Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018

A special cover was released on 7th May 2018 at Bengaluru by the Chief Electoral Officer informing the public about the inclusive, Accessible and Ethical Election to be held in the State.

Cover Code: KTK/40/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

C.Kesavan

India Post released a stamp on C.Kesavan at Thiruvananthapuram on 23rd May 2018.

MV Arunachalam

India Post issued a stamp on MV Arunachalam, Industrialist, MV Murugappa Groups on 15th May 2018 at Chennai.

Union Bank of India

A special cover was released on 27th March 2018 at Chandigarh by the Union Bank of India to mark the Swach Bharath Abhiyan.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Russia-Bulgaria Joint Issue.

Russia Post issued a souvenir sheet as joint issue with Bulgaria on 20th March 2018 to commemorate 140th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria and the end of the Russo-Turkish War 1877–1878.

The sheet depict Nikolai Stoletov, Iosif Gurko and Eduard Totleben, with a map of Plevna surroundings in the background.

 

NIA Educational Institutions.

A special cover was released on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of NIA Educational Institutions at Pollachi on 26th March 2018.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Bandhavgarh

A special cover was released on 23rd April 2018 at Bhopal to celebrate 50 golden years of wild life conservation at Bandhavgarh.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Public Works Department

A special cover on Public Works Department, Raipur was released on 16th May 2018 at Raipur.

Sarhul Festival

A special cover was released on 22nd March 2018 to celebrate the Sarhul Festival at Ranchi. 

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvaanthapuram.

A.K.Gopalan

A special cover was released on 3rd May 2018 to celebrate 114th birth anniversary of A.K.Gopalan.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Young Achievers Award

A special cover was released to celebrate 5 glorious years of Young Achievers Award  by Dalmia Bharath Cement on 12th January 2018 at Guwahati.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna

A special cover was released on 30th April 2018 to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna.

Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna (BPR) was the doyen of post-independent Indian Geology. An institution builder par excellence and a distinguished editor, he was a liberal humanist who personified the best of Indian cultural and civilizational values. By his commitment and probity in scientific pursuits, he became the conscience keeper of the Indian Geo science Community.

Cover Code: KTK/37/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

St.George CSI Church Pallikunnu

A special cover was released at Peermade on 17th May 2018 to celebrate the sesquicentennial celebrations of St.George CSI Church Pallikunnu.

Cover code: KL-11/2018
Courtesy: Sebastian C Parackal

Winter Universiade 2019 in Krasnoyarsk. - Sports Venues

Russia Post issued a set of 4 stamps on Sports Venues of  Winter Universiade 2019 in Krasnoyarsk.

The 29th Winter Universiade 2019 is scheduled to be held between 2-12 March 2019. 73 medal sets will be competed for in 11 sports. The postage stamps of 2018 feature the Bobrovy Log Fun Park, Platinum Arena Krasnoyarsk Sports and Entertainment Complex, Ivan Yarygin Sports Palace and Biathlon Academy Multi-Purpose Complex with the 2019 Winter Universiade logo.
 

Jax, The Official Stamp licker.

Poojya Shri Dr. Basavalinga Pattaddevaru, Hiremath Samsthan

A Special Cover was released on 21st April 2018 at Bhalki on Poojya Shri Dr. Basavalinga Pattaddevaru, Hiremath Samsthan.

Poojya Shri Dr. Basavalinga Pattaddevaru is a distinguished and eminent personality. He is popularly known as Kannada Jangama of Kannada Matha. He is the founder president of Hiremath Samsthana Vidyapeetha Trust , Bhalki. He is a renowned educationalist, social reformer, innovative writer and president of modem Anubhav Mantapa. He is also a pioneer of Vachana University. He has profoundly contributed to art, literature, education, society and religion. His work is also extended to many fields such as adoption of orphan children, emancipation of women, dalits and downtrodden. He finds happiness in the welfare of society. His initiatives influenced many spheres of human activities. It transformed the society and life of underprivileged and oppressed ones. Considering his selfless and boundless service to humanity, he has been conferred with many awards such as Karnataka Rajyotsava Prashasthi and Suvarna Karnataka Ekikarana Puraskar and Honorary Doctorate by Gulbarga university.

