University of Mysore

A Special Cover was released in Mysore to celebrate the Centenary celebrations (1916-2016) of the University of Mysore on 22nd March 2016.

Mysuru University is unique University in the Country established by Royal Patronage Rajarshi Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, benevolent and farsighted ruler of the Princely state of Mysore during 1916.

Cover Code: KTK/04/2016
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre

A special  cover was released in Madurai for the  Silver Jubilee Celebration of Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre on 13th February 2016.

Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre ( S. R. Trust), started in the year 1990, has been delivering quality medical care to South Tamil Nadu and many countries abroad, for over twenty five years.  With 800 beds and 52 super-specialties, it is one of the largest hospitals in South Tamil Nadu.  It provides “World Class Care Wtihin Everybody’s Reach”.  It is world reknown for providing free medical care to lakhs of poor patients.

Cover Code: TN/06/2016

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

ALCAA EM School, Vijayawada.

On the occasion of TIN Anniversary celebrations of ALCAA EM School a Special Cover was released on 20th February 2016 at Vijayawada.

Cover Code: AP/04/2016
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Jal Mahotsav

A Special Cover on Jal Mahotsav was released on 12th February 2016 to commemorate first Jal Mahotsav and to celebrate the tourism at biggest man made lake on backwaters of Narmada dam.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

The 175th Birth Anniversary of Arkhip Kuindzhi

A special stamp was released by Russian Post on 27th January 2016 to celebrate 175th Birth Anniversary of Arkhip Kuindzhi (1841-1910) who was a Russian painter and landscape artist.

Enchanting Sundarban - Picture Postcards.

North Karnataka Postal circle has released their 15th set of Picture Postcards “Enchanting Sundarban” on 21st March, on the occasion of  International day of Forests . The set contains 48 cards with an attractive box, priced at Rs.200/-.  It is a mixed set of postcard with varied images of Sundarban which is worth collecting or to be used by Postcrossers and Collectors. It is available at all Post Shoppe's in Karnataka.

For further information contact: nkrpostcrossing@gmail.com
 

Russian Cuisine

Russia Post issued a stamp on 13th January 2016 depicting the traditional Russian cuisine.

Russian cuisine is distinguished by various sour, salted and retted vegetables, fruits and mushrooms, as well as a multitude of delicacies: sturgeon, salmon, salmon roe and caviar, cold boiled pork, etc. Profusion of soups is also a tradition, the best-known are okroshka, shchi, borsch, rassolnik, solyanka, kalya, ukha, botvinia.

The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally

A special cover was released on the Golden jubilee of  The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally on 28th February 2016 at Delhi.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

XI Definitive stamp series - makers of India.

Allahabad High Court

A set of 2 commemorative stamp (Se-tenant) and a miniature sheet on Allahabad High Court was released to commemorate the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of the High Court of Allahabad on 13th February 2016.

As part of the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of the High Court of Allahabad, Philatelic Exhibition ‘Judipex-2016 was also organised at the premises of the High Court from 14th and 15th March 2016.

New Year stamp by Russia.

A stamp was released by Russian Post on 10th December 2015 to celebrate the New Year.

Punpex 2016

Punpex 2016, 3rd Punjab State Level Philatelic Exhibition held at Chandigarh from 6th to 9th February 2016. Four special covers were released on 6th, 3 covers on 7th, 3 covers on 8th,and 2 covers on 9th February 2016.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

National Archives of India.

On the occasion of 125th Foundation Year of National Archives of India (NAI) a commemorative stamp was released  at the closing ceremony of the 125th Foundation Year Celebrations of the National Archives of India, in New Delhi on 11th March, 2016. 

The National Archives of India (NAI) is a repository of the non-current records of the Government of India and holds them in trust for the use of administrators and scholars. Originally established as the Imperial Record Department in 1891, in Calcutta, the NAI is now situated in Delhi. It functions as an attached Office of the Department of Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorious

A special Cover was released to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios  on 15th February 2016.

Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorious – the late Archbishop of Syro Malankara Catholic Church, lived by the motto-Love is my Light.  Known for his simple ways and humility, he was an ardent lover of Nature. Through his words and actions, he strived to uphold the principles of secularism, religious harmony and remained an instrument of divine mercy.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

2018 FIFA World Cup - Legends of Football.

Russia Post issued a set of  7 stamp on the Legends of Russian football on 9th December 2015.

