2017 -Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

Date of Issue : 27 April 2017

Here is a beautiful set of stamps issued by Iceland Post on 27 April 2017. The set commemorates 2017-Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development . The United Nations have declared 2017 as the Year of Sustainable Tourism for development. Sustainable tourism is defined as the development or activities in tourism that respect the environment and ensure long-term protection of natural and cultural resources

Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The Blue Lagoon

. The Blue Lagoon in the Reykjanes peninsula formed in 1976, fed by the water output of the nearby geothermal power station in Svartsengi in Grindavík. It soon became clear that bathing in the lagoon had positive effects on the psorisasis skin disease. The reservoir has over time become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. Its ecosystem is one of its kind in the world. The lagoon holds nine million liters of geothermal seawater which is renewed every 40 hours. Its temperatue is of 37-39°C.

The Mývatn Nature Baths

 The Mývatn Nature Baths are located close to Reykjahlíð. Since the settlement period they have been used as health baths. They consist of natural saunas, nature baths with hot spring water and hot tubs. Mývatn is Iceland‘s fourth largest lake and renowned for its diverse nature and birdlife. Geological formations are diverse and the ground is hot in most places since the area is within the active volcanic belt. There are frequent eruptions, the last one happening in 1984.

New stamps on International Year of Light

 

International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015)

Serbia Post issued two stamps to commemorate IIYL 2015 on 26 August 2015.  The UN General Assembly 68th Session proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015) on 20 December 2013.This new issue is  dedicated to the International Year of Light ‒ a global initiative which highlights to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical technologies in their lives, for their futures, and for the development of society.

Light plays a central role in human activities. On the most fundamental level through photosynthesis, light is necessary to the existence of life itself, and the many applications of light have revolutionized society through medicine, communications, entertainment and culture.

The International Year of Light is a global initiative which comprises a series of coordinated activities on national, regional and international levels, aiming to inform all citizens of the world about the importance of light and light-based technologies in their daily lives, their future, the development of society and art, and overall social progress.

Light is one of the initiators of the process of photosynthesis, an essential factor for the development of the biosphere and the evolution of the human species. The light plays a central role in human activities starting from the understanding of the world through the sense of vision, artistic expression, modern communications, Internet, to the development of the fundamental concepts that allow us to understand our place in the Universe and record the events in time and space.

Application of light-based technologies gave revolutionary contribution to the development of medical diagnostics and treatment, telecommunications, energy efficient manufacturing, media, art and culture, and thus improve the health and overall quality of life.

Almost all scientific fields are based on the theories of light and its interaction with matter, and light is also the main messenger in the study and our understanding of the Universe and subatomic world. The history of the study of light spans centuries, while the modern science of light was born in the 20th century. Today light and light-based technologies become key disciplines in science and technology of the 21st century.

2015 - International Year of Light

 

Italian Post issued its special stamp edition celebrating International Year of Light 2015. The issue was released on the 26^th of January. On 20 December 2013, The United Nations (UN) General Assembly 68th Session proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015) .

This International Year has been the initiative of a large consortium of scientific bodies together with UNESCO, and will bring together many different stakeholders including scientific societies and unions, educational institutions, technology platforms, non-profit organizations and private sector partners.

In proclaiming an International Year focusing on the topic of light science and its applications, the United Nations has recognized the importance of raising global awareness about how light-based technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to global challenges in energy, education, agriculture and health.

Light plays a vital role in the daily lives and is an imperative cross-cutting discipline of science in the 21st century. It has revolutionized medicine, opened up international communication via the Internet, and continues to be central to linking cultural, economic and political aspects of the global society.

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Stamp Exhibition at Hazaribagh

A  District level Philatelic Exhibition has been organized at “Gurunanak Palace, Near Government Bus Stand, Hazaribagh” from 06^th  February to 07^th  February 2015.

