PHILA LOVER

Monday, June 6, 2011

Chaudhary Ranbir Singh

Chaudhary Ranbir Singh

Date of Issue: 01.02.2011

Chaudhary Ranbir Singh was born on 26^th November 1914 at Sanghi in Rohtak district of Haryana. He was a visionary, freedom fighter, great patriot and later as a distinguished parliamentarian and administrator.

First day Cover

He was elected twice to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. His one among the notable contribution included the role he played in development of Bhakra Nangal Power project as the then Irrigation Minister of joint Punjab. H e died on 1^st February 2009.

India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp having a denomination of Rs.5 and also a first day cover.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Krishnadevaraya

Krishnadevaraya
Date of issue: 27.01.2011

Krishnadevaraya is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. He was one of the greatest statesmen which medieval South India had produced.

Miniature Sheet

His contribution towards the art and architecture of the empire is an important chapter in the history of art. During his period Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil literature, music, dance and drama were patronized equally.

First Day Cover

India Post issued a postage stamp having a denomination of Rs.5, Miniature Sheet of Rs.5 and FDC on 27^th January 2011

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Doot

Doot

Issued on 15.01.2011

Dood is a Gujarat periodical published from Gujarat since January 2011. It was started by a German Jesuit mission superior, Fr.Herman Zurhansen, SJ in Gujarati Language in the name "Ati Pavitra Antakaranno Doot", which was shortened to "Doot" in 2000. it reflected the life and culture of the Christian community of Gujarat and its integration, growth and development over the years.

First Day Cover

The main contribution of the magazine is that it has brought many words spoken in Central Gujarat to the main stream and these have found their way into the Gujarati dictionary.

India Post issued a Commemorative stamp having denomination of Rs.5 and a First Day Cover on 15th January 2011 to commemorate its centenary year.
This is the first stamp issued by India Post during the year 2011