8th International Food Convention, Mysuru.

A special cover was released on 12th December 2018 on the occasion of 8th International Food Convention, Mysuru.

 

AFST(I) is organizing its 8th International Food Convention [IFCON 2018] during 12-15 December, 2018 at CSIR-CFTRI Campus, Mysuru with the focal theme "Holistic Approaches for Start up, Food Innovation and Human Resource Training for Agriculture and Food Industry Gemmation" (HASHTAG). The mega event is a platform for the deliberation, networking, exchange of knowledge and partnerships between global stake holders for addressing the issues related to the societal outreach, industrial, research and academic collaborations

Cover Code: KTK/180/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Mysore Veerashaiva Sajjana Sangha (R)

A special cover s is was released on 12th November 2018 at Musuru to commemorate the "Platinum Jubilee" of Mysore Veerashaiva Sajjana Sangha.

Cover Code:KTK/86/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Shree Vidyasagarji Maharaj

A special cover was released in Ahmedabad on 24th August 2018 to celebrate the consecration ceremony of Mahakavi Digamdaracharya Shree Vidyasagarji Maharaj.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Eastern Naval Command

A special cover on the Eastern Naval Command , Vishakhapatanam was released on 4th December 2018 at Vishakhapatanam to celebrate its 50 glorious years from 1968 to 2018.

Cover Code: AP/06/2018

Hockey - Women's World Cup

A special cover was released to at Guwahati on 3rd August 2018 to celebrate the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup held in London.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Periyar Tiger Reserve.

A special Cover was released to celebrate 40 years of Tiger conservation at Periyar Tiger Reserve 21st December 2018 at Thekkady.

Periyar tiger reserve occupies a special place in the annals of conservation history in India. Evolved over millennia, Periyar Tiger Reserve and its surroundings is a rich cauldron of life in its myriad forms and manifestations. The biological opulence of Periyar landscape is exemplified through charismatic species such as tigers, elephants and other life forms. This tiger reserve is renowned for its people inclusive management as it has intrinsic economic, ecological, cultural and recreational values that sustain the livelihoods of a large number of people. This natural treasure is a heritage and legacy to be conserved for the future. Department of Posts takes pride in associating itself with the commemoration of the 40th year of Periyar Tiger Reserve

Cover Code: KL/32/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
 

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College.

A special cover was released on 14th September 2018 at Kolkota at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College  to  celebrate Platinum jubilee of Ramakrishna Mission Boy's Home, rahara and 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago Address.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Rotary Club of Patna

A special cover was released to celebrate the Platinum jubilee of Rotary Club of Patna on 10th November 2018 at Patna.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvanamthapuram.

Anand Karaj

A special cover was released on 21st December 2018 on Anand Karaj, which is the traditional sikh wedding ritual.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Calcutta Paper Trader's Association

A special cover was released on 8th August 2018 at Kolkatta to celebrate 100 years of  Calcutta Paper Trader's Association (CPTA) 

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Gandhi Philatlic Exhibition

A special cover was released on 13th October 2018 to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Philatlic Exhibition.

Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural)

A special cover was released on 2nd April 2018 at Gadag as part of Swachh Bharath Misson.

Cover Code: KTK/29/2018

State awards -Insignia of the Russian Federation

Russian Post released a stamp on the insignia of the Cross of St. George, “For good deed”, “For mentoring” and “For impeccable service” on 20th December 2018.

Dmitrov Kremlin Museum-Preserve

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 100 years of the Dmitrov Kremlin Museum-Preserve on 13th December 2018 depicting the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the temple of the righteous Elizabeth and the Nikolsky Gate of the Dmitrov Kremlin Museum-Reserve.

Dmitrov Kremlin - partially preserved ancient Russian fortress, the residence of the princes of Dmitrov. It was founded as a border fortress by Rostov-Suzdal prince Yury Dolgoruky in the 12th century. On the territory of the Kremlin is located the Dmitrovsky Kremlin Museum-Reserve, which includes 12 buildings, including the Assumption Cathedral (early 16th century), a number of buildings from the 19th – 20th centuries, and the restored Nikolsky Gate.

Heroes Counterintelligence

Russia Post released 2 set of 2 stamp each on the counterintelligence heroes of the Soviet Union on 17th December 2018

Krygin Mikhail Petrovich (1918–1945) - military counterintelligence officer, lieutenant. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously) was awarded for showing courage and heroism in the fight against the Japanese invaders during the Seysin operation.

Vasily Mikhailovich Chebotaryov (1918–1944) - military counterintelligence, guard lieutenant. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously) was awarded for the exemplary performance of combat missions of the command at the front, courage and heroism shown in battles during the operation "Bagration".

Sergey Sergeyevich Gromov (1966–1995) - Soviet and Russian officer, captain of the Airborne Forces, counterintelligence officer. On February 27, 1995, for the courage and heroism shown in the performance of service and military duty, Captain Sergey Sergeevich Gromov was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation posthumously. He was awarded medals "For Courage", "For distinction in military service" 1st and 2nd degrees.

Ugryumov German Alekseevich (1948–2001) - figure of the state security agencies of Russia, admiral, Hero of the Russian Federation. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of December 20, 2000 for courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty. Awarded the Order for Military Merit, Badge of Honor; medals, including "For Courage in a Fire" (1974); badges "Honorary Counterintelligence Officer" (1997); "For service in counterintelligence" 2nd and 3rd degree.

Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation

Russia Post released a stamp on Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation on 14th December 2018 depicting its emblem and the building.

The Federal Service for the Regulation of the Alcohol Market (Rosalkogolregulirovanie) is the federal executive body responsible for monitoring the production and circulation of ethyl alcohol, alcohol and alcohol-containing products, for the supervision and provision of services in Russia.

Postal Wrestling Tournament

A special cover was released on 26th November 2018 on the occasion of the 32nd All India Postal Wrestling Tournament at Lucknow.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

25 years of the Constitution of the Russian Federation

A souvenir sheet was released on 12th December 2018 to celebrate 25 years of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

 

The Constitution of the Russian Federation is the highest regulatory legal act of the Russian Federation adopted on December 12, 1993. Stamps depict the Constitution, the  the building of the Federal Assembly, the Government building and the courts of the Russian Federation with the flag and, citizens and an excerpt from Article 2 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

 

Alexandr Solzhenitsyn

Russia Post released a stamp of Alexandr Solzhenitsyn on 11th December 2018 depicting his portrait, observation tower in the colony and Matryonin yard.

Alexander Isaevich Solzhenitsyn (1918–2008) was a prose writer, playwright, poet, publicist. and Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature (1970).

Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 100 years of Financial and Economic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation depicting its emblem on 7th December 2018.