- Anil K Saxena - Gaya, Bihar

 

A request to the Readers

Philatelic Gems of the Maharajas Maharanis

I am currently working on producing a limited edition 500+ page coffee-table book that will feature what one considers the gems of Indian States Philately (both Convention & Feudatory). Items in the form of stamps, covers and postal stationery (excluding fiscals & revenues) will be represented from each State.

I am reaching out to all the members of our Society to request scans of items you feel should be pictured in the book. Provenance will be duly acknowledged unless one prefers to remain anonymous. We have several ISC members who are collaborating on this project.

 
Please send scans of items you feel should be considered for the book along with a brief write-up (if you have one) describing the item. All submissions must be received by no later than October 31st,  2015.

Please send scans by email or mail them on a CD to my address below.

The target launch date for this book is the 'World Stamp Show-NY 2016" on May 28' 2016.

- Sandeep Jaiswal sc APS UPSS GCS= PO Box 8689 Cranston, RI 02920 USA

Phone: +1 401 888 9473 From UK: 020 3002 3626 email :  sj722@aol.com

 

 

2014 - International Year of Family Farming

 

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The  U.N. Post Office will  issue a new series of stamps under the name “Cultivating Hope”. Six United Nations stamps are to be issued on Aug. 21 to commemorate the International Year of Family Farming.

The United Nations has declared 2014 International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) to stress the vast potential family farmers have to eradicate hunger and preserve natural resources. IYFF aims to raise the profile of family farming and smallholder farming by focusing world attention on its significant role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition etc.  particularly in rural areas.

The goal of the 2014 IYFF is to reposition family farming at the centre of agricultural, environmental and social policies in the national agendas by identifying gaps and opportunities to promote a shift towards a more equal and balanced development.

The 2014 IYFF will promote broad discussion and cooperation at the national, regional and global levels to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by smallholders and help identify efficient ways to support family farmers.

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New Special Cover

A special cover on Prof Jayasanker was released on 8 Aug 2014 during the renaming of the ANGRAU, Hyderabad.

: Ravi Viswanathan  - Hyderabad

Taipei 2015 - 30th Asian International Stamp Exhibition

Mr Umesh Kakkeri has been appointed  Commissioner for India for Taipei 2015, to be held from 24th  to 28th April 2015. The Exhibition in Taipei  will be co-hosted by Chunghwa Post, the Chinese Taipei Philatelic Federation, and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council.

For participation, Please contact Mr Kakkeri, email : umesh_kakkeri@hotmail.com   Visit official website : Taipei 2015

 

 

Stamp on International Year of Family

 

Date of Issue : 15 May 2014

Poczta Polska issued a stamp on 15th May 2014 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family. A special observance of the International Day of Families was held on 15th May in UN Headquarters. This event commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and featured a panel discussion on “Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals.”

The twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family (2014) offers an opportunity to refocus on the role of families in development; take stock of recent trends in family policy development; share good practices in family policy making; review challenges faced by families worldwide and recommend solutions. The preparations for the this anniversary will include:

- International and regional expert group meetings gathering family experts and practitioners.

- Research activities, including background papers.

- Exchange of good practices in family policy.

- Observances of the International Days of Families focusing on the themes for the twentieth anniversary.

- Side events at the Commission for Social Development. - Government, civil society, academic and private sector initiatives at the national level. Findings and recommendations from these activities are to guide future action in effective family policy design, monitoring and implementation.

Press Clippings

An interview of Mr Timir Shah of Baroda Philatelic Society was published in Vadodara edition of Divya Bhaskar today, 18th May 2014. Read more…

 

-  Divya Bhaskar , 18 May 2014 

International Year of Crystallography

 

Date of Issue : 14 February 2014

Slovak Post  post issued a stamp commemorating the International Year of Crystallography on 14 February 2014.

