Exhibition to mark postal week kicks off in Shimla

The exhibition was inaugurated by director postal services, Himachal circle, Shimla, Bishan Singh Negi at the Gaiety Theatre

A philately exhibition, “SIMPEX 2024”, being held by the postal department kicked off on Thursday to mark the Postal Week. Inaugurated by director postal services, Himachal circle, Shimla, Bishan Singh Negi, it saw philatelists Neelam, Samriti Rana and Ritu Kalra among others put up exhibits based on different themes. The event is being held at the Gaitey Theatre.

A philately exhibition, “SIMPEX 2024”, being held by the postal department kicked off on Thursday. (File)

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