Cover Code: KTK/38/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Great Arctic State Nature Reserve

Russia Post issued a  stamp on 28th February 2018 featuring a snowy owl against the typical landscape of the Great Arctic State Nature Reserve which is a joint issue between the RCC Communications Administrations.

The Great Arctic State Nature Reserve is the largest reserve in Russia and Eurasia and the third largest in the world.  Among the birds inhabiting the tundra are the snowy owl, the rock ptarmigan, the Steller’s Eider, the brant and rare gull species: the Ross’s gull, the Sabine’s gull and the ivory gull. 100 bird species can be found throughout the reserve. There are 24 mammal species and 25 fish species inhabiting the territory. Big mammals live in the reserve: the polar bear, the reindeer, the muskox. Arctic foxes, wolverines, stoats and lemmings are usual inhabitants in the area. The walrus, the beluga whale, the ringed seal and the bearded seal are widespread in the Arctic seas.

BAIF

A special cover was released on the Golden Jubilee of BAIF on 27th April 2018 at Pune.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
 

Krishnapex - 2018

A special cover was released on 9th March 2018 at Vijayawada at the venue of Krishna District Philatelic Exhibition - 2018.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Indian Water Works Association.

A special cover was released on Water Resources Day, 21st April 2018 at Jodhpur centre of Indian Water Works Association.

Bridges

Russia Post released a stamp on the 21st February 2018 featuring the Floating Bridge over the Moskva River against the background of the Kremlin and the EUROPA Stamp Issue Programme logo.

The postage stamp features the Floating Bridge at Zaryadye Park. The bridge was opened at Zaryadye Park in Moscow in September 2017. It represents a V-shaped observation deck which is a 70-meter console without a single support with a high glass barrier. The bridge is 244 meters long, its weight is 3 700 tons.

Ambedkar Jayanthi.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru is commemorating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary by releasing this special cover on 14th April 2018.

Bharatha Rathna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Baba Saheb Ambedkar was an eminent jurist who fought to eradicate social evils like untouchability and caste restrictions. He is called as the "Father of Indian Constitution" who fought for the rights of Dalits and other downtrodden classes. He relentlessly fought along with other national leaders to ensure liberty, fraternity and unity of all section of the society.

With the patronage of the Government of Karnataka, Ananda Social & Educational Trust established and manages the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Mathrushri Ramabai Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital and Mathrushri Bheemabai Ambedkar College of Nursing and other Paramedical courses covering diploma, graduate and post graduate studies and research. The educational and health services of the colleges and hospitals are availed by thousands of students, patients with the help of eminent doctors and staff with all professional and technical facilities. Free health services are provided to the poor and needy people.

Cover Code: KTK/34/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
 

Prithviraj Chauhan

A set of 4 stamp and a miniature sheet was released on Prithviraj Chauhan on 28th April 2018.

Bullock Cart carried Mail

A special Bullock Cart carried Mail special cover was released on 7th March 2018 at Keonjhargarh on the Great Soul of India "Mahatma Gandhi".

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Safdarjung Hospital

India Post released a se-tenant stamp of Safdarjung Hospital on 27th April 2018

Surat - Swachh and Green

A special cover was released on 24th February 2018 at Surat to celebrate Surat as swachh and green by the Surat Municipal Corporation.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Yogishwar Yajnavalkya

A special cover was released on Yajnavalkya on 11th April 2018 at Chamarajapet.

Sage Yajnavalkya, author of Yajnavalkya Smriti is believed to be the incarnation of Brahma. The text is composed in sloka (poetic metre) style like other works of  Dharmasastra tradition.' Yoga Yajnavalkya ' written by him in male-female dialogue style is another great work on Yoga. Other texts attributed to him are Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Satapata Brahmana and Pratijna Sutra.He is considered to be the pioneer of legal jurisprudence in India.

Cover Code: KTK/33/2018.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bnegaluru.

The Ridge

A special cover was released on "The Ridge" of Shimla on 12th March 2018 at Shimla.

 Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Lions International Eye Bank

A special cover was released at Basavanagudi to commemorate 30,000 eye donations at Lions International Eye Bank , Bengaluru on 28th March 2018.

