January 31, 2018
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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).
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January 26, 2018
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.
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January 25, 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
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January 24, 2018
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.
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January 23, 2018
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.
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January 22, 2018
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January 17, 2018
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.
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January 16, 2018
January 15, 2018
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
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