A special cover was released on the ocassion of the Diamond jubilee celebrations of Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar College at Bhubaneshwar.
March 31, 2018
Nalanda College
A special cover was issued on 26th March 2018 to commemorate the 148th anniversary of Nalanda College, Biharsharif.
Nalanda College, Biharsharif (Bihar), the oldest college of the Magadh University, was founded by Rai Bahadur Edal Singh in 1870. The cover illustration depicts the college building along with statue of the founder and the cancellation depicts Lotus flower and Dharmachakra, as its logo.
Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra, Patna
March 30, 2018
UCO Bank
A special cover was released on the occasion of the Platinum jubilee of UCO Bank on 6th January 2018 at Kolkata.
Udupi Ramachandra Rao
A special cover on Udupi Ramachandra Rao was released on 10th March 2018 at Bengaluru.
Prof Udupi Ramachandra Rao, born in the year Neutron was discovered,
went on to become the nucleus of India's Space Programme. As one who
strongly believed in 'Science for the Society', it is not at all
surprising that early space missions focused on weather forecasting,
telecommunication and prospecting the rich natural resources of India,
As Chairman of ISRO as well as of Space Commission, Prof Rao
indigenously built the necessary rocket technology for all the space
missions. This spirit continues to this day.
In recognition of his monumental work, the Government of India awarded the prestigious 'Padma Bhushana' in 1976 and the 'Padma Vibhushana' in 2017.
In recognition of his monumental work, the Government of India awarded the prestigious 'Padma Bhushana' in 1976 and the 'Padma Vibhushana' in 2017.
Cover Code:KTK/22/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
March 29, 2018
Football in Art.
Russia Post released a set of 4 stamps on 20th December 2017 as part of 018 FIFA World Cup which will be held n Russia.
The postage stamps feature the paintings Football (1926) by Yuri Pimenov; Football (1928) by Aleksandr Deyneka; Football Player (1953) bas-relief in Moscow Metro by Elena Yanson-Manizer; monument to Vsevolod Bobrov, a football player (2002), by Anatoly Dyoma and Sergey Mikhailov, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM Official Marks.
Nandi Sugar Mills
A special cover was released on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Nandi Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane Niyamit, Krishnanagar on 2nd February 2018 at Bableshwar.
March 28, 2018
Sri Siddeshwar Sankramana jathra.
A special cover was released on 16th January 2018 at Vijayapura to celebrate Sri Siddeshwar Sankramana jathra centenary.
March 27, 2018
Federal Security Service
Russia Post released a stamp on 100 years of state security by Federal Security Service. on 22nd December 2017 depicting a shield and a sword in a wreath, symbolizing state security.
Shaiv Mahotsav
A special cover was released on 5th January 2018 on the ocassion of Shaiv Mahotsav at Ujjain.
March 26, 2018
Ham Fest India
A special cover was releaed on 16th December 2017 on the occasion of Ham Fest India 2017 held at Kolkata.
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur
A special cover was released on 28th January 2018 at Kolkata during the Tri celebrations of Platinum jubilee of Ashram, diamond jubilee of vidyalaya and golden jubilee of Industrial training Centre.
The cover illustration bears facades of these institutions along with Swami Vivekananda and the Cancellation bears the celebration logo with OM. Institutes tend to inculcate the vision SA VIDYA YA VIMUKTYE i.e. Education is that which liberates.
Cover Code: WB/05/2018
Courtesy: Lalit k Mishra, Patna.
Indian Naval Signal School
A special cover was released on 14th March 2018 to celebrate diamond jubilee of Indian Naval Signal School at Kochi.
March 25, 2018
Yevgeny Primakov
Russia Post released a stamp on Yevgeny Primakov 1929-2015) on 19th December 2017 depicting the star and badge of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland.
Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov was an outstanding statesman and a public figure, diplomat, member of the USSR Academy of Science.
