News : April 2018

Special Cover on Birth Centenary of Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna – 30th April 2018.

Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna (BPR) was the doyen of post-independent Indian Geology. An institution builder par excellence and a distinguished editor, he was a liberal humanist who personified the best of Indian cultural and civilizational values. By his commitment and probity in scientific pursuits, he became the conscience keeper of the Indian Geoscience Community.

A Special Cover was released on 30th April 2018 at Bengaluru to mark the Birth Centenary of Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna. (Special Cover Approval No. KTK/37/2018).

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru

Special Cover on Buddha Purnima – 30th April 2018.

Buddha Purnima is traditionally celebrated to commemorate the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also celebrated in South and Southeast Asia as Vesak which also acknowledges the enlightenment and death of Buddha. Department of Posts is happy to release a special cover and a special cancellation on this occasion.

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima a Special Cover was issued at Bengaluru on 30th April 2018. (Special Cover Approval No. KTK/38/2018.)

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru