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We members of Orissa philatelic Association deeply regret to write that Noted Philatelist of Hyderabad,Shri M.G. Pittie passed away we  express our  deep condolences. It is a great loss to Indian Philately. He was the past President of Philatelic Congress of India. He was also the Secretary General from 1982-1987, Vice President from 1990-1998 and the President from 1998 -2000.  His collection of stamps and Postal Stationery of Hyderabad and Gwalior State won many national and international awards. Shri M.G. Pittie had also the honour of being Senior Consultant, Federation of International and Asian Philately. Mr.M.G.Pittie was on FIAP Executive Committee Board from 2001 - 2005 as Vice President.He was an inspirer to our members in perticular Indian states stationeries collections.Our Past Secretary Late Major S.C.Mohanty and present Secretary Mr.Pradip Mohanty  got lot of inspiration from him.He was a good freind  of Mr.Sahadeva Sahoo,Past President of PCI and Orissa Philatelic Association

Our deepest condolences from our whole Philatelic Community to all the family members of Shri M.G. Pittie.

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                  Best example of callousness of India Post

   I have received one Speed Post cover from ASHWINI KUMAR DUBEY,Gorakhpur,UP

   

 The cover bears "delivery "postmark of chaurichaura on 24-2-10

but addressed to Cuttack with  speedpost lebel is for Chennai  with

date 24-2-10 and barcode no also different

Ashwini I am thankful to get your cover and

your constant effort  to aware  us regarding

"CHAURI CHAURA"

   In 1922 on 4th February an angry violent nationalist mob  

at "CHAURICHAURA" Gorakhpur killed 22 policemen

Mahatma Gandhi stopped NON CO-OPERATION movement

after this event.

Orissa Philatelic Association releases special covers and other philatelic items approved by India Post.The pictures of these items are given below and available for sale.Fore more details contact by email:oriphil@gmail.com or 09861032965(M)

  Four Maxcard issued on 01-10-2007 (Rs.100.00 for a set of 4cards)

                      The above cover issued on 30-1-2008(Rs.100.00)

                     The above cover issued on 2-1-2008(Rs.80.00)
                           There was four different slogan sticker
                    in english,hindi and oriya also available on this cover

                  The above cover was issued on20-12-2008(Rs.25.00)
               Also one slogan cancellation on Postcard avalable(Rs.5.00)

                             The maximcard on Brail(Rs.50.00)

                      The cover on satyabadi School (Rs.50.00)

                             The cover on Cuttack Club (Rs.2500)

          The pegiongramme issued on 144th anniversary of Cuttack Club

 

There are eleven maxcard on jaydeva Dasaavtar with a pack (Rs.250.00)

   The above cover issued on International Theatre Festival(Rs.25.00)

                    The cover issued during Balijatra on 2-11-2009
                                (Rs.60.00 with tarangini stamp)

         The cover(Rreleased by H.H.Dalailama on 12-1-2010(Rs.50.00)

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                   The cover released on 30-1-2010 (Rs.50.00)

(All the above prices are exclusive of postage)
For Details write to:
Mr.Pradip Mohanty
Secretary
Orissa Philatelic Association
Keonjhar Colony
Kanika Chhak
Cuttack - 753008
09861032965(m)
Oriphil@gmail.com

Today Orissa Philatelic Association organised one exhibition on the theme of Gandhi.A special cover was released  on this occasion.The cover depicts the photograph of "Rajghat" where Mahatma Gandhiji's immortal body lies in peace and the funeral procession of Mahatma Gandhi at back ground.

A quiz competition was held during this exhibition among school students.Some of the memories are given below.

 

  

  

 

For details contact:
Mr.Pradip Mohanty
Secretary
Orissa Philatelic Association
Keonjhar Colony
Kanika Chhak
Cuttack-753008
09861032965

Orissa Philatelic Association is going to organise one small exhibition  on 30-01-2010 at Cuttack Philatelic Bureau.The theme of the exhibition is "Gandhi".
One special cover and cancellation will be released on that day.
Mr.Suvendu Swain IPS ,Director of Postal Services will inagurate the exhibition.
Exhibition opens from 10am to 5pm on that day
There will be one quiz competition among the school students on that day and a lot of prizes will be given. Participation certificates will be given to all participants.

Some dealers may attend the exhibition.

All  are invited to attend the exhibition

The proposed design of the cover is below:

Orissa Philatelic Association released one special cover on 12-01-2010 by H.H.Dalailama during his visit to Odisha and inagurated the Padmasambhava Mahavihar(Rigon Thupten Monastery) at Chandragiri,Odisha.


".The Rigon thupten mindrolling monastery was started in 1961 at Jerango,Chandragiri,Odisha.This is the largest monastery in the Eastern India. Built in an area of 10acres land,it is a marvellous centre of of worship.It is five storied complex having huge meditation hall and various temples inside the complex.The majestic and magnificent 21 feet imageof Lord Budha and 17 feet statue of both lord Padmasambhava and compassion god lord Avalokiteswar create an environment of divinity."
Cover depicts the Padmasambhava Mahavihar(Rigon Thupten Manstery) which is the Ripa lineage Tibetan Budhist manastery located in Odisha,and H.E.Namkha Drimed Rinpoche and Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche

Cancellation depicts Bajra and lotus.
For more details pl contact :
Pradip Mohanty
Hon.Secretary
Orissa Philatelic Association
Keonjhar Colony
Kanikachhak,Cuttack-753008
Ph:09861032965
oriphil@gmail.com