Issued by India

Issued on Nov 16, 2024

Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud to release a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 100 years of The Hindustan Times. Over the past century, The Hindustan Times has steadfastly upheld its role as a significant voice in national discourse. Reflecting the vision of its founders, the newspaper has navigated a century of change while remaining true to the principles of integrity and commitment that have guided it from its inception. This commemorative stamp honors the newspaper’s enduring legacy and its contribution to shaping India’s media landscape.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Ms Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 3,03,120

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• The Hindustan Times has been a significant force in Indian journalism and public life for 100 years, evolving from its origins in the freedom struggle to become a leading voice in contemporary media. Launched on September 15, 1924, the newspaper’s inception was closely tied to India’s anti-colonial and social reform movements. Amidst the political turbulence of early 20^th-century India, the Gurudwara Reform Movement aimed to remove corrupt priests loyal to the British, leading to peaceful protests by the Akalis which were violently suppressed. In response, a group of Akalis including Sunder Singh Lyallpuri, Tej Singh Samundri and Sardar Mangal Singh saw the need for a newspaper to amplify their message.
• Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated The Hindustan Times and selected K.M. Panikkar as its editor. Gandhi’s advice to Panikkar emphasized the importance of honesty and transparency, a principle that remains a cornerstone of the newspaper’s ethos. The early years were challenging, with the paper struggling financially. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya provided crucial support by borrowing Rs 40,000 from Punjab National Bank, chaired by Lala Lajpat Rai to cover debts. By 1927, the newspaper was restructured into a limited liability company with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on the board and Ghanshyam Das Birla, a key supporter of Gandhi, as a major shareholder.
• By 1930, The Hindustan Times had made significant strides with a circulation of nearly 30,000 copies reaching readers across Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. However, the colonial government imposed strict press laws, often penalizing newspapers for their content. During the Quit India movement in August 1942, The Hindustan Times voluntarily ceased operations for four months in protest against these restrictions.
• The newspaper was not only a nationalist platform but also a voice for an emerging nation. It launched its Hindi sister publication, Hindustan, in 1936, broadening its impact. The newspaper featured writings by eminent figures such as Motilal Nehru, Maulana Mohammed Ali and Jawaharlal Nehru in its first issue. Over time, it published influential works, including Gandhi’s autobiography, My Experiments With Truth and contributions from international figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Hindustan Times was also known for its distinguished journalists including cartoonist K. Shankar Pillai, reporter Durga Das and editor Pothan Joseph. Devdas Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s third son served as managing editor from 1937 to 1957, contributing significantly to the newspaper’s development.
• Following India’s independence in 1947, The Hindustan Times faced the task of navigating a new and complex political landscape. The violence of Partition and the assassination of Gandhi were profound challenges. Despite these difficulties, the newspaper remained committed to supporting and shaping the nation. It played a role in nation-building, raising funds for soldiers, reporting on the lives of ordinary Indians and pioneering pictorial storytelling through photojournalism. Its editorials were candid and critical, reflecting the concerns of a young Republic.
• Under the guidance of the Birla family, the newspaper continued to adapt and grow. Krishna Kumar Birla who succeeded his father G.D. Birla in 1957, expanded the newspaper’s reach and launched new publications such as the tabloid “Morning Echo”, the children’s magazine “Nandan” and the literary magazine “Kadambini” in Hindi. Despite these expansions, the focus on nationalism remained central to The Hindustan Times.
• In the late 20^th and early 21^st centuries, The Hindustan Times embraced modernity with Shobhana Bhartia, Krishna Kumar Birla’s daughter, leading the newspaper into the digital age. Under her leadership, the newspaper launched new city editions, invested in its online presence and introduced lifestyle products like “HT Brunch” and “HT City”. The Hindustan Times also initiated the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS) in 2003, an annual event that gathers global leaders and thinkers to discuss important issues.
• Text : Referenced from content provided by the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Apr 26, 2023

Issued for : Department of Posts is delighted to issue Commemorative Postage Stamp on Mann Ki Baat and salutes its spirit of making every Indian informed, proud and connected with its true essence and contributing to nation building.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 302400