Martyr's Day
A special cover (Motor Cycle carried mail) was released on 30th January 2018 at Cuttack to celebrate 70th Martyr's Day.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
March 24, 2018
Vyomayana Samstha Vidyalaya
A special cover was released on the ocassion of the golden jubilee celebration of Vyomayana Samstha Vidyalaya at Sunabeda on 4th January 2018.
Jambu
A special cover on Jambu was released on 24th February 2018 at Rajbhavan, Dehradun on the occasion of Spring Festival.
March 23, 2018
Russia - Srilanka Joint Issue.
Russia Post jointly issued a set of stamp with Srilanka on 18th December 2017 on Architecture of both the countries depicting Bakhchisaray Assumption Monastery of Russia and the Golden Temple of Dambulla, Srilanka.
Hombuja Maharathotsava
A special cover was released on the historic Shree Kshetra Hombuja Maharathotsava on 10th March 2018 at Humcha.
March 22, 2018
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
A special cover was released on the Sir Syed Ahmad Khan on 17th October 2017 on the occasion of his berth centenary celebrations at Aligarh.
Stephen Hawking
A special cover on Stephen Hawking, physicists was released on 20th March 2018 at Bengaluru GPO.
Stephen Hawking (8 January 1942 -14 March 2018) was regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history. His work on the origins and structure of the universe, from the Big Bang to the black holes, the theoretical prediction called Hawking Radiation, revolutionized the understanding of the subject.
Cover Code: KTK/25/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
March 21, 2018
The Solar System
India Post released a set of 8 stamps and a miniature sheet of the Solar System on 20th March 2018.
Ratanlal Saraf
A special cover was released on 27th January 2018 of Ratanlal Saraf on occasion of his 39th death anniversary at Lashkar.
March 20, 2018
Evpaty Kolovrat
Russia Post issued a stamp of the Monument of Evpaty Kolovrat, Ryazan, 2007 on 8th December 2017 depicting the monument of Oleg Sedov at the central square in Ryazan.
Shri Raghunath Priya Sadhu Maharaj
A special cover was released on 22nd February 2018to commemorate 140 years of Shri Raghunath Priya Sadhu Maharaj, Sukshetra Chimmad, which is well known as spiritual Gateway, Devotion & the centre of knowledge and also recognised as Tapanashi & Kashi of North Karnataka.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
March 19, 2018
The Federal Treasury
Russia Post released a stamp depicting the building and emblem of the Federal Treasury on 7th December 2017.
Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu
A special cover on Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu, Mulki was released on 17th March 2018 to commemorate the Brahmakalasha Punyotsava.
March 18, 2018
Outstanding Lawyers of Russia
Russia Post released a set of 3 stamps on the series Outstanding Lawyers of Russia on 4th December 2017 depicting Sergei Sergeevich Alekseev, Nikolai Mikhailovich Korkunov and Ivan Ivanovich Dmitriev.
Sanmarg.
A special cover was released on the Newspaper Sanmarg on 12th December 2017.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
March 17, 2018
New Year 2018
Russia Post issued a set of 3 stamps on 1st December 2017 to wish new year 2018 with the mascot of the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia with the mascot of the World Cup of a wolf named Zabivaka.
Anand Bhawan
A special cover was released on Anand Bhawan, a heritage building of Allahabad on 6th February 2018 at Allahabad.
March 16, 2018
Patriarchate in Russia
Russia post released a stamp to celebrate 100th anniversary of re-establishment of the patriarchate in Russia on 29th November 2017 depicting Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia 1917–1923, and in the background the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
Bankers Institute of Rural Development.
A special cover was released to celebrate the silver jubilee of Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) on 23rd February 2018 at Lucknow.
March 15, 2018
Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation
Russian Post released a stamp on 23rd November 2017 on depicting the building and emblem of Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation.
T.Upendra A Pai
A special cover was released on 24th February 2018 at Manipal on T.Upendra A Pai co-founder of Syndicate Bank.
