KATHMANDU: Nepal is turning its nationwide postal network into a government courier. It is using the system to move millions of driving licences and passports. The service is also expanding into health, education and land administration. The Department of Postal […]
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KATHMANDU: At a time when most messages are sent through phones and disappear with a tap, a group of students in Kathmandu has discovered that small pieces of paper can still carry big stories. Their introduction to the world of stamps
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KATHMANDU: It was a rainy Sunday afternoon in Kathmandu, but the steady showers did little to keep away more than 20 stamp collectors eager to explore a specialised corner of philately. They had gathered for a long-awaited training programme by
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A unique travel souvenir is gaining popularity in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Instead of relying on digital check-ins, visitors are documenting their journeys with commemorative postal stamps and official cancellations. According to The Economic Times report, the Karnataka Philately Passport has sparked fresh interest in stamp collecting by
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Nearly half a century after a tiny monkey first appeared on a Chinese postage stamp, the beloved design continues to inspire new generations of collectors. It has now evolved into a new cultural character, China Daily reported. The famous “Monkey”
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