Stamps depict players like Gavriil Kachalin, Valentin Bubukin, Yuriy Voynov, Valentin Ivanov, Sergei Salnikov, Eduard Streltsov and Lev Yashin. 

CMS College, Kottayam.

A special Cover on 200 years of CMS College, Kottayam was released on 26th February 2016 at Kottayam released by Honb’le President Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of it's bicentenary celebrations.

Cover Code: KL/09/2016
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Shree Bhagwan Rishabhdev

A special cover was released on 18th February 2016 at Tamrabad to celebrate the 1008 Shree Bhagwan Rishabhdev's 108 feet tall monolithic statue's Panchkalyanak and mahamastakabhishek mahotsava, which was held from 11th to 18th February 2016.

Cover Code: MH/13/2016

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

HeForShe

India Post issued two stamps and a miniature sheet on 8th March 2016 jointly with UNPA to commemorate  International Woman's Day. 

 

 

Vasantrao Shrinivassa Sinai Dempo

A commemorative stamp on Vasantrao Shrinivassa Sinai Dempo was released on 4th March 2016 at Goa. He was an industrialist and philanthropist from Goa, who founded the Dempo Group of Industries. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1991.

Anantapuri Stamp Bulletin.

Anathapuri Philatelic Association, Thiruvananthapuram has completed it's 4th year of formation and on this ocassion it's first e-magazine "Anantapuri Stamp Bulletin" was released on its monthly meeting held on 6th March 2015 at Thiruvananthapuram. 

For subscription and other details contact: apa.tvpm@gmail.com

Muziris Heritage Project.

A special cover was released on 27th February at Kodungallur on the inauguration of the first phase of Muziris Heritage Project.

Muziris an ancient Port Town, a magical place located in the Western Coast of India, considered as a symbol of religious harmony and flourishing spot of International Trade.

Cover Code:KL/10/2016
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Outstanding Lawyers of Russia

A set of 3 stamp was released on 3rd December 2015 on the continuation of the Series Outstanding Lawyers of Russia. Stamps depict Lawyers, Nikolai Muraviev, Konstantin Pobedonostsev and Nikolai Tagantsev.

Gunturpex-2016

Guntur District Level Philatelic Exhibition was held at Guntur on 8th and 9th February 2016. Two special covers were released on 8th February 2016 on Guntur chillies and the Undavalli caves.

Guntur district is the main producer and exporter of most varieties of Chillies and chilli powder from India to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Middle East, South Korea, U.K. and USA & Latin America. Chilies have various colors and flavors because of the level of Capsaicin in them.

Cover Code: AP/01/2016

The Undavalli Caves, a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis, are located in Undavalli of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The caves are located 6 km south west from Vijayawada, 22 km north east of Guntur City. 

Cover Code: AP/02/2016

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Russian Timiryazev State Agrarian University

Russian post issued a special stamp to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of Russian Timiryazev State Agrarian University on 3rd December 2015.

Sri Paonta Sahib.

On the occasion of Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji’s Prakash Utsav a Special Cover was released on 16th January 2016 on the historical Gurudwara Sri Paonta Sahib by Major General A.K. Shori, Chief Postmaster General, Himachal Pradesh Circle.

Cover Code: HP/08/2016
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Swiss Merchant Fleet.

A set of 4 stamp was released by Swiss Post to celebrate 75 years of the Swiss merchant fleet on 25th February 2016.

Swiss Merchant shipping was started in 1940.Swiss merchant ships are operated not by the Swiss Confederation, but by private shipowners. They remain under the protection of Switzerland, whose flag they fly. In return, the government is entitled to commandeer the ships at times of crisis or emergency to ensure the country’s economic needs are met.

Inner Wheel Club of Madras

A special cover was released to celebrate golden jubilee of the inner wheel club of Madras on 11th February 2016 at Chennai.

Cover Code: TN/05/2016
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Taj Mahotsav

To commemorate 25 Years of Taj Mahotsav a Special Cover was released on 18th February 2016 at Agra.

Taj Mahotsav, one of the most eagerly awaited festivals, is being celebrated from 18th to 27th  February of 2015 at Shilpgram near the Eastern gate of “Taj Mahal" Organized by Uttar Pradesh Tourism. 

Cover Code: UP/04/2016

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.