Ashot Badalov

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 100th Birth Anniversary of Ashot Badalov on 10th November 2015 Who devoted his life to radio communications and broadcasting.

The stamp depicts a portrait of Ashot L. Badalov with a Central Telegraph building in the background. 

Coat of Arms - Kostroma Region

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet on the coat of Arms of Kostroma Region on 5th November 2015.

The stamp depicts the emblem of Kostroma city, the emblem of Kostroma Region and a map of the Russian Federation with the region highlighted in color are depicted on the margins of the souvenir sheet.

 

Karimabad Bharat Scout Group.

A special cover was released on 15th January 2016 for the centennial (1915-2015) of the Karimabad Bharat Scout Group at Mumbai.

 Cover Code: MH/01/2016
 Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Impex - 2015 - Special Covers.

2 special covers were released during Impex-2015 held in Imphal from 10 to 12th December 2015.

Special cover depicting Siroi lily, state flower of Manipur was released to celebrate 60th Wildlife week on 10th Decenber 2015.

Special cover depicting Nongin, state bird of Manipur was released to celebrate 60th Wildlife week on 12th Decenber 2015.

 Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Dinanath Dalal

A special cover of Dinanath Dalal, Goan artist and painter was released in Goa on the occasion of the centenary celebrations on 15th January 2015.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Mammals of India - Picture Postcards.

North Karnataka Postal circle has released thier 14th set of Picture Postcards “Mammals of India”. The set contains 48 cards and comes in an attractive box and is priced at Rs.150/-.  It is a really beautiful set of postcard which is worth collecting or to be used by Postcrossers and philatelists. 

For further details contact: nkrpostcrossing@gmail.com

GAPIO - 6th Annual Conference

A special cover was released on 9th January 2016 on the occasion of 6th Annual conference of  GAPIO ( Global Association of  Physicians of Indian Origin) at Bengaluru.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthauram.

International Fleet Review 2016

A commemorative stamp was released in Vishakapatanam on the occasion of International Fleet review on 6th February 2016. 

Mahapex - 2016 - Special Covers (3)

Mahapex-2016, Maharashtra State Level Philatelic Exhibition was held from 16th to 18th January  2016 at Nasik. 2 special covers were released on 18th January.

Nashik Dhol : Nashik Dhol is a special form of rhythmic music played with the big drums or locally known as dhols. It is a musical instrument belonging to the Membranophone Category. It is popular all over Maharashtra for creating a rhythmic and exhilarating atmosphere and has become the cultural identity of Maharashtra's celebrations. All the public celebrations including weddings, Navratri, Ganpati Visarjan, rallies, college gatherings tend to be incomplete without Nashik Dhol.

Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi :  was one of the first South Asian female physicians and the first Indian female physician, to be trained in the tradition of Western medicine. She was India’s first lady to qualify as a doctor from the USA in 1886. 

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Mahapex - 2016 - Special Covers (2)

Mahapex-2016, Maharashtra State Level Philatelic Exhibition was held from 16th to 18th January  2016 at Nasik. 2 special covers were released on 17th January.

Kalaram Mandir : The Kalaram Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik city. The temple derives its name from the statue of Lord Rama that is black. The literal translation of kalaram means black Rama. The sanctum sanctorum also houses the statues of goddess Sita and God Lakshmana. 

City of Grapes – Nashik : Nashik is in northern Maharashtra at 700 mtrs from the  sea level. The river Godavari originates 24 km from Brahmagiri Mountain, Tryambakeshwar, Nashik and flows along the northern boundary of the city through the old residential settlement. The soil of Nashik is primarily black which is favorable for agriculture. Nashik is famous for grapes, onions, and tomatoes. Nashik is famous for its table grapes and known as the Wine Capital of India.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Mahapex - 2016 - Special covers (1)

Mahapex-2016, Maharashtra State Level Philatelic Exhibition was held from 16th to 18th January  2016 at Nasik. 2 special covers were released on 16th January.

Pandav Leni : Pandu Leni also known as Trirashmi Caves are a group of 24 caves carved between the 3rd century BC and the 2nd century AD, representing the Hinayana Buddhist caves. The location of the caves is a holy Buddhist site and is located about 8 km south of Nashik. 

Kusumben Mehta : Late Kusumben Mehta was leading philatelist from India and wife of Senior Philatelist Shri Dhirubhai Mehta. She passed away on 6th October 2015 at Mumbai. Smt. Kusumben Mehta was a keen Philatelist and she was a life member of PCI, PSI and so many other Philatelic & Social organisations.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Sahitya Vachaspati Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar

A special cover was released on 30th November 2015 at Jaipur on Sahitya Vachaspati Mahopadhyay Vinaysagar on his first death anniversary.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Salim Ali Centre for Orinithology and Natural History.

India Post released a Special cover to celebrate the  Silver Jubilee of Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History on 28th January 2016 at Coimbatore.

Cover Code: TN/03/2016

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Vibrant India.

India Post released a miniature sheet of "Vibrant India" on 25th January 2016.The Department of Posts had organized national level stamp design competition on the theme of ‘Vibrant India’ for the stamp to be released on the occasion of Republic Day 2016.

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

India Post released a Commemorative Stamp on Income Tax Appellate Tribunal released on 24th January 2016 to celebrate it's Platinum jubilee.

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal is celebrating its platinum jubilee this year. The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Two Day Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal at Convention Hall, Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on 24th January, 2016. On the occasion President Shri Pranab Mukherjee released a Commemorative Stamp on Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

Our Lady of Health Church

A special cover was released on 20th December 2015 at Pondicherry on our lady of Health Church, Ariankuppam for its 365th  jubilee celebrations.

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.