Gangtok, June 09 : Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society conducted a one-day Philatelic and Numismatic workshop at Tashi Namgyal Academy at Gangtok. Display of philatelic and numismatic materials was also kept for the students. TNA becomes the first school in Sikkim to set up a Philatelic and Numismatic club, reads the press release. The power-point presentation of how to start philately was explained by Vivek Yonzone while the Numismatic Workshop was carried out by Vikrant Yonzone. Ganesh Pradhan, President SPNS congratulated the school for coming up with the hobby club for students. Pradhan also thanked Retd. Major VK Pillai, Director cum Principal, TNA for initiating the hobby club. Shital Pradhan, Secretary, SPNS speaking on the occasion appealed to the students to appreciate the beauty of the hobby and pursue it with sincerity and dedication. Philatelic and Numismatic hobbies if done in a proper way can give you name, fame and above all knowledge of the world a...
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