Corneal blindness can be cured by eye donation. Corneal transplant is among the most successful and transformative of all other organ transplantation· The cornea collection procedure is very quick, it only takes approximately 20 minutes. Cornea can be collected at the hospital, home, mortuary or any other locations.· Cornea should be collected as soon as possible after I death to ensure a successful corneal transplant surgery (within 6 hrs).·Corneal donation does not change the outward appearance of the donor.

Eye donation is only after death. After death, families should call the eye bank at this 24-hour hotline - 9740556666 or 080-22235005.· A certified, highly skilled doctor/EB    Technician will collect the eyes with utmost respect.· Corneas are processed and transplanted to two individuals, restoring life-changing sight. Confidentiality of donor and recipient are ensured.

Cover Code: KTK/28/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Jacinto Vaz

A special cover was released to celebrate the birth centenary of Jacinto Vaz on 27th April 2018 at Panaji.

Rasagola

A special Palanquin carried cover was released on the occasion of  adding of Rasagola as Srijagannathiji's Cuisine at Puri on 1st March 2018.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Marble statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru is commemorating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary by releasing a special cover on 25th March 2018 at Mysuru by unveiling the Marble statue of  Marble statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.

Bharatha Rathna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Baba Saheb Ambedkar was an eminent jurist who fought to eradicate social evils like untouchability and caste restrictions. He is called as the "Father of Indian Constitution" who fought for the rights of Dalits and other downtrodden classes. He relentlessly fought along with other national leaders to ensure liberty, fraternity and unity of all section of the society.

 With the patronage of the Government of Karnataka, Ananda Social & Educational Trust established and manages the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Mathrushri Ramabai Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital and Mathrushri Bheemabai Ambedkar College of Nursing and other Paramedical courses covering diploma, graduate and post graduate studies and research. The educational and health services of the colleges and hospitals are availed by thousands of students, patients with the help of eminent doctors and staff with all professional and technical facilities. Free health services are provided to the poor and needy people.

Cover Code: KTK/34/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Rajrappa Mahotsav

A special cover was released on 24th February 2018 to celebrate the Rajrappa Mahotsav at Rajrappa.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

India and the World - Special Exhibition

A special cover was released on 5th May 2018 at New Delhi on the ocassion of a special exhibition "India and the World" 

National Museum, the prime cultural organisation or India, was inaugurated of 15th August 1949 at President House and moved to its permanent location at Janpath on 18th December 1960. National Museum (NM) is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

Cover Code: DEL/08/2018

Shri Satnam Sakshi

A special cover was released on Shri Satnam Sakshi on 23rd February 2018 at Surat.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

World Tuberculosis Day

A special cover was released at Belagavi on 24th March 2018 to create awareness of Tuberculosis.

     1.  TB is caused by a bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
     2.  The diagnosis, treatment and follow up of TB patients is free of cost.
     3.  Tuberculosis is a curable disease.
     4.  Non adherence to medication leads to emergence of Drug Resistant TB.
     5.  Cover your mouth & nose during sneezing, coughing to prevent the spread of the disease.
     6.  Spitting in open & public places should be avoided.

Cover Code:KTK/27/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
 

Nadar Saraswathi Higher Secondary School

A special cover was released to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee year of  Nadar Saraswathi Higher Secondary School on 22nd January 2018 at Theni.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

The Kontinental Hockey League

Russia post released a stamp on The Kontinental Hockey League on 15thFebruary 2018 depicting the KHL anniversary Championship logo. The logo centerpiece is number 10 highlighting historical value of the cup tournament.

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is an open international ice hockey league of member clubs based in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Latvia, Slovakia and Finland which annually compete for the major trophy – the Gagarin Cup.

Sonda Panchakalyan Mahothsav

A special cover was released on the occasion of Panchakalyan Mahothsav at Sonda on 2nd May 2018.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

KCL Education Charitable Trust

A special cover was released on KCL Education Charitable Trust on 1st February 2018 at Jalandhar.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna

A commemorative stamp of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna was released on 25th April 2018.

Buddha Purnima

A special cover was released to celebrate Buddha Purnima at Bengaluru on 30th April 2018.

Buddha Purnima is traditionally celebrated to commemorate the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also celebrated in South and Southeast Asia as Vesak which also acknowledges the enlightenment and death of Buddha.

Cover Code:KTK/38/2018.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Karuna

A special cover was released on 23rd February 2018 on Karun, a NGO which is a home for animals in distress at Surat.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.