World Environment Day

 

World Environment Day 2015 - 'Seven Billion Dreams; One Planet; Consume with Care'

 

 

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on 5th June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. The theme for 2015 is how the well-being of humanity, the environment and economies ultimately depends on the responsible management of the planet’s natural resources. Evidence is building that people are consuming far more natural resources than what the planet can sustainably provide.

Cover prepared by Sanjeev Jain - Dehradun

Many of the Earth’s ecosystems are nearing critical tipping points of depletion or irreversible change, pushed by high population growth and economic development. By 2050, if current consumption and production patterns remain the same and with a rising population expected to reach 9.6 billion, we will need three planets to sustain our way of life. Living well within planetary boundaries is the most promising strategy for ensuring a healthy future.

 

You can save the world !

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- IPCC of U.N. has monitored and predicted the temperature of the earth's surface and the sea water and has come to the conclusion that in the Twenty First Century (2000-2100) the average temperature of the earth's surface will increase by 1.1 to 6.4 Degree Celsius, causing global warming that will result in a risk in the sea level. It is also expected that there will be drastic changes in the weather, a change in the number and frequency of aerial water droplets and agricultural products and an expansion in disease carriers. Everyone can help to alleviate the problems related to global warming by using simple methods -- energy conservation, avoiding using plastic bags, decreasing the amount of waste and the use of fuel, avoiding using instruments that contain the CFCs which cause greenhouse effect, and planting more trees.

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New Special Cover

81 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s  visit to Kedagu – 29 May 2015

A special cover was released at Sundrikoppa on 29 May to commemorate 81 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s  visit to Kedagu .

Results of the Stamp Design Competition on the theme “Women Empowerment”.

India Post has announced winners of the stamp design competition on the theme of “Women Empowerment” which are as follows:

First Prize Winner:
Gurmeet Singh, 153(F)Near Bagga School，Village: Kasal，P.O. Naya Gaon, Dist. : S.A.S. Nagar.

Second Prize Winner:
Athul S Raj , Maradom，Thundiparambil，Thirunakkara (PO)， Kottayam， Kerala.

Third Prize Winner:
Pratheek Roopjith, Souparnika, Thazhe Vayalil， Dharmadam (P.O.)， Thalassery, Kannaur (Dist.)， Kerala.

Source: India Post

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

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New Europa 2015 Stamp

 

Date of Issue : 24 April 2015

Spanish Post will issue Europa 2015 stamp  featuringthe sketch of a wooden train that has a slight Scots pine scent. The issue will be released on the 24^th of April. This year’s Europa theme is Old Toys.

New Special  Cancellation and Covers

 

Special Cancellation on 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s first visit to Madras - 17th April 2015

Mahatma Gandhi had arrived in Madras (now Chennai) on 17th April, 1915, along with his wife, Kasturba. The couple stayed at 60, Thambu Chetty Street (George Town), the residence of G. A. Natesan, the nationalist publisher. He was to stay in Chennai (Madras) for three weeks before setting out for Ahmedabad on 8th May. It was his first visit to Madras.

To commemorate 100 years of Gandhi’s first visit to Madras, a special cancellation was issued at Chennai GPO on 17th April 2015. Mr. Mervin Alexander, Postmaster General, Chennai City Region, released the Special Cancellation in presence of Dr. S. Pandian, Secretary, Gandhi Study Centre, Chennai, Shri R. Narayanan Natesan, Mrs. Shyamala Ejji and Shri Balakrishna Das, President, South India Philatelists Association and Shri Anup Kumar Goyal.

A commemorative cover was released in association with Shri Anup Kumar Goyal depicting image of Mahatam Gandhi, woven on Kancheepuram Silk which has relevance to Madras. The image of Madras Station in 1915 has been embossed on the back side of the cover. The insert in the cover is printed with day wise details of the programme of Mahatma Gandhi during his fortnight long visit.

- Anup Kumar Goyal – Chennai

National Fire Service Day – 14th April 2015

The National Fire Service Day was observed in Goa on 14th April 2015, to pay homage to Firemen Martyrs who have sacrificed their lives during the course of duty, followed by a Fire Prevention Week from 14th to 20th April 2015 to raise the public Fire Safety Awareness. The theme for the year 2015 is; To Prevent Fire: “Adopt Safe Housekeeping Practices & Approved Electrical Appliances”.

On the occasion a special cover was released to commemorate the brave fireman martyrs in the line of duty by Shri Laxmikant Parsekar, Hon. Chief Minister of Goa in presence of Shri Charles Lobo, Postmaster General, Goa Region, Shri R. K. Shrivastav, Chief Secretary of Goa, Shri D. P. Dwivedi, Secretary of Education, Shri Ashok Menon, Director of Fire & Emergencies Services and Shri Sidharth Kunkalienkar, MLA of Panaji Costituency on 14th April 2015 at Panaji.

