India Post released a special cover to celebrate Journey of 100 years of Patna GPO on 22nd August 2017 at Patna.
October 31, 2017
October 30, 2017
Behdienkhlam
A special cover was released on 7th September 2017 on the religious Festival of the Jaintia Tribe of Meghalaya "Behdienkhlam"
October 29, 2017
Battle on the Ice
Russian Post released a Souvenir Sheet to commemorate the 775th Anniversary of the Battle on the Ice on 26th April 2017 featuring a painting The Battle on the Ice by Valentin Serov (1942).
The Battle on the Ice was fought between the Russian Army led by prince Alexander Nevsky and the crusaders of the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Knights on April 5, 1242 at Lake Peipus.
October 28, 2017
Forts - Special Cover.
A special cover on Rajghad Fort was released in Pune on 30th June 2017.
A special cover on Rohida Fort was released in Pune on 14th July 2017.
A special cover on Sajjangad Fort was released in Pune on 12th October 2017.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
A special cover on Lohgad Fort was released in Pune on 17th September 2017.
A special cover on Sajjangad Fort was released in Pune on 12th October 2017.
October 27, 2017
India-Russia Joint issue
India Post and Russian Post released a set of 2 stamp jointly to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations on 26th October 2017. The stamps depict Bhavai dance of Rajasthan, India and Beryozka dance of Russia.
One of the most famous Russian folk dance is the "Berezka" dance. This
dance represents the synchronous movement of dancers and the
simultaneous performance of a choral song. Characteristic elements,
smooth movements in a circle, a chain (one after another), like a snake in
two lines, rotations around each other or in pairs around common centers
in groups, short and frequent steps that create the impression of
slipping with the dancer holding handkerchiefs or branches
of birch.
Bhavai is a popular folk theater form in the Indian states of Rajasthan
and Gujarat. Men play music, while a woman, dressed in a bright,
colorful costume with numerous ornaments, performs a dance, holding 8-9 pitchers on her head. The dance of Bhavai is performed at various festivals and weddings.
October 25, 2017
3 Kumaon Rifles
India post released a stamp on 3 Kumaon Rifles on 23rd October 2017 on the occasion of its 100th raising day.
October 24, 2017
August Kranti Diwas
A special Bicycle carried cover was released on 9th August 2017 at Bapuji Nagar on the ocassion of August Kranti Diwas.
October 23, 2017
St George Knanaya
A special cover was released on 9th May 2017 to celebrate the 175th anniversary of St George Knanaya Valiyapally at Neelamperoor.
October 22, 2017
Association of Combat Veterans of Internal Affairs Agencies and the Internal Troops of Russia
A commemorative stamp was issued by Russia Post on 21st April 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Association of Combat Veterans of Internal Affairs Agencies and the Internal Troops of Russia, depicting its celebration logo.
The All-Russian Non-Governmental Organization “Association of Combat Veterans of Internal Affairs Agencies and the Internal Troops of Russia” was founded in 1992. The association unites members, servicemen and pensioners of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia agencies that took part in battle actions under a decision by the Government of the USSR and Russia.
October 21, 2017
YMCA Kottayam
A special cover was released to celebrate 125 years of YMCA Kottayam on 12th January 2017 at Kottayam.
October 20, 2017
Varkala Beach
A special cover was released on 25th July 2017 on Varkala Beach at Varkala.
Courtesy: Sebastian Chako.
October 19, 2017
National Security Guard.
A special cover was released on the 33rd raising day of National Security Guard on 16th October 2017 at New Delhi.
October 18, 2017
Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau
A special stamp was issued by Russia Post on the ocassion of the 75th Anniversary of the Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau on 11th April 2017, depicting the 9K720 Iskander short-range tactical ballistic missile system and the JSC “RPC KBM” building.
October 17, 2017
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
A set of 2 stamp and a miniature sheet was released on 15th October 2017 to celebrate 75 Years of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport , Mumbai.
October 16, 2017
World Animal Day
A Special cover was released on 4th October 2017 at Bengaluru to celebrate World Animal Day.
