Dear Comrades,
PTI | 06:11 PM,Nov 14,2011
Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle was the first one to Jammu & Kashmir
Postal Circle was the first one to introduce ‘My Stamp’ during philatelic
exhibition held in Srinagar. Now, it is turn of Jammu to get this innovative and
novel project, he said. Two months back, Jammu and Kashmir Postal circle
introduced My Stamp for the first time and this novel idea has captured the
imagination of the people of J&K, he said. The special stamps will be
available at Gandhi Nagar Head Post Office, Floating Post office at Dal Lake and
at Srinagar GPO. In addition, philatelists can get the new stamps from the
Philatelic Bureau at Gandhi Nagar HO on regular basis by becoming members. Stamp
Collection popularly known as “philately” has been described as king of hobbies
and hobby of kings. Of late, common people have taken to this hobby in a big
way. Presently Stamp Collection is not only a hobby but also highly remunerative
vocation, as well. Hobby of collection of stamps is highly informative,
educative and is best way of spending one’s spare time. Philately is a hobby
adopted by student community for its educative value. Department of Posts, India
has brought out thousands of stamps on personalities, flora and fauna,
scientific achievements and on famous institutions. During the current year
Department of Posts, J&K Circle has held many Philately exhibitions to
promote philately among public especially students. In this regard Department of
Posts has held State Level Philatelic Exhibition at SKICC Srinagar located on
the banks of famous Dal Lake of Srinagar. Department has also held philatelic
exhibitions at Leh,Baramulla and Anantnag.
PTI | 06:11 PM,Nov 14,2011
