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 Byadgi Chilli : 6 September 2021: Byadgi

Naga Mircha : 15 August 2021 : Kohima

GI TAG Special Cover – KTK-43-2021 - BYADGI CHILLI - Geographical Indication No: 129.

The Byadgi Chilli (named after the town Byadgi in Haveri district of Karnataka) belongs to the genus Capsicum under Solanaceae family and species Capsicum annum. There are several types of Byadgi Chilli. The Byadgi Kaddi with negligible pungency is long, deep red in colour and develops wrinkles, while Byadgi Dabbi is medium in length and suitable for green chilli and dry chilli.

GI Tag Special Cover - NE-04-2021 - Naga Mircha

The Naga Mircha or Raja Mircha meaning ~King of Chillies" is a fruit of a plant belonging to the Capsicum species. These chillies are one of the hottest chillies and change its colour from green to red, on maturity. Extensively cultivated chiefly in the four districts of Nagaland: Dimapur, Kohima, Man and Peren. Naga Mircha was recognized with GI tag on 02.12.2008.

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Shimla Conference : 15 October 2021 : Shimla

Renowned philatelist Shri Dhanjay Desai : 13 October 2021 : Ahmedabad

Special Cancellation : Philately Day : 13 October 2021 : Pune

A special cancellation was issued at Pune Philatelic Bureau on the occasion of Philately day 13 October 2021. The cancellation is designed by philatelist, Mr Varad Kunte and approved by Hon. PMG, Pune region and Hon. CPMG Maharashtra Postal Circle. 

Source : Deccan Philatelic Society WhatsApp group