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IIT Kharagpur unveils special postage stamp as part of platinum jubilee celebrations | Education News

IIT Kharagpur unveils special postage stamp as part of platinum jubilee celebrations | Education News

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As part of its platinum jubilee celebrations, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on Monday unveiled a special postage stamp issued by India Post and launched discussions on a proposed strategic outreach initiative in Houston, USA. The event, held at Sriniketan in Bolpur — associated with Rabindranath Tagore and close to Visva Bharati University — highlighted IIT Kharagpur’s 75 years of academic excellence, innovation, and service to the nation. IIT Kharagpur postal stamp (Image: X @IndiaPostOffice) The event was attended by Union MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar (virtually), US Consul General Kolkata Kathy Giles-Diaz, Chairman Board of Governors IIT Kharagpur TV Narendran, IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, Chief Post Master General Kolkata Ashok Kumar and other senior officials from India Post and IIT Kharagpur. “The special postage stamp released today stands as a national recognition of IIT Kharagpur’s legacy as India’s first IIT and a pioneer in transformative education and research. In adherence to the India Post protocol, the release was conducted simultaneously across 1,64,987 post offices nationwide, symbolising the institute’s deep connection with citizens …

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan presented with postage stamps of Ayodhya temple

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A file photo of Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday was presented with a collection of commemorative postage stamps featuring the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The stamps were presented to the Governor by Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle P.V.S. Reddy. On January 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had released a miniature sheet containing a set of six commemorative stamps dedicated to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Department of Posts has incorporated special features such as gold foiling and sandalwood fragrance on the stamps. Additionally, the sheet included water drawn from the River Sarayu and soil from Ayodhya. Governor praised the Department of Posts for its efforts in preserving cultural heritage. Source link

PM Narendra Modi Releases Commemorative Postage Stamps On Ram Temple

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PM Modi today released commemorative postage stamps on the Ram temple. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released commemorative postage stamps on the Ram temple in Ayodhya and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world, and said these are not merely pieces of paper but act as medium to pass on historical events to future generations. These tickets are the smallest form of history books, artefacts and historical sites and serve as a miniature form of epics and great ideas, he said in a video message. Officials said the components of the design include the Ram temple, the ‘chaupai’ ‘Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari’, sun, Saryu river and sculptures in and around the temple. PM Modi said the appeal of Ram, Sita and Ramayana goes beyond the boundaries of time, society, caste, religion and region and connects with everyone. Quoting Valmiki, the author of Ramayana, the prime minister said the epic and the Ram’s personality will live on among people as long as there are mountains and rivers on earth. Ramayana …

PM Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released commemorative postage stamps on the Ram Temple of Ayodhya and a book of stamps dedicated to Lord Ram issued by countries across the world. Components of the design of the stamps include the Ram Temple, choupai (the verse) `Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari`, the sun, the Saryu River and sculptures in and around the temple.  The six commemorative stamps released today include those of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Ma Shabri- each key figures and symbols associated with Lord Ram`s narrative. The use of gold leaf detailing the sun rays and chaupai featured on the stamps lend a majestic touch to the stamps. The five physical elements i.e. sky, air, fire, earth and water, known as `Panchabhutas` are reflected through various design elements and establish the perfect harmony of Panchamahabhutas essential for all manifestations. Also Read: Ram Mandir inauguration is an `event management work` of BJP: Congress The book on stamps is an attempt to showcase the international appeal of Lord Ram …