Special Covers from Karnataka

International Women's Day : 8 March 2019

'Break the Silence end the Violence against Women'

Special Cover - KTK/60/2019 - National Science Day 

February 28 is celebrated as 'National Science Day' all over India, to commemorate the announcement of the discovery of 'Raman Effect' by Sir C.V. Raman. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. This special cover was released to mark this momentous occasion.

Karnataka Special Cover - KTK/47/2019 - ISHACON 2019 - Indian Speech and Hearing Association

The Indian Speech and Hearing Association is a professional body of Speech language Pathologists and Audiologists. The Association was established in the year 1967 and envisages professional excellence in services provided for people with speech language and hearing disorders across the human life span. The year 2019 marks the 51st year of its successful functioning.

KTK/80/2019 - National Doctor's Day 

Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (1 July 1882 - 1 July 1962) was an eminent Indian physician, educationist, freedom fighter and politician who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962. In India, the National Doctor's Day is celebrated in his memory every year on 1st July. He was awarded with India's highest civilian honour "Bharat Ratna" on 4th February 1961.

Karnataka Special Cover - KTK/73/2019 - Kar Siri Mangoes 

For the first time in India, Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Ltd. has introduced door-step delivery of 'Kar Siri' mango fruits directly from farmers to consumers online through Postal Parcel service.

Special Cover - KTK-42-2019 - 128th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Dr. Gubbi Veeranna 

Dr. Gubbi Veeranna (1891-1972) was pioneer and most prolific contributor to Kannada theatre. He established a drama company, which was known as Gubbi Company. The company played a crucial role in promoting the Kannada theatre. He was a "Padmashree" awardee and conferred with the title "Nataka Ratna". There is a popular saying that the story of Gubbi Company is the story of Kannada theater.

: Suresh R -  Bangalore : email : suresh.hobbies@gmail.com