Date of Issue : 17 July 2015
On the eve of Nabakalebara Rath Yatra 2015 a commemorative stamp on Nabakalebara 2015 was released by the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas , Shri Dharmendra Pradhan at Puri on 17th July, 2015
Commemorative Coins
Nabakalebara is a festival observed in the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri at a predefined time according to Hindu Calender. Naba means new and Kalebara is body. Lord Shree Jagannath adornes a new body during Nabakalebara. It is the re-embodiment of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Sudarshan when they relinquish their old bodies and assume a new one.
Date of Issue : 2 September 2014
Serbian Post has recently issued a commemorative stamp showing a drawing of a tiger drawn by an Indian Child named K. Banuchander, 10 years old. The drawing bears the title " Joy of Europe". Serbia (a part of former Jugoslavia ) issues every year two stamps with the caption " Joy of Europe".
INDIA's K. BANUCHANDER DEPICTS "JOY OF EUROPE" STAMP
Since 1969, each year a children's meeting called "Joy of Europe" is held in Yugoslavia and after the partition of this nation, now in Serbia. This meeting of children between 7 and 15 years promoting friendship through various creative activities as a symbol of United Children's World represents a constant cultural background. On every 2nd to 5th October the authentic children's creativity demonstrated in close contact with the citizens of Belgrade. It organizes the children art competition for the last 40 years. The
works of the most talented children from all over the world find place on the stamps, special commemorative envelopes with first day cancellation This year Master K. Banuchander's picture depicting the tiger has been selected as the winner. Another Indian boy Master Sandeep Kumar, of 18 years has offered the vignette for the special cover, other motives on the envelopes are from Andrea Tomovic from Serbia, Mateusz Prewdzing from Poland, Matilda Milisavljevic from Serbia and Krutarth Shah (6 year!) from India.
--- Avinash B. Jagtap, Binningen - Switzerland
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New Special Cover at Bikaner on 26th September
- Sudhir Jain
A new special cover is was issued at Bikaner (Rajasthan) on 26th Sept. 2014 on an ancient Jain Temple of 5th Tirthankar Sumatinath JI. Temple is famous as Bhandasar Jain Mandir. India Post also issued a special cancellation on this cover.
On Thursday, 18th September 2014, Swiss Post distributed four free stamps each worth one Swiss Franc to every household across the country! This campaign is a part of an agreement drawn up with the price regulator. So it was a pleasant surprise to the letter-box owners of four million households when they received this gift of four stamps in the form of online WebStamp. The Stamp distribution is combined with a competition, offering prizes worth total of 90,000 Swiss Francs.
The campaign is a part of a compromise which Swiss Post reached with the price regulator at the beginning of 2014. The agreement guarantees that the prices of A (=fast mail) and B (=“Snail Mail”) Mail which have not changed since 2004, and domestic parcel will remain the same until 2016. The compromise meant that a lengthy procedure could be avoided and ensured planning reliability for Swiss Post.
Could this be a lesson for India Post?
-- Dr. Avinash B. Jagtap (Binningen, Switzerland)
New Special Covers
Centenary Celebration of Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK)
A special Cover was released in Mangalore on 21st September to commemorate Centenary celebration of Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK).
Private Special Cover
Centenary of Bombardment of Madras by "SMS Emden"
South India Philatelist's Association brought out a Private Special Cover on Centenary of Bombardment of Madras by "SMS Emden" on 22 September 2014.To mark this event SIPA has brought out this cover with Postmark of High Court of Chennai, which happens to be nearest Post Office of the bombardment.
In the WWI Madras is the only place in India which was attacked by Germans in 1914.
: Mahesh Parekh – Chennai : email : maheshparekhb@gmail.com
The Bombardment of Madras
The Bombardment of Madras was an engagement of World War I, at Madras (Chennai), British India. The bombardment was initiated by the German light cruiser Emden at the start of the war in 1914.
With Captain Karl von Müller in command, on the night of 22 September 1914, SMS Emden quietly approached the city of Madras on the southeastern coast of the Indian peninsula. After entering the Madras harbor area and observing for a moment, Müller gave the order to engage at 9:30 pm, Emden opened fire at 3,000 yards on several large oil tanks within the harbor, which belonged to the Burmah Oil Company.
