New Stamp from India

 

Malayala Manorama

Date of Issue : 16 March 2013

India Post issued a stamp to commemorate 125 years of Malayala Manorama. Malayala Manorama  is a daily newspaper, in Malayalam language, published in the state of Kerala. It is the most widely read daily and number one in Kerala.  Currently it has a readership of over 20 million (with a circulation base of over 1.9 million copies).

: Mansoor B. - Mangalore

Blog : http://mbstamps.blogspot.in/

 

SLOGAN WITH COMPUTERISED METER FRANKING

: Sudhir Jain – Satna (MP)

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At INPEX 2013–Meeting of Jainism Philately Group

 

Hi !

Today I am leaving for Delhi and writing this post from Bharuch ( Gujarat) the “City of Peanuts..” Here I tasted a  variety of peanuts with many flavours and  of course  delicious Guajrati Cuisine…I am going with sweet memories of INPEX 2013 where I met philatelists from all corners of India..But I feel sorry for some with whom I could not spend much time….I really enjoyed the exhibition meeting with new people and old friends. It is a lifetime memory…

Readers can view award list (with correction) on this blog and with detailed medal tally at http://www.indianphilately.net/ uploaded by Mr Prashant Pandya.As I wrote earlier that  March Issue of Rainbow Stamp News will be published late as I am out of station. But this will be very special INPEX 2013 Issue.

Today I am sharing the report of Jainism Philately Group sent by Mr Sudhir Jain.This is all for this morning…More in next Post…Until then Have a Nice Time !!

MEETING OF JAINISM PHILATELY GROUP ON 23-02-2013 WAS GRAND SUCCESS

- Sudhir Jain

Jainism Philately Group (JPG) organised a meeting of it's members on 23rd Feb. 2013 at INPEX 2013 venue at Mumbai. It was grand success and attended by 96 members from different States of the country.

Organising Committee of INPEX had included this meeting in their official schedule and hence provided their function hall as well as decorated stage for the same. We had displayed an additional banner of Jainism Philately group with the images of many Jainism stamps on the background. Mr. Deepak Modi, JPG General Secretary invited Mr. Dhirubhai Mehta (President INPEX Organising Committee and President Philatelic Society of India), Mr. Dilip Shah (President P.C.I.), Mrs. Damayanti Pittie ( Secretary P.S.I.) and Mr. Jatan Mal Dhor (Member Philatelic Advisory Committee) on the dais. We are proud that all these top Philatelists of India are Jain and associated with JPG. Mr. Pradip Jain (Patron JPG), Mr. Sudhir Jain (National Chairman JPG) and Mrs. Meena Mutha (Coordinator of this meeting) were also called on the stage.

Meeting started at 12.30 noon by Navakar Mantra by Mrs. Geetaben Bavisi of Akola. Mr. Sudhir Jain, Mr. Deepak Modi, Mr. Vikas Jain, Mrs. Pratibha Gandhi presented flowers to the dignitaries on the dais. All the members given their self introduction. Mr. Sudhir Jain briefly presented report of JPG. He said that at the time of inauguration at New Delhi on 15th Feb. 2011, we were 50 and now we are more then 200. JPG members are very actively promoting Jainism Philately. Many members prepared exhibits on Jainism and allied themes and also won medals in various exhibitions. He had also acknowledged achievements of JPG members in organising Jainism exhibitions, issuing spl. covers etc.

Apart from the blessings and suggestions from the dignitaries on the dais, Mr. Atul Jain (Bilaspur), Mr. Hemant Bafna (Pune), Mr. Pradip Jain (Patna), Mr. Suresh Jain (Ludhiana), Mr. Prashant Pandya (Baroda), Mr. Rajesh Paharia (Jaipur), Mr. M. K. Krishnayya (Udupi) etc. also given good suggestions. Some important decisions taken were as under -

1. Approved formation of Pune Chapter of Jainism Philately Group

2. JPG members will try to get new Jainism Philatelic items of their area for all the other interested members

3. State Representatives for unrepresented States will be nominated by self willingness

4. More Booklets should be planned to issue on Jainism

5. Addition of old Cinderella items on Jainism should be encouraged

Mr. Vikas Jain (Ajmer) given vote of thanks. Meeting was concluded by one minute silence on the sad demise of JPG member Mr. Nanjibhai Janjani (Bhuj).

 

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New Special Cover on Basant Panchami ..

