Amitabh Kharkwal and others during the release of the Special Cover on Nagapex 2022 in Kohima on February 5. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 6
The first State Level Online Philatelic Exhibition billed as "Nagapex 2022" was held from February 3 to 5 last at Hotel De Oriental Grand, Kohima.
This event was organized by Nagaland Postal Division under the aegis of Postmaster General North East-II Dimapur, to showcase India's rich cultural heritage and observance of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.”
Gracing the closing function as the chief guest on February 5, Amitabh Kharkwal, chief postmaster general, North East Circle, Shillong, released a Special Cover on Nagapex 2022.
Kohima deputy commissioner Gregory Thejawelie, Inalo Zhimomi, Principal District & Session Judge, Dimapur and Som Kamei, Postmaster General, North East Region-II, Dimapur also spoke on the occasion.
The programme was chaired by Joy Justin Bongcher, Assistant Superintendent of Posts, Kohima Sub Division while vote of thanks was proposed by A. Akha-a Agnes, Inspector of Posts, Nagaland.
The exhibit under invitee category featured Inalo Zhimomi (Penny Black, Nagaland Cinderellas, Flags & Mahatma Gandhi), Kholie Dolf (Foreign & Neighbouring Countries), Suman Deb (Thiththi An Uttering Bird), Arunendu Acharjee (Tribute to Bapu Through Postage Stamp), Pranab Goswami (1971 Bangladesh is born), Dr Debashish Roy (Copernicus), Dr. Vinay Kumar Sharma (The Fiscal and Revenue of the Thikanas of Jodhpur), Vinod Seth (Ramayana), Vishal Sanganeria (Postal History of Jaipur state), Aranya Dutta (The Unsung Revolutionaries of India), Binod Seth (Refugee Relief Tax 1971-73) and Joy Justin Bongcher Postcrossing).
Postcard Miniature at Competition: Senior
(Topic: India’s rich cultural heritage)
1st: Rishita Deka
2nd: Nandini Kumari
3rd: Elizabeth Snock
Postcard Miniature at Competition: Junior
(Topic: Unsung Heroes of India)
1st: Ayushi Bhowal
2nd: Onosito Weo
3rd: Limatula Imchen
Class 8- Youth Class
Ketovito Khazo (Stamps & Special Cover of Nagaland)
-Silver (SP-1)
Asif Ahmed (Progressive India)-Silver
(SP-2)
Neikhethonuo Tseikha (Flowers of the world)-Silver (SP-3)
Visato Keyie (Birds of the world)-Silver
Arnok L. Longkumer (Pride of India)- Silver
Arentila Aier (Postage Freedom Fighters & Birds)-Bronze
Vikukhoto Weo (Misc. Collection)-Bronze
Onosito Weo (Misc. Collection)-Bronze
Khriekethozo Ambrose (Sports & Adventure)-Bronze
Rokovono Phinyo (Famous personality)-Bronze
Vivoto Phinyo (Animals of the world)-Bronze
Limatula Imchen
(Indian Freedom fighters & Misc)-Bronze
Churong L. Longkumer
(Sports, Indian Postage etc)-Bronze
Medemsenla (Christmas & others)-Bronze
Sungtimenla (Children’s Day, Mahatma, Nehru)-Bronze
