HAPPY NEW YEAR

WE WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS,

READERS, WELL-WISHERS AND OTHERS

A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

Christmas Stamps.

Hello Members,

The long waited Christmas stamps has finally arrived at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau after Christmas, but before New year. Also two other released stamps on Field Marshal Manekshaw and T.V.Ramasubbaiyer are available at Mangalore Bureau now.

Christmas stamps – India.

India Post had issued stamps on Christmas on 08.12.2008, Stamps collectors were overjoyed by the news that they were finally able to send Christmas Cards and other posts by using the Christmas stamps from India. Now, the Christmas mailing is almost over and the much awaited stamps from India Post is yet to arrive at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau. It keeps us wondering if the stamp released was for the year 2009?!!!

Well, this is not the story of just one stamp, many of the stamps released even a month back are yet to arrive at the Bureau, (the list is long) whereas a few are available at select Bureaus. The distribution of stamps is in complete chaos. The answers from Officials of India Post at different levels are dissimilar and vague. There seems to be no solution at sight, what will be the future of Philately of in these circumstances? Will the year 2009 will be any better? Only time can answer these questions.

Dear Members, We need your active support and voice, your comments will be most welcome.

Stamp Exhibition on "CHRISTMAS"

Monthly meeting of our Association was held on 14.12.2008. As Christmas is to be celebrated shortly, this month's exibition was on "CHRISTMAS" by our vice President, Mrs. Jane D'souza.

Mr.Ravindranath,a renowned Philatelist from Mysore was the guest at the meeting, he spoke on the present Philatelic scenario, problems faced by philatelist all over India, the present situation in distribution of stamps to Philatelic Bureaus and on the exhibitions. He appreciated the strength of Members present at our monthly meeting and gave some pointers to further improve and attract members and non-members to the meeting and the exhibition.

It was also decided by the members present to conduct a non-competitive exhibition in the month of February 2009. I t was also decided to write a letter to the Higher Officers of the India Post to make aware of the problems faced by the Philatelist and the non-arrival of released stamps to the Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

New members were introduced and other matters connected to Philately and Numismatics were discussed. Tea was served to all the members present. Many persons from the Press were also present. Secretary gave the vote of Thanks and thanked all the members and non-members and visitors.

For more photos and news click the below links of Mangalorean.com and Daijiworld.com.

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=54729&n_tit=Mangalore%3A+Jane+Dsouza%92s+Collection+of+Stamps+on+Christmas

http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=104981

New Definitive Series.

Three definitive stamps on Nehru (25 paise), Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi ( Rs.5) are issued as part of 10th definitive series, all the stamps have colour background.

Recent Meeting Photos.

One of our recent club meeting where the Senior Suptd. of Post Offices was the Chief Guest of the day. President M.K.Krishnayya, Vice President, S.Gopal (Retd.SSP) Secretary, M.Prabhakar Kamath, Joint secretary Mansoor Bolar and other members can be seen.

Membership to DKPNA

Dear Members and Readers,
We have received many mails regarding this Blog. I thank all readers who have put in a word of appreciation and sent us suggestions. However I would like to clarify a common doubt regarding our earlier WEBSITE, we would like to say that this blog is a continuation of that website and not a substitution. We request you to visit our website to know more about us, the membership details, member's list etc. However, we can say that this blog is a continuation of the "NEWS" section as we find it easier to update the blog and provide members with latest news on Philately and Numismatics, and of course, CLUB NEWS.

For Membership details visit: http://www.geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa/member.htm
E-mail: dakapa_1999@yahoo.com

Release of Stamps on Dr. Rajkumar.

The Department of Posts will be releasing a commemmorative Postage stamp on Dr.Rajkumar, tentatively scheduled for the last week of November 2008.
Karnataka Ratna, Padmabhushana - Dr. Rajkumar was one of the most popular actors of movies made in Kannada, the language of Karnataka,he is popularly known as “Annavaru” (big brother) to millions of his fans.Dr. Rajkumar was also a well-known singer as a playback singer as well as devotional songs.He received the prestigious Doctorate from Mysore University, the Karnataka Ratna award – the highest award of the State, the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the National level. This is besides receiving the ‘Padma Bhushan’ award given by the Central Government, the Best Play back singer award at the National level for his song in the film ‘Jeevana Chaitra’.

