Salute to Martyrs & Freedom Fighters
3O January is the Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On 30th January1948 Mahatma Gandhi was assasinated .His Death Anniversary is observed as Martyrs’ Day in India. On January 30, sirens at every government establishment wail at 11 am. Even commoners are expected to cease their normal activities and observe silence for two minutes, remembering the souls of those martyred. The nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi and pays tributes to father of the nation. This day is a special day to pay tributes to the martyrs who dedicated their lives, their homes, their near and dear ones, their last drop of blood for their motherland.
Today's Special events
Exhibition in Chandigarh
12 club members including President P C Awasthy, Colonel Suresh Bagga, Mohinder Sing, Abnash Singh Luthra, Mehar Singh, Rakesh Khurana and Rakesh Walia, are displaying stamps on martyrs and freedom fighters in a philatelic exhibition organized by Chandigarh Philatelic Club at G P O, SECTOR 17, Chandigarh From 10am To 5pm on Jan 30 & Jan 31 2009.
Exhibition in Chandigarh
12 club members including President P C Awasthy, Colonel Suresh Bagga, Mohinder Sing, Abnash Singh Luthra, Mehar Singh, Rakesh Khurana and Rakesh Walia, are displaying stamps on martyrs and freedom fighters in a philatelic exhibition organized by Chandigarh Philatelic Club at G P O, SECTOR 17, Chandigarh From 10am To 5pm on Jan 30 & Jan 31 2009.
A SPECIAL COVER ON GANDHIJI WILL BE RELEASED BY C.PMG, PUNJAB CIRCLE
Festival of Stamps begins at Ahmedabad
One of the biggest Festival of Stamps organized by Gujarat Philatlic Association starts at Ahmedabad today.
One of the biggest Festival of Stamps organized by Gujarat Philatlic Association starts at Ahmedabad today.
Venue: Srimati Sushilaben Ratilal Hall, opposite Choice Restaurant, C G Road, near Swastik Crossroads, Ahmedabad 380009
We are All India Philatelist's Association(AIPA) .
ReplyDeleteWe have started an online movement to mobilise the support for issuance of postal stamp on the martyrs of 26/11 mumbai.
Pls join "Immortalise The Martyrs Of 26/11 Mumbai Attack " group on facebook & be part of the movement to fight for the honour of martyrs who have sacrificed there lives for our country.
Below is the link of Hindustan Times who have published news on there front page on 18th March on the launch of this online movement for martyrs.
http://epaper.hindustantimes.com//artMailDisp.aspx?article=18_03_2009_007_002&typ=1&pub=264
Pls pass this message to all the people you know & in your group to be part of the movement to fight for the honour of martyrs of 26/11 mumbai .
Ask all the peo[ple you know to join " Immortalise The Martyrs Of 26/11 Mumbai Attack " group in facebook to be part of this online movement.
We look forward for your support in this noble cause.
Regards
Team - All India Philatelist's Association