Uniform Jackets of Russian Customs Service

Russia Post released a stamp on Uniform Jackets of Russian Customs Service on 25th October 2017.

The stamps has the uniforms of the following:

Customs guard and Customs Manager (1827)

The Controller and the Manager of Customs (1904)

Controller and Chief of the Main Customs Directorate of the USSR Ministry of the Interior (1952)

Head of the Cynological Department and specialist Cynologist 1st category (2017).

Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier

A special cover on Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier was released on 30th January 2018 at Kottakkal.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Zhostovo painting

Russia Post issued a set of 3 stamp on Zhostovo painting on 23rd October 2017 depicting Currant 1957, Rowan 1976 and Wreath 1980.

B Nagi Reddi

India post released a stamp on B Nagi Reddi, a famous Telugu Film Producer on 23rd February 2018.

T Upendra A Pai

A special cover was released on 24th February 2018 on T Upendra A Pai at Manipal, who was a leader, thinker, entrepreneur, social worker and Co-founder of Syndicate Bank.

FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017

A special stamp was released on 17th October 2017 by Russia Post on FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.

The Confederations Cup is a soccer competition among national teams held under the auspices of FIFA in the host country of the World Cup a year before the main tournament. The Confederations Cup of FIFA 2017 in Russia was held from June 17 to July 2, 2017 in the stadiums of Kazan, Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi.
 

Ezharaponnana

A special cover was released on Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple on the occasion of Ezharaponnana Darsanam (Ezharaponnana is displayed to public during the 8th and 10th day of the Temple Festival) on 23rd January 2017 at Ettumanoor.

Ettumanoor Sree Mahadeva Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is an ancient temple which is famous for Dravidian mural paintings. Ezharaponnana comprises of seven wooden elephants of 2 feet height and 1 wooden elephant of one foot height, all coated in gold. These Ezharaponnana were donated to the temple by the then ruler of Travancore, Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, and will be on public display on the 8th and 10th day of the annual festival.

Cover Code: KL-9/2018
Courtesy: Sebastian Parackal.
 

Mahamastakabhishek of Gomateshwara Bahubaliswamy

On the occasion of grand inauguration of Mahamastakabhishek of Gomateshwara Bahubaliswamy, a beautiful special cover and special cancellation has been released on 17th Feb. 2018 at Sravanabelagola. 

Cover Code: KTK/11/2018

Ths cover was released by the holy hands of Pujya Bhattarak Charukirti Swamiji, head of Shrikhetra Sravanabelgola. Jainism Philately Group was instrumental in release of this cover and it's Karnataka State Convenor Mr. Mahaveer Kundur has designed this attractive cover  and cancellation.

Courtesy: Sudhir Jain.

Amrita Sangama 2018

A special cover was released on 20th February 2018 at Kodiyalbail, Mangalore on the occasion of decennial celebration of Prana Pratishta of Mangaluru Brahmasthanam by Sadguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.

Cover Code: KTK/13/2018

Hindusthan Copper Limited

A special cover was released on 9th November 2017 the occasion of the golden Jubilee celebration of Hindusthan Copper Limited at Kolkata.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Inter-Parliamentary Union

Russia Post released a stamp on The Inter-Parliamentary Union on 14th October 2017.

The 137th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union was held in St. Petersburg from October 14 to 18, 2017. The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international organization founded in 1889 to coordinate the activities of the parliaments of the world. The main objectives are the promotion of peace and peaceful settlement of disputes, the development of cooperation between peoples, the strengthening of the position of parliamentary institutions in all countries.

AIAIASP

On 10th February 2018 a special cover was issued at Rajgir, Bihar on the occasion of 40th Biennial All India Conference of the  All India Association of Inspectors and Assistant Superintendents Posts.The cover bears a multi religious facade and the cancellation depicts the logo of the association.

Cover Code: BH/05/2018
Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra, Patna

India and the Islamic Republic of Iran

A Joint issue was released on 17th February 2018 from India and  Islamic Republic of Iran featuring Deendayal Port, Kandla and Shahid Behesthi Port, Chabhar.

Kochi Municipal Corporation

A special cover was released at Ernakulam on 22nd January 2018 to celebrate 50 years of Kochi Municipal Corporation.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

The Association of Surgeons of India

A special cover was released on the occasion of 40th Annual Conference of Maharashtra State chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India at Mumbai on 25th January 2018.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

XIX World Festival of Youth and Students

Russia Post issued a stamp on XIX World Festival of Youth and Students on 14th October 2017 depicting the logo of the XIX World Festival of Youth and Students with multi-colored hands embodying people of different nationalities, against the backdrop of the images of Moscow and Sochi.

XIX World Festival of Youth and Students was held in Russia from 14 to 22 October 2017 in Moscow and Sochi. The motto of the festival: "For peace, solidarity and social justice, we are fighting against imperialism - respecting our past, we are building our future!"
 

20017-18 All India Postal Cultural Meet

A special cover was released on 20th December 2017 at Bhubaneshwar as part of 20017-18 All India Postal Cultural Meet.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvanathapuram.

Investigative Committee of Russia

Russia Post issued a stamp on Investigative Committee of Russia on 6th October 2017.

