Spices of India

After a long wait for Philatelists, there is a news that DOP has got the permission to release "Spices of India" stamps and MS on 29th of April.

Annual General Body Meeting.

It has been decided in our last meeting that the Annual General Body Meeting of our Association will be held in the month of June 2009.

Children's Day MS

The long awaited Children's day Miniature Sheet of 2008 is now available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

PHILATELY AND NUMISMATIC EXHIBITION – 2009 (Part – I)

A two day stamps and coin exhibition was jointly arranged by Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association & St. Aloysius Nehru Stamp Club at St. Aloysius High School Hall, Kodialbail, Mangalore on 14th and 15th February 2009. The exhibition was inaugurated by Rev. Fr.Francis Serrao S.J, Rector, St .Aloysius College. Mr.T.G.Naik, Superintendent of Post Offices, Udupi was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu, Co-Ordinator of St.Aloysius Nehru Stamp Club, Rev. Fr. Melwin Pinto S.J, Head Master, St. Aloysius High School, Mr. M.K Krishnayya, President, Mr.M.Prabhakar Kamath, Secretary, Mr.Mansoor Hussain, Joint Secretary of D.K.Philatelic & Numismatic Association were present.

Collections of more than 40 students in competitive category and about 30 collections of both stamps and coins by the members of D.K. Philatelic and Numismatic Association were exhibited for the general public. The first day saw a very good public attendance and from the students of various schools.

Phila Post Jan-March 2009

The Jan - Mar 2009 issue of Phila Post is now avilable in various Philatelic Bureaus in India and also at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.You can also book your copies at the nearest Philatelic Bureau or for subscription contact the editor at linda@lbassociates.com

Philatelic Club at M.G.M College, Udupi.

On 26th Jan 2009 Senior Suptd. of Posts, Mr.T.G.Naik inaugrated the Philatelic Club of M.G.M College, Udupi. Mr.Rayee Raj Kumar of Moodbidri was the Chief Guest. Mr. Rayee Raj Kumar exhibited his collections of Stamps.Seen in the pic are the college Principal Dr. jayaprakash Mavinakuli giving his presidential speech, seated left to right: Student representative Chitra, Mr.Rayee Raj Kumar, Mr. Suvarna Hebbar, Mrs. Anasuya T and Mrs Namitha Acharya.

Stamp of K.K.Birla

The stamp on K.K. Birla to be released today has been postponed to 13th March 2009.

Doctorate to Mr.Mukunda Prabhu

The Mangalore University conferred honorary doctorate degrees to various experts on the occasion of its 27th annual convocation on Wednesday, 28th January 2009.

Mr. M.Mukunda Prabhu has collected a large number of shells from different parts of the world and donated 3,000 shells of 2,000 rare species, which had high commercial value, to the Department of Zoology free of cost for education and research purposes. Mr. Prabhu is also a collector of coins. The Reserve Bank of India has displayed some of the coins collected by him at its Mumbai branch. In addition, Mr. Prabhu is a collector of stamps.

Mr.Mukunda Prabhu is one of the founder member of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association and senior Philatelist, he has been collecting stamps and coins for many years and has also written many articles on the same. We at D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association are glad to hear that a doctorate has been conferred on him by Mangalore University and congratulate him for the same.

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Stamps and Coin Exhibition 2009.

Dear Members,

The Exhibition to be held at St.Aloysius High School Hall is nearing, we request all members who are interested in exhibiting your Stamps and Coins to contact Secretary at the earliest to reserve your space.

Meeting News.

Our meeting for the month of January 2009 started with the President's note by welcoming the members and wishing all the members a very Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR. Regular discussions on Philately and Numismatics followed the same. Members spoke on various subjects pertaining to Philately. The main discussion was regarding the preparation for the Philatelic and Numismatic exhibition to be held at St. Aloysius High School Hall on 14th and 15th of February. The members voiced their support and active participation in the exhibition.

New members were introduced and other matters on Philately and Numismatics were discussed. An exhibition on special covers of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district was displayed. One of our member Mr. Rowan Johnas who was home from US was present for the meeting and he served the members with refreshments as part of his marriage. The meeting was then adjourned.

The committee members then left to the residence of Mrs.Sheryl Prabhu, who is a member and also the coordinator of the Nehru Philatelic club of St. Aloysius High school to further discuss about the forthcoming exhibition.

The members had a jovial time at her residence and were served with a sumptuous meal with mouthwatering dishes. Finally it was time to end up the discussions at tea time in the evening. Members thanked her for her hospitality before taking leave.

Meeting News published in Newspaper

Dear Members,
Here is a clipping of the meetings news which is published in "THE HINDU" Mangalore Edition regarding our meeting held on 11.01.2009.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/12/stories/2009011250550200.htm

Regards
Jt.Secretary

Stamps Available

All stamps released on 31st Dec.1998 on the below personalities are now available at the Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

1. M. Bhakthavatsalam
2. A.T.Paneerselvam
3. Thillaiyadi Valliammai
4. Sheik Thambi Pavalar
5. Rani Velu Nachchiyar
6. Udumalai Narayana Kavi