Crystallography is a science that examines the arrangement of atoms in solids. The word “crystallography” derives from the Greek krustallos meaning cold drop or originated in cold. A more current definition states that it is a science describing the atomic and molecular structure of solids and its relation to physical, chemical and biological properties. In 2014 we will celebrate 100 years since awarding the Nobel Price to Max von Laue for the experiments that for the first time revealed the atomic (crystal) structure of solid matter via X-ray diffraction. That is why the UNO announced the year 2014 to be the International Year of Crystallography. One of the basic thoughts in the search for a crystal structure is a presumption of its symmetry and of the periodic arrangement of its basic building elements – atoms, eventually molecules. Since we live in three-dimensional space, we intuitively – and usually correctly – understand three-dimensionally ordered structures. However, the improving experimental methods allowed us to discover that there is an important group of solids that deviate from this strict rule, while their properties are related to seemingly negligible deviations from the well-established order. With the help of electron density isolines in the Ta-Ge-Te alloy crystal the stamp shows that instead of the expected placement on the straight line, atoms positions are modulated so that they create a crenel, which ultimately results into the change of substance’s properties.

The motive depicted in FDC shows such usage of symmetry that abstracts (from bottom to top) from a specific atoms arrangement in a kaolinite structure to symbolic schemes of OD theory that reflecting the laws of symmetry, lead to simplified and more understandable presentation. The stamp on FDC represents a fragment of such a structure.

On commemorative sheet is a depiction of Laue’s diagram of a chromium compound crystal with a threefold symmetry axis in line with the primary X-ray beam. UV protective layer printed on surface of postage stampis derived directly from Laues’s diagram depicted on Commemorative sheet which is finally stamped by commemorative cancellation dedicated to honour of Max von Laue.

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Special cover to be issued at Jodhpur on 20the February 

On the occasion of  inauguration of Bhagwan Parshwanath and Shiv Temple, a special cover is being released on 20th February 2014 at 1.00 PM at Umaid heritage, Foothill of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Defence Lab Road, Rata- Naada, JODHPUR, . India Post will provide special cancellation. 

- Sudhir Jain – Satna (MP)

District level Stamp Exhibition in Gaya organized by India Post

STAMP EXHIBITION, GAYA STAMP FESTIVAL 2014  FROM 22 - 23 FEBRUARY 2014

A special cover on Buddha  will be released during the exhibition. 

THE COMMISSIONER, MAGADH DIVISION  will inaugurate the exhibition and the Vice Chancellor , MAGADH UNIVERSITY will be the chief guest for the closing ceremony. During the exhibition quiz and essay contest will be organized.

- ANIL SAXENA,  GAYA    email: saxenaak273@yahoo.co.in

Switzerland - Japan Joint issue

 

Date of Issue : 6 February 2014

The year 2014 will mark a milestone in the friendly relations between Switzerland and Japan who will celebrate the establishment of diplomatic relations 150 years ago. In 1864 a first Treaty of Amity and Trade was signed between the two countries. This auspicious anniversary will offer plenty of occasions to emphasize both the high level and intensity of the countries’ bilateral relations.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan the post offices of both countries launched a joint stamp issue. As usual, Japan printed a miniature sheet (140x222mm) with a pair of common stamps with Switzerland and another 8 different stamps, related to the main topic. The two common stamps represent:

a) Switzerland mountain in spring,

b) the Mount Fuji with cherry blossom;

the 8 other stamps are showing:

c) the Switzerland Alps with the Jungfrau glacier (a world heritage site),

d) the old town of Bern (a world heritage site),

e) the city of Lavaux (a world heritage site),

f) the Rhaetian Railway with the Albula and Bernina lines,

g) the Jungfrau Railway,

h) Narcisses field near Montreux,

i) blooming Alp roses and

j) the Bernina Alps behind an Alpine flower garden.

Stamps on Int. Year of Crystallography from Switzerland

Swiss Post issued two stamps on 2014 - International Year of Crystallography.

Date of Issue : 6 February 2014

Swami Vivekanand’s Birth anniversary

 

 

Today is Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanada,India’s  greatest philosopher,  monk and chief disciple of the 19th-century saint Ramakrishna. Srilanka Post issued a commemorative postage stamp on 7 June 2013 in celebration of 150th Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanada. India Post issued 4 stamps and a special sheetlet on  12 January 2013 on year long celebration of Swami Vivekanand’s Birth anniversary.

