New stamp from India..

 

 

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Maulana Hasrat Mohani, a freedom fighter, at a function held at Vice President House, New Delhi on 25th February 2014.

Maulana Hasrat Mohani (b. 1875 Unnao, d. May 13, 1951 Lucknow) was a Romantic Poet of Urdu language who also penned the very popular ghazal Chupke Chupke Raat Din sung by Ghulam Ali. He was also a journalist, politician, parliamentarian of British India, besides a being a part of the Indian Independence Movement. The real name of Maulana was Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan. Hasrat was his pen name which he used in the Urdu poetry and the word Mohani refers to the native place of Mohan where he was born.

Pakistan Post had also issued stamp in denomination of Rs. 3 to commemorate the Pioneers of Freedom on Maulana Hasrat Mohani on 23rd January, 1989.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

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New Stamp from India..

 

Central Vigilance Corporation

Date of Issue : 11 February 2014

A commemorative postage stamp was issued by India post on 50 Years of Central Vigilance Commission. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to address governmental corruption.

 

PIC credit : Indian Stamp Ghar

 

The President Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Central Vigilance Commission on 11th February 2014. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister also presided over the inaugural function. A commemorative stamp was released to mark the Golden Jubilee of Central Vigilance Commission on 11th February 2014.

PIC Credit : Indian Philately Digest

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New stamps from India – Jagjit Singh

 

 

 

Date of Issue : 8 February 2014

A set of two stamps in honour of Legendary Ghazal Singer Jagjit Singh were released in denomination of Rs. 5 and Rs. 20 by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at New Delhi, today  on 8th February 2014.

 

 

Kapil Sibbal, PM, Shri Manmohan Singh and Singer Chitra Singh releasing the stamp of Jagjit Singh

Mistake in Brochure of Jagjit Singh’s Stamp

 

Here is a blunder made by India Post on the brochure of Jagjit Singh’s stamp. The mistake has just been noticed by noted philatelist Mr Prashant Pandya… He writes…

We must congratulate India Post for issuing beautiful stamps on Shri Jagjit Singh but in the publicity brochure of Jagjit Singh's commemorative stamp India Post has made a biggest mistake. It has been mentioned that India Post is paying tribute to Shri Jagjit Singh by issuing Se-tenant Stamp on the occasion of his Birth Centenary. Shri Jagjit Singh was born on 8th February 1941 and this year we are celebrating 73rd Birth Anniversary. How come Birth Centenary is celebrated in 2014 ? Will India Post stop making such mistakes ?

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India Post pays tributes to Jagjit Singh...

 

 

Today is the birth anniversary of great Ghazal singer of India ,Jagjit Singh . A set of two stamps in honour of Legendary Ghazal Singer Jagjit Singh will be released in denomination of Rs. 5 and Rs. 20 by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at New Delhi today, 8th February 2014.

Image courtesy : Pradip Jain – Patna

Jagjit Singh, born Jagmohan Singh (8 February 1941 – 10 October 2011), was a prominent Indian Ghazal singer,composer known as the "Ghazal King", he gained acclaim together with his wife, another renowned Indian ghazal singer Chitra Singh in the 1970s and 1980s. Their combination album comprising music from the films, Arth and Saath Saath is the HMV's largest selling combination album of all time. He sang in numerous languages. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India in 2003.

From our Readers

Mr Pradip Jain shares here a rare photo with Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh of a  stage programme at Patna in 1979.

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New stamps from India - Indian Museum, Kolkata

 

 

India Post released a souvenir sheet on 2nd February 2014, comprising of 3 stamps ( 2 x Rs 20 & Rs 5) on Bicentenary celebration of Indian Museum, Kolkata .

Image courtesy : Kasinath R. – Tanjore

 

Going back into history…  Chauri Chaura Incident happened today….

