16.10.23, Singtam: Sikkim Philatelists achieved remarkable success at the two-day TARAIPEX 2023, a District Level Philatelic Exhibition organized by the Department of Posts at Ramkinkar Hall, Dinabandu Manch, Siliguri. In the senior category, Depen Pradhan secured a silver and a bronze medal for his exhibits “India Pre-Independence" and ‘Indian Freedom Struggle through Philately’.
Similarly, Sishir Pradhan and Shital Pradhan each received a Bronze for their exhibits 'The World of Football' and 'Special Covers of Sikkim', respectively. Master Avishu Pradhan, a student of St. Joshep, Rhenock won a silver in the Junior category for his exhibit 'Stamps on Personalities'. Roshan Prasad, the other philatelist from Sikkim was in the invitee class.
Philatelists from North Bengal including Darjeeling, Siliguri and Cooch Behar and, Sikkim participated in the exhibition. The two-day program also featured a Letter Writing Competition, Sit and Draw competition, Magic Show, and a Quiz Competition for the attending students. Eight schools from Siliguri participated in these events.
A special cover commemorating the 100 years of Jalpahar Post Office, Darjeeling, was released on the first day, and a booklet (stamp holder) was released on the second day. Rajesh Jhunjunwala and Aranya Dutta Choudhary, eminent philatelist from Kolkata were the jury of the exhibition.
Ganesh Pradhan, President, SPS has congratulated the Sikkim team for their success. Through this press release he also thanked and congratulated Sudeep Mandal, Inspector, Philatelic, Siliguri HPO for the wonderful event.
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