Gulabrao Maharaj

India Post issued a stamp of Gulabrao Maharaj on 19th December 2018.

100th Anniversary of the Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute on 5th September 2018.The stamp depicts the bust of A.F. Ioffe works by sculptor GD Glikman and the building of the Physicotechnical Institute A.F. Ioffe Academy of Sciences.

The Physicotechnical Institute conducts its history from the department of the same name of the State X-ray and Radiological Institute (GRRI), established in September 1918 on the initiative of professors A.F. Ioffe and M.I. Nemenova.

 

Kumbh Mela 2019

A special cover was released on 15th January 2019 at Allahabad during Kumbh Mela.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams - 8

A set of 2 special cover was released on Swarna Rathotsavam, and Aswa Vahanam on the occasion of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams 2018 at Thirumala on 17th October 2018.

During Rathotsavam Lord Malayappa Swamy along with Sridevi amd Budevi goes round in procession mounted on massive Rath. Seated in Rath Lord Venkateshwara teaches us to control our senses with mind as the rein, to drive the chariot like body with the help of the charioteer called Buddhi on a proper path. Malayappa Swamy is the charioteer and controller.

 Cover Code: AP/31/2018

On Aswa vahana Lord Malayappa Swamy goes in procession looking like a warrior with a helmet on his head and word in his hand to protect dharma as incarnation of Kalki. The Lord teaches us through the horse chariot that we should also carry on with our lives by keeping our senses that are like horsed, under control. Lord Vishnu will establish Dharma in the form of Kalki.

Cover Code: AP/32/2018

First Flag Hoisting at Port Blair

India Post released a set of 3 stamps and a miniature sheet on 30th December 2018 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of First Flag Hoisting at Port Blair.

Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society Meeting.

A special cover was released on 11th October 2018 at Pune on the occasion of 7th Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society Meeting.

Kakaji & Pappaji

India Post released a stamp of Kakaji & Pappaji on 28th December 2018.

Alva's Virasat

A special cover was released by India Post marking the Silver Jubilee Celebration of  Alva's Virasat National Level Cultural Festival -2019 at Alva’s campus at Puthige  Moodbidri on 4th January 2018. 

Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer Sri Vishweshathertha  Swamiji, Chief Postmaster General Dr. Charles Lobo, Colonial Cousins fame Padmshree Sri Hariharan, Sri Lesle Lewis and  Alva’s Education Foundation President Dr. M Mohan Alva released special cover at  Grand Colourful Function. More than 50000 audience witnessed the Alva‘s Virast  Ceremony.

Cover Code: KTK/01/2019
Courtesy: Meera Mahaveer Kundur.

Paika Rebellion

India post released a stamp to commemorate the Paika Rebellion on 24th December 2018.

Paradeepex - 2018

Paradeepex - 2018, 2 day district level philatelic exhibition was held for the first time at Paradip on 6th and 7th October 2018. 3 special covers were released on this occasion.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Swami Vivekananda's visit to Kashmir.

India Post released a Special Cover on 12th January 2018 to celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s Visit to Kashmir at Ramakrishna Mission, Srinagar on 156th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. 

Besant Girl's Higher Primary School

A special cover was released for the centenary celebration of Besant Girl's Higher Primary School at Mangalore on 10th January 2019.

Cover Code: KTK/06/2019

Bapu Stamp Expo 2018

Bapu Stamp Expo 2018 - a mobile philatelic expo was held in Rajgir on 26th and 27th October 2018. 2 special covers were released on the occasion.

Courtesy: Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna.

Hamfest India

A special cover was released on 29th December 2018 at Bengaluru on the ocassion of Hamfest India 2018.

Indian Institute of HAMs (IIH) was established as a registered trust in 1993 for promoting Amateur (Ham) Radio in India. It has reached yet another milestone of completing 25 years of continuous service.IIH has been instrumental in providing vital communication at the time of natural disasters like train accidents, floods, earthquakes, tsunami etc.

"HAMFEST" is a festival of HAMs, the largest gathering of Indian HAMs in one place, conducted every year in different cities of India since 1991. The venue of HAMFEST INDIA 2018 (29th & 30th December 2018) is Reva University, Bengaluru.

Theme: Empowerment on Skill Development in Amateur Radio Technology & Communication network in nation building during natural calamities and disasters. 

Cover Code:KTK/139/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

39th Indian National Congress, Belagavi

A special cover was released in Belagavi on 27th December 2018 to celebrate the 39th Indian National Congress, Belagavi which was held in 1924.

Mahatma Gandhiji having extracted promise to move ahead with inter-faith,inter-caste and inter- party UNITY, declared the struggle for freedom to be carried forward in the path of Non-violence with Non-cooperation. He asked the people not to get discouraged even if the heavens are at loose. This propelled country faster towards freedom.

39th Indian National Congress, Belagavi ao Hardikar strived hard to make the congress session at Belagavi with Gandhiji as president, a great success, supported by later's "Seva Dal" Volunteers. A special well (Pampa Sarovar) itself was built in the vicinity of the session to meet water requirement of delegates of the session, which is famous even today as " Congress well".

Cover Code: KTK/137/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru. 

Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya Dak Sanskritik Kendra

A special cover has been issued on 22nd October 2018 at Patna to commemorate renaming the Dak Manoranjan Kendra as Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya Dak Sanskritik Kendra.

Cover Code: BH-15/October 2018
Courtesy: Lalit Kumar Mishra, Patna.