Happy New Year - 2015 !

One Rupee notes to make a come back ?

Business Line dated 25.12.2014.

Karnapex - 2015

For further details and Prospectus contact : Philatelic Bureau, Mangalore. Ph: 0824 2441447.

Design a LOGO for "Dakshinapex"

ZONAL LEVEL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION – DAKSHINAPEX – 2014-15

AT BANGALORE DURING JANUARY 2015

“DESIGN A LOGO” CONTEST FOR DAKSHINAPEX

ATTRACTIVE PRIZE WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING DAKSHINAPEX-2015

Terms and Conditions :

1. Logo design should be in line / pencil drawing.
2. The size of the logo should be of about 9 cm x 9 cm.
3. Logo may depict the art, culture, heritage, geographical features, festivals, etc., of Andra Pradesh (inclusive of Telangana), Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu in a single design.
4. Logo design should not hurt the sentiments of any individual / state / country.
5. The subject of the logo / occasion depicted should be of non-controversial and should bear no political or communal overtones.
6. The logo design should be of secular in nature and should be devoid of any nuances which may cause embarrassment to Government of India.
7. Logo’s design and concept should be of his / hers and not pirated. If any mala fide is noticed during the course / after the exhibition, the Department of Posts through Advisory cum Selection Committee will not be held responsible.
8. The logo may be designed on the following subjects :

a.     Kalash of Pongal surrounded by sugarcane, jaggery, banana, etc.,

b.     Talakaveri – Goddess holding a golden pot with Cauvery water pouring out of the pot (as Cauvery river flows through three states viz., Karnataka, Kerala & Tamilnadu), one more main river from Andra Pradesh can be selected along with Cauvery.

c.     Ruins of Hampi, Vijayanagara empire, Modern India, etc.,

d.     Any other interesting concept involving all the above mentioned Southern States are also welcome.

9. Age of the participant – No bar.
10. Soft copy of the Logo design should be sent through email along with the name, complete address, age and contact number of the participant. Email id: karcophil@gmail.com
11. The source file should also be attached to the mail.
12. The source file should be in editable format ie., CORAL DRAW VERSION-13.
13. India Post has the right to modify the design keeping the essence of the design.
14. The final design approval lies with the Advisory cum Selection Committee of the DAKSHINAPEX, which reserves the right either to select or to reject all or any of the designs.
15. Last date for sending the Logo design through email is 10.11.2014.

Chief Postmaster General &

Chairman of DAKSHINAPEX

Karnataka Circle

Bangalore – 560 001

Permanent pictorial cancellations draw attention at philatelic expo

News of our meeting/exhibition which was covered by Deccan Herald.

For further reading visit: Deccan Herald

Philatelic and numismatic exhibition held at Pandeshwar Head Post Office

News of our meeting and exhibition which was covered by Megamedia News.

For further reading visit Megamedia News

‘More destinations should come under postmark’

Here 's a newspaper article published in " THE HINDU" dated 13.10.2014

Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association has urged the postal department to introduce “pictorial cancellation” on four more tourist spots in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

 For further reading visit THE HINDU

Commemorative Coins on Begum Akthar

Two Commemorative coins of Rs.100/- and Rs.5/- on Begum Akthar was released recently.

Commemorative Coin on Komagata Maru incident.

Government of India has decided to commemorate the centenary of Komagata Maru incident on completion of 100 years after the incident.A set of commemorative coins of denominations of Rs. 100 and Rs. 5 was released to mark the occasion.

Workshop by Mr.Rayee Rajkumar.

Our Member Mr. Rayee Rajkumar,Moodbidri has inaugurated the Philately Club at Poornachandra Public School, Kuvempunagar, Channarayapatna, Hassan District in the month of August 2014 An Exhibition and Workshop was conducted by him at the venue. Principal Baikady Janardhan Achar, Vice Principal Dhanalaxmi, Headmistress Savithri, Co-ordinator-teacher Madhura were also present.

Republic Day - 2015 Stamp Design Competetion.

Department of Posts is holding a “Republic Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”. The theme of the competition is Clean India.

Entries should reach the ADG (Philately), Dept. of Post by 30th October 2014.

For Terms and Conditions and further news visit the website of  India Post

Regional Level Philately Exhibition at Mysore

No.G7/DPE/Dlgs   dated   at  Mangalore-2  the 16/09/2014.

 This is regarding the Regional Level Philately Exhibition that is scheduled to be held at Postal Training Centre, Nazarbad, Mysore-570010 from 24th to 26th September-2014. The last date for submission of entries is extended to 20th September-2014. Entries are to be forwarded to Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Mysore Division, Mysore-570020.

For further details and Entry Forms contact SSPO's Mangalore or Philatelic Bureau, Mangalore. Ph: 2441447

 

PM Narendra Modi's Visit to Nepal

Commemorative covers issued by the Postal Authorities in Nepal to commemorate the visit of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nepal.

