Independence Day - 2020

 Wishing you all a very Happy Independence Day - 2020

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.

The Prague Offensive Operation

Russia Post released a stamp on the Prague Offensive Operation on 6th May 2020 depicting an image of a group of Soviet soldiers with liberated citizens in Prague.

RGUHS @ war with Covid 19

A special cover was released with the message of War with Covid 19 by the Rajiv Gandhi University for Heath Science during its silver jubilee celebrations on 1st June 2020 in Bengaluru.

 

The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka has proactively participated in Prevention, Control and Management of COVID-19. It has organized online training to more than 1.5lakh participants and is launching the "Innovation Challenge on COVID-19"-Hackathon as a curtain raiser to the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the University. The contributions of the University in Health Care Education in general and COVID-19 in particular has received wide acclaim.

Cover Code: KTK/54/2020

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

A special cover was released on 1st June 2020 to celebrate the silver Jubilee of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences at Jayanagar, Bengaluru.

The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru was established by an Act of State Legislature of Karnataka on 1 st June 1996. The University has emerged as the flag bearer of excellence in Healthcare Education and has seen its alumni make a mark across the globe to resonate with the emerging healthcare requirements and adoption ofTechnology and Research to ensure "Right for Rightful Healthcare Education".

Cover Code:KTK/53/2020

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Terracotta Temples of India

India Post released a miniature sheet and a set of 7 stamp on the Terracotta Temples of India on 8th August 2020.

Bharat Scouts and Guides.

A special cover was released at Kolkatta on 1st February 2020 to celebrate 100 years of Bharat Scouts and Guides.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

State Russian Museum

Russia Post released as souvenir sheet on the 125th Anniversary of the State Russian Museum on 19th May 2020 depicting image of the Mikhailovsky palace and tthe portrait of Alexaner III by I.N. Kramskoy (State Russian Museum, 1886).

The Russian Museum is the world's largest museum of Russian art, a unique architectural and art ensemble in the historical center of St. Petersburg.

A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

A special cover was released in Chandigarh on 30th January 2020 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

V.I. Lenin

Russia Post released a stamp to celebrate 150th anniversary of V.I. Lenin (1870–1924), historian, philosopher on 22nd June 2020.

The Indian Spotted Chevrotian.

A special cover was released on 31st July 2020 on the Indian Spotted Chevrotian at Someshwara.

The Indian spotted Chevrotian( Moschiola Meminna) is often referred to as the "Mouse Deer". It is small, lacking antlers, has well developed canine teeth and is mostly found in the deciduous forests of Western Ghats of India. The mottled markings provide excellent camouflage. The mouse deer communicates through scent marks and vocalizations. the species is placed in Schedule I of the Wild Life Protection Act (1972)

Cover Code: KTK/59/2020

A permanent Pictorial cancellation on Someshwara was also released on the same

C.Alvares

A special cover was released in Saligoa to celebrate the Birth Centenary of C.Alvares on 1st August 2020.

C. Alvares was born on 1st August, 1920 in Saligoa. He hailed from a family of stage artists called Fokanneager. he was an actor, writer and director par excellence and earned titles like Evergreen Hero, Ace director and King of Duets. Besides performing in Tiatr he also performed in konkani movies like Amche Noxib, Nirmon etc.

Cover Code: MH/09/2020

All-Russian voting on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation

Russia Post released a stamp on the the All-Russian voting on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation 11th June 2020 with the image of the cover of the Constitution of the Russian Federation against the tricolored flag.

In January 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested to make amendments in the Russian Constitution and sent a respective bill to the floor. The changes concern the chapters on the federal structure of the country, the President, the Federal Assembly, the government, the judicial authorities and the public prosecution office, and local self-government. These chapters are subject to changes through the adoption of federal constitutional law. Based on the results of the declaration of will of nationals, the President will reach the final decision on signing the amendments to the fundamental law.

Standard Postal Stamps of Russia.

Russia Post issued the 7th standard postal stamps of the Russian Federation, Eagles, with the face value of 1 ruble 50 kopecks on 6th May 2020

Sri Kujugodu Kattemane Venkatramana Gowda

A special cover on Sri Kujugodu Kattemane Venkatramana Gowda (K.K.V.R.Gowda) was released in Puttur on 27th July 2020.

A pioneer of social reforms, Sri Kujugodu Kattemane Venkatramana Gowda, is an eminent personality who strived for the development of Puttur, Bantwal, Bethhangady and Sullia taluks as a political, social and religious thinker. he was the first MLA elected to Madras Assembly from undivided Puttur constituency during the first ever elections of independent India in 1952. He was also elected to Mysuru Assembly in 1957 and in 1963, thereby serving three consecutive terms.

Cover Code: KTK/58/2020.

Lion - Tailed Macaque

A special cover on the Lion - Tailed Macaque was released in Puttur on 27th July 2020.

The lion-tailed macaque ( German name Bartaffe - "beard ape") ranks among the rarest and is classified as endangered as per UCN Red List 2007 and Wild Life Protection Act of 1970 of India. It is distinguished by its silver white mane surrounding its head and is seen in the Western Ghat mountains. It has a black tuft at the end that is similar to a lion's tail.

Cover Code: KTK/57/2020