Assam Tea

A special cover on Assam Tea was released at Dibrugarh on 24th August 2021 under the GI tag series of Assam.

Assam means one without equal and that is really true about this Tea. They say you haven't woken up fully if you haven't sipped Assam tea. Most Assam Tea is grown almost at sea level in the rich loamy soil of Brahmaputra flood plains. Assam has one of the finest black tea in the world. The low grown Assam Orthodox Tea is robust, full bodied and brimming with energy, known for its briskness and burgundy red colour and it has a distinctive malty flavour. So if you are in the mood for activity, begin your day with Assam Orthodox Tea.

Cover Code: ASM/02/2021

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

St.Albert's College

 A Special cover was released to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of St.Albert's College at Ernakulam on 16th July 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Ramanarayanam

A Special Cover of Ramanarayanam temple in Industrial Estate, Vizianagaram was released on 21st April 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Tele-Law

A Special cover was released on Tele-Law at New Delhi on 6th July 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

GI Tagged Products - Tamil Nadu.

3 Special covers were released on 13th August 2021 on the GI tagged products from the state of Tamil Nadu. They are Nachiyarkoil Kuthuvilakku, at Natchar Koil, Madurai Sungudi Sarees at Madurai and Temple Jewel of Nagercoil at Nagercoil.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Celebrating the Success

A Special cover was released on 15th August 2021 at Kolkata to celebrate the success of Indian team at Tokyo Olympics.

International Light House Day

A Boat Carried Special Cover was issued at Pulicat on the occasion of International Light House Day on 21st August 2021.

 

Pulicat of Pazhaverkadu is a historic seashore town near Chennai. The Portuguese established a trading post in Pulicat in 1502. Its possession got charged between Portuguese and Dutch until finally occupied by the British in 1825. The Dutch Cemetery dating back to 1622 with inscribed tombs and graves, carved with skeletons have been quite well preserved.

 

Cover Code: TN/15/2021

World Hepatitis Day

 A Special cover was released to mark "World Hepatitis Day' on 28th July 2021 at Bengaluru.

 "World Hepatitis Day' which is observed each year on 28th July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer.This year's theme is "Hepatitis can't wait", conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness - even in the current COVID-19 crisis - we can't wait to act on viral hepatitis.
National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme is an integrated initiative for prevention and control of Viral Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E in the country with aims to end Viral Hepatitis by 2030.
Prevention Methods:
• Awareness generation and behaviour change communication
• Immunisation for Hepalitis-B (Birth dose, Healthcare workers, High Risk Group)
• Safe blood and blood products
• Injection safely, safe social cultural practices
• Safe drinking water, hygiene and clean toilets
Free Check-up and laboratory services for Hepatitis Disease in all Government Hospitals. Free check-up, additional laboratory services and treatment at District Level Government Hospital in Government Medical Colleges.

Cover Code: KTK/22/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

AT8KLH

A Private special cover with the cancellation of Kaapu Lighthouse was released on 17th August 2021 during the celebration of 24th Annual International Lighthouse / Lightships Weekend by the HAM Radio Enthusiasts. It is also the 120th year of Kaapu Lighthouse and 23rd India's Amateur Radio at Lighthouses.

National projects of Russia - Education

Russia Post released a stamp on 26th February 2021 depicting a teacher, various educational tools, a globe and a student reaching for knowledge, as well as the logo of the national project.

First Flight Carried Special Cover

A First Flight Carried Special cover was released at Vorvakallu on 28th March 2021 to celebrate the first flight from Kurnool to Visakhapatnam.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

512th Birth Anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda

A Special cover was released to celebrate 512th Birth Anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda on 27th June 2021 at Bengaluru.

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda was a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire. He is instrumental in Planning, Building the foundation of the current city of Bengaluru. He is therefore credited to have put Bengaluru on the World Map. "Bendakaluru" as it was originally known was shaped solely due to his Town Planning capabilities. His foresight by way of demarking business areas from residences, planning temples, water tanks and imgational facilities made him a brilliant visionary. He was a great social reformer and a Patron of Art & Learning. He ruled Bengaluru for about 5 decades. Several educational institutions, buildings, transport facilities and the famous International Airport are all named after him. This special cover is released to commemorate 512th Birth Anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda

Cover Code: KTK/21/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Mahabaleshwar Strawberry

 A Special cover was released on the Mahabaleshwar Strawberry on 12th August 2021 at Mahabaleshwar.

Courtesy: Lester Lobo, Mangalore.

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandiram

A Special cover was released on the Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandiram on the occasion of Guru Pournami on 24th July 2021 at Vijayawada.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Golden Letter Box

Golden painted Letter Box at Panipat Head Post Office to honour Sh Neeraj Chopra for his Gold Medal in Tokyo Olympics.

National Handloom Day - Special covers on GI tagged products

On National Hand loom Day Chief Postmaster General, TS Circle, S. Rajendra Kumar released a set of Five special covers of GI tagged products on Nirmal furniture, Narayanpet handloom saris, Warangal durries, Hyderabad haleem and Siddipet Gollabhama saris on 7th August 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Independence Day - 2021

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY - 2021

Bhagyalakshmi-Sukanya Samruddhi Yogana.

A Special cover was released on 10th March 2021 at Sadashivnagar on the Bhagyalakshmi-Sukanya  Samruddhi Yogana of the Department of Women and Child Development.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Goa Cashew Feni

 A Special cover was released on the Goa Cashew Feni on 12th August 2021 at Panaji.

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

A Special cover was released on 19th March 2021 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Tiruvananthapuram.

Ice Hockey

A Special cover was released to celebrate Ice Hockey in Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh on 26th February 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

35th All India Postal Badminton Tournament 2020-21

A Special cover was released on the 35th All India Postal Badminton Tournament 2020-21 at Dharmasala on 22nd February 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Ma.Chamanlal

 India Post released a stamp on Social worker Ma.Chamanlal on 7th August 2021.

New Barrackpur Colony Boy's High School

A Special was released on 19th February 2021 to celebrate 70th Anniversary of New Barrackpur Colony Boy's High School at Kolkata.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Heritage Police Assistance Room

A Special cover was released on 16th February 2021 on the Heritage Police Assistance Room at Shimla.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Aurobindo Integral Education Centre

A Special cover was released to celebrate the 45th year of Aurobindo Integral Education Centre at Behrampur on 18th January 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

International Tiger Day

 A Special cover was released to celebrate the International Tiger Day on 29th July 2021 at Mumbai.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Bijayshree Routray

 A Special cover was released on Bijayshree Routray on 28th July 2021 at Bhubaneshwar.