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• Since 2014, Hon’ble PM. Shri Narendra Modi addresses the nation every month through his flagship radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The first episode of Mann Ki Baat was aired on 3^rd October 2014, and it gradually became a nationwide ritual which inspires millions of people to play an active part in the developmental journey of India.
• The programme, the first experiment of its kind, will be marking its continued success with its 100^th episode in April 2023 and will be unfurling unlimited possibilities in the times to come, while creating a dialogue and a creative stir in governance.
• Through the vast network of ‘All India Radio’ the Prime Minister of India reaches a vast spectrum of the socio-economically and culturally diverse populace, and inspires and energizes them on not just social, cultural, and economic issues but challenging problems that the world is facing today such as climate change, waste management, etc. All India Radio is the largest radio network and broadcasting organization in the world, with a network of 262 radio stations. It is accessible in 23 languages and 146 dialects catering to the remotest of regions in the nation. A craftily curated booklet, with key highlights of the Prime Minister’s address, is also published each month since February 2022, which reaches over 6 crore people virtually.
• The programme has been conceived and implemented around the idea of citizen engagement and participation. Right from the name of the programme to the choice of topics for each episode and calls to action, Janbhagidari is ensured. The primary objective of Mann Ki Baat is to build a direct connect between the Prime Minister of India and its citizens. Since its inception, Mann Ki Baat has emerged as an effective tool of Jan Andolan catalyzing social movements involving communities across the lengths and breadth of the nation.
• With Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister has successfully established a mechanism to take schemes and policies to the people at every level and generate awareness about the same. In addition to this, he strives to highlight the success stories of various schemes, and governance practices from the grass-root levels to motivate more people to become a beneficiary. Even during times of crisis, the programme has played an important role in informing people about the developmental measures taken by the government. For instance, during COVID-19, the Prime Minister took to Mann Ki Baat to spread awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana aimed at providing free foodgrains to over 80 crore people whose livelihoods were affected by COVID. This way Mann Ki Baat has become an important platform for generating awareness on Good Governance.
• Furthering the vision of building self-reliant, New India, the Mann Ki Baat programme is focused on highlighting the national and global successes of the nation, urging people to participate in the nation’s development, while instilling a sense of pride, belonging and nationalism in the citizens. In the 32^nd episode, the Prime Minister congratulated the people and public servants of Reasi Block in Jammu and Kashmir for becoming an Open-Defecation free state under the Swachh Bharat Campaign. Such examples showcase how Mann Ki Baat is not just a radio programme, but a reflection of India’s holistic development.
• Apart from highlighting various aspects of governance, Prime Minister also educates the masses on various topics of importance through Mann Ki Baat. Topics like health, sports, innovation, environment, clean energy etc. are few to mention. For example, in the 95^th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on 27^th November 2022, Prime Minister talked about Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited disorder that causes progressive loss of muscle mass, and highlighted the institute that has been working to spread awareness around the disease. Quite often, he also talks about global issues and increases the awareness as well as curiosity among the listeners on the topic.
• One of the most important facets of Mann Ki Baat is that it is a programme that is designed to reach out to listeners even in the remotest of regions and inspire action. Very often, the Prime Minister highlights the inspiring success stories of common citizens of India who have brought about a wave of change in their region by taking actionable measures towards the collective success of the nation. These stories serve as excellent examples to motivate people and inspire so many others to take small steps towards building a better India for today and tomorrow.
• Over successive episodes, the social messages delivered by the Prime Minister in the program have started to become a social media trend in a matter of few hours as well as a mass movement (janandolan) in a matter of few weeks. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, COVID Vaccination and Har Ghar Tiranga are just a few examples of this.
• The programme is also centered around connecting people with their roots through highlighting traditional Indian culture, art, and heritage. Yoga and Ayurveda have found mention in the programme quite often, thus, fostering their growing popularity. The show has also, time and again, highlighted the rich architecture, art and culture and traditions of India. For example, in the 87^th episode, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of step wells as he talked about Bansilal Pet Kuan of Secunderabad, further urging people to conserve and revive these heritage sites.
• Mann Ki Baat is a unique programme, bringing the government closer to the citizens by establishing an effective two-way channel of communication. Every month, the Prime Minister receives a plethora of letters from across the nation, which he sheds light upon during the programme. It is also not an uncommon practice for the PM to have telephonic conversations with the people during the show. Such a mode of communication between the elected leader and the masses plays a significant role in the strengthening people’s belief in democracy and governance.
• Throughout its successful course of 99 episodes (99^th episode telecast on 26^th March 2023) spanning over 8 years, the programme has played a pivotal role in nation-building. The Prime Minister often uses this unique monthly address to spread knowledge and awareness about India’s rich cultural heritage and traditions, and various governance practices. Covering a wide range of themes which include social, economic, technological, financial, instrumental, historical and cultural.
• Mann Ki Baat is a unique initiative of the Prime Minister of India to take public communication to a whole new level. It is a first-of-its-kind radio show that runs on the ideas, aspirations, hopes, and contributions of the people of India and contribute towards building the New India. Standing tall on the principles of transparency, accountability, innovation, experimentation, and citizen participation, Mann Ki Baat is indeed a new paradigm of governance, continuously evolving to meet the complex challenges of the present time, and constantly working to create a brighter future for India.
• Text : Based on information provided by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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Issued by India

