January 31, 2018

Guerrilla movement

Russia Post issued a stamp on Guerrilla movement featuring bas-relief featuring partisans among whom elderly people, women and children on 28th August 2017.


Society of St.Vincent De Paul

A special cover was released on 9th December 2017 on 75 years of healing a hurting world by the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Mattom Conference.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 30, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

A set of 4 stamps was issued by Russia Post on 23rd August 2017 on 4 stadiums, Kaliningrad, Nizhny Novgorod, St Petersburg and Saransk as part of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.


Takhat Shri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib

Bihar Circle of India Post issued a special cancellation on Takhat Shri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib on December 22, 2017 to commemorate the concluding ceremony i.e. Shukarana Samaroh.

Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra,Patna

January 29, 2018

The battle for the Crimea and the defense of Sevastopol.

Russia Post issued a stamp on 11th August 2017 which shows a bas-relief featuring a group of soldiers in the battle of Crimea and the Siege of Sevastopol during World War II.


Nalanda Matriculation Higher Secondary School

A special cover was released on 5th January 2018 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of  Nalanda Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Krishnagri.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 28, 2018

Goa College of Engineering

A special cover was released to celebrate the Golden jubilee of Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi on 23rd May 2017 at Panaji.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Tagore Group of Educational Institutions

A special cover was released on the Tagore Group of Educational Institutions on 11th November 2017 at Gurdaspur.

 Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvanthapuram.

January 27, 2018

World Festival of Youth and Students

A set of 6 stamps was issued by Russia as part of the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students on 3rd August 2017 in Moscow and Sochi, Russia, from October 14 to 22, 2017. Its motto is For Peace, Solidarity and Social Justice, We Struggle Against Imperialism — Honoring our Past, We Build the Future!

The stamp design features postal miniatures issued in the Soviet Union for the World Festivals of Youth and Students in 1957 (Moscow), 1973 (Berlin), 1978 (Havana), 1985 (Moscow), and 1989 (Pyongyang).

India - Vietnam, Joint Issue.

India Post jointly issued a set of stamp with Vietnam on the Ancient Architecture featuring Sanchi Stupa of India and Pho Minh Pagoda of Vietnam on 25th January 2018.


January 26, 2018

St.Mary's Orthodox Church

A special cover on St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Kallooppara was released on 15th January 2018.

Cover Code:KL-01/2018
Courtesy: Sebastian Chacko

Mahapex - 2018

Mahapex 2018, 13th Maharahtra State Philatelic Exhibition was held at Pune from 20th to 22nd January 2018. 7 Special covers were released during this exhibition.

Irvin Bridge, Sangli - 20th January 2018

Cavansite Mineral - 20th January 2018

Kandhar Fort, Nanded - 21st January 2018

Director of Accounts (Postal) Building, Nagpur - 21st January 2018

Chikoo from Gholwad - 21st January 2018

Tigers of Vidarbha Region - 22nd January 2018

Marine Drive, Mumbai - 22nd January 2018 
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 25, 2018

The International Association of Lions Club

A special cover on 100 years of Service to Mankind by The International Association of Lions Club was released at Ranchi on 14th June 2017.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Ullal Srinivas Mallya

A special cover was released at Srinivas Nagar, Mangalore on 24th January 2018 to celebrate 115th birth anniversary of Ullal Srinivas Mallya.

Cover Code: KTK/05/2018

Shri Shivalinga Mahashivayogi

A special cover was released on 26th December 2017 to commemorate the birth centenary if Shri Shivalinga Mahashivayogi and in remembrance of Shri Shivabasava Mahashivayogi of Shri Kukkeri Math, Haveri the gateway of North Karnataka, which is well known as "Mari Kalyam" and also known for its Cardamom fragrance.

Cover Code: KTK/100/2017

January 24, 2018

International Yoga Day

A special cover on International Yoga Day was released at Nagarjuna Nagar on 21st June 2017.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Jammu Philatelic Festival

Jammu Philatelic Festival cum Exhibition was held on 8th and 9th November 2017 at Kala Kendra at Jammu.

A special cover was released on Gharana Wetland  which is situated in Jammu region and known for the large variety of migratory birds which visit this water body on 8th November 2017.


A special cover was released on Almond trees of Kashmir on 9th November 2017.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
 

Marth Mariam Forane Church

A special cover was released on 22nd January 2018 on Marth Mariam Forane Church, Kuravilangad 

Cover Code: KL-04/2018
Courtesy: Sebastian Chako

January 23, 2018

Christ School International

A special cover was released on 7th September 2017 to celebrate 10 years of excellence of Christ School International, Meghalaya.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Ivangorod Fortress

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet to celebrate 525th anniversary of Ivangorod Fortress on 28th July 2017.