Courtesy: Ramesh Shet, Kundapura. For further details contact : 919482772682

Gadagpex 2014

Gadagpex-2014 was held at Gadag on 9th and 10th August 2014. 2 special covers released on 9th August 2014, at the recently concluded Cluster Level Exhibition at Gadag consisting of 6 postal divisions of the Brahma Jainalaya, Lakkundi and Dodda Basappa Temple, Dambala.

 

Courtesy: Jayaprakash Rao.

 

Exhibition of Indian Currency Notes

An Exhibition of Indian Currency Notes was held on 10th August during the monthly meeting of our Association. Our member Mr.Richard Lobo exhibited his collection of British India and Republic India notes. There were various notes like the 1 rupee notes with the signatures of various Finance Secretaries, other notes with signatures of Governors and Birthday notes of eminent Personalities.

Also read the Media News: The Hindu 

Of stamps that emit pleasant fragrance, and others...

Here 's a newspaper article published in " THE HINDU" dated 06.08.2014 which is about the fragrance and other unusual stamps featuring M.K.Krishnayya, our ex-president.

Some stamps give out fragrance, some are three-dimensional

Did you know some stamps give out a pleasant fragrance, while some stamps can be seen wearing spectacles to get a 3D effect? There are also some stamps with silk and khadi textures, while some stamps are gold and silk embossed.

Read the full news here : THE HINDU 

District level Exhibition in Madikeri

As per Official News a Circle level Exhibition KAVERIPEX will be held at Madikeri from 10th to 12th October 2014. It will include Kodagu, Mangalore, Udupi, Puttur and Tumkur Circles.

Newsletter.

Our Newsletter has been printed and ready to be dispatched to our outstation members. All the members who do not get it by post by the end of this month are requested to contact us by mail or write to us. It will be distributed to the local members in our next monthly meeting.

DKPNA - Office Bearers - 2014-2016

Newly elected Office bearers for the year 2014-2016 at the Annual General Body Meeting of the Association held on 08th  June 2014 at Head Post Office Mangalore.

 President                    – Mr. M.Prabhakar Kamath

Vice Presidents           – Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao
                                   - Dr.Ranjan.R.K
                                   - Mrs. Jane D’souza

Secretary                    –  Mr. M.Jaya Prakash

Joint Secretaries          – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B
                                    - Mrs. Irene Vaz

Treasurer                      – Mr. Raghavendra Shenoy
Joint Treasurer              – Mr.Raghunath Prabhu

Librarian                         – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B
Chartered Accountant     – Mr. K.B.Prasanna Kumar

Committee Members:

    Mr. M.R.Pavanje
    Mr. M.K.Krishnayya
    Mr. Neelayya Bajpe
    Mr. S.Gopal
    Mrs. Harriet Lasrado
    Mrs. Glady’s Rego
    Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu
    Dr. G.G.Laxman Prabhu
    Mr. M.C. Shenoy
    Mr.Ramdas Mallya
    Mr. K Nagesh
    Mr. Madanlal
    Mrs.Merlyn Correa
    Mr. Prasad Kamath

Annual General Body Meeting - 2014

 

DAKSHINA KANNADA PHILATELIC & NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

POST BOX NO.250, MANGALORE – 575 001

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING NOTICE

12.05.2014

The Annual General Body Meeting of our Association for the year 2013-14 is scheduled to be held on 8^th June, 2014 at 10.30 A.M at Philatelic Bureau, Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore – 575001.

You are cordially invited for the meeting.

AGENDA

1. Welcome Address                           - by the President

2. Annual Report                                - by the Secretary

3. Account Presentation                      - by the Treasurer

4. Office Bearer's Election

5. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.

6. Vote of Thanks.

If you have any queries write to us at dakapa_1999@yahoo.com.

Outstation Members (who are unable to attend the meeting) are welcome to convey any message/suggestion/greetings etc. which will be conveyed in the meeting.

NOTE: MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT RECVD THE MEETING NOTICE BY POST KINDLY TREAT THIS AS MEETING NOTICE.MEMBERS WHO ARE OUTSIDE INDIA WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTICE BY POST

KINDLY INTIMATE US IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS, E-MAIL, PHONE ETC.

Sd.

Secretary. 

 

Glimpses Of Mangalapex - 2014(2)

Glimpses of Mangalapex - 2014 (1)

80 years of kannada Cinema - Special Cover

There will be a special cover release on 03.03.2014 at 11.00 hrs on the occasion of 80 years of Kannada Cinema. The venue is "VISMAYA" auditorium at Rangoli Metro Art Center, MG Road Metro Station Boulevard, Bangalore.

 

 

Also, prize distribution for the winners of Bangalore Region Design a Stamp contest has been organized at Meghdoot Auditorium, Bangalore GPO, Bangalore - 560 001. The date of prize distribution ceremony is 04.03.2014 at 16.00 hrs. All the members are invited to the same.

Sad Demise of Sri. M.Mukunda Prabhu

We are deeply saddened to inform you that one of our Founder Member of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association Dr. M.Mukunda Prabhu (83) passed away on 5th January 2014 after brief illness. We pray that may his Soul rest in eternal peace.