Issued on Oct 6, 2019

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on ‘The Samaja’, to mark its centenary.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure : Sh. Brahm Prakash
Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 406450

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• ‘The Samaja’, a widely circulated and read Odia daily, was founded in 1919 by Gopabandhu Das (1877-1928); a visionary and freedom fighter. He was a symbol of Odia identity popularly known as Utkalmani and devoted his entire life to the cause of Odisha in particular and India in general. The environment of his time was marked by the awakening of nationalist forces in Odisha, the introduction of western education and the rise of Indian Renaissance.
• As an educationist, Gopabandhu realised that without education, people would not be conscious of their freedom and duty towards the nation. He was greatly influenced by the work of the Deccan Education Society under the leadership of Gopal Krishna Gokhale. As a result, a school was established at Satyabadi in the district of Puri. Gopabandhu became the Secretary of that school.
• The Odia weekly which he started and edited viz. ‘The Samaja’ was the means to propagate his ideas and create awareness among the masses. He emphasised on four major problems, viz. amalgamation of all the Odia speaking tracts; permanent measures for the prevention of floods and famines in Odisha; the restoration of Odia’s right to manufacture salt free from excise duty; and spread of education on Satyabadi model. He brought Gandhiji to Odisha in 1921 to further the cause of Non-Cooperation Movement. He was arrested by the police in 1921 and imprisoned. He was released from Hazaribagh jail on 26 June, 1924. Subhash Chandra Bose rightly called him the father of the national movement in Odisha.
• Today, the Odia daily ‘The Samaja’ continues to be a powerful medium to carry unbiased and independent news to every nook and corner of the state. It was initially published from Cuttack and now it has multiple editions being published from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Balasore and Berhampur in Odisha apart from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Kolkata in West Bengal.
• Over the years, it has slowly transformed itself into an institution. In the annals of the post-Independence era, the role of ‘The Samaja’ has been instrumental in contributing to the nation-building process. Now, it has a readership of around Sixteen Lakh having a daily circulation of nearing Three Lakh Fifty Thousand.
• ‘The Samaja’, is owned and managed by ‘Servants of the People Society’ (Lok Sevak Mandal), New Delhi, a trust founded by Punjab Kesari, Lala Lajpat Rai. The association of many a luminary in the course of time has enriched ‘The Samaja’. The profound and enormous contribution of Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai, Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon, Sri Balwant Rai Mehta, the former Prime Minister of India Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Vice-President of India Shri Krishna Kant, former Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Biswanath Dash, Padma Bhushan Dr. Radhanath Rath has enabled the newspaper to leave an indelible imprint on the psyche of every Odia as the ‘Newspaper of the populace’.
• Apart from disseminating news, ‘The Samaja’ is committed to several social causes. The ‘Samaj Relief Committee’ has been the social face of ‘The Samaja’ over the years. The objective has always been the welfare of the people of Odisha be it their health, education or relief during natural calamities. ‘The Samaja’ reaches every doorstep through its relief work as a tribute to his founder. ‘The Samaja’ has established a 100-bed hospital known as Gopabandhu Institute of Medical Science and Research at Madhabpur under Athgarh subdivision of Cuttack district to provide health services to the poor and distressed. Scholarship is being provided to encourage talented students to carry out their academic ambitions.
• Text : Based on information received from the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on May 5, 2017