Ivangorod Fortress was erected on the right bank of the Narva River in summer 1492 to protect Novgorod lands from the western neighbors, named in honor of Ivan III. The fortress is now a museum and cultural center of Ivangorod, where excursions are arranged, and regional and local events take place. Thanks to restoration works, one can again feast their eyes on the fortress’s awe-inspiring beauty, just like several centuries ago.

Satyendra Nath Bose

A special cover was released on 1st January 2018 to celebrate 125th Anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose at S.N.Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata.


January 22, 2018

Malda - The Mango city of West Bengal.

A special cover was released on 7th December 2017 at Malda which is known as the Mango city of West Bengal during the District level Philately Exhibition.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 21, 2018

Ivan Aivazovsky

Russia Post issued as souvenir sheet to celebrate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Ivan Aivazovsky (1817‒1900), a Painter featuring "the Entrance to Sevastopol Bay" (1852) painting by himself, and with his portrait.


Poomulli Neelakandan Namboodiripad Ayurvedic Medical College

A special cover was released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of  Poomulli Neelakandan Namboodiripad Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College at Cheruthurthy, Trissur, Kerala on 10th November 2017.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 20, 2018

St.Lawrence Basillica, Attur, Karkala

A special cover was released of  St.Lawrence Basillica, Attur, Karkala on 18th January 2018.


A permanent pictorial cancellation was also introduced on this occasion.


January 19, 2018

80 years of Seerhood

A special cover was released on 17th January 2018 at Udupi on the occasion of 80 fruitful years of Seerhood of Sri Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt, Udupi.

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St. Andrew's CSI Church, Kozhivila

A special cover was released on St. Andrew's CSI Church, Kozhivila on the occasion of 41st Annual Church  Day and Consecration of New Church Building on 23rd December 2017 at Parassala.

Cover Code: KL-41/2017
Courtesy: Sebastian C Parackal

January 17, 2018

Jiya Lal Mittal Dav Public School

A special cover on Jiya Lal Mittal Dav Public School was released on 11the November 2017 at Gurdaspur.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Rajpex - 2017

2 Specal covers were released on the occasion of Rajpex - 2017, District Level Philatelic Exhibition held at Rajkot on 11th and 12th November 2017.

Special cover on SCA Stadium, Rajkot by Saurashtra Cricket Association.

Special cover on Pradyuman Park, Rajkot by Rajkot Municipal Corporation.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 16, 2018

International Poetry Fest

A special cover was released on 21st September 2017 on the occasion of 10 years of International Poetry Fest at Guntur.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Anjali International Children's Festival.

A special cover was released on 14th November 2017 on the occasion of Anjali International Children's Festival at Bhubaneshwar.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 15, 2018

Vigilance Awareness Week - 2017

A special cover was released as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2017 at Neyveli on 4th November 2017.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Peerless Group

On 8th January 2018 West Bengal Circle of India Post released a cover to commemorate 85th year of the Peerless General Finance & Investment Company Limited, Kolkata.

Shri Radhashyam Roy, a primary school teacher in Narayanganj, now in Bangladesh, inspired by the spirit of the Swadeshi Movement, laid the foundation of what we know today as the multi-faceted conglomerate The Peerless General Finance  & Investment Company Limited, with an initial subscribed capital of Rs. 300.00 only. From the beginning till today, the journey of the Peerless has been strength by the two pillars of Trust and Integrity. Today, the Peerless has successfully established its presence in  the sectors of Financial Products & Services,Healthcare, Hospitality and Housing.

Cover Code:WB/03/2018
Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra, Patna

January 14, 2018

Swachhta Hi Seva

A Special cover was released on "Swachhta Hi Seva" on 25th September 2017 at Mumbai.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Strengthening of Mail Network

A special cover was released on 14th October 2017 at Jagadalpur to spread the message of strengthening of Mail Network.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

January 13, 2018

Pyotr Vyazemsky

Russia post released a stamp to celebrate the 225th birth anniversary of Pyotr Vyazemsky (1792–1878), poet, historian, first Chairman of the Imperial Russian Historical Society on 21st July 2017. 


Mehr Chand Mahajan

India Post released a stamp of Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan the 3rd Chief Justice of India.


January 12, 2018

Swach Uttar Tripura Mission - 2017

A special cover was released on the Swach Uttar Tripura Mission - 2017 on 23rd May 2017 at Dharmanagar, Tripura.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Akshardham

A special cover on Akshardham Temple was released on 2nd November 2017 at Gandhinagar.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Stepwells

India Post issued a set of 16 stamps on Stepwells of India on 29th December 2017.


January 11, 2018

Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune

A Special Cover was released on 16th September 2017 on Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune on the occasion of Punepex 2017, District level Philatelic Exhibition held at Pune.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.