Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Russian Post released a stamp to celebrate 100th Anniversary of Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on 5th November 2018 depicting its emblem.

G.Devarajan

A special cover was released on 16th October 2018 at Kollam on the music Maestro G.Devarajan.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams - 9

A  special cover was released on Chankrasnanam on the ocassion of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams 2018 at Thirumala on 18th October 2018.

On the day of Chakra Snanam a holy dip of Sudarshana Chakrattalwar of Malayappa swamy is performed. this is the Avabhritha snanam. This is performed as holy dip of the Sudarshan Chakra a the end of the yajna. A dip in the holy lake of Swamy Puskarni along with the Chakrattalwar, casts off the bonds of thier former birth, become prosperous and live happily in both this world and the other world as well.

Universal Health Coverage Day

A special cover was released to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day on 12th December 2018 at Bangalore G.P.O.

On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) - the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care - as an essential priority for international development. International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) on 12th December aims to mobilize diverse stake holders to call for stronger, more equitable health systems to achieve universal health coverage, leaving no one behind.

Cover Code: KTK/129/2018.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Komsomol

Russia Post issued a stamp to celebrate he occasion of 100th anniversary of the formation of the Komsomolon 25th October 2018 with the signs of the Lenin Komsomol of different periods like CMM sample from 1922-1944, Komsomol of the model of 1944-1958 and Komsomol sample of 1958-1991.

India's first Insect Museum.

A special cover was released on 4th December 2018 at Coimbatore on India's first Insect Museum.

India's first Insect museum was established in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. The museum was commissioned in the year 2013 and was completed by 2017. Insects collected since 1900s are housed here. The museum showcases a rich diversity of insects from all over the country as never seen before.

The museum aims to create interest and scientific curiosity about the world of insects among students, the torch bearers of science. It serves as a reference point on insect identification for researchers. It is an all-know-about insect knowledge hub for the general public. Farmers also will be benefited with the knowledge on crop pests, their damage symptoms and the beneficial nature
of insects.

Cover Code: TN/67/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

NTV Broadcasting Company

Russia Post released a stamp of NTV Broadcasting Company on 10th October depicting its logo.

NTV is one of the leading all-Russian TV channels, which broadcasts round the clock from Moscow, from the television center "Ostankino".

Handicrafts of India

India Post released a miniature sheet on Handicrafts of India on 31st December 2018.

200th Anniversary of Grozny

Russia Post issued a stamp to celebrate 200th Anniversary of Grozny on 5th October 2018.

Grozny is a city in the North Caucasus, in the south of Russia, the capital of the Chechen Republic, the center of the Grozny District. The Grozny fortress was founded in 1818 by order of General A.P. Ermolov. The city is located on both banks of the river Sunzha. The city of Russia's military glory (since April 6, 2015).

 

Today Grozny is a dynamically developing capital that combines the achievements of modern architecture with the careful preservation of historically significant architectural buildings that are the decoration of the capital of the Chechen Republic.

 

The postage stamp shows the mosque "Heart of Chechnya" named after Akhmad Kadyrov against the background of a complex of high-rise buildings "Grozny-City".

Bangalore Club

A special cover was released on 16th December 2018 to celebrate 150 years of Bangalore Club at Bengaluru.

Cover Code:KTK/136/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Coats of Arms of the Constituent Entities and Cities of the Russian Federation. Moscow Oblast

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet on Modern Coat of Arms of Moscow Oblast and historical Coat of arms 1730, 1781, 1856 and 1992 on 4th October 2018.

Festivpex 2018

3 special covers were released at Festivpex 2018 at Delhi on 1st November 2018 to mark the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Contemporary Russian Art

Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on Contemporary Russian Art on 20th September 2018.

The series of postage stamps “Contemporary Art of Russia” reflects the work of modern authors, conveying the atmosphere of the new Russia, its originality and dynamism, demonstrates the techniques and approaches inherent in our era to create paintings and sculptural compositions.

