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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