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to release a Postage Stamp to commemorate 20 years of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure : Sh. Kamleshwar Singh

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 410000

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body set up by under the TRAI Act 1997, for regulating Telecommunication sector. The Act came into force on 25^th January 1997 and was published vide gazette notification dated 28^th March 1997. Subsequently, the Central Government through a notification dated 9^th January 2004 entrusted the function of regulating Broadcasting and Cable Services also to the Authority.
• Under the TRAI Act, 1997, the Authority is inter-alia mandated to make recommendations, either suo motu or on a request from the licensor, on (i) need and timing for introduction of new service provider; (ii) terms and conditions of license to a service provider; (iii) revocation of license for non-compliance of terms and conditions of license (iv) measures to facilitate competition and promote efficiency in the operation of telecommunication services so as to facilitate growth in such services (v) technological improvements in the services provided by the service providers (vi) type of equipment to be used by the service providers after inspection of equipment used in the network (vii) measures for the development of telecommunication technology and any other matter relatable to telecommunication industry in general and (viii) efficient management of available spectrum.
• TRAI is also mandated to (i) ensure compliance of terms and conditions of license (ii) fix the terms and conditions of inter-connectivity between the service providers (iii) ensure technical compatibility and effective interconnection between different service providers (iv) regulate arrangement among service providers of sharing their revenue derived from providing telecommunication services, (v) lay down the standards of quality of service to be provided by the service providers and ensure the quality of service and conduct the periodical survey of such service provided by the service providers so as to protect interest of the consumers of telecommunication services (vi) lay down and ensure the time period for providing local and long distance circuits of telecommunication between different service providers (vii) maintain register of interconnect agreements and of all such other matters as may be provided in the regulations and keep this register open for inspection to any member of public on payment of such fee and compliance of such other requirement as may be provided in the regulations (viii) ensure effective compliance of universal service obligations and (ix) levy fees and other charges at such rates and in respect of such services as may be determined by such regulations.
• In addition, the Authority also has powers to call for information, conduct investigations and issue directions to service providers as it may consider necessary for proper functioning by service providers.
• The notification dated 9^th January 2004 empowers the authority to recommend (i) the terms and conditions on which addressable systems of the Broadcasting and Cable Services shall be provided to customers (ii) the parameters regulating maximum time for advertisement in pay channels as well as other channels and (iii) to specify standard norms for periodicity of revision of rates of pay channels including interim measures.
• Authority has played a catalytic role in the development of the Telecommunication, Broadcasting and Cable Services Sector. The mission of TRAI is to ensure that the interests of consumers are protected and at the same time to nurture conditions for growth of telecommunications, broadcasting and cable services in a manner and at a pace which will enable India to play a leading role in the emerging global information society. The aim and objective of the Authority is to
  • Ensure transparency in decision making by affording an opportunity to all stakeholders.
  • Provide consumer with adequate choice, affordable tariffs and high quality of service.
  • Promote level playing field and fair competition among service providers.
  • Provide access to world class quality telecommunications, broadcasting and cable services.
  • Promote efficiency in operations in all the tiers of the industry.
  • Adoption of emerging technologies within the framework of a technology neutral policy and
  • Ensure technical compatibility & effective interconnection between service providers.
• To achieve the objective, the Authority has made various recommendations to the government on telecom and broadcasting related issues and also has issued a large number of regulations, orders and directives during the span of 20 years.
• During this period, the Authority made Recommendations to the Government on ‘Unified Licensing’, ‘Universal Service Obligations’, ‘Digitization of Cable Television’, ‘Growth of Telecom Services in Rural India’, ‘Next Generation Networks’, ‘Infrastructure Sharing’, ‘Accelerating growth of Internet and Broadband’ and ‘Mobile Number Portability’ along with other important Recommendations. The Authority issued Regulations on ‘Interconnection Usage Charges’, ‘Mobile Number Portability’, ‘Mobile Banking’, ‘Consumer Protection’ and ‘Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference’ and their subsequent amendments. ‘The Telecommunication Tariff Order, 1999’ and its amendments were also made.
• These Recommendations, Regulations and Directions etc. have provided the required directions for the evolution of Indian Telecom market from a government owned monopoly to a multi operator – multi service open competitive market and growth of telecom and broadcasting services and market manifold.
• Text : Based on the material received from proponent.

