International Exhibition YEOSU 2012

 

Monaco Post  has issued a stamp dedicated to the coming International Exhibition YEOSU 2012 which will take place from 12 of May to 12 of August 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea under the theme "The Living Oceans and Coasts" with subthemes of "Preservation and Sustainable Development of the Ocean and Coast," "New Resources Technology," and "Creative Marine Activities." The Yeosu Expo is anticipating participation of more than 100 countries and international organizations, and 8 million visitors.

Made in Italy

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - stamp by Italy

The Italian Post continues its "Made in Italy" series with the stamp dedicated to the traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena. The original traditional product (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale) made from a reduction of cooked white Trebbiano grape juice and not vinegar in the usual sense, has been made in Modena since the Middle Ages: the production of the balsamic vinegar is mentioned in a document dated 1046 Today, the traditional balsamic vinegar is highly valued by chefs and gourmet food lovers.

The stamp features the characteristic bottle recognized as the official container of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and a series of barrels used for aging the vinegar in the background

Source : International Stamp News

 

From our Readers…..

IT College Lucknow  : Special cover

(Cover with two cancellations on same theme)

: Sandeep Chaurasia – Gorakhpur

TWO COLOURS of Rs 5/- letter envelope

: Madan Middha - Gwalior

New Special cover Shimla

 

100 Years of St. Thomas School, Shimla

Date of Issue : 7 May 2012 – Shimla

A special cover was issued on 7th May 2012 by HP Postal circle on ‘100 years of ST Thomas School’, Shimla.

 

 

ST. Thomas School, Shimla

New special Covers..

 

150 Years of Narrow Gauge in India

20 April 2012 – Mumbai

 

 

175th Birth anniversary of Sadguru Shri Siddhartha Swamiji

 

15 February 2012- Hubli

 

 

Code breakers put their stamp on fashion.

For the “Great British Fashion” stamp issue on 15^th May Bletchley Park Post Office has taken a 1940’s theme. The first day cover that will carry the new stamps takes inspiration from the work of iconic fashion illustrator, René Gruau. A familiar figure to the fashion designers featured on the stamps and Bletchley Park’s wartime code breakers reading the fashion magazines of the day.

The double sided cover has the ten stamps set over the Union Flag with a fashionable code breaker providing the design theme for the first day of issue postmark. The well dressed code breaker on the rear reflects the combination of glamour and sensuality with humour that was such a feature of Gruau’s work.

The cover will be issued as a numbered limited edition of 500 and is only available from Bletchley Park Post Office. Price is £15 plus post & packing. It can be previewed on the web site at www.bletchleycovers.com Further information is available from BPPO, The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB, Tel: 01908 363489

- Terry Mitchell

 

  :  Ashwani Dubey, Akhilesh Arka,Terry Mitchell

May Day…

Today is 1st May which is celebrated all over the world as May Day.International Workers' Day  is a celebration of the international labour movement and left-wing movements. It commonly sees organized street demonstrations and marches by working people and their labour unions throughout most of the world. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries. It is also celebrated unofficially in many other countries.

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Club News

New special Covers on Jainism..

Shri Dadabari Pratishtha Mahotsav

 

 

27 April 2012 – Patna

For Covers : contact Pradip Jain email : philapradip@gmail.com

New Europa stamps…

Europa 2012"Visit... "

Estonia

 

Date of Issue: 3 May 2012

Malta

Date of Issue: 9 May 2012

Austria

Date of Issue: 9 May 2012

Italy

Date of Issue: 9 May 2012

Vatican

Date of Issue: 11 May 2012

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Special Cover

Utility and conservation of swamp land in Uttar Pradesh

: Ashwani Dubey : Gorakhpur

Club News..

 

 

The above  recent cover issued at Gorakhpur is available at Rs 25 each  with postage of Rs 25 ( for 1– 5 covers) on following address. Payment must be sent by Money Order :

Postmaster, Gol Ghar Sub Post Office, Gorakhpur – 273001 (UP)

Ph. 8004958478

: Ashwani Dubey - Gorakhpur

Seminar on Promotion of Philately & Stamp Bazar at Ludhiana

The Philatelic Congress of Punjab and Ludhiana Philatelic Club with the collaboration of Dept of Posts are jointly organizing a Seminar on Promotion of Philately on April 21-22 at Lions Bhawan, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana. On this occasion Ludhiana Philatelic Club is also holding a Stamp Bazaar.

Stamp Bazaar will enable the philatelists and the general public to buy stamps and other philatelic material.

In addition, a spot stamps auction will be held on April 22, 2012. No Buyer's Premium. 10% of realization shall be charged on the hammer price from the seller.

