October 31, 2020

28th Karnataka State Jamborette

A Special cover was released on the occasion of 28th Karnataka State Jamborette at Doddaballapur on 27th December 2019.

Cover Code: KTK/134/2019

Covid 19 - Message

 Two special covers were released at Delhi on 28th August 2020 with COVID 19 awareness messages.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

October 30, 2020

World Post Day - Ambala

 A special cover was released at Ambala to celebrate World Post Day on 9th October 2020

Courtey: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

October 28, 2020

World Post Day - Coimbatore

A special cover was released to celebrate World Post Day at Coimbatore on 9th October 2020.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

October 27, 2020

Philately Day

A special cover was released on 13th October 2020 at Keonjhargarh as Part of Philately day.


October 26, 2020

Ahimsa Parmo Dharma

A special cover was released on 2nd October 2020 at Indore with the message of "Ahimsa Parmo Dharma" to celebrate 151 years of Gandhi's Birth Day celebrations.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

October 25, 2020

Russian fleet victory in the Battle of Chesma

A special cover was released to celebrate 250th Anniversary of the Russian fleet victory in the Battle of Chesma on 17th June 2020 with an image of I.K. Aivazovsky’s painting Fight in the Strait of Chios, 1848, Aivazovsky National Art Gallery in Feodosia.


October 24, 2020

Covid Awareness through Special Covers

 A set of 5 special overs were released in Chennai on 13th October 2020 to create awareness on Covid 19 through different messages.




Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

October 23, 2020

Global Encyclopedia of the Ramayana

A special cover was released on the Global Encyclopedia of the Ramayana at Ayodhya on 6th August 2020.

Rama Culture is present in all tangible and intangible Heritage related to culture, art and life of the world contentiously for about 5000 years. From the dense forests of Honduras(Patal Lok) in Central America to the 5th Century BC to Italy's Etruscan civilization, 2000 BC the authentic evidence of Ramayana culture is found in the Kurdish region of Belula-Iraq and the Khamer culture in Southeast Asia in the 7th Century Valmiki Temple.Ram culture of all the languages and dialects of the World and India, inspiring the new generation in Ramlila, masks and rites etc.It is also relevant in contemporary contexts.

Cover Code: UP/12/2020

October 22, 2020

Govt. Cocoon Market

A special cover was released on the Govt. Cocoon Market, Ramanagara on 10th January 2020.

Ramanagara is well known for its Sericulture and is nicknamed Silk City. the silk produced in this region forms the input for the famous Mysore Silk. Ramanagara is the largest market for silk cocoons in Asia.

Cover Code: KTK/05/2020

October 21, 2020

Establishment of Postal Services in Goa

A special cover was released in Panaji on 9th October 2020 to celebrate 180th year of Establishment of Postal Services in Goa.

Courtesy: Pritham Mangalorecar, Goa.

October 20, 2020

A labor feat of home front workers

Russia Post released a stamp on 22nd June 2020 with an image of people who worked on the home front during the Great Patriotic War and the products they were manufacturing for the needs of the Army and the people of the country.

Vidhatha Vidya Trust

A special cover was released on 18th January 2020 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Vidhatha Vidya Trust (R) at Anekal.

Vidhatha Educational Trust was established n the year 1969 at Anekal town. Mrs. Gangamma and Mr.T.N.Kumaraswamy as the founders of the educational Institution which has catered to thousands of students.

Cover Code: KTK/12/2020

October 19, 2020

Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Rajkot

 A special cover on the Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Rajkot was released on 2nd October 2020 at Rajkot.


October 18, 2020

RASKAT Company

Russia Post released a stamp on The RASKAT (Rybinsk Asphalt Rollers) Company on 16th June 2020 depicting images of a solid domestic waste compactor and an old building of the plant.

It is the oldest and leading Russian enterprise engaged in the design and production of compacting road building machinery.

October 17, 2020

Global Handwashing Day

A special cover on global Hand washing Day was released on 15th October 2020 at Bengaluru by the Department of health and Family Welfare.

The First "Global Handwashing Day" was observed in 2008. Hand washing is a simple, inexpensive and effective way of preventing the spread of microorganisms. If you wash your hands with soap regularly, you and your family will be healthy. Hand washing is a life-saving measure. There is no better time for us to change hand washing behaviour forever. Protect yourself by proper hand washing, stay safe from COVID-19.

Cover Code:KTK/81/2020

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Mails Day - 2020

 A special cover was released at Bengaluru on 15th October 2020 to celebrate Mails day.

Once dubbed as 'Snail Mail' has now got wings added to it. Online processing, Track and Trace, strong Road Transport Network, Air connectivity to even Tier II and Tier III cities, Real Time delivery status update, SMS on delivery to the customers have heralded the new age Post Office. When there was a complete standstill in the entire country due to COVID-19 Lockdowns, India Post was live and kicking, carrying Mask, Sanitizers, Medicines, Ventilators, COVID-19 Testing kits criss crossing the whole length and breadth of the country. Warriors from India Post were at the door steps of the needy for making cash payment when it was most needed.

Cover Code:KTK/82/2020

Courtesy: Nithin Adka, Bengaluru.

October 16, 2020

Service before Self - Special Cancellation

A Special Cancellation was issued at Patna on 9th October 2020 to commemorate the World Post Day. The cancellation depicts salient features of different logos of India Post adopted time to time in its journey centered around 'SERVICE BEFORE SELF'.