Postage stamps depict:

- a monument to soldiers who died in local wars and military conflicts (2007)

  G.Z. Dolmogombetova;

- sculpture “painter M.V. Nesterov ”(2015) A.A. Mironov;

- the painting “In the Fields” (2003) N.N. Plastova;

- cabinet hours with a calendar (2005) P.N. Radimov.

Indian Fashion - Through the ages

India Post released a miniature sheet on Indian Fashion - Through the ages on 31st December 2019.

Makkala Habba

A special cover was released on 10th November 2018 at Bengaluru on the ocassion of Makkala Habba (Childrens Feast)

Department of Women & Child Development, Karnataka, strives for the holistic development of children, focusing on Child Nutrition, early childhood education and immunization for safe and healthy childhood. The Department also focuses on maternal and adolescent nutrition and ensures that women are economically and socially empowered. This special cover is released to commemorate Makkala Habba 2018.

Cover Code: KTK/89/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Karnatak Law Society

A special cover was released to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Karnatak Law Society and Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belagavi on 15th September 2018.

More than three quarters of a century ago, seven eminent lawyers from Belagavi decided to make legal education accessible to citizens of North Karnataka and formed Karnatak Law Society in 1939 and made an application for opening a new Law College, which was named after Shrimant Raja Lakhamgouda Sirdesai of Vantmuri in recognition of his munificence.

Cover Code: KTK/63/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Tutayev Motor Plant

Russia Post released a stamp of Tutayev Motor Plant on 5th September 2018 depicting an engine for Kirovets tractors against the background of a BelAZ dump truck, a Kirovets tractor, and a BelAZ tractor.

Swami Vivekananda in Prayag

A special cover was released on Swami Vivekananda in Prayag on 12th January 2019 at Allahabad.

200th Anniversary of Goznak

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet on 4th September 2018 depicting an engraving entitled “Expedition of the Harvesting of State Papers at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century” and the logo to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Goznak.

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

India Post released a set of 6 stamp and a miniature sheet on the Hill forts of Rajasthan under the UNESCO World Heritage series in India on 29th December 2018.

Heroes of the Russian Federation. Oleg Dolgov (1976-1996)

Russia Post issued a stamp on 6th September 2018 of Oleg Dolgov (1976-1996) depicting his portrait and the Gold Star Medal.

Oleg Nikolaevich Dolgov was a fighter of a special-purpose squad "Rus" of the MVD, a participant in the Chechen campaign, a Hero of the Russian Federation.

Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

A special cover was released on Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra on 28th August 2018 at Batal Yatra Post Office.

Gulabrao Maharaj

India Post issued a stamp of Gulabrao Maharaj on 19th December 2018.

100th Anniversary of the Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute on 5th September 2018.The stamp depicts the bust of A.F. Ioffe works by sculptor GD Glikman and the building of the Physicotechnical Institute A.F. Ioffe Academy of Sciences.

The Physicotechnical Institute conducts its history from the department of the same name of the State X-ray and Radiological Institute (GRRI), established in September 1918 on the initiative of professors A.F. Ioffe and M.I. Nemenova.

 

Kumbh Mela 2019

A special cover was released on 15th January 2019 at Allahabad during Kumbh Mela.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams - 8

A set of 2 special cover was released on Swarna Rathotsavam, and Aswa Vahanam on the occasion of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams 2018 at Thirumala on 17th October 2018.

During Rathotsavam Lord Malayappa Swamy along with Sridevi amd Budevi goes round in procession mounted on massive Rath. Seated in Rath Lord Venkateshwara teaches us to control our senses with mind as the rein, to drive the chariot like body with the help of the charioteer called Buddhi on a proper path. Malayappa Swamy is the charioteer and controller.

 Cover Code: AP/31/2018

On Aswa vahana Lord Malayappa Swamy goes in procession looking like a warrior with a helmet on his head and word in his hand to protect dharma as incarnation of Kalki. The Lord teaches us through the horse chariot that we should also carry on with our lives by keeping our senses that are like horsed, under control. Lord Vishnu will establish Dharma in the form of Kalki.

Cover Code: AP/32/2018

First Flag Hoisting at Port Blair

India Post released a set of 3 stamps and a miniature sheet on 30th December 2018 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of First Flag Hoisting at Port Blair.

Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society Meeting.

A special cover was released on 11th October 2018 at Pune on the occasion of 7th Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society Meeting.

Kakaji & Pappaji

India Post released a stamp of Kakaji & Pappaji on 28th December 2018.

Alva's Virasat

A special cover was released by India Post marking the Silver Jubilee Celebration of  Alva's Virasat National Level Cultural Festival -2019 at Alva’s campus at Puthige  Moodbidri on 4th January 2018. 

Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer Sri Vishweshathertha  Swamiji, Chief Postmaster General Dr. Charles Lobo, Colonial Cousins fame Padmshree Sri Hariharan, Sri Lesle Lewis and  Alva’s Education Foundation President Dr. M Mohan Alva released special cover at  Grand Colourful Function. More than 50000 audience witnessed the Alva‘s Virast  Ceremony.

Cover Code: KTK/01/2019
Courtesy: Meera Mahaveer Kundur.

Paika Rebellion

India post released a stamp to commemorate the Paika Rebellion on 24th December 2018.

Paradeepex - 2018

Paradeepex - 2018, 2 day district level philatelic exhibition was held for the first time at Paradip on 6th and 7th October 2018. 3 special covers were released on this occasion.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Swami Vivekananda's visit to Kashmir.

India Post released a Special Cover on 12th January 2018 to celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s Visit to Kashmir at Ramakrishna Mission, Srinagar on 156th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. 

Besant Girl's Higher Primary School

A special cover was released for the centenary celebration of Besant Girl's Higher Primary School at Mangalore on 10th January 2019.

Cover Code: KTK/06/2019

Bapu Stamp Expo 2018

Bapu Stamp Expo 2018 - a mobile philatelic expo was held in Rajgir on 26th and 27th October 2018. 2 special covers were released on the occasion.

Courtesy: Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna.

Hamfest India

A special cover was released on 29th December 2018 at Bengaluru on the ocassion of Hamfest India 2018.

Indian Institute of HAMs (IIH) was established as a registered trust in 1993 for promoting Amateur (Ham) Radio in India. It has reached yet another milestone of completing 25 years of continuous service.IIH has been instrumental in providing vital communication at the time of natural disasters like train accidents, floods, earthquakes, tsunami etc.

"HAMFEST" is a festival of HAMs, the largest gathering of Indian HAMs in one place, conducted every year in different cities of India since 1991. The venue of HAMFEST INDIA 2018 (29th & 30th December 2018) is Reva University, Bengaluru.

Theme: Empowerment on Skill Development in Amateur Radio Technology & Communication network in nation building during natural calamities and disasters. 

Cover Code:KTK/139/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

39th Indian National Congress, Belagavi

A special cover was released in Belagavi on 27th December 2018 to celebrate the 39th Indian National Congress, Belagavi which was held in 1924.

Mahatma Gandhiji having extracted promise to move ahead with inter-faith,inter-caste and inter- party UNITY, declared the struggle for freedom to be carried forward in the path of Non-violence with Non-cooperation. He asked the people not to get discouraged even if the heavens are at loose. This propelled country faster towards freedom.

39th Indian National Congress, Belagavi ao Hardikar strived hard to make the congress session at Belagavi with Gandhiji as president, a great success, supported by later's "Seva Dal" Volunteers. A special well (Pampa Sarovar) itself was built in the vicinity of the session to meet water requirement of delegates of the session, which is famous even today as " Congress well".

Cover Code: KTK/137/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru. 

Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya Dak Sanskritik Kendra

A special cover has been issued on 22nd October 2018 at Patna to commemorate renaming the Dak Manoranjan Kendra as Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya Dak Sanskritik Kendra.

Cover Code: BH-15/October 2018
Courtesy: Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna.

Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS.

A special cover was released on 3rd January 2019 to celebrate the golden jubilee of Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS.

Cover Code: KTK/05/2019

National Police Memorial

A set of 2 stamp and a miniature sheet was released by India Post on the National Police Memorial on 22nd December 2018.