Karnapex - 2015, First Zonal Level Philatelic Exhibition at Bengaluru - 16th - 19th January 2015
Karnapex-2015, First Zonal Level Philatelic Exhibition organised by Karnataka Postal Circle with the active support of Karnataka Philatelic Society was inaugurated on 16th January 2015 at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Siddaramaiah and Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Ex-Chairman, ISRO was the Guest of Honour of function. The day was celebrated as Vigyan Diwas. Exhibits in over 600 frames are on display. The exhibition will continue till 19th January 2015
On the first day 12 Special Covers on Renaming of the 12 districts of Karnataka [viz. Bengaluru (Bangalore), Belagavi (Belgaum), Ballari (Bellary), Viajyapura (Bijapur), Chikkamagaluru (Chikmanglur), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hosapete (Hospet), Hubballi (Hubli), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Tumakuru (Tumkur)]. All 12 cities names were changed with effect from 1st November 2014 vide special gazette notification issued on eve of the 59th Karnataka Rajyotsava.
A Special Cover on Mars Orbiter Mission, India's First Mission to Mars was also issued on the occasion. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, handed over the cover to the Chief Minister. (Special Cover approval no. KTK/03/2015)
Books on Collectors Guide to Special Covers of Karnataka (1960-2014), Mysore Anche (History of Mysore Postal Department) and Stamps on Karnataka were also released on the occasion.
Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest , Jagannath Mani - Bangalore
Bokaro stamp Show 2015 - 2nd District level philatelic exhibition - Jharkhand 13-14 January 2015
2nd District level philatelic exhibition was held from 13-14 January 2015 at Bokaro, Jharkhand.
13 January 2015 - Special cover on Bokaro Steel Plant commomerated by Sri Vimal Kishore, SSPO's, Dhanbad, Sri S. Dasgupta, Executive Director, Bokaro Steel Plant,
14 January 20 15 - Special cover on Pente coastal Assembly School, Bokaro commomerated by Sri Anil Kumar, Postmaster General, Jharkhand Circle, Ranchi, Sri Amitabh Kumar, Principal District Judge, Bokaro, Sri SS Mishra, Sr Commandant, CISF, Bokaro, Dr DN Prasad, Director, Pentecoastal Assembly School, Bokaro and Sri Vimal Kishore, SSPO's, Bokaro
Courtesy - Amit Kumar. Assist. Supdt. of Post Offices, Bokaro
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