Punjab Engineering college

A Special cover was released on 100 year of Punjab Engineering college on 16th November 2021 at Chandigarh.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Tribute to Netaji

Special cover released in Delhi as a Tribute to Netaji in Delhi 22nd, 25th, 27th and 31st January 2022 which is the 125th Birth Anniversay of Subhas Chandra Bose.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Textiles of Mizoram

A Set of Special covers on the Textiles of Mizoram  like Hmaram, Ngotekherh, Mizo Puanchei, Tawlhlohpuan and Pawndum was released on 24th and 26th November 2021 at Aizwal.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Ganjifa Cards

 A Special cover was released on the Ganjifa Cards on 20th March 2022 at Bengaluru.

Traditionally hand-painted by artisans, Ganjifa cards of Mysuru hold historical importance besides holding aesthetic and artistic value. This unique fine art form blends the exquisite art of miniature painting and craft, with cards typically based on epic themes giving them an exclusive look and feel. The artistic skill of this traditional craft is seen in its adoption of designs with minute details. These cards arc made in different sizes and shapes. The epic Ramayana has 28 to 1008 cards whereas Dasavatara has 120 cards.

Cover Code:KTK/31/2022.

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex

Russia Post released a stamp on the Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex depicting images of the multi functional supply vessel "Katerina Velikaya", the shipyard and the logo of the SKK"Zvezda"

The Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex (SSK Zvezda) is a Russian shipbuilding and ship repair enterprise in the city of Bolshoy Kamen, Primorsky Krai. On September 1, 2016, the ceremonial launch of the first stage took place in the presence of the President of the Russian Federation. In 2018, work began on the construction of the second stage of the shipyard; it is expected to complete the construction in 2024.

International Day of Forests

A Special cover on Honey Bee was released on 21st March 2022 at Pune on the International Day of Forests.

Mysuru Betel leaf

 A Special cover was released on the Mysuru Betel leaf on 20th March 2022 at Bengaluru.

Mysuru betel leaf is being cultivated from the period of Maharajas of Mysuru in palace gardens as well as in villages surrounding Mysuru taluk. These leaves are heart shaped and texture of the leaves is very smooth. The presence of black clay soil with moderate rainfall and temperature makes Mysuru betel leaf unique to that particular locality.

Cover Code:KTK/30/2022

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

The history of domestic tank construction

Russia Post released a set of 4 stamps on 31st August 2022 on the history of domestic tank construction.

The history of tank construction in Russia began in 1920-1921, when the first domestic samples were developed at the Krasnoe Sormovo plant in Nizhny Novgorod on the basis of the captured French Renault tank. In the early 1930s, the main design centers of the Soviet tank building were formed in Moscow, Kharkov and Leningrad.

JSC "Scientific and Production Corporation "Uralvagonzavod" named after F. E. Dzerzhinsky " is a Soviet and Russian corporation engaged in the development and production of military equipment, road construction machines and railway cars.

The postage stamps depict tanks produced by Uralvagonzavod:

T-34-76 — Soviet medium tank series. It was adopted in 1939. It was mass-produced in 1941-1944. The most massive tank of the Red Army during the Great Patriotic War.

 

The T-54 is a Soviet medium tank. Designed taking into account the combat experience of the Second World War. It was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1946. It was serially produced in 1947-1958 in various modifications.

 

T-72B3 is a Russian main battle tank. The result of a deep modernization of the T-72B. It was adopted and put into mass production in 2012. The winner of the tank biathlon.

 

The T-90M "Breakthrough" is a Russian main battle tank. It has a number of innovations applied in the machines of the Armata platform. He successfully passed military tests in 2019. It has been put into mass production. 

Statue of Equality

A Special cover on Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi, who was a revolutionary social reformer who established equality for all was released on 2nd February 2022 at Palmakole.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Image of Modern Russia

Russia Post issued two stamps on on 24th August 2021 depicting the  image of modern Russia, the Bear with the background in the colors of Russian flag and  healthcare workers and a volunteer, all of whom play an indispensable role in today's society .

 

According to the results of the All-Russian competition of sketches of postage stamps and postcards on the theme "The Image of Modern Russia", the works of Anastasia Voloshenko (St.Petersburg) and "Heroes-2021" by Galina Nazarenko (Yekaterinburg) were selected.

Sayed Haider Raza

A Special cover was released on 22nd February 2022 to celebrate the birth Centenary of Sayed Haider Raza at Piramal Museum of Art, Mumbai.

Nanjangud Banana

 A Special cover on the Nanjangud Banana was released on 6th January 2022 at Nanjangud.

The Nanjangud Banana, natively called as Nanjangud Rasabalehannu, is variety of banana grown in and around the area of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It is famous for its unique taste and aroma. The black clay alluvial saline soil found in and around Nanjangud accounts for this.

Cover Code: KTK/12/2022

Komi Republic.

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet of celebrate 100 years of the Komi Republic on 20th August 2021.  

Martyr's Day

A Special cover was released on 30th January 2022 to remember Mahatma on the Martyr's day at Bengaluru.

Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed on 30th January every year ti honour all those who gave thier lives for our country. This day marks the death anniversary of the Father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated during his prayers at Birla House Delhi in 1948 after India got it's Independence.

Cover Code: KTK/09/2022

36th International Geographical Congress

India Post released a set of 2 stamps to mark the 36th International Geographical Congress on 20th March 2022.

Lata Mangeshkar

A Special cover to pay tribute to commemorate the"Nightingale of India"Lata Mangeshkar. on 8th March 2022 at Bengaluru.

Over thirty thousand songs in thirty-six languages bear testimony to the greatness of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar who has mesmerized millions through her enthralling renditions.She was conferred with the Dada Saheb Phalke award for her outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema.

Please scan the QR code printed on the cover to listen to one of the immortal masterpieces of the legendary singer.

Cover Code: KTK/022/2022

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.