The mission of World Animal Day is "To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe."
Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA), founded by Miss Crystal Rogers in 1991 was built on a formidable mission to make the world a better place for all animals. We are delighted to mark this occasion, which is celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology, via release of the exclusive World Animal Day 2017 special covers. Through increased awareness, education and participation, we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and the undeniable respect and balance in the human-animal relationship.
Learn more about CUPA on www.cupabangalore.org
Cover Code: KTK-77/2017
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
October 15, 2017
Turtles - Russia
Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on 4th April 2017 featuring turtles of Russia like the European pond turtle, the spur-thighed tortoise, the Caspian turtle and the Chinese softshell turtle.
In Russia, there are four types of turtles, with only the spur-thighed tortoise living on land. It lives in the Caucasus. Some of its subspecies are endangered, and the very species is listed in the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation. Of the water turtles, the Russian Federation is inhabited by the European pond turtle, the Chinese softshell turtle and the Caspian turtle.
October 14, 2017
CSI Youth Movement
A special cover was released on the occasion of centenary celebration of CSI Madhya Kerala Diocesan Youth Movement on 26th May 2017 at Changanassery.
October 13, 2017
Philatelic Day Celebrations.
I have news of Philatelic Day celebrated at various places on 12th October 2017.
At Vellore, Tamilnadu:
At Hyderabad:
A special cover was released at Hyderabad on 12th October 2017 to celebrate Philately Day.
At Goa:
Thanks to all the contributors of this news and images.
Nanaji Deshmukh
A comemmorative stamp was released by India Post to celebrate the birthd centenary of Nanaji Deshmukh on 11th October 2017.
October 12, 2017
Rapid Action Force
India Post released a Commemorative stamp on the occasion of 25th Anniversary of Rapid Action Force released a Stamp in Meerut on 7th October 2017.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yogana
A special cover was released in Chennai on 11th October 2017 to celebrate Sukanya Samriddhi Yogana.
October 11, 2017
October 10, 2017
POSTathon 2017
A mini marathon POSTathon 2017 is being organised by Kerala postal Circle with the theme " RUN FOR INDIA POST" on the World Post Day, on 9th October 2017. To commemorate this event this Anchal Runner Carried special cover was released at Thiruvananthapuram.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
October 9, 2017
St. Philomena College
A special cover was released on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of St. Philomena College on 21st September 2017 at Puttur.
October 8, 2017
Krassin Icebreaker
Russia Post issued a stamp on The 100th Anniversary of the Krassin Icebreaker on 31st March 2017.
Krassin is an Arctic vessel of Soviet and Russian fleets. She was called Svyatogor prior to 1927, after which she was renamed Krassin to honor a recently deceased Soviet political leader Leonid Krasin.
October 7, 2017
Kolkata Reserve Bank Employees Co-operative Credit Society Ltd.
A special cover on Kolkata Reserve Bank Employees Co-operative Credit Society Ltd., was released on 24th August 2017 at Kolkata.
Kolkata Reserve Bank Employees Co-operative Credit Society Ltd., is one of the oldest Co-op. Credit Societies in the State of West Bengal. Initially, registered as Currency Employees Co-op Credit Society in 1927, the Society was renamed as Kolkata Reserve Bank Employees Co-op Credit Society Limited in 1935.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
October 6, 2017
Great Sons of India
A special cover was released on 18th September 2017 by Khatri Sabha at Amritsar.
Kasthuri Sreenivasan
A special cover was released on 22nd July 2017 to celebrate the birth centenary of Kasthuri Sreenivasan at Coimbatore.
October 5, 2017
Drushti Daan
A special cover was released on 1st July 2017 at Bhuvaneshwar to commemorate 5000 eye donations by Daan.
October 4, 2017
Dhai Akhar
A special cover of Dhai Akhar Campaign was released on 2nd October 2017 at Mangaluru on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi. A letter writing competition was arranged by India Post on the theme " Dear Bapu, you inspire me....". This cover was released by many Bureaus across the country.
