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MCL: A Success Story in Coal Mining

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is one of the major coal producing company of India. It is one of the eight subsidiaries of Coal India Limited. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited was carved out of South Eastern Coalfields Limited   in 1992 with its headquarters at Sambalpur in Odisha. It has its coal mines spread across Odisha   It has total seven […]

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New Stamps Released from Portugal

Centenary Museums This stamp issue accompanies the release of the second volume of Portugal’s Centenary Museums, which covers the twelve institutions established between 1905 and 1918. The stamps depicts National Coach Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art , Machado de Castro National Museum, Father Manuel do Cenáculo National Museum, Grão Vasco National Museum,  monographic museum […]

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UNPA Earth Day Stamp Issue

Earth Day has been observed on 22 April each year in many countries since 1970. The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 April as International Mother Earth Day in 2009. For this stamp issue, UNPA has selected six artists whose works are influenced by environmental issues. Each sheet contains an artist’s statement describing how the […]

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Canada Issued Stamp on Eid

Canada has issued a stamp on Eid on 24th April 2020. The stamp features greeting in Arabic calligraphy.

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Taiwan Issued Stamps on Taijiang National Park

By Wolfgang Beyer Holding precious wetland ecosystems on the southwest coast of Taiwan, Taijiang National Park is Taiwan’s eighth national park. To introduce its beauty, Chunghwa Post is specially issuing a set of four stamps, featuring Cigu Lagoon, Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve, Wangzailiao Sand Bar, and Sicao Mangrove Green Tunnel. Their designs follow: Cigu Lagoon (NT$6): […]

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Recent Stamps of Tunisia

In memory of Young Blogger Activist Lina Ben Mhanni (22 May 1983 – 27 January 2020)  Lina Ben Mhanni Ben Mhenni’s blog, A Tunisian Girl, is written in Arabic,English and French.  During the rule of former  Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali until 2011, Ben Mhenni was one of the few bloggers to blog using her real […]

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Belarus Issued Stamps on Myxomycetes

Myxomycetes, or slime molds, are a group of organisms close to fungi, which in many modern systems is considered as an independent class. These amazing miniature organisms are little known because of their small size and secretive lifestyle. In fact, myxomycetes can be found in nature at every step: they settle in moist places in the […]

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Austria Issued Stamp on The Traditional Costume of the Wachau

A UNESCO World Heritage Region, the Wachau is primarily associated with apricots and wine making.The beautiful WachaU on the banks of the Danube in Lower Austria is the subject of this year’s stamp from the “Classic traditional costumes”series. The stamp shows the highly traditional costume for everyday use for women, the indigo-printed dirndl. The dark-blue […]

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Russia Issued Stamp on Königsberg Operation

The Königsberg operation (April 6–9, 1945) is a military offensive operation of the USSR Armed Forces during the Great Patriotic War with the aim of liquidating the Königsberg group of German troops and capturing the fortified city of Königsberg. On April 9, 1945, after a massive bombardment and assault on the fortress by the 11th […]

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Special Cover Released on Corona Warriors

K G camp post office of Kerala has released a special cover in honour of Corona Warriors on 21st April  2020.This cover is available at epostoffice.gov.in.