New Special covers and Cancellations

 

24 August 2024 : Shri Krishna Janmashtami : Mathura

Special Pictorial Cancellations

23 August 2024 : National Space Day : Bengaluru

20 August 2024 : World Mosquito Day : Bengaluru

Image courtesy : Prayag Philatelic Society; Praveen Shastry Bengaluru

Greetings on Raksha Bandhan

 

Happy Raksha Bandhan

Special Water Proof Rakhi Envelopes issued by different postal circles  of India Post

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival, It is celebrated with great joy every year. It falls on the Poornima Tithi (full moon day) of Shravan Maas (Sawan month). It honours the everlasting and special bonds shared between siblings.

It is also celebrated in other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters  tie a thread/amulet called the rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. They symbolically protect them, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care. This year Rakksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 19th August 2024.

Club News

 

APEX 2024

16-18 August 2024 - Trivandrum

- Nithin Adka & Jagannath Mani 

PCI  Jury Training Academy: 10-11 August 2024. Pune

News from Chandigarh Philatelic Club

Elections of Chandigarh Philatelic Club were held on 27.07.2024 and following are the new office bearers:-

Mr. Rakesh Khurana

President

Mr. Rakesh Walia

General Secretary

Mr. Anil K.Gupta.

Vice President

Mr.L P S Tomar

Joint Secretary

Mr.Ashish Manchanda

Treasurer

Mr. Vivek Gohil

Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Col. Harbaksh Singh & Mr Daljinder Singh

Member Executive Committee

This Club is operational since the year 2000 and committed to pioneer, cultivate, encourage, propagate, educate and promote philately.

Happy Independence Day

Celebrating our 78th Independence Day ! 

Jai Hind !

"May the flag of our nation always fly high and may our hearts always be filled with pride. Happy Independence Day!"

India celebrates its 78th Independence Day today, August 15, 2024, a historic day that signifies the country's release from the bonds of British colonial control.

New Picture Postcards and Special Covers

 Paris 2024

Picture  Postcards of  Olympic Medal Winners

12 August 2024 : Picture Postcard and cancellation on World Elephant Day

This postcard was released by Chattisgarh Postal Circle on World Elephant Day.

9 August 2024  : Picture Postcard on International Day of the World's Indigenous People

The postcard was released by PSOI under the aegis of India Post .

Courtesy- Col Akhil Kumar, Bangalore

New Special Covers

12 August 2024 : Dak Chaupal : Ahmedabad

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, released a Special Cover and cancellation on ‘Dak Chaupal’

The Department of Posts is organizing 'Dak Chaupal' in every district to deliver essential and citizen-centric government services to the public. A Special Cover and cancellation on ‘Dak Chaupal’ was released by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel at the New Sachivalaya, Swarnim Sankul, Gandhinagar on 12.08.2024 to create awareness and inspire people about ‘Dak Chaupal’ in Gujarat. The Postmaster General, Ahmedabad Headquarter Region, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav and Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Gandhinagar Division Shri Piyush Rajak, were also present on this occasion.

Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel appreciated the 'Dak Chaupal' initiative, stating that ‘Dak Chaupal’ would serve as an important link between the public and government services, reducing barriers related to distance and accessibility. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, there have been many positive changes in the role of the Postal Department. This initiative aims to bring essential government and citizen-centric services to the farthest reaches of society, benefiting the people of Gujarat and all beneficiaries. It will also facilitate access to various social and welfare schemes at both central and state levels under one roof.

Postmaster General, Ahmedabad Headquarter Region, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav told that on August 15, along with the hoisting of the national flag on Independence Day at every post office, people will be made aware of various government welfare schemes and their benefits through 'Dak Chaupal'. Various ‘Dak Chaupal’ events are being organized across Gujarat to connect the last mile in society with the concept of Digital India, financial inclusion, and Antyodaya. These events will include awareness about government services like financial services, insurance, payments bank services, DBT, e-commerce, and export services under the initiative 'Government Services at Your Doorstep'.

4 August 2024 : Baba Koteshwar Dham Main Belaganj Gaya

Club News

Rainbow Stamp News August 2024

200th issue 

  

Dear Reader,

I am pleased to release 200th issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Thanks to all the Readers and contributors of Rainbow for their contribution support and appreciation ! It is available at the following link:

https://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.com/2024/08/rainbow-august-2024.html

Stamps on Paris 2024 Olympics by India Post

 

XXXIII Olympic Games PARIS 2024

Date of Issue : 5 August 2024

New Picture Postcard and Cancellation : Paris 2024

 

Paris 2024

Pride of India

Release of third picture postcard for Pride of India series by India Post officers and Ms Jaagruthi Adka in Sandesh Museum today.

New Pictorial Cancellation : Paris 2024

On 1st August,2024  another special cancellation Cachet was released by GPO Raipur, Chhattisgarh Circle to commemorate the Olympic medal won by Swapnil Kusale. 

- Capt. Vijay Wadhwa-Raipur, Col. Akhil Kumar - Bangalore