Within the first 30 rounds, the oil tanks were in flames. After bombing the fuel tanks, Emden moved onto a small merchant ship in harbor. The craft was quickly sunk by Emden's deck guns. The worst casualties experienced that night were from the merchant vessel, 26 of whose crew were injured. At least 5 of the sailors were killed on scene or died later of injuries.The action lasted half an hour, until 10:00 pm, by which time the British shore batteries had begun to respond. However, Emden slipped away unscathed. In all, 125 shells were fired by the Germans. The raid did little damage but thousands of people fled the city. Madras was the only Indian city to come under attack by forces of the Central Powers during World War I.
As per the Office Memorandum F. No. 17-5/2013-Phil, dated 22nd July 2014 issued by Philately Division, Department of Posts, 10 new themes of My Stamps have been launched, viz. Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Mysore Palace, Fairy Queen, Port Blair Island, Ajanta Caves, St. Francis Church and Greetings. Though the notification was issued on 22nd July 2014, the Fairy Queen design was made available at many philatelic bureaux much earlier. Date of issue has not been announced for all 10 designs.
Mr. Parvesh Gupta has prepared private first day covers which are commercially used. Few of them are given below.
View all covers at : http://www.indianphilately.net/news.html
Maa Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra
Maa Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra was organised in Uttarakhand from 18-08-14 to 07-09-14. It is one of the toughest yatra and spans a distance of 280 kms. It happens every twelve years and is termed as the Himalaya Maha-Kumbha. Last time it happened in circa 2000. It could not happen in 2012 due to mal-maas and then again in 2013 due to Kedar valley tragedy. To celebrate the successful completion of the Yatra, a function was organised in Dehradun on12-09-14 to felicitate the persons involved in organizing it.
A special cover (UK/03/2014) was released during the function. The first album was presented by the CPMG, Uttarakhand circle to the Chief Minister Sh. Harish Rawat. The cover shows the yatra procession in the backdrop of the mysterious "Roopkund" lake.The cancellation depicting Maa Nanda Devi in 'poorna-shringaar' is designed by Sh. Rajesh Verma, prominent philatelist and designer of Dehradun.
: Abhai Mishra – Dehradun
email : abhai_mishra@rediffmail.com
102nd FDI Annual World Dental Congress
The Indian Dental Association FDI , World Dentel Federation & The Conference organising Committee organised Annual World Dental Congress from 11 Sep-14 Sep 2014 at India Expo Mart ,Greater Noida UP
A Special Cover was released By Honerable Chief Guest,The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on this occasion.
: Parvesh Gupta , New Dehi
email : maachis001@rediffmail.com
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) in partnership with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) launched on Saturday, 30 August 2014 commemorative stamps in celebration of the 100 years of scouting in the Philippines.
Date of Issue : 30 August 2014
PHLPost Chairman Cesar N. Sarino presented the stamps in the event held at the BSP National Office in Ermita, Manila, attended by Hon. Jejomar C. Binay, BSP President and Roberto M. Pagdanganan, Member Emeritus of the BSP National Executive Board and Chairman of the Centennial Celebration Committee.
About 110,000 copies of the commemorative stamps, in two designs, were printed using imported unwatermarked paper, in PhP10.00 denomination. Also available are souvenir sheets sold at PhP30.00 each.
The first Filipino scouting troop consisting of 26 boys was formed on November 15, 1914. Scouting was officially established in the country as the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of the America in 1923. Commonwealth Act. No. 111 created the BSP as a public corporation to promote “the ability of boys to do useful things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are in common use by Boy Scouts.”
Now, 100 years after the first Boy Scout troop was formed, the BSP continues to strive in pursuing its mission – to inculcate in our Scouts love of God, country and fellowmen; to prepare the youth for responsible leadership; and to contribute to nation-building according to the ideals, principles and programs of Scouting.
The stamps feature the logo of the Philippine Scouting, the centennial logo, the “Boy Scout in Action” monument, and the façade of the old and new BSP National Headquarters. Souvenir sheets and official “First Day Covers” are available at the Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division, Manila Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and all Regional Offices of PHLPost.
