Capt. Viriato Fernandes

26/08/2026

Wishing you all a joyful Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi! May your home be filled with peace, harmony, happiness, good health and prosperity.

26/08/2026

A very proud feeling for all Goenkars…..
Dr. Samir V. Kamat is the Chairman of DRDO and Secretary of R&D at Dept. of Defence. Every meeting with him in the last two years has been a learning experience and every interaction brings out a brilliant aspect of this renowned scientist who hails from Mapuca, Goa.

24/08/2026

Today, Chaired the 24th meeting of Konkan Railway Users Consultative Committee at Navi Mumbai & discussed various issues affecting the Passengers from Goa.
Strongly put forth the huge demand for special trains to pilgrimage centres like Velankanni, Pandharpur, etc. Though the Minister of Railways has assured of additional trains to and fro from Goa to Velankanni in end August to September for the feast, I also proposed additional trains between Mumbai and Margao during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Special focus was also laid on enhancement of passenger amenities at various Railway stations in Goa, expedition of the construction of Foot overbridge at Madgaon railway station, priority to be given to land losers during manpower recruitment & shops allocation.
Expressed my gratitude to MP from Kerala Miss Jebi Hisham, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Tanavade, MLA of Irukud Shri Sajeev Joseph & others for extending their support to my demand for additional trains to Velankanni & Pandharpur.
CMD of Konkan Railway Shri Santosh Kumar Jha assured to deploy additional trains to meet the ever growing demand of passengers travelling to pilgrimage centres.

23/08/2026

Empowered Shri. Prasad Sawant, by handing over the keys of the Three wheeler bike sanctioned under MPLAD fund for differently abled at his residence in Kelbai.
Present on the occasion were Goa Congress General Secretary Shri.Rajesh Verenkar, Ponda Congress Block President Shri William Aguair, Ex.Sarpanch of Curti Khandepar Panchayat Shri. Santan Fernandes, Beneficiary family members, Congress block members & locals.

21/08/2026

Yesterday, in presence of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, a new school bus sanctioned under South Goa MPLAD funds was inaugurated and handed over to Sadguru Dyanpeeth Pre primary & Primary School, Tapobhoomi, Kundaim.

The event was graced by Deputy Collector Ponda Shri.Kaushik Amonkar, Kundaim Panchayat Sarpanch Shri. Sarvesh Gawde, Goa Congress General Secretary Shri Rajesh Verenkar, Vasco Congress leader Shri. Nandadeep Raut, School Headmistress, Office-bearers of Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth-Tapobhumi, Teachers, Parents, Devotees, Students & locals.

On behalf of “Team Captain”, I extend a hearty Congratulation to the Headmistress, the School Management, Teachers, Staff and students.

20/08/2026

Prayed along with Congress party General Secretary Shri Moreno Rebelo at Handdi Khuris, Maina and sought blessings for farmers & their families of Curtorim & across Goa. May God Almighty shower his choicest blessings on the people of Goa.

20/08/2026

Today, we observed Sadbhavana Diwas on the birth anniversary of Former Prime Minister Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi. He is the undisputed architect of India's IT and telecom revolution. His visionary policies modernized the nation and laid the crucial foundation for Digital India. The National Policy on Education, 1986 had further strengthened the education system of India & gave a slew of CEOs to the top companies across the globe.

20/08/2026

🙏Sadhbhavana Dis🙏

Remembering Ex Prime Minister of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary.

A visionary leader who believed in a modern, progressive and empowered India. His pioneering vision for technology, telecommunications and youth empowerment helped shape the Future of India.

For Goa, Rajiv Ji holds a special place in our history. It was during his tenure as Prime Minister that Goa attained full Statehood in 1987, giving Goans greater power to shape future while strengthening our distinct identity.

His ideas, courage and commitment to India will continue to inspire generations.

Humble tributes to Rajiv Ji.

18/08/2026

17/08/2026