025 📍 Venue: Nalanda, 5th Floor, EDC House, Panaji, Goa ⌚10:00 - 17:00

Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ponda, Shri. Shubham Naik, chaired a Taluka-level meeting on Drug and Narcotics Control, to review the ongoing enforcement and awareness initiatives and to strengthen inter-departmental coordination for curbing drug abuse in Ponda Taluka. Officials from the Police Department, Directorate of Education, Directorate of Social Welfare, Captain of Ports, Health Services, Food and Drugs Administration, Excise, Transport, Zonal Agriculture Office, Goa State AIDS Control Society, and the Mamlatdar of Ponda participated in the meeting. While noting that Ponda is not presently a high-vulnerability area in terms of narcotics activity, Naik stated that the administration must remain proactive and not complacent. He stated that enforcement efforts must be complemented by preventive education, community awareness, and rehabilitation measures to ensure that Ponda continues to remain safe and resilient against the threat of drug abuse. The Police Department presented recent enforcement data and committed enhanced surveillance in vulnerable areas. The Education and Higher Education Departments were directed to ensure regular and effective sensitization drives. The Health Department was instructed to strengthen counselling and monitoring mechanisms, while the FDA and Excise officials were asked to intensify inspections of pharmacies, bars, and taverns to prevent misuse of prescription and intoxicating substances. The meeting also stressed on community outreach, with departments directed to publicize awareness programmes through local media and social platforms. It was emphasized that continuous vigilance and collaboration must be maintained towards achieving a drug-free Ponda Taluka.