New stamp from India

 

 

Date of Issue : 31st December 2013

India Post issued today the last stamp of this year on Babu Banarsi Das. Babu Banarasi Das (1912-1985) was a noted politician and a member of Janata Party.During his long political career, he worked as a Minister, Speaker and Member of Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). He also held the position of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from  1979 to 1980.

Stamp Image Credit : Mansoor B. – Mangalore

New Postmark from Patna

Save Water Save Life : Water Conservation Year 2013

A special Postmark was provided at Patna on 30 December 2013 : Save Water Save Life : Water Conservation Year 2013.

Courtesy : Pradip Jain – Patna : email : philapradip@gmail.com

Wishing you all a  Very Happy  & Prosperous New Year !!

This is the last Post of this year as the year 2013 is saying Good Bye…In this year  Indi Post issued maximum number of stamps in a single calendar year… The last stamp of this year  released today on Babu Banarsi Das.. With this issue India Post  issued of  about 142 stamps, miniature sheets and sheetlets in the year 2013…Which is a record number.The issuance of Stamp and Miniature sheet on Sachin Tenudlkar was also remarkable as very limited stamps have been issued by India Post on living personalities .  Philatelically it 2013 was a good year with a National stamp show at Mumbai and record number of entries in World Philatelic Exhibition BRASILIANA 2013.  A new website Indian Philately Digest has been launched by Mr Prashant Pandya that proved to be a great help for all the  lovers of Indian Philately with its quick updates. It is a milestone in the field of Indian Philately. In this last Post of The year I  share here some most beautiful  and remarkable stamps of the year 2013…

India Post issued stamps and miniature sheets on 50 iconic personalities of India Cinema.

India Post Issued stamps, Minature sheet  sheetlet on Sachin Tendulakar’s 200th Test Match.

“The Postman Van” was the theme of EUROPA 2013 stamps.

“Wildlife’ was the theme of SEPAC 2013 stamps.

The Year 2013 was “Lunar Year of Snake”.

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New Stamp from India..

 

Date of Issue : 23 December 2013

India Post issued a commemorative stamp on Shaheed Gulab Singh Lodhi on 23rd December 2013.

Gulab Singh Lodhi was a freedom fighter from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. He laid down his life at the historic Jhandewala Park at Aminabad, Lucknow in August 1935 while trying to unfurl the tri-colour flag defying Government order that was unacceptable to freedom fighters during the British regime. He was shot dead by a British Officer when he climbed a tree in the park with the flag.

: Indian Philately Digest

New Special Cover

A Special Cover was released to mark Diamond Jubilee of Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS)(GSTI) on 22nd December 2013 by Shri A. P. Srivastava, Chief Postmaster General at the function organised to celebrate the event in Indore.

The Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS)(GSTI) is an engineering college in Indore. It was established in 1952 as a technical institute offering licentiate and diploma courses in engineering.It is considered as best engineering college in MP after NIT Bhopal.

: OP Kedia, Indore

Formation of new philatelic club at Tiruchirappalli

A new philately club has been started at Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) from Nov 15, 2013 - "Tiruchirappalli Philatelic Club" .

Founder:

Mr. M. Nassar

53A Jailaniya Mosque 3rd Street,1st Floor, Subramaniapuram,Tiruchirappalli – 620020. Ph: 93451-10420, 84381-18586

President:

Rev. Dr. Daniel Vincent Ph: 99443-51702

Secretary:

Mr. R. Kasinath, Ph:  99941-62516

Treasurer:

Mr. G. Satheesh Babu, Ph: 90035-33006

Monthly Meeting Schedule:

Every 4th Sunday of the Month

Venue: Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School

Time: 3 PM onwards

Membership:

Life Membership - for adults - Rs. 1000, Students - Rs. 500

Annual Membership - Rs. 100

Second month meeting was held on Dec 22, 2013, with about 30+ people attended the meeting.

: Kasinath R. - Tanjore

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New stamp from India…

 

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Date of Issue : 10 December 2013

India Post issued a commemorative stamp to mark Golden Jubilee of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade on 10th December 2013.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is an autonomous public business school established in 1963 by the Government of India to help professionalise the country's foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources, generating, analysing and disseminating data. Also IIFT has always been prided as an excellent centre for research on WTO and other related issues. Over the years IIFT has evolved from being a centre of foreign trade to a complete business school that now rests on a tripod: the MBA (International Business) programme, Research and MDPs.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

 

Special Date  : 11 – 12 – 13

Today is special date which appears as 11-12 –13…This could  be a special date cancellation for collectors…… Some must have posted letters today….Happy Collecting !!

