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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