Daniel Monteiro Won Silver Medal at Joburg - 2010.

Mr. Daniel Monteiro a well known Philatelist, and member of our Association has  won Silver Medal in “26th International Stamp Exhibition –Joburg -2010”  held on 27-31 Oct.2010 in Johannesburg for his collection on Waterfowls.

Mr. Monteiro also bagged several Medals at various National and World Philatelic Exhibitions held earlier. A recipient of Dist. Rajyosthava award and Several State Level honours, Mr. Daniel is an active member of  our Association. He also plays an important role in creating awareness about environment by organizing exhibitions in various institutions and organizations.

Award Winners of our Association at SINE !

Award Winners at the Stamps of India National Exhibition, Delhi (SINE 2010) December 10-12, 2010, NSIC Exhibition Ground, New Delhi.

We CONGRATULATE  all the members of Our Association who won the following Medals at the Exhibition.

SILVER MEDALISTS

DANIEL MONTEIRO - ARCHAEOLOGY (INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE 1947-2009

DANIEL MONTEIRO - SEABIRDS

GOPAL BISWAS - CALCUTTA HERITAGE THROUGH PICTURE POSTCARDS

BRONZE MEDALISTS

M.K.KRISHNAYYA - POSTAL STATIONARY- POST INDEPENDENCE

BAIKADY SRINIVASA RAO - BUTTERFLIES

M.K.KRISHNAYYA - FLAGS

VISHWESH KARINKA - MARINE MAMMALS

VISHWESH KARINKA - A GROUP OF MAMMALS

SHERYL PRABHU - HIMALAYAS

ANUSHA RENCIL MONTEIRO - BIRDS OF PREY

A J S PRABHU - HANDS ON MINIATURE SHEETS

JOASH DAVID PRABHU - JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR

K.SRIDHAR - ENERGY AND ITS RESOURCES

SUDHIR JAIN - JAINISM

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Monthly Meeting - November 2010

The monthly meeting of the D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association will be held on 14th November 2010, 10.30 AM at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar,Mangalore.

A Philatelic exhibition on "Children" theme for the ocassion of Children's Day will be displayed by Tapasya Bhandary, on Jawaharlal Nehru by Mr.Krishnayya and "Pictorial Cancellation of Karnataka" in view of Rajyotsava Day  by Mrs.Vidya Baglodi.

Here is a link of News that appeared in Deccan Herald on 17th Nov 2010
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/112308/stamp-love-children.html
Enjoy the same.

Platinum Jubilee of Reserve Bank of India

RBI will issue commemorative coins in the face value of Rs.75/-, Rs.10/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.2/- and Rs.1 on the occasion of its Platinum Jubilee.

Online Booking for the Coins is now open at its website : http://www.mumbaimint.in/coinbooking.aspx
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News in Photos - Stamp Exhibition at SDM

A Stamp Exhibition of Mr. Krishnayya was held at Sri. Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire.

Postal week Celebration - Udupi.

 

The Udupi Head Post Office, on 13th October held an exhibition on Stamps of Mr.M.K.Krishnayya in view of Postal week celebration. The exhibition was inaugrated by Superintendent of Posts, Udupi, Mr.S.Koragappa. It was open to the Public whole day and had many visitors.

Commemorative Coins on the XIX Commonwealth Games.

 

India Government Mint, Alipore, Kolkata is issuing commemorative coins in the denominations of Rs.100/-, Rs.5/- and Rs.2/- and the same is available to be booked by the general public.

For details visit : http://www.igmint.org/database/cwg.htm

Meeting/ Exhibition news - Media Clips

Hello Members,

Here are the links carrying the news of our last meeting held at Head Post Office Pandeshwar on 10.10.10. Do visit the Links and comment on the same.

THE HINDU - http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article824721.ece

Megamedia News - http://www.megamedianews.in/index.php/10585/wild-life-week-stamp-collations-exhibition-held-at-pandeshwara-post-office/comment-page-1/#comment-2383

DAKAPANA - Newsletter

Dear Members,

Here we are back with our news letter "DAKAPANA", which is being circulated among our members. The magazine has been already mailed to most of our outstation members those who have not received the magazine can contact us on e-mail or drop a word to our Editor with your complete mailing address. Hope you have enjoyed the same.

We are planning to bring out our next issue soon which will also be a members directory, hence we request you to contact us if there is any changes in your address, telephone, e-mail etc. immediately. We also request all our members to help us, by providing us with advertisements and page donations to bear the cost of printing. It is with your help and kind co-operation we can bring out a beautiful and educative news letter. We also request you to send any Philatelic and Numismatic articles, photos of any exhibition or workshop conducted by members etc. which can be published in the News letter.