 

 

Basant Panchami : Kumbh Mela Prayag 2013

15 February 2013

A special cover was released at Allahabad  on Basant Panchami during Kumbh Mela, Prayag. All special covers released during Kumbh Mela are available with Mr Ambrish Kumar of Allahabad, email : moni_kumar20@rediffmail.com  Phone : 9305478831

: Ambrish Kumar, Allahabad

Basant Panchami

Today is Basant Panchami which is being celebrated by worship of Devi Saraswati. Jain Saraswati is also described in the Holy books and many ancient idols of Jain Saraswati are available at different places. Two stamps were also issued on Jain Saraswati in the year 1974.

: Sudhir Jain Satna (MP)

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Israel – Nepal Joint issue..

 

Date of Issue : 4 September 2012

Israel Post issued a  postage stamp on 4th September featuring Dead Sea and Mount Everest. This is Israel Nepal joint issue.Over the years, the two countries have created a diverse network of cooperation and close ties in various areas. Nepal is located in the Himalaya Mountains and includes Mt. Everest - the earth’s highest mountain, and Israel is home to the lowest place on earth - the Dead Sea.

This is a beautiful joint issue and a wonderful item for those   collecting  on  Tourism, Flags and Joint issue themes !!

The Dead Sea

422 meters below sea level, the Lowest Place on Earth

The Dead Sea is a salt lake located in eastern Israel. The Kingdom of Jordan lies on its eastern border. The Dead Sea - a national and worldwide natural treasure - is the largest spa in the world, drawing tourists and extreme sports fans. The Dead Sea’s hyper salinity provides a unique floating experience and the health benefits of the minerals found in its water and mud are immense. It is a breathtakingly beautiful area which includes wadis, cliffs and an extraordinary zoological and botanical population. The Dead Sea and the surrounding area have great religious and historic significance and represent a turbulent chapter in the history of Eretz Israel.

Mt. Everest

8,848 meters above sea level, the Highest Place on Earth

Mt. Everest is located in the eastern portion of the Himalaya Mountains, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Most of the mountain lies in Tibet, while the southern portion is located within the borders of the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal.

Private Special Covers on Jainism

 

: Sanjiv Jain, Dehradun - email : jainsanjiv@live.com

 

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2012 UEFA European Football Championship…

 

European football championship stamp from Hungary

Magyar Post issued a postage stamp to commemorate Euro 2012 The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, is the 14th European Championship for national football teams organised by UEFA. The final tournament is being hosted by Poland and Ukraine between 8 June and 1 July 2012.

On the left side of this stamp, based on a design by the graphic artist Attila Elekes, are pictogram-like depictions of typical moves in football, and on the right side there is a football decorated with the national colours of the organising countries with a map of Europe in the background.

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SPECIAL COVER on Jainism issued at Agra
- Sudhir Jain – Satna (MP)

On the occasion of 24 Jinalaya Pratishtha Mahotsava, Jain Dadabadi, a special cover was released at Agra (U.P.) on 18th June 2012. I am exhibiting here image of such cover and a
newspaper cutting of the release function.

It is an interesting fact that this Pratishtha Mahotsava programme was held from 23rd Feb. to 27th Feb. 2012 and this special cover was proposed during that time. But due to Assembly elections of U.P., Postal Department not released the cover during that function. Now on 18th June 2012, Postal Department has issued the same in a separate
function.

" ITS Stamp News "

New issue no.58 June 2012 of "ITS Stamp News", has been released and despatched to its regular subscribers. This issue is having special articles with regular features.

For more information contact :

Suraj Jaitly      Mobile: +91 98728 51244 email : indianthematicsociety@gmail.com
MIG # 3464, Phase Two, Dugri Road, Ludhiana - 141 013 INDIA

ITS at http://indianthematicstamps.webs.com/
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ITS Postal Auction photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/its_offers/

 

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Stamps on London 2012 Olympics..

 

Estonia

Date of Issue : 1 June 2012

 

Modern Olympic Games are a cultural event, the culmination of the Olympic movement that brings together sportsmen from all the five continents to a great sports festival that unites athletes from all over the world.

The 30th Olympic Summer Games will take place from July 27 until August 12 in London, the British capital and it will become the first city to host the Games for the third time. For the first time London was the scene of the Olympic Games in 1908 and then in 1948 after World War II.

There will be 10,500 athletes from 205 world countries taking part in this year’s Olympic Games with 21,000 media representatives to cover the events and 8.8. million tickets to be sold.

Slovenia

 Date of Issue: 25 May 2012

Slovenia post issued Olympic stamps showing motifs of swimming, judo, sailing and basketball. The left and right margins depict the Olympic rings, the logo of London 2012 and stamps of the Olympic Committee of Slovenia.

Cyprus

 Date of Issue: 21 March 2012

Cyprus post issued a set of four stamps to commemorate 30th Summer Olympic LONDON 2012.

