Agriculture gets going in Betalbatim

Fields in Betalbatim are getting a a fresh coat of green as the farmer toils in the rain. Green fields are not only sooting to the eyes but also brings life to the otherwise dull surrounding.

How to apply for a lost pan card

 Imagine you are in a queue to submit your documents and as it is your turn , you are asked for your pan card. Oh..! @#$& you feel weight of a boulder weighing a ton as you turn numb and cold.

Step 1. Immediately report to the police and file a FIRST INFORMATION REPORT.
Step 2. The Police will issue you a LOST CERTIFICATE which will be required to apply for pan card.
Step 3. Go to https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/index.do, and click on link KNOW YOU PAN.
Step 4. After filling your NAME , DATE OF BIRTH you will get your PAN DETAILS.
Step 5. Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html and click on REPRINT OF PAN CARD.
            IMPT. update other details with supporting documents if required or else only field 7
            IMPORTANT TO NOTE YOU CAN HOLD ONLY ONE PAN CARD

The Sao Joao festival is celebrated on a sunday 24th june 2012

The Sao Joao festival is celebrated on a sunday 24th june 2012 in Goa this year, Since morning it has been raining continuously ,so a very joyous festival is assured with splash every where.  The Catholic community waits for 24th June every year for this fun filled event which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The celebration gets heated up although there is rain all over, where the local youth in the Villages of Goa  jump into wells according to the existing tradition of Sao Joao festival.

It is a real treat to watch the local youth with crowns of leaves and varied fruits on their heads going out in processions carrying Goan liquor along with them and jumping into wells to have fun. Later, they enjoy a lavish feast of meat and seafood marking the end of the festival. 

In Salcete taluka different types of folk dances or Mandos are held which are popularly known as Sangodds. Already resorts and hotels have events lined up, with world music day today being celebrated it will only steam up the environment with music and fun.

Ration Quota for June 2012

Public Distribution System to distribute commodities at the fair price shops as Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Panjim has announced the commodities with qty. to be distributed .

                                                                    RICE       WHEAT     SUGAR
ABOVE POVERTY LINE             :          20 KGS       3 KGS          ------
BELOW POVERTY LINE             :          50 KGS                        500 GMS 
ANTYODAYA ANNA YOJANA :           45 KGS                        500 GMS
ANNAPURNA  ( ANP)                  :                                              500 GMS

The residents of Betalbatim may collect the same as the fair price shop owners have been directed to lift stocks  before June 15 2012. There are high hopes that arrangements will be made to distribute in Betalbatim itself as it causes  inconvenience during  raining season.