Category: INDIA

INDIA | Mahatma Gandhi Museum

Mahatma Gandhi Museum Rajkot

Rajkot H.O. – 360001
Mahamta Gandhi Museum
Date of Introduction : 02-10-2020
Postmark Date : 04-04-2026

The Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Rajkot, formerly Alfred High School, was established on October 17, 1853, with 36 students. Mahatma Gandhi graduated from this school in 1887. In 2018, the historic building was transformed into the Mahatma Gandhi Museum, to honor Gandhi’s legacy on his 150th birth anniversary. The museum features interactive exhibits showcasing his life, principles, and contributions to India’s freedom struggle, making it a center for learning and inspiration.

INDIA | LahaulSpiti

Lahaul Spiti Hikkim Post Office


Postamark Date : 18-03-2026
Postmark Location : Lahaul Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

The World’s Highest Post Office: Hikkim
Perched at an elevation of 14,567 feet (4,440 meters), it is recognized as the highest functioning post office in the world. It is a popular pilgrimage for travelers who visit to send postcards worldwide. The post office typically closes during the winter months (November to April) due to heavy snowfall. If you are planning a visit, it is highly recommended to carry your own postcards and stamps, as Hikkim frequently runs out of stock due to the high volume of tourists.

INDIA | 24 Speed Post Parcel

24 Speed Post 24 Speed Post Parcel 48 Speed Post

Postage Stamp : COVID-19 Warriors (Postal Workers)
Date of Issue : December 24, 2020
Description : This stamp was issued as part of a set of four to honor frontline workers during the pandemic. This specific design features Postal Warriors—a woman postal worker holding a digital device and a delivery person on a motorcycle—symbolizing the “last mile” connectivity maintained during global lockdowns. It highlights the essential role of the Department of Posts in delivering medicines, social security pensions, and essential mail during the COVID-19 crisis.

Postage Stamp : Golden Jubilee of PINCODE
Date of Issue : October 12, 2022
Description : This stamp commemorates 50 years of the Postal Index Number (PIN) system in India, which was first introduced on August 15, 1972. The design shows cardboard parcels and several 6-digit PIN codes (like 110001 for Delhi GPO) flowing across the stamp. The PIN code was a revolutionary change that simplified mail sorting and delivery in a country with thousands of similar place names and various regional languages.

24 Speed Post 48 Speed Post

Special Cancellation on : Launching of 3 New Products – 24 Speed Post | 24 Speed Post Parcel | 48 Speed Post
Location : Mumbai – 400001
Postmark Date : 17-03-2026
Description : The initiative highlights its premium time-bound delivery services—24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post—which were launched on 17th March 2026. These services ensure assured document delivery within 24 hours, fast and reliable parcel delivery within 24 hours, and guaranteed delivery within 48 hours across a wider network, catering to the growing demand for time-bound, secure, and efficient logistics solutions.

INDIA | Airoli Node – Greater Flamingo

Airoli Node - Greater Flamingo

Airoli Node S.O – 400708
Flamingo Bird
Date of Issue : 08-10-2024
Postmark Date : 14-03-2025

The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), a tall and elegant wading bird with striking pale pink plumage, finds a vital seasonal haven at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary near Mumbai, India. Renowned for its pale pink plumage, long slender legs, and distinctive downward-curving beak this urban wetland hosts thousands from November to May, where they feed gregariously on algae, shrimp, and crustaceans in saline mudflats and mangroves, their pink hue derived from carotenoid-rich diets.

INDIA | 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Special Cancellation : 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Location : Nashik – 422001
Postmark Date : 31-10-2025

The 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India,” was a major national milestone celebrated on October 31, 2025. Recognized annually as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), this specific anniversary marked the high point of a two-year-long commemoration (spanning 2024 to 2026) honoring his monumental role in politically integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union.

INDIA | Bharati – Indian Antarctic Station

Maitri Indian Antarctic Station

Bharati is India’s third and most advanced permanent research station in Antarctica. Commissioned in March 2012, it was designed to supplement the aging Maitri station and specifically focus on oceanographic and geological research. As of 2026, Bharati remains fully operational and is the primary hub for India’s high-tech polar research during the 45th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA).