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On the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturti a SPECIAL COVER along with a post mark on 81st Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal (LRSGM*) was issued by “Department of Post, India, Maharshtra Circle” along with the support of The Philatelic Society of India (PSI*). The cover carries the image of the famous Lord Ganesha of Lalbaug, Mumbai which is popularly known as “LALBAUGCHA RAJA” and also a “ 1kt Gold Ganesha Emblem” is affixed on it.
The Release Function was at the Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal near the Idol at 10.00 am. Shri. Harish Aggarwal PMG Mumbai Region, Shri. Sudhir Salvi Secretary LRSGM*, Shri. Surendra Kotadia HT PSI*, Shri. Kapil Gogri GCM PSI*, Shri. Prashant Mavani President JULRA & other dignitaries from the postal department were also present. The cover is designed by Shri. Kapil Gogri on behalf of the LRSGM* & PSI*.
The cover, enclosed in a presentation pack is available .Interested collectors may contact Shri. Kapil Gogri at kapilg25@hotmail.com / +91 98211 11140
: Kapil Gogri – Mumbai
Snapdeal to sell stamp collections, ties up with India Post
New Delhi: World’s largest postal service, India Post has tied up with online marketplace major Snapdeal to sell stamps to reach out to larger audiences. Under the partnership, targeted especially at philately enthusiasts, Snapdeal will sell stamps and collections priced between Rs.300 to Rs.5,500. “While stamp collection has been a popular hobby, we found consumers who said they found it difficult to buy stamps. India Post has an amazing collection of stamps that we feel we our consumers will be delighted to have,” Snapdeal co-founder and chief operating officer(COO) Rohit Bansal said. “Also, with Snapdeal’s extensive reach, India Post will be able to reach a large number of customers,” he added. “Miniature works of art, documenting human history and endeavours, cultures, traditions and national heritage, postage stamps can be window to the world.
The partnership with Snapdeal will enhance the ease of purchasing philatelic stamps and products on the Internet at the click of a button,” India Posts secretary Kaveri Banerjee said. The first India Postage stamps were issued in 1854, which bore the inscription “India Postage”. The first independence stamps, issued in 1947 (three in number), depicted the Ashoka Pillar, the Indian national flag and an aircraft. Since then, India has issued more than 3,000 stamps. There are 68 philatelic bureaux and 1,111 philatelic counters in the country. “We are increasingly working with government agencies to help them reap benefits of eCommerce. With this partnership, they will be able to reach out to a larger audience,” he said. India has the largest postal network in the world with over 1.55 lakh post offices (as on March 2009) of which 1.39 lakh are in rural areas.
81st year of Lalbaugcha Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal
A special cover was released on 29th August 2014 to commemorate "81st year of Lalbaugcha Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal" from Mumbai GPO.
: Zoya Mendonca - Mumbai
New pictorial cancellation from Germany
On September 7th 2014 a new pictorial cancellation will be issued in 22527 HAMBURG.The cancellation is featuring a walrus (Odebenus rosmarus).Interested philatelists may please contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. E.Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates: 0,75 Euro AIRMAIL, 2,90 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.
- Wolfgang Beyer , Germany
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Release of Commemorative stamps of Doyens of Music
Function on 03.09.2014
India Post will issue a set of eight stamps featuring doyens of Music on 3rd September 2014. Following Music personalities will be commemorated on stamps. On stamp release day a function will be held in Bangalore. by Karnataka Snageetha Nritya Academy and Deptt of Posts.
MUSICIANS OF INDIA - (i) Ravi Shankar (ii) Bhimsen Joshi (iii) D. K. Pattammal (iv) Gangubai Hangal (v) Kumar Gandharva (vi) Vilayat Khan (vii) Mallikarjun Mansur (viii) Ali Akbar Khan
On behalf of India Post, I cordially invite all the Philatelists for the Indian Musicians Commemorative Stamp release function to be organized on 03.09.2014 at Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy,Bangalore.
- Jagannath Mani - Bangalore
