Results of PCI Elections at Chennai

PCI Elections - 29 April 2018

Congratulations winners !

Winners of institutional representatives of PCI where election was conducted. 

Ajit Kr Dash, Prof VK Gupta

V K Gupta - New Delhi 

Ajit Kumar Dash - Odisha 

Binod Kumar Jain - North East

All other states  elected one person without opposition.

Winners of life members of PCI governing council

Kaizad F Toddywala - 85 votes

Anilkumar Reddy  - 79 votes

Rajesh Kumar Bagri - 77 votes

Ramu M S  - 75 votes

Ajay Kumar Mittal - 68 votes

Kapil Gogoi - 61 votes 

Courtesy : Mohanchandran Nair from Chennai

Indian Theme on foreign postal stationery

Post Card of China on Indian Theme – 2004

China issued a post card on 50th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence (Panch Sheel) signed on 29 April 1954 at Beijing.

The Post Card shows a Chinese Leader with Indian Leaders namely Jawahar Lal Nehru,Dr S Rdhakrishnan, Dr Rajendra Prasad. The Stamp Design shows Doves over the globe and a Rainbow.

- Sahil Thapar

New Special Cover


Ambedkar Jayanti

Bharatha Rathna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Baba Saheb Ambedkar was an eminent jurist who fought to eradicate social evils like untouchability and caste restrictions. He is called as the "Father of Indian Constitution" who fought for the rights of Dalits and other downtrodden classes. He relentlessly fought along with other national leaders to ensure liberty, fraternity and unity of all section of the society.

With the patronage of the Government of Karnataka, Ananda Social & Educational Trust established and manages the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Mathrushri Ramabai Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital and Mathrushri Bheemabai Ambedkar College of Nursing and other Paramedical courses covering diploma, graduate and post graduate studies and research. The educational and health services of the colleges and hospitals are availed by thousands of students, patients with the help of eminent doctors and staff with all professional and technical facilities. Free health services are provided to the poor and needy people.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru  commemorated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary by releasing this special cover.

-Suresh.R, Bengaluru

New Special Covers

1.  Sri Tulasa Bhavani Temple (KTK/23/2018) 

This beautiful temple was established on 16th March 1996, by Shri Tulaja Bhavani Educational and Dharmadatti Trust, Haliyal of Uttara Kannada District. The four feet black stone idol of Goddess Bhavani was carved in Sivar town of Kolar District. Thousands of devotees from allover Karnataka and states of Maharastra and Goa, visit this temple every day. 

This special cover is being released to commemorate, the anniversary of the trust and Prathishta Vardhanti Utsav.

2.  Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple (KTK/24/2018)

This special cover has been released on 17th March 2018 to commemorate the Brahmakalasha Punyotsava of Bappanadu Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple.

3. International Day of Forests (KTK/26/2018) 

Karnataka has always been in the forefront of forest protection and conservation. As per the recently released biennial India State of the Forest Report 2017 of Forest Survey of India, the forest cover of the State has increased by 1,101 square km. On the day of International Day of Forest, Karnataka Forest Department salutes its Martyrs for their supreme sacrifice in the protection and conservation of forest and wildlife. Recently, on 3-3-2018, Sri S. Manikandan, IFS, laid down his life in the line of duty. 

4. World Tuberculosis Day (KTK/27/2018)

     1.  TB is caused by a bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. 

     2.  The diagnosis, treatment and follow up of TB patients is free of cost. 

     3.  Tuberculosis is a curable disease. 

     4.  Non adherence to medication leads to emergence of Drug Resistant TB. 

     5.  Cover your mouth & nose during sneezing, coughing to prevent the spread of the disease. 

     6.  Spitting in open & public places should be avoided.

5. Lionseye (KTK/28/2018)

   Corneal blindness can be cured by eye donation. Corneal transplant is among the most successful and transformative of all other organ transplantations· The cornea                collection procedure is very quick, it only takes approximately 20 minutes. Cornea can be collected at the hospital, home, mortuary or any other locations.· Cornea should        be collected as soon as possible after I death to ensure a successful corneal transplant surgery (within 6 hrs).·Corneal donation does not change the outward appearance of    the donor. 

  

 Eye donation is only after death. After death, families should call the eye bank at this 24-hour hotline - 9740556666 or 080-22235005.· A certified, highly skilled doctor/EB    Technician will collect the eyes with utmost respect.· Corneas are processed and transplanted to two individuals,restoring life-changing sight. Confidentiality of donor and       recipient are ensured.

6. Dr. M.P.Pai (KTK/32/2018) 

   

   This special cover has been released on 10th April 2018 at Mangaluru to commemorate Birth Centennial of Late Dr. M. P Pai - a Surgeon, Scholar, Philosopher, Nationalist,        Legendary Teacher and Dr. B. C. Roy award winner. 

7. Yogishwar Yajnavalkya (KTK/33/2018)

   Sage Yajnavalkya, author of Yajnavalkya Smriti is believed to be the incarnation of Brahma. The text is composed in sloka (poetic metre) style like other works of               Dharmasastra tradition.' Yoga Yajnavalkya ' written by him in male¬female dialogue style is another great work on Yoga. Other texts attributed to him are Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Satapata Brahmana and Pratijna Sutra. He is considered to be the pioneer of legal jurisprudence in India. 

 - Suresh R, Bangalore

New Stamps from India

 Goan Tiatr, 125th Anniversary

Date of Issue  : 17 April  2018 

India Post issued a Set of 2 stamps and MS on 125th Anniversary of Goan Tiatr on 17th April 2018 in denomination of Rs 25 & Rs 5.

Defence Research and Development Organization

Date of Issue : 11 April 2018

India Post issued a commemorative stamp on  Diamond Jubilee of DRDO  in denomination of Rs 10 on 11th April 2018.

Image Courtesy : Stamps of India

Indian philatelist receives appreciation certificate from Michel stamp catalogues

Mr Shrikant Parikh noted philatelist from Ahmedabad  has received the Certificate of  Appreciation from Michel, for his 40 years of contribution to MICHEL, the renowned German Stamp Catalogue publishing company as their Indian correspondent. Mr Parikh is well known for his best collection on se-tanant stamps. His wonderful collection of Se-tenants could be seen on his blog : http://setenantsofindia.blogspot.in/

Listings of Indian stamps in MICHEL katalog....

from their monthly published stamp magazines.........

all Indian stamps, including all MY-STAMP issued so far, are listed in MICHEL catalogue from the continuous contribution of Mr Shrikant Parikh

Audio Visual Postcard

AUDIO VISUAL POSTCARD

Post card was first introduced by Austria in 1869 and since then millions of Post Cards had been issued by many countries both officially or privately.

Dipok Dey

On 15th April 2018 & Noted philatelist and artist Shri Dipok Dey from Kolkata  released a NEW KIND of Post Card-AUDIO VISUAL POSTCARD under Immortal Song Series on behalf of Bharatiya Daktikit Sangstha. One can enjoy the moving pictures of Heroes and Heroines, dancing and singing the song in a film.

HOW to SEE it?

In your smart phone download QR scanner, then scan the QR code printed on the Post Card- open browser- open with YOU TUBE and enjoy the song. His son Kaushik Dey developed the code and helped to incorporate it in the main design.

He has  selected 20 songs from - 1949 to 1965 from the movies he he had  seen in his childhood to college days with his friends.

Even when you are in facebook with your Computer, you can enjoy it. Just focus on the QR code on the computer screen and you can enjoy it.

In every smart phone there is QR scanner only you will have to download it.