The Estonian Students’ Society, the oldest Estonian student organisation, was founded in 1870 at Tartu University and has continuously been active ever since. In 1940, EÜS was shut down in Estonia by the occupying Soviet authorities. In 1944, however, EÜS chapters were opened in both Finland and Sweden, and later in many Western countries. EÜS resumed […]
Author: PhilaMirror
Union Bank of India is one of the largest government-owned banks of India. After the amalgamation with Corporation Bank and Andhra Bank, which came into effect on 1 April 2020, the amalgamated entity becomes the fourth largest bank in terms of branch network and fifth largest in terms of business.The Central government owns over 90% of […]
The Declaration of Arbroath, dated 6th April 1320, is one of the most significant documents in Scotland’s history. It was written and endorsed by the barons and freeholders of Scotland to the Pope, asking him to recognise Scotland’s independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country’s lawful king. The Declaration was then taken to […]
Date of Release:1st July 2019
Jagabandhu Bidyadhara Mohapatra Bhramarbara Rai popularly known as “Bakshi Jagabandhu or “Paika Bakshi” was the commander (Bakshi) of the forces of the king of Khordha. He is one of the earliest freedom fighters of India. The great Paika Rebellion in 1817 was under his leadership. Jagabandhu Bidyadhara had got the title of Bakshi in inheritance from his ancestors which represents […]
The special cover was released from Kakkanad (Kerala) on 1st March 2020 to commemorate 40 yearâs of Kerala Books and Publications Society. The Kerala Books and Publications Society is registered under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Society registration Act, 1955. The Society is fully owned by the Government of Kerala and established for […]
Solar System The emission consists of a leaf with nine stamps representing outer space, with many stars, colorful nebulae in the background and our solar system in the foreground. The design of the planets, their colors and textures were created based on NASA references. On the left appears the Sun and in sequence, respecting the order of […]
By Wolfgang Beyer The postmark featuring a SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio machaon).
The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS, Kaitsepolitseiamet) is marking its centenary this year. The activity of the agency was codified on 12 April 1920 by a legal act signed by Prime Minister Jaan Tõnisson and Minister of the Interior Aleksander Hellat. Originally planned to operate in the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Courts, it was […]
Jharsuguda On 22nd1928 During this one day visit, Gandhi got down at Jharsuguda while going to Kolkata to attend Congress session. He addressed a meeting here before travelling to Sambalpur. Date of Release: 22nd December 2019 Puri Gandhi attended a week-long conference of Gandhi Seva Sangh and an agro and village enterprise exhibition at Beraboi […]