Department of Posts Philatelic creations release exalts Mangalore Tiles, Khaki

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, October 30, 2022: India Post’s Mangaluru division on Sunday October 30, 2022 at the Pandeshwar Head Post Office  ceremoniously released two special postal covers on the ’Invention of Khaki and Mangalore Tiles’ along with a set of assorted historical quality picture postcards.  Indeed it revives the ethos of the region and Karnataka on the eve of ’Rajyotsava.  October 30, 1834 signals the arrival of the Basel Mission at old Bundar (near the present fisheries port)  and this ’Basel Mission; group are the key contributors for both the enduring items and much more -  the tribute is unforgettable. The event itself was tastefully co-ordinated and well participated which underlines the sentimental and true value that the people attribute to such revival of old inventions which are getting a new life once again post Corona pandemic.  Indeed it is a very much needed forethought and development.

Widely known colour ’Khaki’ ,  which is being used as uniform in various establishments and departments and armies of many countries was "first invented in Mangaluru",in 2nd half of 19th century.. Department of Post ,Karnataka Circle is commemorating this through release of special cover themed " Invention of Khakhi at Mangaluru ". Popular "MANGALORE TILES", exported to many countries besides being used in many states of India , have also originated in Mangalore itself in second half of 19th century which is explicit in the name itself. Department of Post ,Karnataka Circle is commemorating this through release of special cover themed " Mangaluru Tiles " Apart from this ,set of 10 Picture Postcards,  on 10 Jina Ratna bhushana’s (Chavundaraya, Atthimabbe, Chennabairadevi,  Janna, Ratnakaravarni, Shanthala, Ponna, Rani Abbakkadevi, Pampa, Ranna) who contributed significantly to the Kannada language , literature and fought for the good of the land and people was also released today october 30, 2022. . This is seen as  a  significant recognition on the eve of  "67th Kannada Rajyotsava celebration".  Each one of these  Picture Post Cards contain unique QR codes; On scanning the QR code ,one can get a web link  giving details of personality represented in the Picture Postcard .  These along with many other interesting items, books and prime information will be available for customers at the revamped Philatelic centre at Pandeshwar HPO.

Picture Post Cards were released by Sir S Rajendra Kumar ,Chief Postmaster General ,Karnataka Circle .  Both special covers were released by Sir S Rajendra Kumar ,Chief Postmaster General ,Karnataka Circle.  Dr Kumar IAS ,DC Dakshina Kannada ,Rev Vijaya Harvin  ,United Basel Mission, Sudana  church were Chief guests for the event. Dr Peter Wilson Prabhakar spoke fittingly on historical aspects of invention of Khaki dye and Mangalore Tiles..Prof S P Ajith Prasad regaled all present  on personalities depicted in Picture Postcards. Sri Charles Lobo a senior India Post Official (former)  who has authored the books was present and spoke in a crisp and captivating informative manner.  The Senior Superintendent of Postoffices, Mangalore who orchestrated the event, Sri Shriharsha N,  along with officials and staff members played their role for an informative and pleasant event that augurs progress in the future.