TN/23/2024 - All India Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Tuticorin

All India Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Tuticorin was formed in the year 1982 with a view to promote the businesses growth and to prosper industries in the locality. The chamber, now has various sector companies with heavy volume of business turnover contribution to economy chain in the District and eventually to the Indian Economy. This special cover is issued to mark its 40th Anniversary celebration.

Special Cover Release Date     :  27 September 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/23/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Tuticorin 628 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/21/2022 The Unsung Hero of Freedom Movement - Bashyam Arya

K Bhashyam Arya (26 January 1907 – 05 March 1999) hoisted the National Tricolour at Fort St. George, the seat of British Power in Madras, after bringing down the Union Jack on the midnight of 25th January 1932. He was also a writer, journalist and a cartoonist. The portrait of Bharathiyar with a twirling moustache painted by him has been recognized by the Government and has been widely used. This special cover is being released honouring the Unsung heroes of Freedom Movement on the Occasion of SIPA AMRITPEX 2022 Philatelic Exhibition. 

Special Cover Release Date     :  13 August 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/21/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 032

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 30 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/20/2022 Silver Jubilee - State Human Rights Commission, Tamilnadu

The State Human Rights Commission, Tamilnadu commenced functioning from 17th April 1997. For the past 25 years, the Statue Human Rights Commission, Tamilnadu is addressing various issues related to human rights violation in the State of Tamilnadu. Since its inception, the commission has taken many steps to protect human rights of people. This special cover is released to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the State Human Rights Commission, Tamilnadu.

Special Cover Release Date     :  06 August 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/20/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/19/2022 President's Colour to Tamilnadu Police

The President’s Colour is the higher honour bestowed upon any Military / State Police of India in recognition of its exceptional service to the nation. The colour acknowledges the bravery, courage, commitment, professionalism, Integrity and Service to humanity. It is popularly called “Rashtrapathi ka Nishan”. Tamilnadu Police became the country’s 5th State to obtain the Prestigious President’s colours. This special cover is released to commemorate the Presentation of President's Colours to Tamilnadu Police. 

Special Cover Release Date     :  31 July 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/19/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 008

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/17/2022 All India Conference of All India Association of Inspectors and Assitant Superintendents Post, Udhagamandalam

All India Association of Inspectors & Assistant Superintendents Posts is a Union registered under Trade Union Act 1962 which is continuously striving hard for the legitimate rights of IPs and ASPs of the Department of Posts. It plays a pivotal role in the development and career progression of these cadre for more than four decades. This special cover is released to commemorate the Association. 

Special Cover Release Date     :  30 June 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/17/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Udhagamandalam 643 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/16/2022 Centenary of Ramakrishna Mission Residential High School, Chennai

Ramakrishna Mission Residential High School, a unit of Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home started in 1922 celebrates its 100 years of service to students. The home provides free education, boarding and lodging every year to 670 resident orphan and destitute boys studying in High School, Polytechnic College and Vivekananda College in Chennai. This special cover is released on 26 June 2022 to commemorate the centenary of the Ramakrishna Mission Residential High School.

Special Cover Release Date     :  26 June 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/16/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 004

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/15/2022 Quasquicentennial Celebrations of Srirangam Boys Higher Secondary School

The School for Boys, Srirangam started in the year 1896 was upgraded to High School I 1905 and to Higher secondary school in the year 1978. It functioned as co-educational school from the year 1920 to 1947. The English Medium Education was introduced in the year 1962. Due to the determination of hard working teachers, this School carves out countless excellent students. This special cover is released to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the school.

Special Cover Release Date     :  25 June 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/15/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Srirangam 620 006

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/14/2022 Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Srirangam Girls Higher Secondary School

Srirangam Girls High School was started in the year 1947, to improve the education of girl children. It was elevated to a Higher Secondary School in the year 1978. The unique motto of the school is “Duty thine only Idol”. This school is functioning hard to uplift the education, empowerment and independence of girl children. This special cover is released to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the school.

Special Cover Release Date     :  25 June 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/14/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Srirangam 620 006

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/13/2022 International Day of Yoga

Yoga is a 5000 year old tradition from India that combines physical, mental and spiritual pursuits to achieve harmony of body and mind. Each yogic activity is a key to improving flexibility, strength, balance and attaining harmony. On December 11, 2014 the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga. The theme of this Year’s International Day of Yoga is “Yoga for Humanity”. This special cover is released to commemorate the International Day of Yoga 2022.

