Thursday, July 21, 2022

KHADI ARTISAN CARRIED COVER, DUSI 2019 : CARRIED COVER PHILATELY


This Ponduru khadi artisan carried special cover was released on 05-12-2019 at Ponduru. The finest khadi yam from Ponduru is said to have earned the appreciation of Mahatma Gandhi during his visit to North Coastal Andhra and he wore it during his visit. Gandhiji's charkha is believed to be used only in Ponduru and a cluster of villages In the Srikakulam District.

Monday, July 11, 2022

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

BICYCLE MAIL CARRIED COVER, JAMMU 2021 : CARRIED COVER PHILATELY


This cover was released on the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The mail was carried by a bicycle carrier from Gandhi Nagar Head Post Office to Jammu Head Post Office (22.03.19).

Sunday, July 3, 2022

FERRY CARRIED COVER, GOAPEX 2021 : CARRIED COVER PHILATELY


This cover was carried from Panji Ferry Terminal to Betim Ferry Terminal. The Ferry's name was F/B Betim and was manufactured in 2009 and bears the registration number PNJ-496. Every day about 2.5 lakhs commuters and 18000 vehicles use the ferry service in Goa.


The Cover was released on November 30, 2021 (GOAPEX 2021) by the Goa Postal Division. This service reduces the traffic load on roads and helps in saving fuel energy by utilizing the untapped waterways.

Friday, July 1, 2022

MOTORCYCLE PILOT CARRIED COVER, GOAPEX 2021 : CARRIED COVER PHILATELY

Motorcycle pilots are the most preferred mode of public transport in Goa. Painted black and yellow like auto-rickshaws or taxis, these two-wheeler motorcycle pilots have their history since the Portuguese rule in Goa.


This Special Cover was released on December 2,, 2021 (GOAPEX 2021) by the Goa Postal Division. This cover was carried from Panaji Head Office to Velha Goa Sub Office, a distance of 11.1 km.