Republic Day Parade by Home Guards contingnets at Panaji and Ponda on January 26, 2011

Goa Liberation Day Parade 2010 December 19, 2010

HOME GUARDS PARTICIPATING IN THE GOA LIBERATION DAY PARADE ON DECEMBER 19, 2010.

Honouring with the Presidents medal

CDI Shri C. K. Rane and Platoon Commander Shri Suresh Patekar seen receiving Presidents Medal on Independence day Parade.

First aid training is best for dealing with emergency: Vipin Published on

PANAJI: Mr Vipin Sharma of ‘Tare Zamin Par’ fame said that taking a practical course in first aid is the best preparation for dealing with an emergency. He said injuries such as head and hand injuries, broken bones although may not be immediately life-threatening, first aid may help someone recover more quickly and avoid permanent damage.

Mr Sharma was speaking at the first aid training workshop conducted by the personnel of Home Guard organisation, Panaji for the staff of International Centre, Goa on Saturday. He gave away prizes and certificates to the participants of the workshop ON sEPTEMBER 6, 2010.

Director of International Centre, Ms Nandini Sahay, company commander of Home Guards, Mr John Aguiar, platoon commander, Mr Suresh Patekar were present on the occasion.

Ms Sahay spoke on practical procedures, including checking for breathing and circulation, placing a person in the recovery position, and life-saving techniques such as giving rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) if breathing has stopped, and chest compression if both breathing and circulation have ceased. Using these techniques will ensure that vital organs such as the brain receive enough oxygen to keep the person alive until medical help is at hand.

Company commander, Home Guards Mr John Aguiar explained the aims and objectives of the Home Guard organisation and outlined the history in brief.

Platoon commanders Mr Suresh Patekar and Mr Uday Kudtarkar both president’s medal recipient instructors conducted the workshop for the staff of International Centre.

The prizes for best demonstration of the first aid and rescue methods were presented on the occasion. The Landscaping department of the centre headed by Mr Agnelo Noronha bagged the first prize, the Programme and Maintenance department bagged the second prize, the third prize was bagged by the Reception department while the fourth prize of was bagged by Ms Venecia and Ms Tarmati. All departments of the centre participated in the demonstration.

Mr Arjun Halarnkar, Mr Pramod Naik and others were present on the occasion.

DGP SHRI BASSI REVIEWS HOME GUARD PASSING OUT PARADE

DGP SHRI BASSI REVIEWS HOME GUARD PASSING OUT PARADE
December 18, 2009
The third batch of Goa Home Guards volunteers passed out from the Police Training School, Valpoi at an impressive passing out parade after 45 days of rigorous training, including weapon training, drill with and without arms, traffic control, bandobast duties outdoor training and lectures on different subjects.
Director General of Police who is also ex-Officio Commandant General of Home Guards Shri Bhim Sain Bassi, IPS, was the Chief Guest and reviewed the impressive parade of the Home Guard volunteers.


Shri Bassi in his speech lauded the volunteers for their impressive drill and said that the Home Guard volunteers are second to non. He said they work with the police shoulder to shoulder and discharge the duties of policing. Home Gourd or a police he said has to work beyond their normal timings so that the civilian polulation is comfortable. He wished them all the success in their future journey of life.
On arrival at the saluting dais, the DGP was presented a General salute following with he reviewed the parade and finally the parade marched in review order. The parade was commanded by Miss reshma Subhash Kandolkar while Shri swapnesh Kushali Gaonkar was second in command.
DGP Shri Bassi also presented trophies to Shri Shri Swanesh Kushali Gaonkar (Best in Outdoor(Male), Miss Sushma Minidas Naik (Best in Outdoor (Female, Mis Reshma Subhash Kandlkar (Best in Command), Shri Vijay Ganpat Thakur (Best Discipline(Male) and Smt. manda Tulshidas Naik (Best Discipline(Female).
The Principal of Police Training School, Superintendent of Police, Shri Shekar Prabhudessai welcomed while Police Sub Inspector Miss. Devyai Ambekar proposed a vote of thanks.