Special Cover Release Date     :  21 June 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/12/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/11/2022 Central Leather Research Institute Platinum Jubilee

The CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), the world’s largest Leather Research Institute, was founded on 24th April 1948. The institute through the years has served as partner in providing the industry with appropriate technological solutions for its process, products, testing, certification and other requirements. On 24th April 2022, the Institute begins its journey into 75th year of service to the nation. This special cover is released to commemorate the beginning of the 75th year of CSIR-CLRI

Special Cover Release Date     :  19 May 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/11/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 020

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/10/2022 Karukurichi Arunachalam Birth Centenary

P.Arunachalam known as “Karukurichi Arunachalam” was born on 26th April 1921 in Karukurichi Village in Tirunelveli District. He rose to fame in the 1940s by playing Nadhaswaram a musical instrument. He played Nadhaswaram with supreme tonal quality with refined sense of aesthetics and creativity expanding the frontiers of music. His rendition for the song “Singara Velane Deva” in the movie “Konjum Salangai” made him hugely popular among masses. This special cover is released to commemorate the birth centenary of the maestro.

Special Cover Release Date     :  25 April 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/10/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 004

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/09/2022 Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science Silver Jubilee

Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Theni is serving the locality since 1996 with the philanthropic contributions of Theni Melapatti Hindu Nadargal Uravinmurai Society. This college was set up to promote women education. Here women from the rural heartlands are exposed to the best class education and training in the filed of science, arts and technology. With the motto “Service to Humanity” this college inspires the women to attain “Knowledge, Discipline and Perfection”. This special cover is released to mark the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Theni. 

Special Cover Release Date     :  20 April 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/09/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Theni 625 531

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/08/2022 Umbalacheri Cattle

Umbalacheri Cattle are light built and are traditionally used for farm work in Delta Region of Tamilnadu. They are known for continuous work for six to seven hours even under hot sun. Population of this endemic species are declining very fast. This special cover is released during Delta Digipex 2022 to highlight the need to conserve this breed.

Special Cover Release Date     :  23 March 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/08/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Tiruchirappalli 620 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 35 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/07/2022 INS Rajali

INS Rajali was commissioned on 11 March 1992 and has been the abode for Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft TU-142M (Indian Naval Air Squadron 312) and Chetak Helicopters Training School (Indian Naval Air Squadron 561). With induction of advanced Boeing P81s and HALE RPAs, Rajali continues to be the mainstay for carrying out Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and surveillance towards safeguarding India’s maritime interests. This special cover is released to commemorate Rajali’s 30th Anniversary.

Special Cover Release Date     :  11 March 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/07/2022

Issue Place                                     :  INS Rajali 631 006

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 50 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/06/2022 DELTA DIGIPEX 2022

The logo of the first ever Districe Level Virtual Philately Exhibition of Central Region, Tiruchirapalli DELTA DIGIPEX 2022 is designed in the shape of a Butterfly consisting of Great Grand Anaicut, paddy fields, sugarcane & banana plantations along with the Rock Fort Temple of Tiruchirappalli showcasing the harmonious development of the region in technological advancement coupled with the traditional agricultural wealth. The wifi, mouse and other icons depict the virtual holding of the exhibition. This special cover is released on the inaugural day of DELTA DIGIPEX 2022.

Special Cover Release Date     :  09 March 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/06/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Tiruchirappalli 620 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/03/2022 Southern Railway Head Quarters Building Centenary

Southern Railway Headquarters in Chennai, a magnificent heritage structure dating back to the days of the erstwhile Madras & Southern Mahratta Railway, is a confluence of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian Styles of classic architecture. With the central towers rising 125 feet and 6 inches above the roadway, this mammoth building was built of stock brick with Porbundar Stone. The foundation stone for this magnificent edifice was laid by His Excellency Lord Pentland in 1915 and the building was inaugurated by Her Excellency Lady Wellington in 1922. This special cover is released marking the launch of the Centenary Celebrations of Southern Railway Head Quarters building inaugurated on 11 December 1922 and ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations in Southern Railway.

Special Cover Release Date     :  27 January 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/03/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 003

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/02/2022 Doyens of Philately

Fondly called “Das Brothers” both G. Madan Mohan Das and G. Balakrishna Das are the founding members of the South Indian Philatelists Association, Chennai in 1956. Under the able stewardship of veteran philatelists like J.N.Copper, R. Wadia and R.F.Shroff, they learnt philately. Over the decade, both had won a number of awards in State, National and International exhibitions.

While Madan Mohan Das served as a Member of the Philatelic Advisory committee of the Department of Posts, Balakrishna Das nurture young Philatelists, created awareness by organizing several promotional activities like seminars and workshops and brought philately close to them. This special cover is released during TN DIGIPEX 2022 in honour of the “Doyens of South India Philately”

Special Cover Release Date     :  10 January 2022

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/02/2022

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 008

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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