Here is a Railway Ticket Collected by Jigar Desai of Mumbai

 

Club News

Stamp Exhibition in Kerala

A district level philatelic exhibition is being organised by the India Post from 22nd to 23rd of January 2014  at Sopanam Auditorium, Near Public Library, Kollam, (Kerala). For details, contact email: sspkollam.keralapost@gmail.com

: P.Mohanachandran Nair, Thiruvananthapuram

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New Stamp from India

 

The visit of Emperor and Empress of Japan

Date of Issue : 5 December 2013

Governer of Tamilnadu Dr. K. Rosaiah released the stamp to mark the visit of Emperor and Empress of Japan to India in Chennai. Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa was also present in the function.

India Post issued a  Miniature sheet  on first official visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to India on 5th December 2013. The Miniature sheet  in the denomination of Rs. 20 features Qutub Minar and the Tokyo Tower. It is a rare occasion in Indian Philatelic History when a postage stamp has been released to commemorate the visit of a dignitary.

 

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur at the airport in New Delhi ' Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit India

In his first visit to any South Asian country after taking over the throne in 1990, Japan's Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko arrived in Delhi on Saturday.

The royal couple, who had visited India in early 1960s as crown prince and princess, were received by Prime Minister Manmohan Singhand his wife Gursharan Kaur  on the airport tarmac in New Delhi.

The Japanese royal couple, on a six-day visit, are accompanied by a delegation of 50 including former Japanese prime minister Yoshiro Mori.

 

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New Stamp from India..

 

Date of Issue : 4 December 2013

India Post issued a commemorative stamp on 4th December 2013 featuring INS Vikramaditya.

: Timir Shah – Vadodara

President of India, Shri Pranab Muknerjee releasing the stamp

INS Vikramaditya (R33)  is a Project 11430 modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier which entered into service with the Indian Navy in 2013. The ship has been renamed in honour of Vikramaditya, a legendary 1st century BC emperor of Ujjain, India.

Originally built as Baku and commissioned in 1987, the carrier served with the Soviet (until the dissolution of the Soviet Union) and Russian Navies before being decommissioned in 1996 as it was too expensive to operate on a post-Cold War budget.The carrier was purchased by India on 20 January 2004 after years of negotiations at a final price of $2.35 billion. The ship successfully completed its sea trials in July 2013 and aviation trials in September 2013. it was formally commissioned on 16 November 2013 at a ceremony held at Severodvinsk,Russia.

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Club News

"GANDHI SMRUTHI" – Stamp and Coin Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi

In connection with 80th  Anniversary of Mahatmaji's visit at Payyanur, the  Cannanore Philatelic Club will organize a Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi from 11-13 Jan 2014. VENUE : GANDHI PARK HALL, PAYYANUR

: Sreejesh Krishnan, Trivandrum

 

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New Stamp from India..

 

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released a commemorative stamp on 50th years of the Statehood of Nagaland at Naga Heritage Village on 1st December 2013.

WORLD AIDS DAY

 

World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995, the President of the United States has made an official proclamation on World AIDS Day. Governments of other nations have followed suit and issued similar announcements.

AIDS has killed more than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007, and an estimated 33.2 million people worldwide live with HIV as of 2007, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed an estimated 2 million lives in 2007, of which about 270,000 were children.

Fashion of Singapore and France on Joint Stamp Issue

Beautifully illustrated in this joint stamp issue is the sophisticated fashion in France and cultural costumes of Singapore which was released on November. Singapore’s vibrant and multicultural heritage has allowed many traditional costumes to be still worn and commonly seen throughout the island, especially during the festive seasons.

Singapore is fast becoming one of Asia’s top fashion capitals. The Asia Fashion Exchange, which has been held for four years now, brings together professional from the world for roundtable discussions. It organizes competitions to showcase new generations of Asian designers. It was also in Singapore, where, for the second time at the end of 2012, a week was dedicated to haute couture. For this event, certain young designers from Parisian fashion shows were invited to present their collections with the support of the Federation francaise de la Couture. This crafted a significant milestone for Asia and the occasion for international exchanges and inspiration for the creations of tomorrow.