Location and Design

  • Region : Larsemann Hills, Prydz Bay, East Antarctica.
  • Coordinates : 69°24.41’S, 76°11.72’E$.
  • Unique Construction : The station is built using 134 shipping containers interlocked to create a compact, energy-efficient structure with a “small footprint” to minimize environmental impact.
  • Distance from Maitri : Approximately 3,000 km to the east.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

Unlike the older stations, Bharati was built with a focus on self-sufficiency and modern living in extreme conditions.

  • Occupancy : 47 personnel (year-round); up to 72 in summer.
  • Laboratories : Dedicated labs for Biology, Earth Sciences, and Chemical Sciences.
  • Connectivity : High-speed satellite link for real-time data transfer and video conferencing with India.
  • Comforts : Includes a sauna, automated heating/AC, and aesthetically designed living quarters.
  • Status : Fully Operational; serving as a key site for the 45th ISEA (2025–2026).
Bharati Indian Antarctic Station
Experimental Post Office Bharati Indian Antarctic Station

Postmark Date : March 27, 2025
Postmark Location : Bharati Research Station in Antarctica ( MH – 1718 )

INDIA | Maitri – Indian Antarctic Station

Maitri Indian Antarctic Station

Maitri is India’s second permanent research station in Antarctica, serving as the cornerstone of the Indian Antarctic Programme since the late 1980s. As of 2026, the station remains operational but is transitioning into a new era as the Indian government has officially approved its successor, Maitri-II.

  • Region : Schirmacher Oasis, Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica.
  • Coordinates : 70°46’S, 11°43’E.
  • Terrain : It is built on an ice-free, rocky plateau, which makes it more stable than India’s first station, Dakshin Gangotri (now submerged in ice).
  • Freshwater Source : The station is located beside Lake Priyadarshini, a freshwater lake created/identified by the Indian team.

Current Infrastructure

  • Established : 1989.
  • Capacity : Accommodates ~25 people in winter and up to 40–60 during the summer.
  • Facilities : Includes a main building, fuel farm, pump house, and specialized laboratories for biology, earth sciences, and glaciology.
  • Operational Status : Currently active, but many components have outlived their original 10-year design life, leading to the push for a replacement.

Maitri Indian Antarctic Station
Maitri Branch Post Office

Postmark Date : March 27, 2025
Postmark Location : Maitri B.O.
Pincode: 403001 (It uses the Pincode of Panaji, Goa, as it falls under the Goa Postal Division).

INDIA | Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort Kerala

Bekal Fort S.O. – 671316
Bekal Fort
Date of Introduction : 23-02-1983
Postmark Date : 30-12-2025

Bekal Fort: The Sentinel of Kasaragod

Bekal Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala, located in the Kasaragod district. Unlike many other forts in India that were built as administrative centers or residential palaces, Bekal was constructed exclusively for defense. Its unique keyhole shape, massive laterite walls, and stunning position overlooking the Arabian Sea make it one of the most picturesque historical sites in the state.

INDIA | Landour

Chaar Dukaan Landour

Chaar Dukaan in Landour is a charming, historic cluster of four small roadside shops near St. Paul’s Church, famous for its relaxed, quaint atmosphere, stunning Himalayan views, and simple, delicious food like pancakes, Maggi, and chai, offering a peaceful escape with outdoor seating perfect for reading books (often by Ruskin Bond) and enjoying the quiet charm of Landour.

INDIA | International Day Against Drug Abuse

International Day Against Drug Abuse

Special Cancellation : International Day Against Drug Abuse
Location : Vadodara H.O. – 390001
Postmark Date : 26-06-2025

Day Against Drug Abuse Say No To Drugs

Special Cancellation : International Day Against Drug Abuse
Location : Fateganj H.O. – 390002
Postmark Date : 26-06-2025

Special Cancellation : International Day Against Drug Abuse
Location : Ahmedabad GPO – 380001
Postmark Date : 26-06-2025

INDIA | AXIOM MISSION 4

Axiom Mission 4 Shubhanshu Shukla

The AXIOM-4 crew launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station from LC-39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on June 25, 2025 at 2:31 a.m. ET.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), has been handpicked as one of the four astronauts for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) historic Gaganyaan mission—the nation’s inaugural human space flight endeavor. Shukla is honored and excited as he prepares to pilot the historic Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS), leaving an indelible mark on India’s remarkable advancements in human space exploration.

NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 25-06-2025

INDIA | ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)

NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 19-05-2025

Indian Space Research Organisation’s U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, formerly known as ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), is the leading centre for manufacturing satellites and the development of related satellite technologies.

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