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Rainbow Stamp News March 2015

Hi !

I have just published March 2015 issue of Rainbow Stamp News on blog. It is available on following links.

http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.in/2015/02/rainbow-march-2015.html

http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.in/   (Indian Readers)

http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.com/   (Overseas Readers)

 

New Special Covers

Bhartiya Sanskriti Utsav and Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math - 24th January 2015

Centenary celebrations of Swami Satchidananda  - 22nd December 2014

25 years of Mysore City Police Commissionerate : 10th January 2015

Golden Jubilee Celebration NEPE Sangli Vibhag Tapal Karmachari C-Op PAt Sanstha Ltd. Sangli :11 January 2015

Ankit Agrawal – Pune; Indian Philatelists’ Forum

 

New Special Cover from Dehradun

 

 

Spring Festival – 2015

Stamp Exhibition, Raj Bhawan, Dehradun

Spring Festival (Basantotsav) – 2015 was inaugurated at Raj Bhawan, Dehradun on 28 Feb 2015 by H.E. Dr. KK Paul, Governor of Uttarakhand with great grandeur. A special cover (UK/01/2015) on Shankhpushpi (Evolvulus alsinoides) was released by the Governor on this occasion.

The first album was presented to the Governor by Sh. Uday Krishna, CPMG, Uttarakhand. In his address CPMG highlighted the medicinal value of the Shankhpushpi and elaborated on the close relationship of Department of Posts, Uttarakhand with Raj Bhawan by virtue of release of special covers during the Spring Festival. Shankhpushpi is a perennial medicinal herb of family convolvulaceae commonly found on rocky or sandy ground under dry climatic conditions. Its Sanskrit name is ‘Mangalya Kusum’. The flowers are blue in colour. In ayurveda, Shankhpushpi is used as Medhya (brain) tonic. It has also cardio-protective properties. The main ayurvedic formulations of Shankhpushpi are Panaka and Medhya Kashay.

On this occasion a stamp exhibition was also inaugurated by the Governor in the Raj Bhawan premises. The Governor himself is a keen philatelist and his stamp collection was also put on display for the general public. The exhibition was housed in the old circuit house, which has been witness to dignitaries like Pt. Nehru, etc. There were around 30 frames put on display and consisted of collection of prominent philatelist and children of Dehradun. 5 frames also housed numismatic collection. The exhibition will be open to general public till 01-March-2015.

- Abhai Mishra - Dehradun

New stamps on Birds

 

Date of Issue : 19 February 2015

Here are new stamps  for bird lovers. Croatian Post released a series of stamps dedicated to exotic birds that are favorite children’s pets. The issue consists of four stamps depicting four kinds of birds: sulpher-crested cockatoo, canary, budgerigar, zebra finch. The philatelic release was unveiled and put into circulation on the 19^th of February.

Sulpher-crested cockatoos are sociable and playful. They are also demanding birds that need plenty of interaction and cuddle time. They are smart and known for solving puzzles and other games. Sulphur-crested cockatoos can be more independent than other cockatoo species, so get to know your bird’s likes and dislikes. Adult breeder birds of this species are more aloof than those that are hand-raised. Hand-raised babies make the best pets because they develop a more playful attitude and are not demanding pet birds if given enough to do. To keep these pet birds happy, they need at least one hour of playtime a day as well as exercise time with their owner and several more hours of supervised out-of-the-cage time.

The quintessential pet bird, the canary has enjoyed steady popularity for more than a century. Its beautiful song and color and its charming nature have endeared it to many bird enthusiasts. All canaries originate from the same species, but there are three types, or breeds, popular in the United States: color-bred canaries, type canaries and song canaries. Their behavior is active, jaunty, alert and happy.

The budgerigar is a small colourful bird native to Australia. The budgerigar is thought to be a sub-species of parrot, making the budgerigar one of the smallest parrot species in the world. The budgerigar is often called a parakeet or a budgie and the budgie is one of the most popular birds to keep as pets, both in outside aviaries and in cages in homes. Budgerigars are thought to be popular pets due to their small size and brightly coloured feathers.

There are numerous species of finch, but among the most popular as pets are the zebra finch and the society finch. These species are hardy and relatively easy to care for, so are an excellent choice for the new owner. Some of the other finch species are more challenging to care for and are best left for more experienced finch keepers. As an example, the Lady Gouldian finch is a strikingly beautiful, brightly colored finch, but are more difficult to care for and keep successfully than zebra finches.

Stamp on Easter from Czech Republic

Czech Post is going to release a special stamp to celebrate the upcoming Easter. The stamp depicts Ester Bunny – a bright symbol of this holiday. The issue is to be released on the 4^th of March.

