Aadyakrantikarak Raghoji Bhangare

 A Special cover was released on Aadyakrantikarak Raghoji Bhangare on 8th November 2022 at Thane.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Nuclear-Powered Icebreaking Fleet of Russia

Russia Post released a set of 2 stamps on the Nuclear-Powered Icebreaking Fleet of Russia on 22nd September 2022 featuring nuclear-powered icebreakers Arktika and Sibir against ice scenery and symbols of an atom.

Malabar Pied Hornbill

 A Special cover was released on the Malabar Pied Hornbill  on 11th February 2023 at Dandeli.

The Malabar Pied Hornbill is a near threatened species, endemic to the tropical deciduous forests of Central and Southern India and Sri Lanka. The Dandeli region in Karnataka is believed  to be the last stronghold of this species in the Western Ghats biodiversity hot spot. In the interest if keystone species, for conservation and protection The Government of Karnataka has constituted "Hornbill  Conservation Reserve" during 2011 in Haliyali Forest Division.

Cover Code: KTK/10/2023

Samara Luka National Park - Joint issue of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet on 16th September 2022 as Joint issue of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Russian Federation on 15th September 2022 depicting an image of  the emblem of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being.

The State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service today is a unified federal centralized system of agencies and institutions performing state sanitary and epidemiological supervision in Russia.

Gadag Zoo

A Special cover was released to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Gadag Zoo on 5th January 2023 at Gadag.

Cover Code: KTK/67/2022

Stepan Neustroyev

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 100th Birth Anniversary Stepan Neustroyev (1922-1998) who was a commander of the 1st Rifle Battalion of the 756th Rifle Regiment,, Hero of the Soviet Union.

Hornbill Festival

A Special cover was released on the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland on 1st December 2022 at Kohima.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Servo

 A  Special cover was released to celebrate 50 years of Servo on 28th January 2023 at Mumbai.

Honey

 A Special cover was released on the Nalabari Honey on 11th October 2022 at Nalabari.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Amritpex 2023 - Special Covers - Final day

4 Special covers were released on 15th February 2023 at the venue of Amritpex 2023, Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi on UTI, heritage of India, services of India Post and achievements of 75 years.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
 

Amritpex 2023 - Special Covers

5 Special covers were released on 14th February 2023 at the venue of Amritpex 2023, Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi on Birsa Munda, Puppetry, Govind Guru, International year of Millet and freedom struggle of India.

Cruise liner Mustai Karim

Russia Post released a stamp on the Cruise liner Mustai Karim under the series maritime fleet of Russia on 9th September 2022.

Cruise liner Mustai Karim is a passenger four-decker of the river-sea class. It is the first ship of the PV300 project and the first full-size cruise ship built over 60 years in the USSR and modern Russia.

It is in use in the Volga-Neva basin with coastal access to the adjacent seas. The ship was designed according to the floating hotel principle and corresponds to the level of a five-star hotel.It is named after Bashkir poet, writer and play writer Mustai Karim.

Architectural Heritage of Russia - Architecture of the Samara Region

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet depicting images of he Neronov’s Mansion, the Samara Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky, the Golovkin's dacha complex and the factory kitchen of the Maslennikov plant on 9th September 2022 which are architectures of the Samara Region.

Agricultural Goods

India Post released a set of 12 stamps on 13th February 2023 on the Agricultural Goods under Geographical Indications at the venue of Amritpex 2023, Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi.

Ministries of the Russian Federation

Russia Post issued a set of 5 stamps on the Ministries of the Russian Federation on 8th September 2022 featuring emblems of Ministry of Justice,, Ministry of Finance , Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defense  and Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with indication of the years of their foundation.

Divyang - Amritpex 2023 - Special Covers.

A Special cover was released on Divyang, Pride of India on 13th February 2023 at Pragathi Maidan as part of Amritpex 2023.

Chechen Republic.

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Chechen Republic depicting significant cultural and industrial facilities of the Chechen Republic on 6th September 2022.The Chechen Autonomous District was formed on November 30, 1922, from the Chechen National District of the Mountain ASSR.