Chauri Chaura incident occurred at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur district of United Province, British India ( Now in Uttar Pradesh) on 4th February 1922, when a large group of protesters participating in the Non-cooperation movement turned violent, leading to police opening fire and in retaliation the burning of police station. The incident led to several deaths of both civilians and police. The Indian National Congress halted the Non-cooperation Movement on the national level as a direct result of this incident.

: Ashwani Dubey – Gorakhpur

Special  Cover release function at Mangalajodi, Chilika on 9 February 2014

EIPA is conducting the Philatelic Exhibition EIPEX-2014 at Bhubaneswar on 08-09, February, 2014. A special cover will be released on 9th Feb, 2014. A function will be held at Mangalajodi about 70 Km from Bhubaneswar near Tangi Block, Chilika at 10.00 AM. to make the Cover to public.

: Ajit Dash - Bhubabneshwar

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New stamp from India…

 

 

International Year of Crystallography

Date of Issue : 30 January 2014

India Post released a Rs 20 stamp on International year of Crystallography on 30th January 2014.

Image Courtesy : Mansoor B. – Mangalore

Stamp release ceremony at Bangalore

 

Photo Credit : Jagannath Mani - Bangalore

The United Nations (UN) has declared 2014 as the International Year of Crystallography (IYCr2014).IYCr2014 aims to increase public awareness of the importance of crystallography, which is the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals.

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RAIPEX-2014 at Raipur
Chhattisgarh Circle of India Post is going to organise a division level philatelic exhibition in Raipur from 31st Jan to 2nd Feb2014 at Town hall Raipur.This will be organised along with Philatelic council of Raipur & Chhattisgarh philatelic society.This exhibition is divided into competitive  and invitee class. There is no entry fees.  During this exhibition one special cover on Budhism depicting  Sirpur  a heritage place recently visited by Dalai Lama and one  booklet on GANDHI containing one Philately Day MS will be issued.

- Dr. Pradeep Jain - Balod (C.G.)

3 Seasons of Ukraine

Here are 3 seasons of ukraine featured on MS issued in year 2011, 1012 & 2013.

Generous Ukraine - Spring"

Date of Issue : 25.11.2011

The unit consists of six stamps, which depicts a young woman symbolizing spring. Bouquet of mimosa in one hand, blooming apple tree branch with a bird sitting on it in the other hand, snowdrops at the feet, lilies and daffodils, tulips and jasmine - all that can be enjoyed in the spring. The block looks bright and rich, but at the same time very gentle and not intrusive like springtime. In the background - unique awakened from severe frosts Ukrainian nature.

"Generous Ukraine - Summer"

Date of Issue : 01.09.2012

The unit consists of four stamps, which depicts a young woman symbolizing summer. They show the French marigold (Tagetes patula), common hollyhock (Alcea rosea), wild strawberry (Fragaria vescа), sour cherry (Cerasus vulgaris). This unit won the 6th place in WIPA among 70 countries-members of exhibition in 2013.

" Generous Ukraine – Autumn "

Date of Issue : 14.10.2013

The unit consists of four stamps, which depicts a young woman symbolizing autumn. The stamps are: rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), watermelon (Сitrullus lanatus),  georgina (Dahlia), penny bun (Boletus edulis).

Courtesy : Shrikant Parikh – Ahmdabad

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New stamps on 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi

 

 

Posta Slovenije has issued new commemorative stamps for The 22nd Winter Olympics in Sochi . These stamps are always printed in sheetlets of six stamps each (3 × 2). The motifs on the stamps for this year’s Winter Olympic Games are ice hockey and ski jumping.

A special detail on the “icehockey” stamp is number 22 on the shoulder of the player’s jersey, which refers to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games. The other stamp featuring a ski jumper shows number 24 on his body suit referring to the year of the first Winter Olympic Games 90 years ago. The edges of the stamp sheetlets feature the logos of the Olympic Games, the Slovenian Olympic Committee and the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Around 3,000 competitors from 51 countries will participate in the 2014 Olympics, including Slovenia, which will be represented by 66 athletes.They will compete in 15 Olympic sports or 98 sport disciplines.