Courtesy :  Indian Philately Digest

 

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SAPEX-2015 – Sahranpur

Wood Carving City, Saharanpur – 24 March 20154

 

 

District level philatelic exhibition SAPEX-2015 of Bareilly region was held at PTC, Saharanpur from 24-25 March 2015. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Sarita Singh, CPMG, UP circle. A special cover on “Wood carving City, Saharanpur” was released on the first day. The release function was graced by Ms. Sarita Singh, Dr. Ashok Raghav, DIG Saharanpur, Mr. Indraveer Singh Yadav, DM Saharanpur, Sh. Abhishek Singh, Director PTC and Sh. Prateek Jhajharia SSPO Saharanpur. Saharanpur is internationally famous for its wood carving work. Dating back to about 400 years ago in Mughal period, some craftsman came from Kashmir and settled down in Saharanpur and took this work to earn their bread and butter. Gradually this art got extended amongst common men in Saharanpur and now wooden handicraft work is famed all over the world. About one lack artists, craftsmen and labourers are involved in this industry.

Overall 50 frames were put on display. The jury consisted of Sh. Abhishek Singh, Sh. Abhai Mishra and Sh. SC Kalra. Two gold, two silver and nine bronze medals were awarded in the competitive class. A philatelic workshop was organized on second day. My stamp facility was provided during the exhibition for the visitors.

- Abhai Mishra – Dehradun

Mahatma through Stamps

A small book Mahatma through Stamps which was released during Karnapex 2015 has 28 pages with  52 photos of Mahatma Gandhi related  stamps, MS,Covers. The book is available at Philatelic Bureau, Bangalore.

A small book Mahatma through Stamps which was released during Karnapex 2015 has 28 pages with  52 photos of Mahatma Gandhi related  stamps, MS,Covers. 

- Suresh Rao, Bangalore

Special Cover on Swami Chidananda Saraswati – 25th March 2015

On the second day of GUJPEX2015, a Special Cover on Swami Chidananda Saraswati was released by Shri Swami Abivaitanandaji and Shri Swami Padmanadhanandaji in presence of Brigadier Sanjeev Thapar, Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Postal Circle and Shri Ambesh Upmanyu, Postmaster General (BD), Gujarat Postal Circle.

Swami Chidananda Saraswati (b. September 24, 1916 – d. August 28, 2008) was President of the Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, India. He is well known in India as a yogi and spiritual leader. He succeeded as President of the Divine Life Society in 1963, after the death of his predecessor, Sivananda Saraswati, who founded the Society.

Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest

New pictorial cancellation from Germany

On May first 2015 a new pictorial cancellation will be issued in 20537 HAMBURG. The cancellation will feature  a squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). Interested philatelists may please contact: Wolfgang Beyer, Vice Chairman of the German Philatelic Collector Group ARGE ZOOLOGIE. Mail: Wolfgang.beyer1@aol.de . Postage rates: 0,80 Euro  AIRMAIL , 2,95 Euro Registered AIRMAIL.

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New Europa 2015 stamps

 

Faroe Islands

Date of Issue : 24 April 2015

Here are new stamps on Europa 2015 theme from Faroe Islands, Jersey and San Marino. This year’s theme is Old Toys. The list of all stamps of this series could be seen at following link :

http://europa-stamps.blogspot.in/2014/10/europa-stamps-2015.html

Jersey

Date of Issue – 24 March 2015

Europa 2015 stamps from San Marino

Date of Issue : 10 March 2015

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Patpex-2015, District Level Philatelic Exhibition at Patna - 13th & 14th February 2015

Patpex-2015, a two day district level philatelic exhibition was organized on 13th and 14th February 2015 at NIFT Campus, Patna. Shri Abhay Shekhar Prasad, Chief Postmaster General, Bihar Postal Circle and Prof. Sanjay Shrivastava, Director, NIFT, Patna inaugurated the exhibition. 50 frames exhibits were on display at the exhibition. Philatelic Workshop and Stamp design competition were also organized during the exhibition.

On the inaugural day, a Special Cover was released featuring the historic Gandhi Maidan. The Cover illustration shows Gandhi statue of Gandhi Maidan located in the heart of Patna and the cancellation depicts Gandhiji collecting debris, setting example for cleanliness. (Special Cover approval No. BH-03/Feb 2015)

On 14th February 2015, a Special Cover on National Institute of Fashion Technology was released. (Special Cover approval No. BH-04/Feb 2015)

NIFT as an Institute is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country, and this endeavor saw opening of four New Centers in 2008. Patna NIFT being one of them started its humble beginning from June, 2008; from its transit campus situated in the prestigious Udyog Bhavan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna and later started functioning from its own permanent campus at Mithapur Farms.