Born into an aristocratic Bengali family of Calcutta, Vivekananda was inclined towards spirituality. He was influenced by his guru, Ramakrishna, from whom he learnt that all living beings were an embodiment of the divine self; therefore, service to God could be rendered by service to mankind. After Ramakrishna's death, Vivekananda toured the Indian subcontinent extensively and acquired first-hand knowledge of the conditions prevailing in British India. He later travelled to the United States, representing India at the 1893 Parliament of the World Religions. Vivekananda conducted hundreds of public and private lectures and classes, disseminating tenets of Hindu philosophy in the United States, England and Europe.

 

In India, Vivekananda is regarded as a patriotic saint and his birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day in India.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the year long  150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda on Sunday.The celebrations had begun on January 12, 2013, when commemorative postage stamps and coins were released.

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Veteran philatelist Shri G Madan Mohan Das passed away….

 

    

Shri G Madan Mohan Das at SIPEX 2011, Chennai

Shri G Madan Mohan Das Veteran Philatelist of South India Philatelists’ Association passed away yesterday . Indian Philately has lost a great philatelist who actively worked for the promotion of philately throughout his life and organized many stamp exhibitions. He was Past President of SIPA  and  editor of  SIPA Bulletin. Shri Das had won many International awards and was appointed Commissioner and member of Jury in stamp exhibitions. Our deepest condolences to all the family members and South India Philatelists’ Association.

 

International Year of Statistics 2013

 

 

Date of Issue : 24 May 2013

Portugal Post issued a set of two stamps and a miniature sheet to commemorate International Year of Statistics 2013 .

The International Year of Statistics (Statistics2013) is a global initiative, now encompassing more than 1400 participating organizations from 108 countries, which aims to celebrate and recognize the powerful contributions of statistical science to the lives of each one of us, on our everyday chores.

    

Through the combined effort of many organizations specializing in this area, the event "Statistics2013" aims to promote the importance of statistics, not only for the scientific community in the broad sense, but also for the business community, the government, the media and the public in general.

The objectives of this comprehensive celebration are:
- To increase public awareness of Statistics as a fundamental tool in all aspects of life in society.
- To promote Statistics as a career, especially among young people.
- To support and encourage creativity and development in Probability and Statistics sciences.

Nowadays the notions of Statistics and of (the Theory of) Probability are well differentiated. In a synthetic form, it can be said that the Theory of Probability is the study of mathematical models suitable for the description of random experiments, i.e., involving uncertainty (the so-called probabilistic or stochastic models). And that Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing, analysing, interpreting and transmitting data, i.e. measurements or observations taken from the real world, as well as the prediction of new data. Thus, Statistic is an area of science, separated from Mathematics but in many aspects (in obtaining inferences and predictions) it is based on it and dependent on Computing. Depending on the many different approaches we may have Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Prediction, Statistical Decision, Official Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Computational Statistics, Frequentist Statistics and Bayesian Statistics.

Special Folder : Portugal Gastronomy

Date of Issue : 7 July 2013

 

International Year of Water Cooperation 2013

 

 

Hi !

Here is a beautiful stamp issued on World Water Day by Brazil Post. The stamp also commemorates the International Year of Water Cooperation. The stamp design is very innovative. The stamp design is represented by the peaceful and sustainable use of water resources through the use of a dropper that goes inside, outside and around the globe. Water is displayed cyclically, symbolizing sustainable use. It is a wonderful item for environment theme.

This is all for Today…More in next Post….Have a Nice Time !

Brazilian stamp block commemorating Frutal and the International Year of Water Cooperation was issued. Frutal was commemorated on the International Year of Water Cooperation stamps by the Brazilian Correios as one of three cities hosting the UNESCO-HidroEX. The event took place on Friday, 22 of March.

