Permanent pictorial cancellation, special cover, picture postcards released to mark 18 years of KIA’s operations
India Post has launched a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) to celebrate 18 years of operations at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The PPC features images of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda and will be available at KIA’s Post Office, along with a special cover and picture postcards. This initiative aims to provide travelers and philately enthusiasts with a tangible keepsake that reflects Bengaluru's heritage and modern identity.
- ▪India Post released a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation to mark 18 years of KIA's operations.
- ▪The PPC features images of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda and symbolizes Bengaluru's heritage.
- ▪The special cover and picture postcards will be available at various Philatelic Bureaus in Karnataka.
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India Post on Tuesday released a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC), along with a special cover and picture postcards to mark 18 years of Kempegowda International Airport’s (KIA) operations.A PPC is a distinctive long-term postmark issued by India Post to commemorate locations of cultural, historical or tourist significance.The PPC will be available to the public at KIA’s Post Office. It features images of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda alongside the Airport, symbolising the connection between Bengaluru’s heritage and its modern global identity.The special cover and picture postcard will be available at Philatelic Bureau, Bengaluru GPO and all of the other Philatelic Bureaus of Karnataka.“The special cover and picture postcards further extend this narrative, offering travellers and philately…
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