Easter belongs to the most popular holidays in a large part of the world. It celebrates spring with the awakening of nature, its fertility, hope and love. Different villages boast different Easter customs and traditions that used to spread over the entire six-week Easter period. The aim was to get rid of everything old, to clean the house and cure the body to make them ready for the rebirth of nature.

Easter is a moveable feast that falls on a different date every year – always on the first Sunday after the first Spring Full Moon. If the first Spring Full Moon falls on a Sunday, Easter is celebrated the next Sunday. This means that Easter Monday may fall on any day between 23 March

 

Aero India 2015

 

 

Philatelic Exhibition and India Post Stall at Aero Show 2015, Bengaluru - 18th to 22nd February 2015

On 19th February 2015 Defence Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar, released two Special Covers on ‘Aero India 2015’. (Special Cover approval no. KTK/29/2015 and KTK/30/2015)

Department of Posts, Karnataka Postal Circle had opened a stall at Aero Show 2015 held from 18th to 22nd February at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

A unique stall of India Post had stamps of aero shows and aircraft on sale which attracted visitors. Items like mugs and lettersets with stamps embossed over them were also exhibited at the stall. Stamp exhibition based on aero philately in approx. 20 frames was also arranged in the stall.

 

Special Cover on 11th CBS Head Post Office of Odisha Postal Circle - 5th January 2015

Cuttack GPO – 753 001 successfully migrated to CBS System on 5th January 2015. It has become 11th CBS Head Post Office of Odisha Postal Circle. On the occasion, a Special Cover was released on 5th January 2015 at Cuttack.

 

-  Indian Philately Digest , Jagannth Mani - Bangalore

 

New Pictorial Cancellation  from Germany

Tiger

On April 4th 2015 a new pictorial cancellation will be issued at 12057 BERLIN. The cancellation is featuring a

TIGER. Interested philatelists may please contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic

Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE.

Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates: 0,80 Euro AIRMAIL,2,95 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.

New Special Covers

 

Special  Covers – TAPIPEX 2015

Towards Diamond Jubilee : Jaywanti Haksar Lead College , Betul (MP)

 

Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra, Muktagiri, Betul ( MP)

 

 

: Sreejesh Krishnan – Trivandrum - email : sreejesh.nt@gmail.com

 

 

My Recent Covers

Cover from Germany

Many thanks to Mr Wolfgang Beyer of Germany for these nice covers !!

Rose – The symbol of Love

 

Thailand Post has released a very special beautiful stamp featuring Rose  to mark  St. Valentine’s Day. The item was released on the 9^th of February .

The stamp depicts the symbol of love 2015 – a rose named “Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn” with perfumed ink to commemorate 60th Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda on 2 April 1955 to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX, and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has rendered public service continuously since her early youth. Due to her work dedication, on the occasion of the 50th Birthday of His Majesty the King, 5 December 1977, His Majesty the King conferred the Royal title of Somdech Phra Debaratanarajasuda Chao Fa Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Rathasimagunakornpiyajat Sayamboromrajakumari upon her.

Upon being acknowledged of her distinguished service to the nation and to humanity worldwide, His Majesty the King has graciously conferred the Orders of the Kingdom of Thailand upon Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who has also received the Orders of Other Nations which were conferred upon her in recognition of her significant contribution to relations between nations.

Giant Pandas on new stamps by Malaysia Post

 

International Cooperative Project On Giant Panda

 

Here are two beautiful stamps featuring cute giant pandas. Malaysia Post  released a set of two stamps with a souvenir sheet to support International Cooperative Project On Giant Panda. today on 25^th of February 2015.

Despite their exalted status and relative lack of natural predators, pandas are endangered. Severe threats from humans have left fewer than 1,600 pandas in the wild, according to a 2004 survey. A census of the wild panda population is undertaken every 10 years.

With support from the Chinese government and guidance from national and provincial leaders, the Chengdu Panda Base has launched the “International Long ‒ term Cooperative Project of Giant Panda Breeding”. This collaborative research effort focuses on giant panda breeding, ethology, protection, and education jointly with Japan, the United States, Spain, and France.

15 successfully ‒ bred giant pandas resulted from this work, the largest number of panda cubs produced through international cooperative projects in giant panda breeding to date.

Stamp in a form of a bicycle wheel

 

 

Date of Issue : 19 February 2015

125 Years of Bicycles in Iceland - Self-adhesive stamp

Stamp in a form of a bicycle wheel – an extraordinary issue by Iceland Post

Here is an an extraordinary stamp issued by Iceland Post celebrating 125 years of bicycles in Iceland. Postphil believe that issuing a special stamp is a nice way to mark the occasion and celebrate this environmentally friendly means of transport.

