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Location

Situated in the southern regions of India is the state of Karnataka and Dakshina Kannada is one of its districts. Mangalore is the District Headquarters.
Map showing Mangalore Once upon a time Dakshina Kannada was a vast district with 8 Taluks. In August 1997 it was split into two. Three Taluks were removed and made into a separate Udupi District. Mangalore, named after the guardian deity of the city Mangaladevi, is located on the backwaters of Netravathi and Gurpur rivers. The coastal beauty of the place has to be seen to be believed. Know more about Mangalore here.

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History of DKPNA

DKPNA was started as Mangalore Philatelic Club in 1975. The Founder President of the Club was Dr. K.S. Prabhakar Rao. The main objective of the club was to provide education to the young and old through postal stamps. Dr. K.S. Prabhakar Rao was succeeded by Sri. S Narayan Rao in 1981 and Sri. Pailoor Laxminarayan Rao in 1983. The present President of the Association is Shri. M.K. Krishnayya.

In 1992, the Club was renamed Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association covering the districts of Mangalore and Udupi.

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Office Bearers 

President Mr. M.K. Krishnayya
Vice Presidents Mrs. Jane D'souza
Mr. S.Gopal
Mrs. Veena Srinivas
Secretary Mr. Prabhakar Kamath Markad
Joint Secretary Mr. Mansoor Hussain B.
Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao.
Treasurer Mr.Raghavendra V Shenoy
Asst. Treasurer Mr. Raghunath Prabhu
Librarian Mr. Mansoor Hussain B.
Web Designer Mr. Yogananda Jeppu
Web Maintained By Mr. Mansoor Hussain B.
Editorial Committee (DAKAPANA) Mr. M.K.Krishnayya
Mr. Rayee Rajkumar
Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu
Mrs. Gladys Rego
Mrs. Irene Vaz.
Committee Members Mr. M. R. Pavanje
Mr. Charles Sequeira
Mr. Sankappa Shetty
Mr. Nasir Misbah
Dr. G.G.Laxman Prabhu
Mrs. Harriet Lasrado
Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu
Mrs. Glady's Rego
Mrs. Kavitha Prabhu
Mr. Rayee Raj Kumar
Mr. K.Sridhar
Mr. M.Chandrashekar Shenoy

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Activities
 

  • Organized Philatelic Exhibitions for the youth in 1975, 1977 and 1979.
  • Philatelic Exhibition in connection with the International Year of the Child 1979.
  • Philatelic Exhibition in 1981 in connection with the Bharath Seva Dal Rally.
  • A district level Exhibition - Dakapex 84. Special cover and cancellation were provided by the Post and Telegraph Department.
  • A district level Exhibition - Dakapex 95. Special cover and cancellation were provided by the P & T Department.
  • Philatelic Exhibition in 1992 at Corporation Bank Head Office in Mangalore.
  • Youth Philatelic Exhibition in 1997 in association with the Udupi Philatelic and Numismatic Association.
  • Small Exhibitions held in connection with Rotary District Conference, Lions Club District Conference and 75th anniversary of Rotary International.

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