UNESCO Creative Cities Network

A special cover was released on UNESCO Creative Cities Network on 15th December 2017 at Chennai.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Civil Defense of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released as stamp on Civil Defense of the Russian Federation on 13th October 2017.

2018 Ganjampex

Ganjampex 2018 was held on 19th and 20th January 2018 at Behrampur. 4 special covers were released on the occasion of the Exhibition.

Maa Tara Tarni Rope Way

Rejuvenating Brahmapur

Peacocks of Pakidi

Dhireswar Bidyapeetha

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Heroes of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released a set of 2 stamp on the Heroes of the Russian Federation on 28th September 2017 featuring Vladislav Aleksandrovich Dolonin and Viktor Vladimirovich Matveyev.

 

Bihar Sikh Circuit.

A special cancellation was issued in 22nd December 2017, along with 12 picture postcards featuring important Gurudwaras of Bihar, creating a Sikh Circuit. The said special cancellation depicts 'Ek Omkar' in Gurumukhi script and a message on Universal Love.

Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra, Patna.

Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia

Russia Post issued a stamp on the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia depicting the building and the Heraldic sign on 27th September 2017.

AYUSH Festival of Stamps

A special cover was released on the occasion of AYUSH Festival of Stamps on 17th November 2017 at Panaji.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Indira Gandhi

Russia Post released a stamp on the occasion of 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Mrs. Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) on 21st September 2017.

Postal Chess Tournament - 2017

A special cover was released on 9th December 2017 to celebrate 32nd All India Postal Chess Tournament - 2017 held at Raipur.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Contemporary Art of Russia

Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on 13th September 2017 featuring paintings of modern artists as A. Koshelev, A. Teslik, A. Gorsky and N. Kolupaev.

Karnataka Vintage and Classic Car Club

A special cover was released by the Karnataka Vintage and Classic Car Club on 29th January 2018 at Bengaluru on the occasion of World Automobile Day.

Cover Code: KTK/06/2018

Normandy - Neman

A special stamp was released by Russia Post on 1st September 2017 on Aviation Regiment "Normandy-Neman.

 

 

Champex - 2018

Champex - 2018 District level Philatelic Exhibiton was organized on 3rd and 4th February 2018 at Motihari, divisional head quarter of East Champaran district of Bihar. 3 special cover were issued on the occasion. 4 Picture Postcards were also issued.

Radhakrishna Sikaria Educational, Social & Spiritual Institution, Motihari.

Cover Code: BH-04/FEB/2018

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Pillar

The foundation stone of the pillar was laid on June 10, 1972.The Champaran Satyagrah of 1917 was a bold experiment with Truth and Ahimsa. The 48ft tall memorial pillar, designed by Nandalal Bose, is made of Chunar stone and stands exactly on the place where Gandhiji was produced before the Sub Divisional Magistrate on April 18, 1917 for violating prohibitory orders on connection with his nonviolent struggle for indigo peasant against the Britishers.

Cover Code: BH/02/FEB/2018

Kesaria Stupa

This is the tallest stupa in the world. Rising to a height of 104ft with diameter of 1400ft, it is one ft taller that than the Borobodur stupa.

Cover Code:No BH/03/FEB/2018

Courtesy: Lalit Mishra, Patna.

Fazu Aliyeva

Russia Post issued a stamp on 28th August 2017 on Fazu Alijeva (1932-2016) featuring Alijeva’s portrait against her writing table and the sign of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, she was an outstanding poet, novelist, and journalist, a prominent public figure, a national poet of Dagestan, and a holder of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called.

International Literature and Arts Festival

A special cover was released on 17the November 2017 at Dehradun as part of the International Literature and Arts Festival held at Dehradun from 17th to 19th November 2017.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Russian City Fortresses

Russia Post released a set of 2 stamp on the Russian City Fortresses depicting the Aleksandrovsky Kremlin and Vologda Kremlin on 30th August 2017.

Dr. Talmeren AO

A commemorative stamp on Dr. Talmeren AO was released on 28th January 2018.

Swacchta Hi Sewa

A special cover was released on 22nd September 2017 at Jaipur .

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Pilak of Tripura

A special cover was released on 17th November 2017 at Agartala on the Pilak of Tripura.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Archimandrite Antonin (Kapustin)

Russia Post released a stamp on 23rd August 2017 on 200th anniversary of Archimandrite Antonin (Kapustin), a public, church and state official.

Stamp features the portrait of Archimandrite Antonin, the Transfiguration Church in Baturino village of the Kurgan Region, where his father was a senior priest, and the Ascension Monastery in Jerusalem, where the Archimandrite Antonin was buried.

HISPEX 2017

2 special covers were released on 13th and 14th October 2017 on the occasion of HISPEX 2017 District level Philatelic Exhibition held at Hisar.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yogana

Firoz Shah's Palace

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Life of Courage

A special cover was released at Allahabad on 19th November 2017 to celebrate the birth centenary of Late Prme Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Palmpex 2018

Three special covers were released during Palmpex 2018, District level Philatelic Exhibition at Palakkad on 18th and 19th January 2018.

Holy Trinity English Church, Palakkad.

100 years of Govt. Moyan Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Palakkaad.

KAnnimara Teak Tree at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Palakkad.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.