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Issued by Bangladesh

Issued on Dec 25, 2014 (১২ চৈত্র, ১৪২১ বঙ্গাব্দ)

Issued for : Bangladesh Television is playing the pioneering role in upholding cultural heritage of this country and unmatched in broadcasting programs on education, health etc. It will cross fifty years on December 25, 2014 and celebration of Golden Jubilee of the first Bangla telecasting in the world will be held. In order to keep memorable the glorious history of BTV a Commemorative Stamp and a First Day Cover of TK. 10 each, a Data Card of TK. 5 and a special canceller will be released by Bangladesh Post Office to inspire the viewers of BTV in the days to come.

অসংখ্য স্যাটেলাইট টেলিভিশনের ভীড়ে শিক্ষা, স্বাস্থ্য, কৃষি, উন্নয়ন ও জনসচেনতা কার্যক্রমে বিটিভি স্বতন্ত্র বৈশিষ্টে সমুজ্জবল। গৌরবাকীর্ণ পঞ্চাশ বছরে বিটিভির অর্জন অসংখ্য। দীর্ঘ পথপরিক্রমায় ২৫ ডিসেম্বর ২০১৪ পূর্ণ হবে বিটিভির ৫০ বছর এবং পৃথিবীতে বাংলা ভাষায় টেলিভিশন সম্প্রচারের অর্ধশতক। বিটিভির গৌরবোজ্জ্বল ইতিহাস সমগ্র জাতির নিকট স্মরণীয় করে রাখার উদ্দেশ্যে স্মারক ডাকটিকিট যুগ যুগ ধরে বিটিভি দর্শকদের অনুপ্রেরণা যোগাবে। এ শুভক্ষণকে স্মরণীয় করে রাখার জন্য বাংলাদেশ ডাক বিভাগ ১০/- (দশ) টাকা মূল্যমানের একটি স্মারক ডাক টিকিট ও একটি উদ্বোধনী খাম এবং ৫/- (পাঁচ) টাকা মূল্যমানের ডাটা কার্ড ও একটি বিশেষ সীলমোহর প্রকাশ করেছে।

Designer : Anowar Hossain
নকশাবিদ : জনাব আনোয়ার হোসেন

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

No. of Stamps : 1 (One)
স্মারক ডাকটিকিটের সংখ্যা : ১ (এক) টি

Color : Multicolour
রং : বহুরং বিশিষ্ট

Denomination of Stamps : Tk. 10/- (Ten)
স্মারক ডাকটিকিটের মূল্যমান : ১০/- (দশ) টাকা

Size of Stamps : 32 m.m. x 42 m.m.
স্মারক ডাকটিকিটের আকার : ৩২ মি.মি. x ৪২ মি.মি.