This souvenir  sheet  highlights its accessibility to the entire planet. The design conveys the water effect on our planet and people: a piece of arid soil being taken by green trees, planting favours human development, environmental integrity and the eradication of poverty and hunger.

Above the block, there is the logo of the International Year of Water Cooperation - 2013. Inspired by this brand, in the background, there is an abundant amount of water in motion to give organic rhythm, life and strength to the composition.

Source : International Stamp News

2013 - European Year of Citizens

 

Smart Stamp from Luxembourg

In 2013, Europe celebrates its European Year of Citizens, and to commemorate this event P&T Luxembourg is issuing a stamp with an embedded web reality function, giving you access to content specifically designed for the stamp.

To get the information on the European Year of Citizens you should:
- Download the smartsy application from the Apple Store for iPhones, or from Google Play Store for Android phones
- Take a photo of the stamp (full front view), using the smartsy application (available for iOS and Android)
- smartsy will redirect you to the site which has all the information you need on the European Year of Citizens.

: International Stamp News

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Stamp Exhibition in Rajgir

Rajgir Dak-Ticket Mahotsav 2013 is scheduled to be held on 16-17 march 2013 at International Convention Hall, Rajgir. It is being organized by Nalanda Postal Circle. A special cover will be released on this occasion.

: Pradip Jain -  Patna

New Stamp from India on Malayala Manoarama News paper

India Post will release a Commemorative Stamp on 16-03-2013 on the occasion of 125th Anniversary of Malayala Manoarama News paper. Honourable President Shri Pranab Mukarjee will release the stamp in Kodimatha Printing Press Campus of Malayala Manorama at Kottayam. Central Minister Shri Kapil Sibil, Kerala chief Minister Shri Umman Chandi, Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishanan and M.P. Jose K Mani  will also attend the function.

: Sreejesh Krishnan – Trivandrum

Stamp Exhibitions in Himachal Pradesh

Two district level philatelic exhibitions will be held in Dharamshala and Shimla from 20 - 24 March 2013. Special covers will be issued during the exhibitions.

New Pictorial Cancellations on Wildlife  from Germany

On April 21.04.2013 will be available a new pictorial cancellation featuring a Eurasian Lynx(Lynx lynx) in the town of Poing.

On September 15.09.2013 will be available a new pictorial cancellation featuring a Common snipe(Gallinago gallinago) in the village of  Oepferhausen.

On November 03.11.2013 will be available a new pictorial cancellation featuring a Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) and a stationery of private order in the town of Gaildorf.

Postage rates 0,75 Euro letter by  Airmail or 2,80 Euro letter by registered Airmail. Please Contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Collector Group ArGe Zoologie. email: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de

: Wolfgang Beyer - Germany

International Year of Water Cooperation

 

Date of Issue : 24 January 2013

United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2013 the International Year of Water Cooperation. The purpose is to raise general awareness about the possibility of increased cooperation on this precious resource. Icelandic institutions and non profit organizations have been involved in international relief efforts, which include digging wells to provide water for people in drought areas.

The Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) has been working in several countries drilling for water and digging water wells. The Youth Organization of the National Church has also been actively involved in the relief effort, for instance in Malawi. With the assistance of the Icelandic Church Aid residents have been digging wells, installing water well pumps and thereby gaining better access to clean water.

Sustainable Energy For All…

 

2012 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL

The United Nation has designated 2012 as the ‘International Year of Sustainable Energy for All’ in order to increase awareness of the importance of addressing energy issues including the energy services for all, access to affordable energy, energy efficiency and the sustainability of energy sources and use; and for promotion of the internationally agreed development through sustainable and peaceful way. The year celebration combines these challenges with the goal of low pollution trying to meet the needs of the present without compromising those of future generations.

Sustainable energy is defined as "the energy produced and used in ways that support long-term human development in a social, economic and ecological scale." Therefore, sustainable energy for all is linked to a sustainable future for development and poverty alleviation.

     

The future of our nation depends upon the development of all. Students also have the important share and role in nation’s future. They are supposed to be the pillars of the nation. Thus their energy needs necessarily are important.