News Clips

Hello Members,

Here we present two links which appeared in the Media of our members. Read the same and comment.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/95711/ganesha-makes-mark-stamps-currency.html

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=85214

Regards
Jt.Secretary

Dr. C Subramaniam - Commemmorative Coin

Mr Pranab Mukherjee , Finance minister of India released a set of Coins on Former Union Minister Dr C Subramaniam on 28 Aug 2010 at Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu ..The coins are of the denomination of Rs.100 and Rs.5.

50th Annoversary of OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) founded in 1960, was celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark OPEC's 50th anniversary, the 12 member OPEC countries will be issuing the Special Anniversary Stamps.

In this respect, Kuwait released the OPEC 50th Anniversary commemorative stamps on 20-Jun-2010.  The stamp has the festivity's logo written in both Arabic and English.  The stamps were priced in 25 fils, 50 fils and 150 fils.  The stamp design won the first place in OPEC's Anniversary competition.

Contributed by our Member, K.Sridhar.

USPS commemorated the pioneering filmmaker OSCAR MICHEAUX on a U.S. postage stamp, taking his place as the 33rd person honored in the popular Black Heritage commemorative stamp series.

OSCAR MICHEAUX (1884-1951), wrote, directed, produced and distributed more than 40 movies during the first half of the 20th century, when African-American filmmakers were extremely rare and support for their work was scarce.  His entreperneurial spirit and independent vision continue to inspire new generations of filmmakers and artists.

Contributed by our member K.Sridhar

Green Renewable Energy Development

The right way to exploit and develop these forms of energy sources will reduce the mankind's over dependence on Non-Renewable Energy Sources.  This will give our Planet the chance to breathe and ultimately to survive.

 

Greece Hellenic Post on 26-Apr-2010 released a set of 6 Commemorative Stamps on GREEN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.  The stamps depict the various forms of in-exhaustible Renewable Energy Sources available in the nature viz., Solar Energy (Euro 0.01), Hydro Power (Euro 0.40), Wind Energy (Euro 0.58), Self contained Man (euro 0.72), Wave Power (euro 2.43) and Bio Energy (euro 2.50).

Contributed by our member K.Sridhar.

News in Pics - Exhibition by M.K.Krishnayya

An Exhibition of Stamps, Coins and Currencies was displayed at the Hajee Abdulla Memorial Hall, Zonal Office, Corporation Bank, Udupi by Mr.M.K.Krishnayya, Officer, Corporation Bank and President of DKPNA 0n 17th April 2010 to celebrate 105th  Founders Day.

The Exhibition was inaugurated by Mr.P.Thippeswamy, Senior Suptd. of Posts,  Udupi. He spoke about the importance of Philately and the various facilities available through the Posts .  Mr.K.N.V.Prabhu, Assistant General Manager and Mr.M.G.Bhandarkar, Deputy General Manager, Corporation Bank, Zonal Office, Udupi were also present. Mr.Krishnayya also spoke on his collection. Members of DKPNA Mr.Jayaprakash, Mr. M.R.Pavanje, Mr.Mansoor, Mr.Daniel Montherio, Mr. Vishwesh and others were present.

Mr.Krishnayya exhibited his stamps of various topics like Flags, Alphabets of English, Hindi and Kannada and other stamps. Coins and Currencies of different nations also formed a part of this exhibition. The Exhibition was open to all the public after the inauguration till 5.30 PM and the public response was good. Dealers were also present and were flocked by interested buyers.

DKPNA - Office Bearers - 2010-2012

Newly elected Office bearers for the year 2010-2012 at the Annual General Body Meeting of the Association held on 16^th May 2010 at Head Post Office Mangalore.

 President            – Mr. M.K.Krishnayya

Vice Presidents   – Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao

                             Mr. S.Gopal

                             Mrs. Jane D’souza

Secretary             – Mr.M.Prabhakar Kamath

Joint Secretaries  – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B

                              Mr. Jayaprakash Rao

Treasurer           – Mr. Raghavendra Shenoy

Joint Treasurer   – Mr.Raghunath Prabhu

Librarian            – Mr. Mansoor Hussain B

Chartered Accountant – Mr. K.B.Prasanna Kumar

Committee Members:

1. Mr. M.R.Pavanje
2. Mr. Sankappa Shetty.
3. Mrs. Harriet Lasrado
4. Mrs. Glady’s Rego
5. Mr. Nasir Misbah
6. Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu
7. Dr. G.G.Laxman Prabhu
8. Mrs. Kavitha Prabhu
9. Mrs. Veena Srinivas
10. Mr. K Sridhar
11. Mr. M.C. Shenoy
12. Mr. Rayee Rajkumar
13. Mrs. Irene Vaz
14. Mrs Vidya Bagalodi

New $ 100 from USA.

Dear Members,

Our Member Mr.Rajesh Chandra has an interesting news, specially for those who collect or interested in Currency Notes. America has designed a high tech 100 dollar Bill.

For detailed news click the link : http://cbs5.com/national/C.notes.get.2.1647397.html