A commemorative postage stamp on 150 years of the Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment, most decorated regiment in Indian Army : Issued by India Issued on Oct 19, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post is happy to issue a stamp to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Sikh Regiment. Design Credit : Stamp, FDC and Cancellation : The Sikh Regiment through Additional Directorate General of Army Postal Services. Type […]
Sir Pherozeshah Mehta
A commemorative postage stamp on the 150th Birth Anniversary of Pherozshah Mehta, 6th president of Congress (1890), father of Bombay’s Municipal Charter and founder of the English-language newspaper, ‘The Bombay Chronicle’ : Issued by India Issued on Aug 4, 1996 Type : First Day Cover Colour : Single colour Denomination : 100 Paise Name : Pherozeshah Merwanjee Mehta Born on Aug […]
Vinoo Mankad
A commemorative postage stamp on Vinoo Mankad, an Indian cricketer known for his world record setting opening partnership of 413 runs with Pankaj Roy in 1956 [a part of the series ‘Cricket – India‘] : Issued by India Issued on Mar 13, 1996 Courtesy : Stamp Design : Dinesh Banduni FDC design : Suresh Kumar Cancellation : Alka Sharma Colour : Multi Colour Type […]
D. B. Deodhar
A commemorative postage stamp on Prof. DB Deodhar, Grand Old Man of Indian Cricket [a part of the series ‘Cricket – India‘] : Issued by India Issued on Mar 13, 1996 Courtesy : Stamp Design : Dinesh Banduni FDC design : Suresh Kumar Cancellation : Alka Sharma Colour : Multi Colour Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 200 Paise Overall size : 4.06 x 2.41 Cms. […]
C. K. Nayudu
A commemorative postage stamp on CK Nayudu, first Indian cricket captain in Test matches [a part of the series ‘Cricket – India‘] : Issued by India Issued on Mar 13, 1996 Courtesy : Stamp Design : Dinesh Banduni FDC design : Suresh Kumar Cancellation : Alka Sharma Colour : Multi Colour Type : Stamps, Postal Used Denomination : 200 Paise Overall size : 4.06 x 2.41 Cms. […]
India on International Crop Science Cong...
A commemorative postage stamp on the 2nd International Crop Science Congress, New Delhi : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 1992 Issued for : The Department of Post is happy to bring out a stamp on the “2nd International Crop Science Congress” to demonstrate India’s commitment to agricultural research and appreciation for contribution made by our agricultural scientists. […]
S.K.C.G. College
A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of the SKCG Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi, Odisha : Issued by India Issued on May 25, 1996 Type : First Day Cover Colour : Single Colour Denomination : 100 Paise About : The S.K.C.G. College, as it is at present, has grown out of a primary grade school established in 1857. It was the result of local […]
100 Years of Cardiac Surgery
A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary of the Cardiovascular Surgery (1896-1996) : Issued by India Issued on Feb 25, 1996 Type : First Day Cover Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 500 Paise About : The heart has always been the most revered organ in the human body and usually viewed as the seat of life. It has never failed to […]
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited
A commemorative postage stamp on 125th Anniversary of the Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (VSNL), presently Tata Communications Limited : Issued by India Issued on Aug 2, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post marks the completion of 125 years by the issue of this special postage stamp on VSNL. Design : The stamp and first day cover are based on designs by […]
Indian National Rail Museum
A commemorative postage stamp on the Silver Jubilee of the National Rail Museum (Rail Transport Museum), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi : Issued by India Issued on Oct 7, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post is happy to release a stamp to mark 25 years of the National Rail Museum. Design Credits : Stamp and FDC : Shri Sankha Samantha Type : Stamp, Mint condition […]
Pandit Kunjilal Dubey
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Pt. Kunji Lal Dubey, 1st vice chancellor of Rani Durgavati University, chancellor of Nagpur University, first speaker of Madhya Pradesh legislature, president of Inter University Board of India, Burma & Ceylon : Issued by India Issued on Mar 18, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post issues a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Pt. […]
India on SAARC – 10 Years of Service to
A commemorative postage stamp on the 10th Anniversary of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC Year of Literacy) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 8, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post is privileged to release a commemorative postal stamp to mark this occasion. Credits : Stamp Design : Vikram Mehra, Lalit Kala Academy FDC : SAARC […]
Indo-Kazakh Cooperation : Abai Konunbaev
A commemorative postage stamp on Abay Qunanbaiuly, a Kazakh poet, composer and philosopher : Issued by India Issued on Dec 9, 1996 Courtesy : Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. FDC : Shri Sankha Samantha Cancellation : Smt. Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Two Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Overall size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms. Printing size : 3.55 x 2.54 […]
India on Anaesthesia 1996
A commemorative postage stamp on the 150 Years of Anesthesia : Issued by India Issued on Dec 27, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post is happy to issue a stamp to commemorate 150 years of anaesthesia, and its service to humanity by way of introducing painless surgery. Credits : Stamp Design : Shri Sankha Samantha First Day Cover : Dr. S.C. Prakash […]
Vijay Divas 1996
A commemorative postage stamp on Vijay Diwas, the 25th Anniversary of Liberation of Bangladesh by Indian Armed Forces : Issued by India Issued on Dec 16, 1996 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 200 Paise Printer : India Security Press About : The Indian Armed Forces, have a long tradition of valour and courage, in the face […]
2 Grenadiers of India
A commemorative postage stamp on the Bicentenary of the 2nd Battalion, the Grenadiers, an infantry regiment of Indian Army : Issued by India Issued on Dec 4, 1996 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Printer : India Security Press About : The Second Battalion, The Grenadiers, originally designated as 13th Battalion, Bombay Native Infantry was raised on […]
INDEPEX ‘97
A commemorative postage stamp on ‘INDEPEX ‘97’, International Stamp Exhibition, New Delhi (1st issue) : Issued by India Issued on Oct 5, 1996 Issued for : The Department of Post is proud to release a special stamp on the logo of INDEPEX-97 at ISTANBUL-96 – World Philatelic Exhibition, to herald the announcement of the prestigious Exhibition. Description of Design : The stamp […]
Barrister Nath Pai
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of Nath Bapu Pai, a leader of Praja Socialist Party : Issued by India Issued on Sep 25, 1996 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Single Colour Denomination : 100 Paise Printer : India Security Press Name : Nath Bapu Pai Born on Sep 25, 1922 at Vengurla, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India Died on Jan 18, 1971 at New Delhi, India About […]
Rani Gaidinliu
A commemorative postage stamp on Rani Gaidinliu (Queen of the Nagas), daughter of the hills : Issued by India Issued on Sep 12, 1996 Issued for : Department of Post feels happy to bring out a special postage stamp to honour this great freedom fighter. Credits : Design for Stamp & FDC : Rani Gaidinliu Foundation Cancellation : Smt. […]
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Chembai Bhagavatar, a Carnatic music singer from Palakkad : Issued by India Issued on Aug 28, 1996 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Denomination : 100 Paise Printer : India Security Press Name : Vaidyanatha Iyer Born on Sep 1, 1896 at Chembai, Palghat, Palakkad District, Kerala, India Died on Oct 16, 1974 at Ottapalam, Palghat, Palakkad District, Kerala, India About […]