Tonse Upendra Ananth Pai (26 Nov 1895 - 13 Dec 1956) co-founded Syndicate Bank to promote the financial inclusion of the weaving and farming communities. The Bank prompted the formation of Manipal Power Press known as Manipal Technologies Limited to day. He initiated several infrastructure projects and was committed to the betterment of society which earned him the title - "a one-man public works department."
Cover Code: KTK/15/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
March 14, 2018
10 years of MB's Stamps of India !
Dear Friends, Readers, Contributors and Well Wishers !
It's been 10 years since I started this blog in this format and it's been an interesting and a pleasurable experience. I thank all of you for being with me and supporting me with my Philatelic journey. I still look forward to your support, help and advice in improving and providing me with news for this blog. Thank you very much.
Central Industrial Security Force.
A se-tenant stamp on Central Industrial Security Force was released on 8th March 2018.
March 13, 2018
International Women's Day.
A special cover was released on 8th March 2018 on the occasion of International Women's Day at Kempe Gowda Road, Bengaluru.
Hornbill Festival
A special cover was released on 3rd February 2018 at Dandeli on the occasion of Hornbill Festival.
Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is large beautiful, extravagant, awe-inspiring bird with a distinctive projecting casque mounted on the large curved beak. It is significant part of several tribal cultures. They aid in dispersal of seeds through droppings and help in regeneration of important forest species and thereby earning the apt c1epe "Farmers of the forest" or "Feathered foresters".
Cover Code: KTK/08/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
March 12, 2018
Balangirpex 2018
Two special covers were released on the occasion of Balangirpex 2018, district level Philatelic exhibition held at Balangir on 8 and 9th January 2018.
Koshal Kala Mandal, Balangir and Traditional "Panchavadya"
Harishankar waterfalls, tourist attraction of Balangir.
March 11, 2018
Maya Plisetskaya (1925–2015), a Ballet Dancer.
Russia Post issued a stamp on 20th November 2017 on Maya Plisetskaya (1925–2015), a Ballet Dancer and the medal the Order of Merit for the Fatherland.
North Point School
A special cover was released on the ocassion of silver jubilee celebration of North Point School, Dharmanagar, Tripura on 23rd December 2017.
March 10, 2018
Diamond Fund of the Russian Federation
Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on 15th November 2017 on the Diamond Fund of the Russian Federation depicting treasures like the diamond "Orlov", a power, a brooch with an emerald and a pendant with a raspberry-pink tourmaline.
The Diamond Fund of the Russian Federation is part of the State Fund for Precious Metals and Precious Stones and is a collection of state regalia, unique precious metal nuggets, precious stones, jewelry, of world historical and artistic significance.
Gwalior Vyapar Mela
A special cover was released on 27th January 2018 at Lashkar on the occasion of Gwalior Vyapar Mela.
March 9, 2018
Cathedral of All Saints
Russia Post issued a stamp on Architecture as a Joint issue with Israel on 14th November 2017 depicting the Cathedral of All Saints in the land of the Russian Gorny nunnery in Jerusalem.
Shree Vidyasagarji Muni Maharaj
A special cover on the occasion of 50th consecration anniversary of Sant Shiromani Digambaracharya Shree Vidyasagarji Muni Maharaj was released on 8th March 2018 at Shravanabelagola.
March 8, 2018
The Ostankino TV Tower and the Ostankino Television Technical Center
Russia Post released a special cover on the occasion of 50th Anniversary of the Ostankino TV Tower and the Ostankino Television Technical Center on 7th November 2017.
Hemoglobinopathics and Hemophilia
A special cover was released on the occasion of International Workshop on Prevention and Management of Hemoglobinopathics and Hemophilia at Bengaluru on 1st February 2018.
Thalassemias and Hemoglobinopathics are the commonest single gene disorders in the world. People with Hemophillia, a rare genetic bleeding disorder that affects one in 10000 people, do not have enough clotting factor VIII ( Hemophillia A) or less commonly, clotting factor IX ( Hemophillia B) in their blood.
March 7, 2018
Russian Satellite Communication Company
Russia Post released a stamp on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the Russian Satellite Communication Company on 1st November 2017.
