A Special cover was released to celebrate the golden Jubilee celebrations of Sutan M.E School, on 28th December 2020 at Konark.
February 28, 2021
Sutan M.E School
February 27, 2021
Dr. Rajendra Kumari Bajpai
A Special cover was released on Dr. Rajendra Kumari Bajpai on 8th February 2021 at Allahabad.
February 26, 2021
World Wetlands Day
A Special cover was released to celebrate the World Wetlands Day on 2nd February 2021 at Guntur.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
February 25, 2021
B.R.Ambedkar
A Special cover on B.R.Ambedkar was released at Rajamundry H.O, Andhra Pradesh on 16th December 2020.
J.Eashwari Bai
A Special cover was released on the Dalit Icon J.Eashwari Bai at Allahabad on 23rd February 2021.
February 24, 2021
Shri Hanuman Garhi
A Special cover was released on Shri Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya Dham at Faizabad on 20th October 2020.
Road Safety
A Special cover was released with the message of " Road Safety-Lifesaving" at Sambalpur on 22nd February 2021.
February 23, 2021
The Trinity-Hodigitria stavropegial Zosima Hermitage Convent.
Russia Post released a stamp on 14th January 2021 on the Trinity-Hodigitria stavropegial Zosima Hermitage Convent.
The Zosima Hermitage Convent of the Russian Orthodox Church is located in the namesake village in the Novofyodorovskoye settlement of the Troitsk Administrative District of Moscow.
Mahatma Gandhi's Arrival at Chhindwara
A Special cover was released at Chhindwara on 6th January 2021to mark 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's Arrival at Chhindwara.
February 22, 2021
Legal Services to Common man
A Special cover was released on 7th December 2020 at Gandhinagar, J&K, on the role of India Post in delivering legal services to the common man.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
Harkara - Mail Runner
A Special cover was released at Delhi on the Harkara - The Mail Runner on 29th January 2021.
Cover Code: DEL/01/2021
February 21, 2021
Rakhigarhi
A Special cover was released on Rakhigarhi - The village of Heritage, on 13th November 2020 at Chandigarh.
February 20, 2021
Train Carried - Special Cover
A Train Carried - Special Cover was released at Waltair on 26th November 2020.
Philatelic Bureau, Belagavi
A special cover was released on the occasion of the inauguration of renovated Philatelic Bureau Belagavi on 23rd December 2020 and forms the insignia for the newly introduced permanent pictorial cancellation(PPC) at Belagavi HO.
Belgaum Native General Library established in 1848 AD, is the first library started in Bombay Presidency Karnataka. It is now called Sarvajanik Vachanalaya Belagavi. The clock tower on the library which still stands tall, was built later(1930-35). The clock tower is now a landmark monument in Belagavi and situated in the heart of the city, Ganpat Galli.
Cover Code: KTK/95-96/2020.
February 19, 2021
Platinum Jubilee of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's visit to Palakol
A special cover was released on 7th December 2020 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's visit to Palakol.
Another Bullock Cart carried special cover was also released at Palokol on the occasion.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
110 years of Airmail.
A Special cover was released at Allahabad on 18th February 2021 to celebrate 110 years of Airmail, from Allahabad to Naini.
February 18, 2021
Russian Centre of Science and Culture, India.
A Special cover was released to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Russian Centre of Science and Culture at Delhi on 11th December 2020.
National Tourism Day.
A set of 4 covers were released in Belagavi on 25th January 2021 to mark the National Tourism Day.
Fort Lake, Belagavi: The Fort lake, also known as Kote Kere, is situated in front of the Shree Durga Devi Temple entrance of the Belagavi Fort. Pedal boats, a floating restaurant and a mini amusement park are some of the attractions at the Lake site. A 360 feet (110 meters) tall monumental National Flag of India was unfurled at the Lake on 12th March 2018, which was the then tallest National Flag of the Country.
