Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

 

This philatelic material holds a significant place in the history of Indian philately . Designed by Shri Dipok Dey , a renowned artist, philatelist , and journalist based in Kolkata , it marks the first time an Indian created a United Nations stamp . This stamp on Child Survival was issued on 22 November 1985 in the 33-cent denomination . We at the Sikkim Philatelic Society have been honoured to receive his support since 2002 . Wishing you good health, dear sir.

  Shital Pradhan from Sikkim wins Vermeil Singtam, 14.02.24: The prestigious GANGTOKPEX 2024 (Feb 7-8), organised by Sikkim Post and held at Sir Tashi Namgyal Senior Secondary School, Gangtok concluded on a high note, showcasing the extraordinary talent of philatelists from Sikkim and nearby region. The Vermeil Medal , the highest honour in the senior category, was awarded to Shital Pradhan from Singtam, Sikkim, for his captivating exhibit titled " Sikkim Through Philately ," earning an impressive 72 marks. In the senior category, Silver Medals were bestowed upon Deepen Pradhan ( Rhenock - India Pre Independence), Sushil Karthak   ( Siliguri - Famous Indian), Anand Yonzone ( Darjeeling - The Postal System), and Nilema Yonzone (Darjeeling - Women Empowerment), each receiving 62 marks for their outstanding contributions. Bronze Medals were shared by Ganesh Kumar Pradhan (Rhenock - Philatelic Exhibition in India / Special Covers on Sikkim), Sishir Pradhan (World o...

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 compe...

Gangtok, May 10th, 2023 – The Sikkim Philatelic Society held a philatelic workshop at the Army Public School in Gangtok yesterday, with more than thirty students from classes five to nine in attendance. The workshop was organized by the Army Postal Office, Gangtok, in association with the Sikkim Philatelic Society and Gangtok HPO, Sikkim Post . The event saw the participation of Karamjit Singh, Field Post Master, 771 FPO, Gangtok; Sameer Pradhan, Marketing Executive Gangtok HPO , Sikkim Post; Ganesh Pradhan; Shital Pradhan, President and General Secretary, Sikkim Philatelic Society; and teachers and students of Army Public School , Gangtok. This workshop is part of a series of philatelic seminars organized by the Army in different parts of North Bengal and Sikkim. Shital Pradhan, General Secretary of the SPS, delivered a video presentation on the basics of philately to newcomers. Eleven aspiring stamp collectors founded the Army Public School's Black Cat Philatelic Club in Gangto...

25.11.22, Singtam : Four picture postcard on the theme of Sikkim was released by Ms J. Charukesi , the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle on a program held at Gangtok . Presence on the occasion was Mr Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Postmaster General and Mr Naseef Abdul Kader, IA&AS Deputy Accountant General (Audit) Sikkim. The program was organised by the Department of Posts, Sikkim, Gangtok . Roshan Prasad , an eminent stamp collector and philatelic cover designer from Singtam had designed the four postcards – Mount Kanchenjunga , Tsomgo Lake , Red Panda and Blood Pheasant . Speaking on the occasion, Chief Post Master General appreciated the contribution of Prasad in designing the postcards and assured support of the Sikkim Philatelic Society in promoting philately in Sikkim.

12.10.22, Singtam: His Excellency the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Ganga Prasad, unveiled two special covers on October 11, 2022, during an event held at Raj Bhawan, Gangtok. The covers were designed by Roshan Prasad. Singtam-based philatelist and medalist Roshan Prasad created both the covers of Bakery Snacks Confectionary Products and Ginger Based Products. His work on this Special Cover was his ninth overall. The cover was an initiative of the Government of India highlighting "One District One Product" on the occasion of National Postal Week from October 9th through October - 13th, 2022. SPS has welcomed Col. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey and Shri Ravi Lama, the newly appointed Postmaster General, Sikkim Postal Division, and Deputy Superintendent of Posts, Sikkim Postal Division. Sikkim Philately will undoubtedly benefit from the new height adds Ganesh Pradhan, President, of  Sikkim Philatelic Society.

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 7: Ganesh Pradhan, President Sikkim Philatelic, and Numismatic Society (SPNS) had congratulated both Roshan Prasad and Vivek Yonzone for grabbing silver medals each at recently concluded INPEX 2017 held at World Trade Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pradhan in his words had said both the philatelists had brought laurel and recognition to the society. Prasad from Singtam and Yonzone from Darjeeling won the medals in the Thematic Philately Category with their 5 exhibits on THE STORY OF CRICKET and ELEMENTS OF MUSIC respectively.  SPNS was represented at the exhibition by Surya Kanta Biswas, Patron from Murshidabad, and Vivek Yonzone from Singhmari, Darjeeling. The Society is in its eleventh year. Based in Sikkim, the members of the Society are from places like Sikkim, Darjeeling, Siliguri, and North Bengal. “INPEX 2017” National Philatelic Exhibition was organized by “The Philatelic Society of India” in association with the Indian Postal Department and The Phi...

  SINGTAM, MAY 31 : Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society celebrated its 12 th anniversary with a hobby exhibition at Bihari Dharamsala, Singtam on May 30th, 2017. Inspire 2017- a hobby fest featured display of stamps, coins, bank notes, antiques, matchbox collection, autographs, old newspapers, identity cards and button flowers. KN Rai, Hon’ble Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included President and Councillors (Singtam Nagar Panchayat and Rangpo Nagar Panchayat), SDPO (Rangpo), SHO (Singtam), Range Officer (T-Singtam), President (Sirwani Chisopani GPU), MEO (Singtam), Head/ Representatives of Institutions/students (Singtam SSS, East Point SSS, Sirwani SS, Ralap SS, Sumin Linzey SS, Singlebong JHS, Sakyong Chisopani JHS, Burung JHS, Lower Tanak PS and Mt Zion - Singtam), social workers and others. The event was organised in association with Summit Times, English daily newspaper from Gangtok and...

SINGTAM, JUNE 13: Eminent Philatelists from Sikkim and West Bengal jointly celebrated the completion of ten years of the Sikkim Philatelic Society . A get-together was organized at Ram-Gauri Sangralaya, Rhenock to mark the occasion where a small philatelic exhibition cum General Meeting of the Society was also held. The highlight of the day was the renaming of Sikkim Philatelic Society as Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society . Plan to organize a stamp exhibition in September; formation of hobby club in schools, membership drive, and others was discussed. A general meeting was held where Sushil Karthak , a well-known philatelist from Siliguri , and Ravi Sevak , philatelist and numismatic expert from Kolkata was the President and the chairperson.  Different matters of importance for the development and the promotion of the hobby were discussed. Ganesh Pradhan , President of Sikkim Philatelic Society gave the welcome speech and appreciated the presence of the distingu...

SINGTAM, NOVEMBER 1: It was a rare achievement for the philatelists of Sikkim Philatelic Society at DEPEX 2014 held at Capitol Hall, Darjeeling on October 31.  Five-member philatelists from Sikkim Philatelic Society had participated in the Senior Category Open Competition (Outside Darjeeling) that featured philatelists from Sikkim, Mallbazaar , Jalpaiguri , Cooch Bihar , Gangarampur , and others. The first three positions in the category were won by Sikkim. Shital Pradhan won the first prize for his theme “ Sikkim through Philately ”, Roshan Prasad stood second while Ganesh Pradhan , Deepen Pradhan , and Padam Parajuli , three philatelists from Sikkim shared the joint third position. The two-day event (October 30 and 31) saw the release of two Special Covers on the 150 th year of St. Paul School and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling . Another highlight of the event was the release of “ My Stamp ” which was highly appreciated by all.  A total of 70 f...