March 31, 2015

Indian Ocean and Rajendra Chola I


Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs and Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik jointly released a commemorative stamp on ‘Indian Ocean and Rajendra Chola I’ during the inaugural function of The three days International Conference titled “India & the Indian Ocean: Renewing the Maritime Trade & Civilisational Linkages” on 20th March 2015 at Bhubaneshwar. 

On the occasion, an exhibition 'Indian Ocean - The Seafaring Legacy' was also organized that touched upon all the points of civilization linkages and marks the celebration of 1000 years of coronation of Rajendra Chola I.

March 30, 2015

International Women's Day.

A special cover was released on 8th March 2015 by the Chief Minister of karnataka on the occasion of  International Women's Day in a function organised by the Department of Women and Child Development. Govt. of Karnataka at Shree Kanteerava  indoor stadium, Bengaluru.

Cover Code: KTK/34/2015
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

March 29, 2015

Lions Club of Mercara.

A special cover was released to celebrate the golden jubilee year of the Lions Club of Mercara at Madikeri on 7th March 2015.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 28, 2015

Mahatma through Stamps.

A small book "Mahatma through Stamps" released during Karnapex 2015 which has 28 pages with  52 photos of stamps, Miniature sheets,Covers etc. related to  Mahatma Gandhi.


 Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

March 27, 2015

Adarsh Vidyalaya

A special cover was released to celebrate the golden jubilee year of Adarsh Vidyalaya on 1st March 2015 in Mumbai.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 26, 2015

Anthony De Sa

A special cover was released on the Birth Centenary celebration of Anthony De Sa on 1st March 2015 at Goa.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Indian Society of Critical Care Medecine.

 A special cover was released on 5th March 2015 on the occasion of  21st Annual conference of  Indian Society of Critical Care Medecine at Bengaluru.

Cover Code: KTK/32/2015.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

March 25, 2015

Gunasheela IVF Centre

A special cover was released on 18th February 2015 to celebrate the Silver jubilee of Gunasheela IVF Centre at Bangalore.

The vision and foresight of Dr. M Gunasheela and Dr. Sulochana Gunasheela led to the inception of Gunasheela IVF centre with vast experience supported by the world class state of the ART Laboratory and highly skilled embryologists are helping couples from all over the globe in realizing the dream of having a child.

Cover Code:KTK/31/2015
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Rajasthani Mahila Mandal

A special cover was released on 1st March 2015 to celebrate the diamond jubilee celebration of Rajasthani Mahila Mandal, Mumbai.

 Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.


March 24, 2015

Jain Acharya Kalikal Sarvagya Shri Henchandracharya JI Maharaj

To commemorate the 10th Centenary of Jain Acharya Kalikal Sarvagya Shri Henchandracharya JI Maharaj, a special cover has been issued on 23rd March 2015 at Ahmedabad. The cover was released at Shasansamrat Bhavan, Sheth Hathisingh Wadi, Ahmedabad in a function by Shri Ambesh Upmanyu, Post Master General Gujarat Circle in the holy presence of Acharya Shri Vijayshilchandrasuriji Maharaj.

Courtesy: Sudhir Jain, Satna.

March 23, 2015

Pathukutti - The Fish Seller - Water Colour

A special cover was released on 14th February 2015 at Madikeri to felicitate the water colour painting selected for Fabriano in Acquarella 2015 at Italy.


 Water colour Society of India at New Delhi, a part of International Water Colour Society functioning with the aim to promote and popularise wate colour/water media in every country and to bring the hidden Indian talent at International platform has idetified the wated colour painting of Sri. Aimanda Rupesh Nanaiah, resident of Maragodu Village in Kodagu district. He is one among the 20 artists representing india for the Fabriano in Acquarello 2015 exhibition at Italy schedueled for April - May 2015. The cover has the water colour painting selected of the exhibition with the title " Pathukutti - The Fish Seller" and the cancellation has the brush and colour palatte.

Cover Code: KTK/28/2015
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

150th Birth Anniversary of V.A. Serov

A Souvenir sheet was released by Russia Post on 22nd January 2015 to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of  Soviet Artist V.A. Serov.

The stamp depicts a painting of VA Serov "October. Domotkanovo "(1895, TG), and the photo of the Artist.


March 21, 2015

Kodagina Gowramma

A special cover was released on Kodagina Gowramma on 14th February 2015 at the 10th District Kannada Sahithya Sammelana at Chembu, Madikeri. Born on 5th March 1912, was a social worker and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi.

 Cover Code: KTK/27/2015
 Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Sri Agarchand Nahata

A special cover and special cancellation has been issued on 19th March 2015 at Bikaner on famous Jain Writer, Scholar and Archeologist Late Agarchand Nahata on his 105th Anniversary. He had preserved thousands of books and manuscripts in Abhay Jain Granthalay, Bikaner which are very useful to the research students.



Mr. Narayan Chopra, Mayor of Bikaner released this special cover in a grand function organized at Bikaner. Mr. S. K. Sharma Superintendent BIkaner Postal Circle, Mr. S. R. Chaliya, Dy. G. M. Telecom Circle and large number of citizens were present in the function. Senior member of Jainism Philately Group and coordinator of the function Mr. Lalit Kumar Nahata (Delhi) delivered the vote of thanks.