Perforation of Stamp : 12.5 micron
স্মারক ডাকটিকিটের ছিদ্রক দূরত্ব : ১২.৫ মাইক্রোন

Qnt. of Stamps : 3,50,000 pcs
ডাকটিকিটের পরিমাণ : ৩,৫০,০০০ পিস

No. of Stamps in each sheet : 100 (One Hundred) pcs
প্রতি শীটে ডাকটিকিটের সংখ্যা : ১০০ (একশত) পিস

Process of Printing : Offset
মুদ্রণ প্রক্রিয়া : অফসেট

Printer : The Security Printing Corporation (Bangladesh) Ltd., Gazipur
মুদ্রাকর : দি সিকিউরিটি প্রিন্টিং করপোরেশন (বাং) লিঃ, গাজীপুর

About : 

• Television broadcasting began as a pilot project initially for three hours a day from the then DIT Building on December 25, 1964. It became corporation in 1967 and was turned into Bangladesh Television as government electronic media after independence in 1972. BTV boasts its courageous crews who showed indomitable courage to defy hoisting of national flag of the then Pakistan in the fiery days of March 1971 & in telecasting the historical speech of March 7 delivered by Bangabandhu.
• Television station was shifted to Rampura TV Bhaban on 9 February 1975. Bangabandhu visited BTV Bhaban with family members in May 1975. Another TV centre was set up in Chittagong on December 19, 1996 which was inaugurated by Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Now BTV and BTV World telecast 24 hours programs through satellite.
• ১৯৬৪ সালের ২৫ ডিসেম্বর এদেশে সর্বপ্রথম টেলিভিশন সম্প্রচারের যাত্রা শুরু হয়। ১৯৬৭ সালে কর্পোরেশন ও স্বাধীনতা-উত্তর ১৯৭২ সালে বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন সরকারি গণমাধ্যমে রূপান্তরিত হয়। ঢাকা শহরের ডিআইটি (রাজউক) ভবন থেকে দশ মাইল ব্যাসার্ধে শুরুতে দৈনিক ৩ ঘন্টা অনুষ্ঠান সম্প্রচার করা হতো।
• বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের নির্দেশে ১৯৭৫ সালের ০৯ ফেব্রুয়ারি রামপুরাস্থ নিজস্ব ভবনে টেলিভিশন কেন্দ্র স্থানান্তরিত হয়। ১৯৭৫-এর মে মাসে বঙ্গবন্ধু সপরিবারে বিটিভি পরিদর্শনে আসেন। ১৯৯৬ সালের ১৯ ডিসেম্বর চট্টগ্রামে আরো একটি পূর্ণাঙ্গ কেন্দ্র স্থাপিত হয়। উদ্বোধন করেন মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা। সময়ের বিবর্তনে দেশের সীমানা পেরিয়ে বিটিভি এবং বিটিভি ওয়ার্ল্ডে বিশ্বের প্রায় ৫০টি দেশে ২৪ ঘন্টা স্যাটেলাইটে সম্প্রচার করা হচ্ছে। পাশাপাশি IPTV এবং Web TV সম্প্রচার চালু হয়েছে।
• বাংলাদেশের মহান স্বাধীনতা, মুক্তিযুদ্ধের চেতনা, মূল্যবোধ ও আবহমান বাংলার চিরায়ত সংস্কৃতির ধারক ও বাহক বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন। বঙ্গবন্ধুর ০৭ মার্চের ঐতিহাসিক ভাষণ প্রচার, ৭১- এর মার্চের সেই অগ্নিঝরা দিনগুলোতে পাকিস্তানের জাতীয় পতাকা প্রদর্শন না করার অমিত সাহস দেখিয়েছিলেন সে সময়ের বিটিভি কুশীলববৃন্দ।

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Issued by India

Issued on Nov 13, 2013

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on the Times of India.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC : The Times of India Group
Cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.41 Million (0.1 million for the proponent)

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

About : 

• The Times of India has been a chronicler of story of India, documenting every twist and turn of this great country’s journey from bondage to freedom for the past 175 years, mainstreaming, even in its early days, distant areas of the country, bringing alive the story of the common man.
  
• What started as the biweekly Bombay Times & Journal of Commerce is now a global institution. The paper has covered all the major events prior to independence. Once the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi burst on the national scene and transformed the complexion of our drive to freedom, the paper followed his every step. The valiant struggle of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931 found its place in the columns of this newspaper with the heroic trio’s trial being reported virtually on a daily basis. Its reporting has time and again justified its motto: “Let truth prevail“.
  