Superintendent of Police and Deputy Commandant general fo Home Guards Shri D. K. sawant, Superintendent of Police Shri Arvind Gawas, Superintendent of Police Shri Om Prakash Kudtarkar, District Commandant Home Guards Shri Nandkishore Raikar, DY. S. P. Shri Lawrence D’Souza, Dy. S.P. Shri Shamba sawant, CDI Shri C. K. Rane, Honorary Company Home Guards, Panaji Division Shri John Aguiar and others were present on the occasion.

In all 248 newly recruited home guards were under training at the Police training School, Valpoi including 49 Lady Home Guards.

GOME GUARD ANNUAL DAY 2009

Shri Bhim Sain Bassi, Director General of Police who is also the ex-Officio Commandant General of Home Guards and Director Civil Defence of Goa State is seen speaking at the at the Home Guards day function at Police headquarters panjim on december 6, 2009.Deputy Commandant General of Home Guards Shri D. K. Sawant ,Senior Superintendent of Police Shri S. K. Choudhury,Junior Staff Officer Shri Nandkishore Raikar,Medical Officer Civil Defence Dr. Paresh Lawande are also seen.

HOME GUARD DAY CELEBRATED

HOME GUARD DOING COMMENDABLE JOB IN THE STATE: DGP BASSI

December 6, 2009

Shri Bhim Sain Bassi, Director General of Police who is also the ex-Officio Commandant General of Home Guards and Director Civil Defence of Goa State has said that Home Guards and Civil Defence volunteers are doing a commendable job not only in the State but throughout the country.Home Guards adn Civil defence organisation are completing 42 years in the state.

He was speaking at the at the Home Guards and Civil Defence day at a function held at Police Headquarters in Panjim today morning.

Speaking further complimented the Home Guards and civil Defence volunteers for doing a very good job for the community and asked them to continue doing the same. He said the Home Guards work hand in hand with the police and their role is significant in view of constraint on the manpower. Government he said have been doing its bit to give facilities to them.

On the occasion, Company Commander of Home Guards, Margao, Shri Kishan Chari was felicitated on the occasion at the hands of DGP Shri Bassi with DCD

Deputy Commandant General of Home Guards Shri D. K. Sawant was happy that his Home gurds are doing a good work and that he gets feedback from the members of the public about their performance. Shri Sawant said, he received a complement from non other then the Director of Prosecution who informed him that the Home Guard posted at the "O Coquero" junction is doing a commendable job. Such acknowledgements motive them keeps them going ahead.

Senior Superintendent of Police Shri S. K. Choudhury was also present on the dais.

Junior Staff Officer Shri Nandkishore Raikar welcomed the gathering while Medical Officer Civil Defence Dr. Paresh Lawande proposed a vote of thanks.

Superintendents of Police, Shri Bosco George, Shri Vaman Tari, Shri Allan D’Sa, Shri Om Prakash Kudtarkar, Deputy Controller Shri M. D. Kumtekar ,CDI Shri C. K. Rane Company Commander of Panaji division Shri John Aguiar, Dy. SPs Shri Serafin Dias, Shri Dinraj Govekar, Civil Defence Wardesns Dr. Baban Parulaekar, Shri Surlakar, Shri Ashok Baik, Adv. Ranjan Naik, Shri Mohan Deshprabhu, Adv. Avinash Bhosle, Shri Uday Kuri, Shri Pralhad Mayekar. Platoon Commanders Shri Suresh Patekar, Shri Uday Kudtarkar, Shri Usman Shaikh, Shri Suresh Priolkar and others were present.

ANNUAL DAY OF HOME GUARDS AND CIVIL DEFENCE

Shri Bhim Sain Bassi, Director General of Police who is also the ex-Officio Commandant General of Home Guards and Director Civil Defence of Goa State is seen felicitating company commander of home guards margao division shri kishan chari with DGCD's commendation card and disc. at the Home Guards day function at Police headquarters panjim on december 6, 2009.