Courtesy: Sudhir Jain, Satna.

March 19, 2015

Spring festival

A special cover was released on Shank Pushpi at Spring Festival 2015 in Rajhbhawan, Dehradun.

Cover Code: UK-01/2015
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 18, 2015

Trevor de Almeida

A special cover was released on 18th January 2015 on the inauguration of equestrian statue of  Commander Trevor de Almeida at Korukonda in Andhra Pradesh.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 16, 2015

Russian Toys

A Special stamp was released on 16th January 2015 on traditional toys of Russia.

Dymkovo toy - one of the Russian folk clay arts and crafts. Figurines molded parts, and then dried and calcined to cover whitewash and paint colors of yellow, blue, green, scarlet flowers, which gives toys special brightness and elegance. Subjects for painting - young people, buffoons, ladies, gentlemen, nannies with children vodonoski, pets, turkeys, roosters and deer.

Matryoshka - Russian wooden toy in the form of a painted doll, inside of which are similar to her smaller pieces. Number of nested dolls usually from three to twelve. They have a flat form Donets eggs and consist of two parts: upper and lower. Traditionally, the Matryoshka drawn woman in sundress, apron and headscarf.

The stamp depicts Dymkovo toy "Carousel" and nesting dolls.

Bombay High Court Museum

A special cover on Bombay High Court Museum was released on 14th February 2015.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 14, 2015

Indian Cricket

A special cover was released in Jaipur on 15th February 2015 to commemorate the first Indian match in Cricket World Cup 2015.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 13, 2015

Picture Post Cards.

Karnataka Postal Circle issued 2 sets of Picture Postcards on the occasion of  Aero India 2015 and International Womem's Day at Bengaluru. The set contains 10 postcards each.


Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Horse - New Year.

A commemorative stamp was released on 12th December 2014 to welcome the new year.

For the Russian people three horses has always been a national symbol. It is mentioned many times in the poems, songs, literary works and has no parallel in any other country of the world. The stamp depicts three horses in the colors of the flag of  Russia.

March 12, 2015

MBD Group.

A special cover was released to celebrate the founder's day of the MBD group on 7th July 2014 at Jalandhar.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 11, 2015

Core Banking Soloution in Post Offices.

2 special cover were released on 22nd December 2014 and on 5th January 2015 to commemorate the inauguration of  Core Banking Solution in Chandnichowk HO and Cuttack General Post Office.


Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 9, 2015

Rajpex 2015

4 Special covers were released during Rajpex 2015 held at Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 24th to 27th January 2015.




 Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.


March 8, 2015

Mahanaleshwar Temple, Menal

A special cover on Mahanaleshwar Temple, Menal was released on 20th February 2015 at Bhilwarpex 2015 held at Bhilwara.

Courtesy: Ashwin Ramesh, Calicut.

March 7, 2015

Vibrant Gujarat

A special cover was released on 12th January 2015 on Vibrant Gujarat.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Philatelic Exhibition on theme "Women"

As a part of Women’s day celebration Karnataka Postal Circle invites all Philatelists and general public to an  Exhibition on the theme of ‘Women’ at "Chaya" and "Belaku" halls of Rangoli Metro Art Center, MG Road Metro Station premises, Bangalore from 7th to 9th March 2015 from 11.00 AM to 07.30 PM. The CMD, BMRC will inaugurate the exhibition at 11.00 AM on 7th March. Karnataka Postal Circle will also be felicitating five post-women for their diligence to duty on the occasion.

Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.

Sagarpex 2015

5 Special cover were released on the ocassion of Sagarpex 2015 being held in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh on 13th and 14th February 2015. The covers were on Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagar, Late Shri Vithal Bhai Patel, Late Shri Baburao Pimpalapure and Babu Balachand Malaiya.





Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

March 6, 2015

9th National Business Plan Competetion.

A special cover was released on 31st January 2015 on the occasion of  9th National Business Plan Competition at Bangalore.

Cover Code: KTK/25/2015

Karnataka Orthopaedic Association

A special cover was released during the 39th Annual Conference of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association on 6th February 2015 at Mysuru.The cover and cancellation is designed By Dr. Nikhil Su, Bangalore.


Same cover used with Mystamp.
CoverCode: KTK/26/2015
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Aero India 2015

2 special covers were released (postmarks on both the covers are same) on the occasion of Aero India 2015 at Bangalore on 19th February 2015. Aero India is favourably poised for an exponential growth over previous editions. A rapidly growing economy, defense preparedness challenges and opening up of defense production to private sector, have given a major fillip to the defense industry in India.

Cover Code: KTK/29/2015

Cover Code: KTK/30/2015

March 5, 2015

Mumbaipex - 2015

Three special covers were released during Mumbaipex - 2015 held at Mumbai from 23rd to 25th January 2015. The covers depicted Mumbai's Dabbawala, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum and Gandhi Smruti Sthamb at August Kranti Maidan.



Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Contemporary Russian Art.

A set of 6 stamps was released by Russia Post of 12th December 2014 on Paintings by various Russian Artists