Mangalore : The Department of Post celebrated National Postal Week from 9th October to 14th October. As a part of this celebration, a Philatelic Exhibition was organized at Head Post Office, Mangalore on October 12, Wednesday.
Sr. T G Naik Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices, Mangalore inaugurated the Exhibition.
Sri Srinivas Baikady, Vice President of Dakshina Kannada Philatelic Association was the guest of honour who addressed the gathering with a message to the public that Philately is the king of hobbies and should be motivated among the children.
He further added that children should be encouraged to open Philatelic Deposit Accounts.
Dr G.G Laxman Prabhu, Associate Professor of KMC and an active member of DK Philatelic Club spoke about the vital role played by the Department of Posts in the society.
He explained the importance of Philately and how stamps give information about world history and other fields of technology, science and arts. He complemented Sri Mansoor in arranging the exhibition in a well organized manner. The gathering was welcomed by Sri Maxi G Pinto ASP (HQ) Mangalore and Vote of Thanks was proposed by Sri S S Mutnal, Sr. Postmaster, Mangalore HO.
Smt Reshma Shetty, Head of Philatelic Bureau was the convener of the function.