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New stamp from India…

 

Sashastra Seema Bal

Date of Issue : 29 November 2013

India Post released a stamp to celebrate 50 years of Sashastra Seema Bal today on 29th  November 2013 . SSB which was set up in 1963 is a Border Guarding Force (BGF) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

: Mansoor B . -  Mangalore

 

New Christmas stamps

Estonia Post issued two stamps to celebrate the coming Christmas 2013

“The snow flew in the light of lanterns. I added speed to my sledge and looked at the stars twinkling in the sky. Everyone, both children and grown-ups sped along with lively shouts towards home. Suddenly I noticed two magnificent row deer looking at us peacefully and as if waving their heads in greeting to us. On that also our good guardian, Muki, energetically wagged its tail and gave a merry bark. There was something warm that I couldn’t explain in the air, the starry sky surrounded us and there was a bag of presents waiting for us. This is Christmas, I thought. And it is for everyone”.

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New Stamps from India…

 

The Minister of State for Railways, Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury released a set of two commemorative stamps and a Miniature Sheet on completion of 150 years of Kanchrapara Workshop and Jamalpur Workshop of Eastern Railway, at a function held at Sealdah station, Kolkata on November 26, 2013.

  Prashant Pandya : Indian Philately Digest

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New stamps from India

Stamp on Sai Baba

India Post  released a commemorative stamp on Sathya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary celebrations to be held at Puttaparthi of Anantapur district on November 23.

 

Union minister of state for communication & information technology (IT) Killi Krupa Rani released a commemorative stamp on Sathya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary celebrations held at Puttaparthi (Anantapur district) on 23rd November 2013.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba (born as Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 1926 – d. 24 April 2011) was a highly revered spiritual leader and world teacher, whose life and message are inspiring millions of people throughout the world. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi. The Sathya Sai Organisation, founded by Sathya Sai Baba "to enable its members to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement" has over 1,200 Sathya Sai Centers in more than 100 countries. Through this organisation, Sathya Sai Baba established a network of free hospitals, clinics, drinking water projects and schools. Sathya Sai's devotees are spread across the world.

Sathya Sai Baba had died at Puttaparthi on April 24, 2011 due to ill-health. As Sathya Sai's devotees are spread across the world, the Sathya Sai Central Trust moved a proposal to issue a commemorative stamp on Sai Baba last year.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

Stamp on Intelligence Bureau

Date of Issue : 23 November 2013

A commemorative stamp on  Intelligence Bureau (IB), India’s internal  Intelligence  agency was also released today by India Post.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India's internal intelligence agency and reputedly the world's oldest intelligence agency.It was recast as the Central Intelligence Bureau in 1947 under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Shrouded in secrecy, the IB is used to garner intelligence from within India and also execute counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism tasks. The Bureau comprises employees from law enforcement agencies, mostly from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the military.

Understanding of the shadowy workings of the IB is largely speculative. Many a times even their own family members are unaware of their whereabouts. One known task of the IB is to clear licences to amateur radio enthusiasts. The IB also passes on intelligence between other Indian intelligence agencies and the police. The Bureau also grants the necessary security clearances to Indian diplomats and judges before they take the oath. On rare occasions, IB officers interact with the media during a crisis situation. The IB is also rumoured to intercept and open around 6,000 letters daily. It also has an email spying system similar to FBI's Carnivore system. The Bureau is also authorised to conduct wire tapping without a warrant.

Japan Spain Joint Issue

 

400th Anniversary of the Relations between Japan and Spain

In recognition of floriculture and the plant species that are cultivated in such disparate places as Spain and Japan, the postal services of the two countries have released a joint set of stamps dedicated to the Geranium and Lespedeza Thunbergii. The two stamps are joined along the serration.

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Sachin says goodbye to cricket…

 

The greatest Cricketer of all time, The pride of India, Sachin Tendulakar said goodbye to Cricket today at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Cricketers, fans, actors and people from all walks of life  paid their tributes to Sachin Tendulkar with teary eyes… . It was a coincidence that collided with this historic day was that Sachin made his debut on this day 24 years back.

Govt. of India  announced Highest Indian Civilian  award - Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar

 

 

India Post released two stamps and a Miniature sheet in his honour on 14th November 2013, the first day of his 200th Test match at Mumbai.

Thank you Sachin for the memorable Cricket you gave to the world !!

We will miss you  !!

FDC courtesy : Sreejesh Krishnan - Trivandrum

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