St. Xavier's Alumni Association

A Special cover was released to celebrate 75 years of St. Xavier's Alumni Association, Patna on 17th December 2022 at Patna.

International Forum for Preservation of Tiger

Russia Post released a stamp along with other tiger habitat countries on the International Forum for Preservation of Tiger on 5th September 2022. depicting an image of an Amur tiger and the Forum logo.

International Tiger Forum was held on the launch day of the Eastern Economic Forum that will bring together country leaders, representatives of relevant ministries and agencies, scientists and international experts in the field of endangered species protection.The 10 countries participating in the joint issue are Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Korea, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Russia, India, and Indonesia.

Women Power - Amritpex 2023 - Special covers

A Set of 4 Special covers were released at the venue of Amritpex 2023 (Pragathi Maidan) on 12th February 2023 on Women Power in fields like Conserving National heritage, exploring new horizon, defending our nation and excellence in Sports.

Anniversary of Moscow

Russia Post released a Souvenir sheet to celebrate the 875th Anniversary of Moscow depicting the image of the up-to-date coat of arms of the capital and the new face value of 100 rubles; the margins of the block feature coats of arms of 1730, 1781, 1883 and 1924 and the overprint text: 875 Years.

The first Ranaji Trophy Match in Sikkim

A special cover was released during the The first Ranaji Trophy Match in Sikkim on 13th December 2022 at Rangpa.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

India Post released a stamp set of  se-tenant stamp to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav  on 12th February 2023.

Moscow

Russia Post released a Souvenir sheet to celebrate 875th Anniversary of Moscow on 2nd September 2022 depicting a view of the Moscow Kremlin from the Moskva River embankment and the Moscow City International Business Center; the margins of the block feature City landmarks: the monument to Yury Dolgoruky, the Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin, the Menshikov Tower, the Triumphal Arch, the Friendship of Peoples Fountain, the Moscow State University building, the Ostankino Tower and Zaryadye Park with the Soaring Bridge.

Moscow is the capital of Russia, a city of federal status and the administrative center of the Central Federal District. It is the largest city in Russia in terms of population (12,635,466 people as of 2022) and its constituent region.

Defense Accounts Department

A Special cover was released to celebrate 275 years of Defense Accounts Department at New Delhi on 11th November 2022.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Cleanliness Day - Special Cancellation.

On 30th January 2023, at Patna GPO, a special cancellation was issued to spread an awareness towards Cleanliness. To give an impetus to awareness for cleanliness, Mahatma Gandhi wrote in Young India (19.11.1925), 'Cleanliness is next to Godliness' In addition to regular constituents of Special Cancellation and image of Mahatma Gandhi , this Cancellation incorporates 'स्वच्छता ' in Gandhi's handwriting and 'शौचम तप उच्यते' i. e.  'Cleanliness is Austerity' culled from the Gita (chapter XVII verse 14).

Courtesy: Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna

Snehapoorvam Educational Charitable Trust

A Special cover was released for the launch of FM Radio "My Radio" at  Snehapoorvam Educational Charitable Trust on 1st November 2022 at Ayyanthole.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

General K.S.Thimayya

 India Post released a stamp of General K.S.Thimayya on 4th February 2023.

Ram Chandra Maharaj

India Post released a stamp to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of Ram Chandra Maharaj on 25th January 2023.

Diplomatic ties between India-Egypt

India Post released a Souvenir sheet to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Ties between India-Egypt on 25th January 2023.

Marpalli Padmavati S.Rao

A Special cover was released to celebrate the birth centenary of  Marpalli Padmavati S.Rao was released at Puttur on 30th January 2023.

Cover Code: KTK/07/2023

Martyr's Day - 2023 - Special Cancellations.

Four Special cancellations were released by the Postal department of Karnataka Circle on the occasion of Martyr's day on 30th January 2023 at Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Belagavi.

Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bengaluru.