: Indian Philately Digest

Stamp exhibition in Chandigarh

On Wednesday 18-2-15 ongoing stamp exhibition on Gandhiji in Sec 26 St Johns school, Chandigarh.

Stamp exhibition on Gandhi ji on 16/2/15 at Govt model school  Sec 16 by Rakesh Walia. Mr Walia has planned  to cover all schools of Chandigarh. Panchkula and parts Himachel Pradesh.

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DAK TICKET UTSAV 2015  AT Hazaribag CONCLUDES

A philatelic exhibition Dai Ticket Utsav 2015 was held in Hazaibagh from 6-7 February 2015. The exhibition was inaugurated by Smt Sujata Chaudhury CPMG Jharkhand circle, accompanied by Sri Anil Kumar PMG Jharkhand circle. The chief guest was Dr Gurdeep Singh, Vice Chanceller, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag. Three special covers were released during the exhibition Mr Sayed Hafizuddin from Jamshedpur was the jury member. Mr Anil Saxena, Philatelsit from Gaya and other philatelists from Hazaribag, Ranchi, and Jamshedpur, exhibited their frames.

Special Cover : Vinoba Bhave University

 

: Anil Kunar Saxena, Gaya, Bihar Mob 9431272010 email : saxenaak273@yahoo.co.in

Stamp and painting exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi

 

An exhibition on “Mahatma Gandhi’s  100^th year of arrival from South Africa to India “ was held from  29^th Jan. to 3^rd Feb. . It was attended by large number of visitors.On 31^{st January}       Painting and  a debate Competition was organized.  About 300 students participated in Painting competition and  debate competition. Philatelic Exhibits by Mr Pradip Jain on Mahatma Gandhi were displayed in the exhibition.

 

- Pradip Jain – Patna

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Tributes to Mahatma Gandhi – Special covers

 

 

A Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by Civil Services Officers Institute – 30 January 2015

" ‘A Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’ a solo exhibition by Ved Prakash Sharma, was held on 30^th January 2015 on the occasion of the 67^th Martyrdom Day of Gandhiji at Art Gallery, Civil Services Officers Institute, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Y P Anand, a practicing Gandhian and former Director, National Gandhi Museum, Delhi. A Special Cover was released to grace the occasion by Ms. Padmagandha Mishra, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices.  Mr. A. Annamalai, Director, National Gandhi Museum was observed as the Guest of Honor. This special cover and cancellation was designed by Virendra Sharma.

Mr. Sharma retired as an RAS officer after 38 years of Government of India service in 2010. He shared his prized collection of Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia which includes an autograph of Gandhiji given to his father Late Iqbal Singh Sharma in 1946 with slogan ‘Roz Kato’ on donating Re.1 towards the Harijan Fund.

On display is his priced collection on Philatelic issues from about 110 countries. The exhibition will be held from 30^th Jan to 5^th Feb 2015."

- Virendra Sharma - email : virsharma@yahoo.com

Special Cover : ROCPEX - 2015,  Homage to Martyrs - 30 January 2015.

A special Cover, giving homage to Martyrs, was issued at Tiruchirapalli on 30th January 2015 The Cancellation on the cover depicts Mahatma Gandhi and C. Rajagopalachari.

- Kasinath R – Tanjore - email : kasinath80@gmail.com

 

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New stamps from India – Swachch Bharat

 

Date of Issue : 30 January 2015

The Minister for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad along with the Minister for Urban Development & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Venkaiah Naidu and the Minister for Rural Development Shri Chaudhary Birender Singh released Commemorative Postage stamps on the theme of Swachh Bharat to mark the Martyrdom Day of Mahatma Gandhi today..

Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad speaking on the occasion said the Government intends to make cleanliness a part culture of this country under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi . He pointed out that the design for the stamps were selected through a competition among the children on the theme. The Minister for Urban Development Shri Venkaiah Naidu also appreciating the idea said that if the practice of cleanliness catches with our children, it would spread as a mass movement in the country. He hoped that Swachhatha will become a Jan Andholan. Shri Chaudhary Birender Singh said the release of the stamps on the Martyrdom Day on this subject of cleanliness, which is very close to the heart of the Father of the Nation, is an apt tribute to him.

The Department of Posts, at a function this morning issued a set of these three Commemorative Postage Stamps on the theme of Swachh Bharat. Swachh Bharat Mission was launched by the Prime Minister on the 2nd October, 2014 on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This all encompassing Mission covering our surroundings seeks to achieve “Clean India” and aims to provide access to toilets to all households in the country, and making adequate arrangements for Solid and Liquid Waste Management.
Release of a set of three stamps and a miniature sheet on the theme Swachh Bharat is a part of this effort to achieve the vision of Clean and Healthy India.

Courtesy – PIB , Indian Philatelists Forum

Tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

 

30 January – Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Philatelic Tributes to Father of Nation

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