Karnapex 2015 - Achievement of our Members.

Award Function at Karnapex.

Commemorative coin - Jamsedji Tata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin in honour of Jamsetji Tata, popularly known as father of modern Indian industry, on his 175th birth anniversary. Paying tributes to Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, Modi said "those who create history, without seeking or holding power, are truly great".

Set of Rs 100 and Rs 5 coins depicting Jamsetji’s bust, has been minted at the Kolkata mint  and would be priced at Rs 4,500 for the set. In the past, Jamsetji has been honoured by India Post through release of stamps — one in 1958 to mark the golden jubilee of the steel industry in India and another in 1965 in recognition of his contribution to the industrialisation of India.

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.