For details Please contact Mr. Mukesh Malhotra PRO (M): 9023084608

New Special Cover from Gorakhpur..

 

A Special Cover on Utility and conservation of Swamp Land in Uttar Pradesh was issued today on 15-04-12 at Gorakhpur. Commissioner Shri Ravindra Kumar, District Magistrate Sri.Sanjay Kumar and Sri. Alok Ojha SSP (Post) were present at the ceremony.

 

 

 

: Sandeep Chaurasia – Gorakhpur

e mail : sandeepchaurasiagkp@gmail.com

New special cover from Odisha…

 

 

Solar Power and Floriculture

Date of Issue : 4 April 2012

 

The Hon,ble Central Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, during his maiden visit to Odisha inaugurated two projects of MGM Group in Tangi Tehsil of Khordha District in the presence of Shri Niranjan Pujari (Hon'ble Minister, Science & Technology), Shri Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak (Hon'ble Minister, Energy), Dr. Prasanna Kumar Patasani (Hon'ble M.P., Bhubaneswar) and Shri Rajendra Kumar Sahoo (Hon'ble M.L.A., Khordha).

The projects include a 1 MW solar power plant established under the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and a high-tech horticulture and floriculture farm under the National Horticulture Mission. Both projects have commenced commercial operations and have been developed with the support of State Government organisations like Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) and Directorate of Horticulture.

MGM Group is one of Odisha's oldest business houses developing and operating iron ore mines in Sundergarh District and has diversified into steelmaking with an integrated plant of 0.25 million tonnes capacity under development in Dhenkanal District. MGM Group is also supporting the growth of technical education in the State by having established a Chair Professor in Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (lIT) Bhubaneswar.

To commemorate the occasion, Dr. Abdullah released a Postal Special Cover of Department of Posts. He expressed his happiness and desired for more such renewable energy and greenhouse projects in the State of Odisha since these are environment friendly, non-polluting and foster green management practices while adding to economic growth.

Sh Suvendu Swain, I.Po.S., Director, Postal Services, Bhubaneswar and Senior Philatelists S/Shri Anil Kumar Dhir, Anup Kumar Raut, Akshya Kuumar Nayak, Ajit Kumar Dash(Secretary, EIPA), Shanti Swarup Rath, Pradip Kumar Mohanty(Secretary,OPA), Mrs. Bijaylaxmi Mohanty, etc. attended the function.

Shri R. L. Mohanty, Chairman of MGM apprised that the Group has floated dedicated subsidiaries to focus on such projects. Other upcoming initiatives of MGM Group include vegetable and fruit cultivation and a 1 MW solar power plant in District of Boudh. The plans include an ambitious vision to have the largest single location banana cultivation in the eastern region of the country as well as to become the largest grower of vegetables and flowers in the State. Shri Mohanty expressed his gratitude to the officials of Department of Agriculture and Department of Science & Technology without whose guidance the projects would not be possible.

 

 : Ajit Dash - Bhubaneswar

New Special cover from Orissa…

 

Sadar Hospital, Kendujhar Odisha : Centenary Celebration

Date of Issue : 1 April 2012

"The centenary Celebration of the Sadar Hospital, Kendujhar District of Odisha was held on the Odisha Day, 01.04.2012 at the Town Hall, Kendujhar. On the occasion, besides other programmes, a special cover was also released by Sh. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, Honourable Minister for Health and Family Welfare. Sh. Badri Narayn Patra, Minister for Higher Education, Sports and Youth Affairs was also present on the occasion.

The other dignitaries present on the dais were Sh. Yashobanta Narayan Singh Laguri , Honourable MP, Kendujhar, Sh. Jitu Patnaik, MLA, Champua, Sh. Premananda Nayak, MLA, Telkoi, Sh. Bhagirathi Sethi, MLA, Anandapur, Sh. Subarna Nayak, MLA, Kendujhar, Sh. Hrusikesh Naik, MLA,Patna, Sh. D.V.Swamy, IAS, Collector, Kendujhar, Sh. Asish Kumar Singh, IPS, SP, Kendujhar,Dr. Kishore Chandra Behera, CDMO, Sadar Hospital, Kendujhar, etc .

Senior Philatelist Shri Ajit Kumar Dash, Secretary, Eastern India Philatelists’ Associaton( EIPA), Sh. Akhay Kumar Nayak, President Kendujhar Philatelists’ Association(KEPA), Dr. C.S. Basak and other local Philatelists were also present during the function. A total number of 2012 covers have been printed and are numbered from 0001 to 2012"

- Ajit Dash - Bhubaneshwar