Handicraft of Madhya Pradesh

A Special cover on the Bell Metal Ware of Datia & Tikamgarh was released on 28th July 2021 at Bhopal.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan , Thiruvananthapuram.

Handloom Day 2021

Two special covers were released on the occasion of Handloom Day on 7th August 2021 at Kasaragod on the Kasaragod Weaver's Co-operative P & S Society Ltd. and at Kuthampully on the Kuthampully Handloom Weavers Co-op Society.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Kaji Nemu

 A Special cover was released on the Kaji Nemu or Assam Lemon on 28th August 2021 at Tinsukia.

Cover Code: ASM/04/2021

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

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.