Cover Code: KTK/06/2021
The Ramakrishna Mission Ashram at Belagavi Fort was inaugurated on 23rd May 2001. The complex comprises of the Swami Vivekanand Monument and the Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Cover Code: KTK/07/2021
Cover Code: KTK/08/2021
Cover Code: KTK/09/2021
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
February 17, 2021
Online Education system during COVID 19 Pandemic
A Special cover was released at Thane on 13th October 2020 to create awareness about the Online Education system during COVID 19 Pandemic.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
35th All India Postal Chess Tournament
A Special cover was released at Bhubaneshwar on 15th February 2021 on the occasion of 35th All India Postal Chess Tournament.
February 16, 2021
Belgavi to Nashik - First Flight
A First flight carried special cover was released at Belgavi on 25th January 2021 on the occasion of the commencement of commercial flight operations between the cities of Belagavi and Nashik by Star Air under the UDAN Scheme of the Government of India.
The connect between Belagavi (Karnataka) and Nashik (Maharashtra) dates back to the period of Lord Rama. Mythology has it the Lord Rama made Nashik his abode during 14 years in exile while his ardent devotee, Shabari, was waiting to host the Lord in Sureban village in Ramdurga Taluk of Belagavi.
Cover Code: KTK/10/2021
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
February 15, 2021
Banarasi Handloom Silk - the Pride of Banaras
A special cover was released on the Banarasi Handloom Silk on 16th January 2021 at Varanasi.
February 14, 2021
Atmano Mokshartham, Jagaddhitaya Cha
On 12th January 2021 Bihar Postal Circle issued a Special Cancellation, at Bhagalpur, on birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed nationally as Youth Day. The cancellation depicts Swami Vivekananda and the motto of the Ramakrishna Order i. e. 'Atmano Mokshartham, Jagaddhitaya Cha'. The cancellation design was proposed by Shri Lalit Kumar Mishra.
February 13, 2021
Silver Jubilee of Rotary Club of Mangalore Sunrise
A special cover was released on 12th February 2021 at Head Post Office Mangaluru to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Rotary Club of Mangalore Sunrise.
Being a palindromic date a permanent pictorial cancellation of Mangalore Philatelic Bureau is also used on the special cover.
Rotary Club of Mangalore Sunrise (Club # 31296) in Rotary International District 3181( formerly 3180) was chartered on 12th February 1996. It is the only Club in erstwhile undivided RI district to meet on a Sunday morning. Members are from various backgrounds and are engaged in several charitable, social service, community development, empowering and awareness activities. The signature project of the club is Cancer Awareness.
Cover Code: KTK/15/2021
February 12, 2021
Silver Jubilee of Vidyashilp Academy
A Special cover was released on 8th February 2021 at Yelahanka to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Vidyashilp Academy.
Established in the year 1996, Vidyashilp Academy is India's First Fair Trade School. It has contributed to UNESCO's Happy School Framework. RISE (Respect, Integrity, Spirit and Excellence) is the School's core value. This special cover is released to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Vidyashilp Academy.
Cover Code:KTK/14/2021
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
February 11, 2021
Chauri-Chaura
A special cover was released on 4th February 2021 at Gorakhpur to commemorate the centenary of the Chauri-Chaura incident that occurred during the Non-cooperation Movement, called and led by Mahatma Gandhi. The cover illustration depicts the Shaheed Smarak located in Chauri-Chaura, Gorakhpur. The cancellation depicts artist's impression of the movement.
Courtesy: Lalit K.Mishra, Patna.
February 10, 2021
The High Court of Gujarat
India Post has released a stamp on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee of the High Court of Gujarat on 6th February 2021. The High Court of Gujarat came to be established on 1st May, 1960 as a result of bifurcation of the former State of Bombay into two States of Maharastra and Gujarat.
February 9, 2021
Dr. Manchala Jagannadha Rao
A special cover was released to celebrate the centenary of Dr. Manchala Jagannadha Rao on 3rd February 2021 at Hyderabad.