• On 15^th August, 1947, on the birth of a free India, the Times of India celebrated with the nation. The paper is a witness to many seminal experiences in our national history. Along this long journey, there have been times when this paper has experienced and mirrored pure joy – that of Cricket World Cup victories of India in 1983 and 2011, achievements in the field of science, Amartya Sen and Mother Teresa‘s Nobel wins, etc. Be it the news of India or of the important world events the paper has enriched the lives of the people of India by its candid reporting.
  
• Today, the Times of India is a modern multi-media organization that celebrates economic liberalization, free market and a robust integration with the world order. Other than becoming a global institution, it has also embraced the newest in technology and has a bold footprint in virtually every comer of the country. Its internet edition is India’s most popular news website today, and is available on mobile phones as well. The newspaper, under the flagship of India‘s largest media company, Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd, has made an immense contribution to the life and times of the Indian subcontinent over these 175 years.
  
• Department of Posts had celebrated the achievements of the paper by issuing a stamp on completion of 150 years of its existence in the year 1988. The Times of India has now completed 175 years by amalgamating the newspaper with cutting-edge digital technology.
  
• Text : Based on the material furnished by the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Sep 9, 2013

Issued for : India Posts salutes the contribution of Lala Jagat Narain in upholding democratic values and being a beacon of fearless journalism by issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Lala Jagat Narain.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Cancellation : Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi color

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.41 Million (0.1 million for the proponent)

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

Name : Jagat Narain Chopra

Born on May 31, 1899 at Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Punjab, British India [now in Pakistan]

Died on Sep 9, 1981 at Punjab, India

About : 

• Lala Jagat Narain, affectionately known as Lalaji, was born on 31^st May, 1899 in Wazirabad, District Gujranwala, now in Pakistan to Lakshmi Dass Chopra and Lal Devi. After graduation from D.A.V. College, Lahore in 1919 he joined the Law College, Lahore. Deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals, he left his studies in 1920 and joined the non-cooperation movement. He was sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment. After his release from jail in 1924, he was greatly perturbed by Katherine Mayo’s book, “Mother India” which contained several derogatory and objectionable references to India and the Indians. Lalaji demanded a ban on the book but when the British government took no notice, he wrote a book “Unhappy India”. He also became the editor of Bhai Parmanand’s weekly Hindi paper “Akashvani”.
  
• Lalaji married Shanti Devi in 1924. Both husband and wife remained active in the freedom struggle. Lalaji was in jail for almost nine years on different occasions. He was the President of the Lahore Congress Committee for seven years and leader of the Congress Party in Lahore Corporation. He came in touch with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose during the Congress session at Lahore in 1929.
  
• After partition of India, Lalaji came to Jalandhar and started an Urdu daily named “Hind Samachar” in 1948. He also started Punjab Kesari (Hindi) in 1965 and Jag Bani (Punjabi) in 1978. He ran the newspaper as a cause rather than a business, always focusing on giving right information to the people and standing up for what he believed in. With his editorials, Lalaji became the face of fearless journalism during the Punjab insurgency.
  
• In spite of being active in politics, Lalaji remained true to his commitment to unbiased and truthful reporting of facts and issues as they were. He was also a Member of the Rajya Sabha from 1964 to 1970.
  
• Lalaji was shot dead on 9^th September, 1981 near Ludhiana. He died fighting for what he believed in.
  
• Text : Based on the material furnished by the proponent.
  

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Issued by India

Issued on May 3, 2013

Credits :
Stamp & FDC : Kamleshwar Singh
Cancellation : Nenu Gupta

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paisa

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Smita Patil

Born on Oct 17, 1955 at Pune, Bombay State, India [now in Maharashtra]

Died on Dec 13, 1986 at Bombay, Maharashtra, India

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Issued by India

Issued on Mar 16, 2013

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to recognize the contribution of Malayala Manorama in upholding the values of fair and fearless journalism and issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp to mark the completion of 125 years of its existence.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.42 Million (0.11 million for the Proponent)

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• Malayala Manorama, one of the oldest and largest circulated daily in the country, was founded by Kandathil Varghese Mappillai at Kottayam, which was then a small town in the princely state of Travancore, on March 14, 1888. The first issue of the Malayala Manorama appeared on March 22, 1890. It was a four-page weekly newspaper, published every Saturday. Since then there has been no looking back. The weekly newspaper became a daily in 1928. Today, Manorama is published from 18 centres, two of them being abroad in Dubai and Bahrain.
  
