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February 29, 2020
February 28, 2020
February 27, 2020
Constitution of India
India Post released a set of 2 stamps (se tenant ) and a miniature sheet on 70 years of the Constitution of India on 26th January 2020.The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. The document lays down the framework demarcating fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
February 26, 2020
TUMKURPEX 2020 - Special Covers(3)
Tumkurpex 2020, Distric level Philatelic Exhibition was led at Sri
Siddivinayaka Seva Mandali, Vinayakanagara, Tumkur from 21st to 23rd
February 2020. On 23nd February 7 special covers were released at the Venue.
Cover Code: KTK/36/2020
Cover Code: KTK/37/2020
Cover Code: KTK/38/2020
Cover Code: KTK/39/2020
Cover Code: KTK/40/2020
Cover Code: KTK/41/2020
Cover Code: KTK/42/2020
Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bengaluru.
February 25, 2020
TUMKURPEX 2020 - Special Covers (2)
Tumkurpex 2020, Distric level Philatelic Exhibition was led at Sri
Siddivinayaka Seva Mandali, Vinayakanagara, Tumkur from 21st to 23rd
February 2020. On 22nd February 6 special covers were released at the Venue.
Cover Code: KTK/30/2020.
Cover Code: KTK/31/2020.
Cover Code: KTK/32/2020.
Cover Code: KTK/33/2020.
Cover Code: KTK/34/2020.
Cover Code: KTK/35/2020.
Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bengaluru.
February 24, 2020
TUMKURPEX 2020 - Special Covers (1)
Tumkurpex 2020, Distric level Philatelic Exhibition was led at Sri Siddivinayaka Seva Mandali, Vinayakanagara, Tumkur from 21st to 23rd February 2020.
On 21st February 6 special covers were released at the venue.
Cover Code: KTK/24/2020
Cover Code: KTK/25/2020
Cover Code: KTK/26/2020
Cover Code: KTK/27/2020
Cover Code: KTK/28/2020
Cover Code: KTK/29/2020
Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bengaluru.
February 23, 2020
Tula Kremlin
Russia Post released a souvenir sheet to celebrate the 00th Anniversary of the Tula Kremlin 0n 23rd January 2020 depicting images of the buildings of the Tula Kremlin: the Tula Museum of Samovars, the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Tower of Odoevsky gate, and the Tula State Museum of Arms.
The Tula Kremlin is an outstanding monument of the Russian defense architecture of the 16th century. It was built on a strategic approach of great significance and for several centuries, it used to protect the southern frontiers of the Russian state from Crimean Tatar raids and was a major element of the Great Abatis wale. It was founded in 1507 when construction of a “stone town” commenced in Tula under the decree of Grand Prince Vasily III. The construction works lasted for 13 years and were completed in 1520. It comprises four showrooms and temporary displays where one can see muskets, sabers, crossbows, broadswords and other types of weapon.
February 22, 2020
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February 19, 2020
KANYAPEX 2019 - Special Covers (1)
Three special covers were released on the occasion of KANYAPEX 2019, Distric level Philatelic Exhibition which was held at Nagercoil on 5th December 2019. The covers were on Thirparappu water falls, Colachel War Memorial and Golden Jubilee year of Scott Christian College, Nagercoil.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan.
February 18, 2020
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February 16, 2020
Republic of Karelia
Russia Post released a souvenir sheet to celebrate 100 years of the Republic of Karelia on 23rd January 2020 depicting the Ruskeala Mountain Park and the logo of the Republic of Karelia Centenary celebrations.
The Ruskeala mountain park is a tourism complex located in the Sortavala region of Karelia on the bank of the Tokhmayoki River. A basis of the complex is a cultural heritage object, a monument of history — a former marble quarry filled with ground waters. The quarry is 460 m long and up to 100 meters wide.
February 15, 2020
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February 9, 2020
Russian Berries
Russia Post released a stamp depicting Russian Berries like red raspberry, black currant, blue-berried honeysuckle and pineapple strawberry on 17th January 2020.
Garden strawberry, or pineapple strawberry (lat. Fragaria ananassa) is a perennial herbage plant of the Fragaria genus and the rose family, Rosaceae.
It is the most widespread and cultivated small-fruit crop in Russia. It
is neither frost- nor drought-resistant, but a shade-enduring plant.
Black currant (lat. Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub, a species of the Ribes berries and the monotypical family, Grossulariaceae. It grows naturally in groups in floodplains, and less commonly under forest canopy over vast territories of Europe, Siberia, Russian Far East, Mongolia and China.
European red raspberry (lat. Rubus idaeus) is a subshrub of the Rubus genus and the rose family, Rosaceae. It grows in gardens, forests (frequently on defrosted areas) and along riverbanks. It is often cultivated in gardens.
Blue-berried honeysuckle, or Kamchatka honeysuckle (lat. Lonicera caerulea) is a deciduous shrub with edible fruit of a dark-blue color; a species of the Lonicera and the family of Caprifoliaceae. They are native to Kamchatka, the Magadan region and some islands of the Kuril chain. It also grows within the temperate area of the entire Northern Hemisphere.
Black currant (lat. Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub, a species of the Ribes berries and the monotypical family, Grossulariaceae. It grows naturally in groups in floodplains, and less commonly under forest canopy over vast territories of Europe, Siberia, Russian Far East, Mongolia and China.
European red raspberry (lat. Rubus idaeus) is a subshrub of the Rubus genus and the rose family, Rosaceae. It grows in gardens, forests (frequently on defrosted areas) and along riverbanks. It is often cultivated in gardens.
Blue-berried honeysuckle, or Kamchatka honeysuckle (lat. Lonicera caerulea) is a deciduous shrub with edible fruit of a dark-blue color; a species of the Lonicera and the family of Caprifoliaceae. They are native to Kamchatka, the Magadan region and some islands of the Kuril chain. It also grows within the temperate area of the entire Northern Hemisphere.
February 8, 2020
February 7, 2020
University College, Mangaluru
A special cover was released to celebrate the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of University College, Mangaluru on 6th February 2020 at Mangaluru.
University College, (formerly Government College) Mangaluru was established in 1868. It became a constituent College of Mangalore University on 7th March 1993. The Heritage Building of University College Mangaluru is in Gothic style and is the pride of Mangaluru City,
Cover Code: KTK/21/2020