16 October

World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. The day is celebrated for efforts to combat hunger. 

15 October

Sai Baba if Shirdi passed away on 15 oct 1918.

DR.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, the most popular President of India was born on 15 th Oct 1931.

On 15 October 1932 J.R.D.Tata flew a consignment of mail the first ever flight of the Tata Air Services from Karachi to Juhu Airport.

Global Hand Washing Day

Special Cover on Global Hand Washing Day issued from Bangalore on 15-10-2020

Zimbabwe's stamp on Hand Washing,.

A Souvenir Sheet on Combat Corona Campaign and COVID-19 Awareness was issued by Zimbabwe on 31 Mar 2021. The sheet contains four No Face Value stamps Z, A, R, E.

Z- COVID-19 Vaccine

 A – Temperature Checking

R – Hand Sanitising 

E – Hand Washing

October 15 is Global Hand Washing Day, an international hand washing promotion campaign  to increase awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Release of Postage Stamp on occasion of 150 years of UPU

Shimla District Level Philatelic Exhibition 2024....Simpex 24

 

Special Cover on Ratan Naval Tata released from Patna

 

National Philately Day

 Cuttings from Dainik Bhaskar dated 10 10 2024 on the occasion of National Philately Day