• The Malayala Manorama was in the forefront of the freedom struggle in the princely state of Travancore. The paper was actively involved in the civil rights agitation, the formation of the Travancore State Congress and the historic campaign for responsible government. Its fearless and objective writings invited the wrath of the authorities which banned Manorama for its candid reporting on police firings and atrocities against people demanding democratic rights at Neyyattinkara on September 1, 1938. On September 10,1938, armed police charged into the Manorama office at Kottayam and sealed its doors. It was finally back on November 29,1947 after India’s independence.
  
• Manorama has many firsts in India to its credit. It was the first in India to use flat-bed facsimile system and automated mailroom system. Manorama was also the first paper in the country to start the ‘Newspaper in Education’ (NIE) programme. Apart from the daily newspaper, Manorama has ventured into around four dozen publications in five languages and has a strong presence in the electronic media. Manorama Weekly, Bhashaposhini, Vanitha, The Week, Balarama are some of its best-selling publications in India. Manorama News channel, Manorama Music, Radio Mango and Manorama Online occupy popular spots in the electronic media.
  
• Malayala Manorama has played a proactive role in fulfilling its social responsibilities and being an instrument of societal change. It has started projects for conservation of environment like Pala Thulli (water conservation), Bhoomikkoru Kuda (distribution of saplings for a greener world), Sukrutha Keralam (Clean Kerala), SAVE (Serve as A Volunteer for Energy). It has also launched a campaign to create awareness on road safety.
  
• Text : Based on the material provided by the proponent.
  

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Issued by India

Issued on Nov 20, 2012

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to mark the contribution of Ramgopal Maheshwari by issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on him.

Credits:
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million (0.1 million for proponent)

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

Name : Ramgopal Maheshwari

Born on Nov 20, 1911 at Mandolai, Rajasthan, India

Died on Sep 13, 1999

About : 

• Ramgopal Maheshwari, popularly known as Babuji, was born on 20^th November, 1911 at Mandolai near Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  
• Deeply influenced by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Ramgopal Maheshwari involved himself in the freedom movement, at a young age. He wore khadi throughout his life and believed in simple living. He was also inspired by Shri Krishnadas Jajoo, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. He started editing and publishing “Maheshwari”, the mouthpiece of the Maheshwari community, at the age of 22. This was the beginning of his career as a journalist. He also took the responsibility of a biweekly publication ‘Nav Rajasthan’ which had been started by Shri Brijlal Biyani at Akola.
  
• Maheshwari started a biweekly paper ‘Nava Bharat’ from Nagpur on 8^th February, 1934. ‘Nava Bharat’ soon became a daily publication and also started editions from several other cities in due course. Babuji made ‘Nava Bharat’ a medium for the nation’s freedom movement. He was subjected to house arrest in the year 1939. During the Quit India movement, he was imprisoned in Nagpur Central Jail.
  
• Ramgopal Maheshwari was a great patron of Hindi language. He was also actively involved in social work and worked towards the eradication of regressive customs. He was an ardent supporter of the cause of women’s emancipation. Along with his wife, Kaushalya Devi, he played an important role in the upliftment of women and protested against the ‘purdah’ system and the harsh rituals at the time of death.
  
• Ramgopal Maheshwari was awarded the ‘Samaj Shiromani’ award in the year 1994 by the Maheshwari community. He also received the ‘Patrakar Shiromani’ award from Pt. Makhanlal University of Journalism, Bhopal for his contribution to ethical journalism.
  
• Ramgopal Maheshwari passed away on 13^th September, 1999.
  
• Text : Based on the material received from the proponent.

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