Courtesy: Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna.

National Postal Week 2020

Three special covers were released at Balangir, Odisha state to celebrate National Postal Week 2020. On 9th October 2020 a cover on World Post day, 10th October 2020 a cover on Banking day, 12th October 2020 a cover on Postal Insurance day, 13th October 2020 a cover on Philately day, 14th October 2020 cover on Business Development day, and on 15th October 2020 on Mails day were released with cancellation message of COVID 19 awareness to the Public.



Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

October 15, 2020

Special franking on "LIVE & LET LIVE" on 10-10-2020

A special Franking Cancellation has been issued at Hubli (Karnataka) with Jainism slogan "LIVE & LET LIVE" on Unique Date10-10-2020 with of support and guidance of Mrs. Veena Shrinivasan, PMG, North Kannada Region, Karnataka Circle.

Mr. Mahaveer Kundur, Vice Chairman, Jainism Philately Group printed a private cover with JPG Logo linking the unique date 10-10-2020 with symbolic picture of 10th Jain Tirthankar Shree Shetalanath & 20th Jain Tirthankar Shree Munisuvrathanath with great Jain Navakar Mantra.Only 300 serial numbered covers were printed, franked and posted. Same day they were delivered with the delivery seal.

Courtesy: Sri.Sudhir Jain.

Philavirtu 2020

A special cover was released on the occasion of the first virtual National Philatelic Exhibition - Philavirtu 2020 held at Pune on 10th October 2020.


October 14, 2020

Philately Day 2020

A special cover to celebrate 151 years of Postcard was released at Bengaluru on Philately day, 13th October 2020 as part of Debutpex 2020.

Cover Code: KTK/78/2020

October 13, 2020

Sri Kottala Basaveshwara Devalaya and Bharatiya Shikshana Samiti.

Two special covers were released at Sedam on 28th December 2019 on the Kottala Basaveshwara Organisations.

Sri Kottala Basaveshwara Bharatiya Shikshana Samiti, Sedam was established in 1974 by Sri Poojya Madivalayya Swamiji in Sedam of Kalaburagi. This Samiti led by Sri Basavaraj Patll Sedam has been working from the past four decades and strives to impart quality education to the children identifying their strengths, make them self repent and contribute for nation building.

Cover Code: KTK/132/2019

Sri Kottala Basaveshwara Temple is situated in Sedam of Kalaburagi district. It is a historical place of worship which was rediscovered by Poojya Sri Sappannarya Shivayogi Swamiji. Later Poojya Sri Madivalayya Swamiji enlightened and enriched the lives of many devotees. The present pontiff Poojya Sri Sadashiva Swamiji is carrying forward this tradition.

Cover Code: KTK/133/2019

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Nandini

A special cover on brand Nandini of Karnataka Milk Federation was released on 10th January 2020 at Bengaluru.

Cover Code: KTK/07/2020

October 12, 2020

66th Wildlife Week.

A set of 8 special cover were released to celebrate the 66th Wildelife week 2020 at Bengaluru on 8th October 2020. The Wildlife week is celebrated from 2nd to 8th of October.







October 11, 2020

Paleontological Heritage of Russia

Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on 3rd June 2020 on the Paleontological Heritage of Russia depcting images of fossil remains and reconstructed images of Inostrancevia, Pliosaurus rossicus, the woolly mammoth and the Giant Deer.

 Paleontology is the scientific study of fossil remains of plants and animals. Its main task is to study and reconstruct on the basis of the found remains the habitus, biological features, methods of nutrition and reproduction of extinct animals, as well as to restore the course of their biological evolution.Fossils of a large variety of theroid reptiles of different eras of the Earth geological history have been found on the territory of modern-day Russia.

October 10, 2020

Today is 10.10.20

 Today's date is something unique for fancy date cancellation collectors. It is 10.10.20 or 10.10.2020.

Courtesy: Deepak Alvares, Mangalore.

Mahatma Gandhi - 150th Birth Anniversary

India Post released a miniature sheet and a set of 4 stamp on 2nd October 2020 to celebrate 150th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

These stamps highlight Gandhiji's thought in case of Health and Nature Cure, Ecology and Environment, Self reliance and Experiments in Education.

October 9, 2020

U L Acharya

A special cover was released in Mangaluru on 6th October 2020 to celebrate the birth centnery of Prof. U.L Acharya.

Professor U. L .Acharya born in Udupi was a distinguished teacher who was instrumental in promoting Physics in South Canara district. He has published several text books on popular science and values of life. He was adept in English and Kannada and also took keen interest in vedic astrology.

Cover Code: KTK/70/2020

October 8, 2020

Chandrakant Patil English Medium School

A special cover was released at Kalaburagi on 21st December 2019 to celebrate 30 years of Chandrakant Patil English Medium School at Kalaburagi.

Dr. Galangalappa Patil popularly known as S.B. Patil, a Rajyotsava Awardee, an industrialist, educationist, a philanthropist and an illustrious son of Kalaburagi. Chandrakant Patil English Medium School was founded by him in 1989 with great vision. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi

Cover Code:KTK/130/2019

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

October 7, 2020

World Postcard Day - Card and Cover.

On the occasion of World Postcard Day there were many cards and covers released by different Postal Organisations and Collectors.

Courtesy: Pratya Bhate

Courtesy: Kasinath R.