Date of Issue:-04.11.2011.

Contributed By:-Shankar Shrestha, Nepal

A special cover  was released in the month of June, 2011 at Chittorgarh(Rajasthan) on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Sainik School Chittorgarh.Sainik School is a ‘Ministry of Defence’ sponsored residential boy’s school. This school is one of the five Sainik Schools first founded in the country. The school was founded on 7th August 1961. It was mainly Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia’s (former Chief Minister of Rajasthan) effort to bring one of the most prestigious school in India to Chittorgarh. The founder principal of this school was Brigadier Sankata Menon. He headed the institution from 24th June, 1961 to 26th Aug., 1967.

The Sainik Schools prepare the boys academically and physically for entry into the National Defence Academy and other positions in Indian Military. Leadership qualities are cultivated through well run house and pre-factorial systems. Students are exposed to the wholesome influence and ethos of discipline and duty so that they are brought up as sincere, dignified & well-balanced personalities as per the school motto ‘Dignity and Valour’. The school aims at developing qualities of body, mind and character which will enable the young boys to become useful citizens. Students who fail to make it to NDA are prepared for other walks of life. The school also stresses on removal of regional imbalance in the officer cadre of the defense services.

Issued By :-India Post

Contributed by:-Abhay Chaudhary, Chittorgarh

Date of Issue:-07.06.2011.

A Special cover on the occasion of  completion of 25 years of Speed Post service in India, released by Gujarat circle of India Post  at Ahmedabad. Padmshree and Padmvibhushan Mrs. Ela Bhatt – founder of Internationally reputed organization SEWA released the special cover.CPMG : Gujarat Circle Mrs. Humera Ahmed was also present in the function. This cover is autographed by CPMG  Humera Ahmed.

Date Of Issue:-24.08.2011.

Contributed By:- Vijay Modi, Himmat Nagar, Gujarat

Edurne Pasaban was accompanied by a three man Spanish team (Nacho Orviz, Asier Itaguirre, Alex Chicon.

Autographed Cover, Limited Edition Cover, Numbered

Date of issue:-29.05.2009.

Edurne Pasaban was accompanied by a three man Spanish team (Nacho Orviz, Asier Itaguirre, Alex Chicon.

Autographed Cover, Limited Edition Cover, Numbered

Date of issue:-29.05.2009.

A C Sherpa has summit Mt. Everest on 23rd of May, 2010 09:40 hrs (+05:45GMT, Nepal Standard Time ). This is last summit among seven summits. He set new record by climbing seven summits within 42 climbing days setting new records of shortest climbing days.

Autographed Cover, Limited Edition Cover

Date of issue:-29.05.2010.

Min Bahadur Sherchan climbed Mt. Everest, the 29,028 feet (8848mt.) peak on May 25, 2008 at the age of 76 years and 350 days (almost 77 years).

Autographed Cover, Limited Edition Cover,

Date of Issue:-11.12.2010.

Min Bahadur Sherchan climbed Mt. Everest, the 29,028 feet (8848mt.) peak on May 25, 2008 at the age of 76 years and 350 days (almost 77 years).

Autographed Cover,

Date of issue:-29.05.2010.

Austrian Kurt Diemberger the first climber to ascent Mt. Dhaulagiri, 50years ago on May 13, 1960

Autographed Cover

Date of Issue:-13.05.2010.

The crowds were large due to a holiday in Schools & Offices . A number of school Children were seen in the exhibition hall which was good for Philately. A Cultural  show was held for them .

Release of  Special Covers – Three Special covers were released today to mark Cultural and Heritage Day. The cancellation depicting QUTAB MINAR was same for all covers. The covers have been listed today – The quality of cancellation speaks for itself – there is a large scope of improvement  in this aspect.

– INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

– INCREDIBLE INDIA

– VAIDYARATNAM PS VARIERS ARYA VAIVASALA , KOTTAKKAL

RESULTS - Results were declared today and pasted on the Boards. The Participants had two disappointments  - Firstly the list was typed in such a small  font that it was practically impossible  to read .People were struggling to read their results . Surely a better way to display results can be found.

Secondly the results disappointed many exhibitors as in some cases the award was much lower than the award at previous International Exhibitions even after revised collections.