It is proposed to hold an exhibition at Bangalore on Art and Culture of Karnataka, other themes related to Karnataka,and Indian Cinema.In the same venue it is also proposed to hold an Exhibition on coins of Karnataka.

The Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka has invited exhibits from Philatelists on the above theme. Interested Philatelists can contact the Office of CPMG, Karnataka Circle, Bangalore - 560 216, before 18th of November 2008. (Phone: 22356703)

Festivals of India - MS

Festivals of India Minature Sheet is now availbale at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

Army Postal Cover

One of a recent Army Postal cover, which is available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

DEEPAVALI GREETINGS !

Recent Release of Stamps and MS

Hello Members,
Given below are some of the recent release of stamps and MS, due to untimely arrival of stamps at Mangalore Bureau it was not able to publish the same earlier

3rd Common Wealth Youth Games, Pune, Se-tenent set of 4 stamps and MS - Oct 12, 2008

Philately Day (Post Office) single stamp and MS - Oct 13, 2008

XIX Commonwealth Games, Delhi, single stamp and MS - 18.10.2008

Sale of Gold Coins through India Post

India Post now plans to sell 24 carat Gold coins at a few Post Offices of the denomination 0.5 g, 1 g, 5 g and 8 g. The gold coins will be packed in a sealed cover with the certification from Valcambi, Switzerland. 102 Post Offices in key cities have been identified for this purpose in Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu Circles. This service is provided in association with World Gold Council and Reliance Money Limited.

www.indiapost.gov.in

Festivals of India

A set of 3 stamps, 2 on Dussehra ( Mysore and Kolkata) and on on Diwali and a miniature sheet was released on 7th October 2008, but till date only one stamp, Mysore Dussehra, was available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

New Logo Of India Post and Philately News letter from Karnataka Postal Circle

Shri A Raja, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Govt Of India, unveiled new corporate logo of India Post on 23 Sep 2008 in New Delhi. The post Office red colour in the Logo represents the Postal Service and the yellow colour communicated hope , joy and happiness.

The Ist issue of the 4 page quarterly News letter carries an addressing message from Shri. M.P.Rajan, CPMG, Karnataka, and an article on Mysore Anche in the front page and other news on Philately in the 2nd and 3rd pages.

Stamp release postponed:

Stamps on Sardar Patel National Police Accademy which was to be released on 15th September is postponed.

Revision of Postage Rates in India

The Postal rates are being revised for Foreign Surface Postage and Air Surcharge in India with effect from September 1 2008. For more details visit the website of India Post : www.indiapost.gov.in

Ustad Bismillah Khan

A commemorative stamp is released today (21st August 2008) on Shehnai Maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan in Rs.5.00 denomination.

Story of our Flag

Hello Members, specially kids, Hope you had a Happy Independence Day, It must be a Holiday for you.

If you would like to know more about our flag, just click on this link and know something about our Flag through Stampshttp://www.geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa/art16/flag.htm

Have a nice day!

Happy Independence Day !

Wishing all our Members and Readers a very Happy Independence Day!

Recent Release - Indian Coast Guard - 12.08.2008

India Post has released a set of 4 stamps and MS on Indian Coast Guard on 12.08.2008.

Recent Release - Olympics - 08.08.08

India Post has released stamps and MS on Beijing Olympics 2008

Welcome to this blog of DK Philatelic and Numismatic Assn!

Hello Dear Members,

When I was browsing the net, I found many blogs related to Philately which are unique in its own way. Some are of personal collections, some just to display the materials and a few which imparted Philatelic news. I thought it fit to open a blog for Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association and here I am with the Introduction.

Our members are familiar with our website www.geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa but what about this blog? I hope that you will like this idea of mine. I was finding it a bit tough to update the 'NEWS' coloumn and would like this blog to be part of it where one can look for the latest news relating to our Association and also those related to Philately and Numismatics.I would like all the members to participate actively as it is easy to give your comments/advice/suggestions on the related matter through a blog, I would also like the support of all the members and well wishers to improve this blog.

Looking forward for your cooperation.

Mansoor Bolar,
Jt.Secretary
DKPNA