Postage stamps  are issued by different countries like Greifenberg, San Marino, Canada and Spain as part of this YEAR celebration to create and improve awareness about energy and its conservation. They give message with focus on use of endless natural sources such as wind and solar etc. The term "for all" is represented by the ability to produce energy in self-sufficient environment such as the lighted cabin using these natural resources.

I as a student appeal Department of Post and Government of India to issue a postage stamp to participate the international year celebration on Sustainable Energy for All…

- Chinmay Nawlakhe, email : cnawlakhe@yahoo.com 

L. B. S. Vidyalaya, Bhandara, Maharastra

International year of Cooperatives…

 

Hi !

Here are some nice stamps issued for International year of Cooperatives. The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives and highlighted the contribution of cooperatives to economic and social development, especially its impact on poverty reduction, job creation and social integration.The stamps are very special in rainbow colors and of course one showing the rainbow.Just beautiful !! and I wish to have these  in my rainbow collection !

This is all in this Post more in Next..Have a Nice Time !!

 

International Year of Cooperatives - stamps by Costa Rica

Correos de Costa Rica has issued a set of two postage stamps commemorating the 2012 year declared by the United Nations International year of Cooperatives.

Cooperatives are dedicated to the values of openness, social responsibility and caring for others. They are typically based on the cooperative values of "self-help, self-responsibility, democracy and equality, equity and solidarity" and the seven cooperative principles:

1.Voluntary and open membership
2.Democratic member control
3.Economic participation by members
4.Autonomy and independence
5.Education, training and information
6.Cooperation among cooperatives
7.Concern for community

ARGENTINA

The Correo Argentino has issued a stamp to commemorate the year 2012 proclaimed International year of Cooperatives.

This year is celebrated under the theme of "Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World," and is focused on the concept of cooperatives putting people first, innovating to meet members' needs, and providing local service while being part of a global network. The stamp features representatives of different industries cooperating on a joint work.

Uruguay

The Correos Uruguayio has issued a stamp commemorating the year 2012 as International year of Cooperatives.

Under the theme "Cooperative enterprises help build a better world", the International Year of Cooperatives has three main objectives: 1) Increase Awareness to the socio-economic impact of cooperatives; 2) Promote growth of cooperatives; 3) Establish appropriate policies to strengthen cooperative communities, democracy and peace.

Cover with date 1.11.11

 

Registered cover with 1.11.11 date

Atul Agarwal, Aligarh

Just recd these covers from my friends. Many thanks to Atul Agarwal and Charles Jensen.

Cover from USA

Charles Jensen, Florida – USA

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This is Speed Post Service or Slow Post Service of India Post ?????

This is just to draw the attention of all regarding Poor Speed Post service of India Post . I sent my exhibits for SINE, a national stamp exhibition   to Mr Madhukar Jhingan, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi from Bhuntar Sub Post Office Kullu on 31st October 2011. As per Speed Post  tracking record the article reached New Delhi on 2nd November. But it was not delivered to the addressee on 2nd November. In fact there was no transaction on 3rd and 4th November. On 5th November the article was bagged for Paschim Vihar PO and still it is doubtful whether it was delivered to the addressee today.

Is it a reliable service of which  India Post boasts of ????? Due to negligence of the Postal Department my exhibits could not reach the destination and it could not be displayed as the exhibition started from from 3rd  November 2011.

Who is responsible for this delay ….. ??? The concerned post office must give a clear explanation for this delay . Why was the article not delivered on the date it reached New Delhi. It was not sent either on 3rd or 4th November.   It caused  lot of inconvenience and  my exhibits  could not be displayed in the exhibition.

Being a philatelist I am highly disappointed that due to negligence and poor working of India Post my exhibits were deprived from participation in the exhibition….  What about if it was someone’s admit card for examination or interview letter for a job ??????  How India Post justifies its working ???

- Jeevan Jyoti, Kullu (HP)

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