February 8, 2021
25th International Film Festival of Kerala
A special cover was released to celebrate the silver Jubilee celebration of International Film Festival of Kerala on 29th January 2021 at Thiruvananthapuram.
The international Film Festival of Kerala is organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. It is held every year in Thiruvananthapuram. The Festival was first held in 1994. In 1998 the Chalachitra Academy was formed and it was entrusted with the conduct of IFFK together with other activities for promotion of cinema in the State. In 1999 a competition section was added and the festival obtained FIAPF accreditation. Over the years the IFFK has grown into one of the most anticipated film events in the country with over 12000 delegates attending it annually.
Cover Code: KL/03/2021
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
February 7, 2021
Happy New Year (Reprint)
Russia Post released a stamp on 11th December 2020 being the reprint of 2008 stamp with an image of the Kremlin Saviour gate tower, the flag and the coat of arms of Russia.
Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea - Joint Issue
Russia Post jointly issued a set of stamp on Bears on 15th December 2020 to celebrate the diplomatic relationship between Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea.
February 6, 2021
New Year (2021)
Russia Post issued a stamp on 03rd December 2020 to celebrate the arrival of New Year depicting an image of designer drawing With a magic book open, Father Frost is watching people taking delight in the New Year coming in.
World Braille Day
A Special cover was released on 4th January 2021 at Mumbai to celebrate World Braille Day.
February 5, 2021
Parakram Diwas - Cover and Postcard
Central India Philatelic Society prepared a cover and Postcard to commemorate 125th Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 23rd January 2021. Satna H.P.O. provided special cancellation of Parakram Diwas.
February 4, 2021
Sportloto lottery
Russia Post released a stamp to mark the 50th Anniversary of state-run Sportloto lotteries depicting an image of the Sportloto lottery emblem.
PARAKRAM DIWAS
A special cover is released on 23rd January 2021 to commemorate the declaration of this day as "PARAKRAM DIWAS" every year, from 2021, being the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
In order to honour and remember Netaji's indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, Government of India has decided to celebrate his birthday on the 23rd day of January every year as "PARAKRAM DIWAS" to inspire people of the country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervour.
Cover Code: KTK/11/2021
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
February 3, 2021
125th Birth Anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose
India Post released a stamp to celebrate 125th Birth Anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose on 23rd January 2021.
February 2, 2021
Vladimir P. Ivanov
Russia Post released a stamp to mark the 100th Birth Anniversary of Vladimir P. Ivanov (1920–1996), designer of radar aircraft units on 24th November 2020 depicting V. Ivanov’s portrait and A-50 aircraft drawings.
50 years of Statehood of Himachal Pradesh
India Post released a stamp to mark 50 years of Statehood of Himachal Pradesh on 25th January 2021.
February 1, 2021
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Russia Post released a stamp to mark the 75th Anniversary of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) depicting its logo and its activities on 16th November 2020.
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency of the United Nations for educational, scientific and cultural issues.
The organization was founded on November 16, 1945; it is headquartered in Paris (France). Currently, it amounts to 195 member states, 2 observer states and 10 associate members, which are territories that are not responsible for the conduct of their international relations.
The aims declared by the organization are to promote world peace and security through wider international cooperation between states and peoples in the fields of education, sciences, and culture; to ensure justice and observance of lawfulness, universal respect for human rights and fundamental human freedoms proclaimed in the UN Charter for all peoples, regardless of race, gender, language, orientation or religion.
Covid-19 Vaccination Launch
A special cover was released to commemorate the landmark step of lndia in fighting COVID·19 at Bengaluru on 16th January 2021.
India will commence one of the largest coronavirus vaccination drives in the world from 16th January 2021. Nearly 3 erore health care and front line workers will receive the vaccine during the first phase. Two doses of the vaccine will be given at a 28-days interval.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru
Cover Code: KTK/05/2021
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