A journey of stamps through First Day Cover (FDC) & Covers
You will find FDC,Covers & Stamps collection in my blog.FDC/Covers were sent by my friends from different parts of world.Selective FDC/Covers are displayed here starting from 2007.
Oct 11, 2025
2025 - "World Post Day" on 9th October 2025, Special cancellation by India Post (DOP),Odisha Circle at Bhubaneswar.
Sep 30, 2025
2025 - "Tourism Day" on 27th September 2025, Special cancellation by India Post (DOP),Odisha Circle at Bhubaneswar.
Aug 1, 2025
2025 - International Tiger Day 29th July'2025 Special Cover by India Post from Odisha Circle
July 29 has been identified as the day to commemorate the Global Tiger Day in 2010. It was on this day, at the 2010 International Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Governments of the 13 tiger range countries came together to endorse Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022.
As of 2025, there are 58 tiger reserves in India.These reserves are established under the Project Tiger initiative, which was launched in 1973 to protect the endangered Bengal tiger and their habitats. The latest addition to the list is Madhav Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh
Let the tiger live, and forests will thrive. Roar for the tiger before it's silenced forever. Save tigers, save nature's balance.
Remark: Many thanks to Shakil Ahmedji renowned philatelist from Odisha for sending the special cover to me by registered post on the issue date. Total 2000 covers was issued with each cover numbered.
My suggestion to the DOP for issuing better design special covers rather than repeating the designs.
Jul 1, 2025
"World Turtle Day" Special Cancellation on 23rd May'2025 by India Post from Kendrapara, Odisha.
Jun 24, 2025
International Yoga Day "Special Cancellation" on 21st June'2025 by India Post from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
International Yoga Day 2025 marked the 11th anniversary of this global celebration, held on June 21. This year’s theme was “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, emphasizing the deep connection between personal well-being and planetary health.
India led the celebrations with massive participation across 1,300 cities, and the flagship event took place in Visakhapatnam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined nearly 500,000 people along a 26-kilometre stretch from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram. The event aimed to set new world records and promote yoga as a unifying force in a world facing climate change, pandemics, and mental health challenges.
Signature events like Yoga Sangam, Yoga Bandhan, and Harit Yoga were held nationwide, and yoga was even introduced into school curricula in some states. Globally, countries from Russia to the U.S. joined in, showcasing yoga’s universal appeal.
It’s amazing how a practice rooted in ancient Indian tradition continues to inspire millions around the world.
Remark: Beautiful cancellation design by Ajit Kumar Rout. Nice, registered cover sent to me on the issue date by a philatelist from the venue on 21st June'2025
Jun 14, 2025
World Environment Day 5th JUNE'2025 "special cancelation" by India Post
Special Cancellation Name: World Environment Day'2025
Issue Date: 5th JUNE'2025 by Department of post (DOP), India
Remark: Beautiful special cancellation released by Department of Post (DOP) , Govt of India in Bhawanipatna ,Odisha.The cancellation was designed by Artist Ajit Kumar Raut.
Oct 2, 2022
2nd International Tiger Fourm FDC fom INDIA
FDC Name:2nd International Tiger Forum
Issue Date: 01-09-2022
Details: Differing attitudes and beliefs regarding the relationship of humankind to other creatures has been a topic of interest for civilizations. India, the land of eastern religions of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, strongly lays emphasis on non injury to animals. The doctrine of non-violence or non-killing he doctrine of non-violence or non-killing is taken from these eastern philosophies. In Sanatan Dharma, animals are carriers of gods and goddesses and hence considered integral part of human lifestyle. Tiger, is the carrier of Goddess Durga, the source of unlimited power and abundance
The Government of India took a pioneering initiative for conserving its national animal, the tiger, by launching the “Project Tiger” in 1973. “Project Tiger”, now ongoing as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, was launched in 09 tiger reserves of different States (Assam, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) over an area of approximately 14,000 km.Since then, the project coverage has expanded considerably to 52 tiger reserves (TR), encompassing an area of around 74,725.07 km 2 in 18 tiger States with 41,022.9 km 2 of notified core/ critical tiger habitats and 33,602.12 km2 of buffer / peripheral areas in 18 tiger statesDue to ongoing conservation efforts under the Project Tiger in designated tiger reserves, India supports almost 70% of wild tigers amongst the 13 tiger range countries in the world. Project Tiger has put the endangered tiger on an assured path of recovery, as revealed in the country level assessment of tiger, co- predators, prey and habitat.
In November, 2010, the Russian Federation had organized an International Forum on issues related to preservation of tiger in St Petersburg. The forum had adopted a declaration of the Heads of Governments on Tiger Conservation and the Global Tiger Recovery Program. One of the important decisions taken in the Forum was doubling of tiger population in the natural habitat of tiger by 2022.It is heartening to note that India has achieved the goal of doubling the tigers well ahead of the schedule and India is one of the leading Tiger Range Countries in the world in tiger conservation. As per the agreement reached in 2010 in St Petersburg, 2nd International Tiger Forum is being held. This 2nd International Forum has the main objectives of reviewing the results of Global Program and determine new priorities for further joint work of interested parties. The 2nd International Tiger Forum is an important international event in creating awareness in stakeholders and India’s achievement of doubling of tiger numbers.
To commemorate the 2nd International Forum, the Russian Federation is issuing a postage stamp dedicated
to this event. India being the global leader in tiger conservation is reciprocating the gesture by releasing a
Commemorative Postage Stamp to celebrate this important global event.
The Commemorative Postage Stamp also pays tribute to ‘Collarwali’ the famous tigress of Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, which passed away in January, 2022. This Super MOM, tigress had given birth to 29 tiger cubs in her life time and an astonishing 25 cubs had survived into adulthood.(Source India Post)
Stamp/FDC/Brochure Designer : Shri Brahm Prakash
Cancellation Cachet Designer: Smt. Nenu Gupta
Remark: Beautiful FDC & Stamps for the 2nd International Tiger Forum. Thanks to our Young philatelist for sending such beautiful FDC.
Sep 17, 2021
Memories.....of Gold Medal in CHICAGOPEX-2019 for my exhibit titled "BEYOND THE STRIPES" TIGER-A critically endangered species.
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Sep 29, 2018
A Floral Motif with Personalized Coupon FDC from Slovakia
Issue Date: 1st JUNE'2018
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Sep 1, 2018
Wild Orchids of Taiwan(Series-III) FDC from Taiwan
Wild Orchids of Taiwan postage stamps was issued in November 2017 and in January and February 2018, Chunghwa Post is again issued a set of four stamps featuring the Phalaenopsis equestris, Odontochilus nanlingensis, Bulbophyllum retusiusculum, and Bulbophyllum griffithii. The stamps are as follows
1. Phalaenopsis equestris (NT$7): This species is parasitic. Its pale purple flowers are 3 cm across. The sepal is oval, the petals rhomboid. It flowers in summer and is only found in Taiwan in small patches on the forested craggy slopes of Little Orchid Island.

Aug 31, 2018
Scenery Talchung City FDC from Taiwan
Issue Date:03/05/2018
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Aug 30, 2018
Scenery Penghu County FDC from Taiwan
FDC Name-Scenery Penghu County
Issue Date-2nd AUG'2018
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May 1, 2015
Ramsar Cover from ROMANIA
Apr 30, 2015
The 50th Anniversary of the First Spacewalk by Alexey Leonov FDC from RUSSIA
Issue Date:10th APRIL 2015
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