TN/15/2023 Post Office in 2047

As part of District Level Philatelic Exhibition, a drawing competition was organised in several schools of Cuddalore District on the topic “Post Office in 2047”. Miss. R.Rakshitha, Standard – VIII of John Dewey Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Panruti – 607106, daughter of Shri. M.U. Rajesh Kumar & Ms. R.Suganthi won the first prize in this competition. 

In her drawing the budding artist visualizes the technological advancement of service delivery in post offices of the future, using robots & self-service delivery channels for seamless delivery of citizen centric services by post offices in India. 

First Prize winners drawing was released as special cover during the exhibition on the inaugural day. Autograph of the student  Miss. R Rakshitha, the winner of the competition was obtained on this cover additionally at the venue during felicitation ceremony.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/15/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Cuddalore 607 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 excluding Stamp Charges

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TN/14/2023 PE@Ce 2k23 Exhibition

PE@Ce 2k23 stands for Philately Exhibition at Cuddalore 2023. It is a district level philatelic exhibition conducted at Town hall in Cuddalore between 11-12 October 2023. This cover is carried by a Drone from Cuddalore Post Office to the Extension counter Exhibition Venue which was opposite to the Post office. It was promptly delivered by the beat Post Woman on that day to the addresse. Cover also had a sample Shell with glittering letters PE@Ce - 2K23 on it. It also had the signature of Drone operator and the Post Women.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/14/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Cuddalore 607 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 50 excluding Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  1000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/13/2023 Swachh Bharat

Swachh Bharat Mission is a countrywide campaign initiated by the Government of India on 02-October-2014. It has made significant strides in improving public awareness and infrastructure for waste management, contributing to a cleaner and healthier India. The third phase embarks on a journey to further strengthen the foundation of cleanliness, hygiene and environmental sustainability. This cover was released to mark the beginning of Swachh Bharat Campaign 3.0

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/13/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 30 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  2000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/12/2023 Tamil Nadu Police Museum

Tamil Nadu Police Museum is a restored heritage bungalow which was the seat of the Commissioner of Police for more than 150 years from 1856 - 2013. The museum has repository of exhibits marking the passage of the state's law enforcement agency from colonial India to the modern day. This cover is issued to commemorate two years of its inception. This cover has carried by TN Police Beat from the Anna Road Head Post Office (600002) to Egmore (600008)

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/12/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 30 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/11/2023 A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women - Golden Jubilee

A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women was started on 02-July-1973. Kulapathi Shri. A.P.C. Veerabahu is the founder President of this institution established the same with 212 students. It is affiliated to Manomaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli with 2200 students and offers 9 Under Graduate, 6 Post Graduate and 5 Research programmes. This cover is issued to commemorate its Golden Jubilee.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/11/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chidambaranagar 628 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  5000

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TN/10/2023 Paniya Choonthumani

Paniya Choonthumani is a type of earring worn by the women folk of Paniyas community found in Pandalur and Gudalur Taluks in Nilgiri District of Tamilnadu. The earring made of lucky red seeds (Adenanthera pavonina) known as Choonthumani in Tamil. It is stuck inside a ring of palm leaf using beeswax ("Mayana Kosu Pisin") or gum from Jackfruit tree ("Marathikku"). This special cover is issued under the aegis of AKAM 2.0

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/10/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 007

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 30 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  2000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/09/2023 Kurumba Paintings

Kurumba Paintings is a unique tribal art form found in the Nilgris and Allu Kurumbas are the experts in painting. Four colours are used traditionally. Red ("Semm manna") and White ("Bodhi manna") are obtained from soils, black is obtained from the bark of a tree ("Kari maram") and green from the leaves of a plant ("Kaatavarai Sedi"). This special cover is released under the aegis of AKAM 2.0 to promote Tribal Products.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/09/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 007

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 30 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  2000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/08/2023 Chandrayaan 3

Chandrayaan-3 space craft : Made in India. Made for the Moon. It was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota Range on July 14, 2023. It successfully touched down near the Lunar South Pole Region on August 23, 2023. Rover Pragyan ramped down from the Vikran Lander of Chandrayaan 3. India became the first nation to take walk on the South Pole of the Moon. This special cover is released to commemorate the success of mission Chandrayaan 3.

Special Cover Release Date     :  01 September 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/08/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 007

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 40 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  2000 (Each Cover is numbered)

Image of Chandrayaan is decorated with Gold Foil

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TN/07/2023 T.M.Thyagarajan Centenary Year

Thanjavur M Thyagarajan (28 May 1923 - 27 June 2007) was born in the family of renowned Carnatic musicians. He went on make his own exemplary style of music in a breath taking blend of traditional grammar and deep of Carnatic sangeetham. His unique and uncompromising style made him a song writer, composer, guru and vidwan par excellence. He was awarded the prestigious 'Sangita Kalanidhi' by the Music Academy, Chennai in 1981. This cover is issued to commemorate his Birth Centenary.

Special Cover Release Date     :  27 May 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/07/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 018

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/05/2023 Centenary Celebrations of Sri Kaliswari Group of Industries

Sri Kaliswari Group of Industries, Sivakasi is one of the leading manufacturers of safety matches and fireworks. Founded by Shri A. Shunmuga Nadar and was established in 1923 as a partnership firm. This special cover is released to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of Sri Kaliswari Group of Industries

Special Cover Release Date     :  26 April 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/05/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Tiruttangal 626 130

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  10000

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TN/06/2023 Ashok Roy Training Simulator Complex

Ashok Roy Training Simulator Complex (ARTSC) is a state of the art simulator for training requirements of aircrew and ground crew for P8I aircraft. It is fourth of its kind in the world along with US, UK and Australia. It is named after Lt. Cdr. Ashok Roy, VrC, NM  an alice pilot of Indian Navy who played a vital role during India Pak War in 1971. This special cover is released to commemorate the inauguration of ARTSC at INS Rajali, Arakkonam.

Special Cover Release Date     :  25 April 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/06/2023

Issue Place                                     :  INS Rajali 631 006

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  2000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/03/2023 Centenary of Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli is one of the highly reputed arts and science college established in the year 1923. It is one of the oldest institutions established for Women in South India and affiliated to Bharathidasan University. The college is administered by the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Province of Tiruchirappalli.

Special Cover Release Date     :  29 March 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/03/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Tiruchirappalli 620 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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TN/04/2023 Women in Tamilnadu Police - Golden Jubilee

In 1973, Women Force was included in Tamil Nadu police with one Sub Inspector of Police, One Head Constable and 19 other ranks. Presently, there are more than 35000 women serving the Police department right from the rank of Director General of Police to constables. This special cover is issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Women in Tamilnadu Police.

Special Cover Release Date     :  17 March 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/04/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 003

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 including Stamp and Cancellation

Quantity Issued                            :  5000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/01/2023 60 Years of The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMsc) was founded in 1962 has been pursuing fundamental research in the theoretical sciences, nurturing future generation of scientists and creating excitement about science. A special cover was issued to celebrate 60 years of Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Special Cover Release Date     :  03 January 2023

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/01/2023

Issue Place                                     :  Taramani 600 113

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 20 including Stamp and Cancellation

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