INDIPEX -2011 SHOW DAILY – Mr Vijay Seth , Vice President West Delhi Philatelic Club and his team are bringing out a daily Bulletin on INDIPEX 2011 activities . It is aptly named -  INDIPEX -2011 SHOW DAILY. FIFTH ISSUE HIT THE STANDS TODAY. Issues in attractive color format have been brought out till today. IT IS THE OFFICIAL SHOW DAILY. Our heartiest congrats to him and his team for an excellent effort.

Passport – Passport was issued today  and a large number of visitors  and Collectors were seen pasting stamps and getting cancellations done from Foreign Postal Administration stalls . These stalls had good sales as minimum cost of stamps for Passport varied from Rs 20 to Rs 50 whereas you could get Indian Stamp worth Rs 5/- cancelled on Passport. A leading Postal administration apparently does not have a catchet to cancel the Passports. Updates after verification .

Personalised Stamp The Demand was low ,the queues smaller and easily available today.

Stamps on 100 Years of Airmail. Stamps  were available today  . Miniature sheets not yet seen in INDIPEX 2011 venue Postal Counter .

Stalls at Exhibition Complex – Stalls of Dealers and Foreign Philatelic Postal Departments were buzzing with activity. INDIPEX Stamps /Miniature sheets/Covers  issued by USA, Germany, Pitcarin Islands , Malaysia   were seen in the Postal Counters.

Exhibits – The hall where Exhibits were displayed was buzzing with people trying to understand and see the collections which was a great sign. The crowds were bigger in number due to Holidays.

Flown Covers – Covers Flown from Allahabad to Naini were being sold for Rs 1000 with Autographed cover costing Rs 5000/-.  Post card stamped but not carried and flown being sold for Rs 500 by INDIA POST.

The events scheduled and held today were

- Release of  Flown Covers

- Release of Gujarat Special Cover

Release of  Flown Covers – Covers Flown from Allahabad to Naini were being sold for Rs 1000 with Autographed cover costing Rs 5000/-.

Release of Gujarat Special Cover – Special Cover – Khushboo Gujarat KI was released today and was available from India Post Counters.

Passport – Passport was issued today  and a large number of visitors  and Collectors were seen pasting stamps and getting cancellations done from Foreign Postal Administration stalls . These stalls had good sales as minimum cost of stamps for Passport varied from Rs 20 to Rs 50 whereas you could get Indian Stamp worth Rs 5/- cancelled on Passport.

GANDHI KHADI -     The Miniature sheet with the Folder was available today for Rs 250/-

Personalised Stamp The stamps were in Demand the queues were large but all those who were lucky to book it in the morning could possibly get it  by evening only. By evening it was routine rush for this item.

Stamps on 100 Years of Airmail. Stamps  were available today  . Miniature sheets not yet seen in INDIPEX 2011 venue.

Stalls at Exhibition Complex – Stalls of Dealers and Foreign Philatelic Postal Departments were buzzing with activity. INDIPEX Stamps /Miniature sheets/Covers  issued by USA, Germany  were seen in the Postal Counters. Some stalls were yet to be opened.

Exhibits – The hall where Exhibits were displayed was buzzing with some activity, which seemed to be an Irony .

Activity Hall – Children were given special Key Chains as Gifts.

P.C.Sorcar (Senior) gave a new lease of life to the dying art and thus is recognised as “The Father of Indian Magic.” Magician P.C.Sorcar (Junior) is the living legend of Indian Magic. He is “Bangal-Ka-Jadu” personified and what “Magic of India” means today.

Date Of Issue:-23.02.2010.

A Special Cover was released by APS (Army Postal Service ) on 01 April 1971 to mark the Air Force Day. A Copy of this cover Autographed by  Air Chief Marshal P C Lal , the Then Chief of Air Staff is shown. The Cover shows HF 24 Marut Aircrafts.

A Special Cover was released by APS (Army Postal Service ) on 15  Jan 1971 to mark the Army Day. A Copy of this cover Autographed by     Gen ( Later Field Marshal) S H F J Maneksaw , Chief Of Army Staff is shown.

A Special was released on 11 Nov 2009 to Commemorate R.I Dist 3230 , Silver Jubilee of Rotary Club Madras East. it is an autographed cover .