Centenary Celebrations of M. George Muthoot
18 June 2011
India Post, Kerala Postal Circle issued a Special cover on 18-06-2011 on the Occasion of Centenary Celebrations of M. George Muthoot (1911-2011). M George, born in the Muthoot family at Kozhencherry, after a career in the Army, launched his own business venture in 1939-40, realising the potential of the banking and finance sectors. Today, his business has expanded across the country and abroad. His vision of earmarking a part of his business profit for social causes, for protection of the environment and the needy continue to inspire the endeavor of the Muthoot Group.
Loyalla School, Trivandrum
4 June 2011
India Post, Kerala Postal Circle released a Special Cover on Loyola School - 50th Year of Excellence in Education on 04-06-2011.Envisioned by the Jesuits and established in 1961, Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2011-2012.
25 Year of Papal visit to Thrissur
1 May 2011
Kerala Postal Circle released a Special cover on 01-05-2011 on the occasion of 25 Year of Papal visit to Thrissur and Blessing of the Papal Rostrum at Thrissur .
Cover design depicts the portrait of Pope John Paul II with Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours Shrine built in 1940 in the Indo-gothic style and cancellation design depicts Papal Rostrum n the Bible Tower square at Thrissur.
The Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, Thrissur, Kerala is a Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Centre. Its 260 foot tall Bible Tower is believed to be the highest Church Tower in India. The Papal Rostrum in the Bible Tower square is a memorial marks the Silver Jubilee of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Thrissur on 7th Febrauary 1986.
Wind Power India
7 April 2011
India Post, Tamil Nadu Circle issued a special Cover on 7-4-2011 on the occasion of International Conference and Exhibition - WIND POWER INDIA -April 7-9, 2011 at Chennai.
India ranks fifth in the world in terms of installed capacity of wind power and contributes about 4% of the total power generation in the country. Being a clean energy source, wind power can help in arresting Global Warming. Currently, wind power is the most dominant player in the renewable energy segment. India is a matured market with technologically advanced manufacturing which can easily meet domestic requirement and export opportunities.
: Sreejesh Krishnan - Trivandrum