“One day, when humanity knows how to successfully develop talent, every state/nation shall win its fair share of Olympic medals” - Baron Pierre de Coubertin

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SPECIAL COVER RELEASED TODAY AT AGRA ON JAINISM

A special cover has been issued at Agra (U.P.) on 18th June 2012 on the occasion of 24 Jinalay Pratishtha Mahotsava, Jain Dadabadi, Agra. Shri Swetamber Murtipujak Kalikund Tirthoddharak Param Pujya Acharya Shri Rajendra Surishwar Maharaj was instrumental for the same.

A small function was organised today at Jain Dadabadi, Agra to release this cover. Mr. N. K. Janoo, D.P.O. Agra, Mr. Umesh Verma, Director Postal Services, Agra Circle, Mr. Jatan Mal Dhor, Member Philatelic Advisory Committee, Department of Post, Mr. Yogendra Kumar Jain, Member, Jainism Philately group etc. were the guests of this function.

- Sudhir Jain – Satna (MP)

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New stamp from India..

 

Karpoor Chandra, “ Kulish ”

Date of Issue : 16 May 2012

 

India Post issued a commemorative stamp on  Karpoor Chandra 'Kulish' today - 16th May 2012. He was the founder of Rajasthan Patrika Group which is one of  India’s leading Hindi Media Groups.

-  Mansoor B., Manglore

Karpoor Chandra was born on 20th of March, 1926 in Soda village of Tonk district of Rajasthan. He started his journalistic life in 1951 and the major turn in his life came in the year 1956 when he started an evening daily in the form of Rajasthan Patrika. Started with this small newspaper, developed into a big Media Group. Today, newspapers of this Group are published in over 30 editions in 7 states. Patrika family comprises of around 1 crore
and 94 lakhs readers per day.

He received “Haldi Ghati award” in 1983, “B.D Goenka award” in 1987, All India Editor's Guild Award” in 1999, “ Dr. Headgevar Pragya award” in 1993. He was also conferred with “Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi award”  He also composed 11 Vedas in a single volume which is considered as the largest and most bulky in terms of weight in the world.  He died on 17th Jan. 2006.

- Sudhir Jain, Satna (MP)

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New Dickens stamps from Royal Mail

 

To be issued on 19 June 2012

To celebrate the bicentenary of Dickens' birth Royal Mail is to celebrate his life and work of with ten new stamps to be issued on 19 June.

The stamps feature iconic characters from some of his most famous novels, including Mr Bumble from Oliver Twist, Mr Micawber from David Copperfield and Captain Cuttle from Dombey and Son.

Six of the stamps feature original illustrations adapted from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, by Joseph Clayton Clarke (otherwise known as Kyd) and originally published around 1890.

Royal Mail is also issuing a miniature sheet of four stamps of illustrations by Hablot Knight Brown, (known as Phiz), who illustrated ten books by the author.

 

From our Readers….

 

New meter stamp impressions

Two new meter stamp impressions of  ‘remotely managed franking system’ (RMFS) machines.

I have marked some points in the illustrations with Question Marks. I would like to know what these numbers / letters indicate in the meter stamps.

- Madan Middha – Gwalior

email : madan_middha@yahoo.co.in

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New MICHEL South Asia Catalogue 2012

Prices of Indian stamps upgraded…..

After many years, prices of modern Indian stamps has been upgraded in International stamp catalogue, which will enhance interest of Indian philatelists, dealers and investors by large.

 

: Shrikant Parikh – Ahmedabad    Read More…

New stamp by India Post  on Jain personality : Karpoor Chandra Kulish on 16th May 2012

India Post is issuing a commemorative stamp on Jain personality and renowned journalist Karpoor Chandra Kulish on 16thMay 2012. He was founder of Rajasthan Patrika Group which is among India’s leading Hindi Media Groups.

He was born on 20th of March, 1926 in Soda village of Tonk district of Rajasthan. He started his journalistic life in 1951 and the major turn in his life came in the year 1956 when he started an evening daily in the form of Rajasthan Patrika. Started with this small newspaper, developed into a big Media Group. Today, newspapers of this Group are published in over 30 editions in 7 states. Patrika family comprises of around 1 crore
and 94 lakhs readers per day.

He received “Haldi Ghati award” in 1983, “B.D Goenka award” in 1987, All India Editor's Guild Award” in 1999, “ Dr. Headgevar Pragya award” in 1993. He was also conferred with “Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi award”  He also composed 11 Vedas in a single volume which is considered as the largest and most bulky in terms of weight in the world.  He died on 17th Jan. 2006.

- Sudhir Jain – Satna (MP)

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