The first reports of the use of bicycles in Iceland appeared in the magazine Fjallkonan in 1887. The article dealt with the abilities of women and indicated that they might even excel men. The first bicycles known to have been imported to Iceland were seen in 1890. Knud Zimsen, later mayor of Reykjavik, had a Velocipede bicycle which was a popular type at the time.

At the time, bicycles were owned only by a few and caught the eye in the midst of the horse traffic. The first decades of the 20th century saw a considerable increase in cycling. In 1920, nearly 900 bikes were in use in Iceland. Following the oil crisis in the Seventies, cycling became more popular the world over.

Bicycles have never been as popular as they are today with general increase of interest in the benefits of physical exercise, be it cycling, jogging or walking. Since 2003, the Sports and Olympic Federation has supported the campaign “Bike to Work”. The main objective is to raise awareness of cycling as a healthy, environmentally friendly and efficient means of transport.

New Special Cover on Jainism

 

 

SPECIAL COVER  ON JAIN TEMPLE  23 February 2015

On the occasion of Installation Ceremony of Jain idols at Mithla Tirth, a special cover and special cancellation has been released on 23rd Feb. 2015 at Sitamarhi (Bihar). This beautiful cover bears image of idols of 19th Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Mallinath and 21st Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Naminath.  

-- Sudhir Jain, Satna (MP) : email : sudhirjain@unistar.co.in

 

Postcrossing – uniting people round the world !!

 

Russian Post has released a special stamp from the series “Postcrossing”. The stamp was issued and put into circulation on the 27^th of January.

Postcrossing is an online project that allows its members to send and receive postcards from all over the world. The project’s tag line is “send a postcard and receive a postcard back from a random person somewhere in the world!” Its members, also known as postcrossers, send postcards to other members and receive postcards back from other random postcrossers. Where the postcards come from is always a surprise.

Postcrossing is the union of the words “postcard” and “crossing” and its origin “is loosely-based on the Bookcrossing site”. Exchanges between the same two members only occur once; although direct swaps between members happen, they are not part of the official happenings on the site.

The project is completely free and anyone with an address can create an account. However, the postcards themselves and postage fees to mail them are the responsibility of each user.

The project

The goal of this project is to allow people to receive postcards from all over the world, for free. Well, almost free! The main idea is that: if you send a postcard, you will receive one back from a random Postcrosser from somewhere in the world.

Why? Because, like the founder, there are lots of people who like to receive real mail.
The element of surprise of receiving postcards from different places in the world (many of which you probably have never heard of) can turn your mailbox into a box of surprises - and who wouldn't like that?

How does it work?

1. request an address from the website
2. mail the postcard to the address
3. wait to receive a postcard
4. register the received postcard in the system

The first step is to request to send a postcard. The website will display (and send you an email) with the address of another member and a Postcard ID (e.g.: US-786). You then mail a postcard to that member.

The member receives the postcard and registers it using the Postcard ID that is on the postcard. At this point, you are eligible to receive a postcard from another user. You are now in line for the next person that requests to send a postcard. Where the postcard comes from is a surprise!

You can have up to 5 postcards traveling at any single time. Every time one of the postcards you send is registered, you can request another address. The number of postcards allowed to travel at any single time goes up the more postcards you send!

For more details Please visit : Postcrossing

New stamp on medical theme

 

 

Date of Issue : 4 February 2015

World Cancer Day  - 4th February

Here is a new stamp on medical theme. Algerian Post marked World Cancer Day with a new stamp issue. The stamp with an original design was released on the 4^th of February.

World Cancer Day is marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day was founded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. The primary goal of the World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer by 2020.

World Cancer Day is a unique opportunity to raise awareness that there is much that can be done at an individual, community and governmental level, to harness and mobilize these solutions and catalyze positive change. By moving forward together we have the potential to show: Cancer. It is not beyond us.

European Capital of Culture

Date of Issue : 18 February 2015

Czech Post  introduced its special stamp honoring “European Capital of Culture” ‒ a city designated by the European Union for a period of one year during which the city has the chance to present its cultural life and development to Europe. The 2015 European Capitals of Culture will be Plzeň, West Bohemia, and Mons, Belgium. The appointment is considered as an initiative to boost cultural development and changes in the appointed city.

The stamp features festive fireworks as an actual and symbolic expression of a display of ideas and events. St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral depicted on the stamp is the main landmark of Plzeň commemorating the hundreds of years of its cultural tradition. The fountain in the background embodies the present-day city. The stamp was released on the 18^th of February.

The Plzeň ‒ European Capital of Culture 2015 is a major cultural project of one year during which the city will present to Europe its rich and diverse cultural life and development. At the same time, the project is intended to help develop the entire region. The programme includes over 650 cultural events of many different genres, such as theatre, music, exhibitions, architecture, dance, public-space installations, community events, education projects, meetings.