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Release of Stamp on 'International Year of Crystallography 2014'

30 January 2014

Commemorative Stamp on 'International Year of Crystallography 2014' will be issued on 30th January 2014. A release function of stamp will be held at SSCU Auditorium, IISc, Bangalore at 4.00 pm. The stamp will be released by Chief Postmaster General of Karnataka Postal Circle Shri M. S. Ramanujan and the stamp album will be presented to Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, President IUCr and Prof. R. Gadagkar, President, INSA. There will be a mini exhibition on Crystallography by Dr. RG Sangoram and Shri M. R. Prabakar.

: Jagannath Mani - Bangalore

 

JHARPEX- 2014 - Jharkhand State Level Philatelic Exhibition at Jamshedpur 

11 - 13 March 2014

 

Jharkhand Postal Circle is going to organize a State Level Philatelic Exhibition “JHARPEX 2014” at Tulsi Bhawan, Bistupur, Jamshedpur from 11th to 13th March 2014.

For more information please contact :

Secretariat, JHARPEX-2014, O/o the Chief Postmaster General,

Jharkhand Circle, Ranchi-834 002, Phone No. 0651-2482548/ 2481125

From our Readers….

Mr Sanjeev Jain created special cards on  Golden Jubilee of Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon song 

Golden Jubilee of Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon song written by  Kavi Pradeep

This song was first sung by Lata Mangeshkar on January 27, 1963, in the presence of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in Delhi. Written by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C Ramachandra, this immortal song pays tribute to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country in the war between India and China.

 

 

: Sanjeev Jain - Dehradun

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New Stamp from India

 

 

Date of Issue : 14 January 2014

Image courtesy : Mansoor B. - Mangalore

India Post released its first stamp of the year 2014 on 14th January to  commemorate 50 years of Food Corporation of India.

Food Corporation of India was set up on 14 January 1965 having its first District Office at Thanjavur - rice bowl of Tamil Nadu - and headquarters at Chennai under the Food Corporations Act 1964 to implement the following objectives of the National Food Policy :

1. Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers
2. Distribution of foodgrains throughout the country for Public Distribution System
3. Maintaining satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security
4. Regulate market price to provide foodgrains to consumers at a reliable price 

It is one of the largest corporations in India and probably the largest supply chain management in Asia (Second in world ) . It operates through 5 zonal offices and 24 regional offices. Each year, the Food Corporation of India purchases roughly 15-20 per cent of India's wheat output and 12-15 per cent of its rice output. The purchases are made from the farmers at the rates declared by the Govt. of India. This rate is called as MSP (Minimum support Price). There is no limit for procurement in terms of volume, any quantity can be procured by FCI provided the stock satisfies FAQ (Fair Average Quality) specifications with respect to FCI.

 

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Recent Philatelic Newsletters..

Vadophil

Latest issue of Vadophil (136-137) Newsletter  of Baroda Philatelic Society edited by Mr Prashant Pandy   is released now. Visit http://www.indianphilately.net/ipperiodicals.html for more details. You can download it from the link http://vadophil.org/Vadophil_136_137.pdf

 

GPA News

 

GPA News from Gujarat Philatelists' Association  has been released .Please Click Here to Read GPA NEWS Online for the Month of December 2013 in Flash Version or, Please Click Here to Read GPA News in PDF version. Click or Copy and Paste following URL in your browser to Download it : http://goo.gl/8RL0vZ

 Picture Postcards from Karnataka Postal Circle

Karnataka Postal Circle has brought out set of 15 Postcards . The Postcards feature images of some MS,  Buddha, Gandhi, Temple, handicraft etc.  The cost of each card is Rs.3/- and the size of post card is  4x6 . The cards can be obtained from all  Philatelic Bureaus and Head Post office Post Offices of Karnataka Postal Circle.

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