Ministry of Communications
India Post Nagpur Releases Special Cancellation
and Picture Postcards on International Museum
Day 2026 at Central Museum Nagpur
Posted On: 18 MAY 2026 8:03PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur, 18 May 2026
On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026, India Post released a Special Cancellation
along with three Picture Postcards at Central Museum Nagpur today. The initiative...
Ministry of Communications India Post Nagpur Releases Special Cancellation and Picture Postcards on International Museum Day 2026 at Central Museum Nagpur
Posted On: 18 MAY 2026 8:03PM by PIB Mumbai Nagpur, 18 May 2026 On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026, India Post released a Special Cancellation along with three Picture Postcards at Central Museum Nagpur today. The initiative was undertaken to promote awareness about the cultural and historical heritage preserved in museums and to highlight the important role of museums in society.
The three Picture Postcards released on the occasion features“Niranjani” — a renowned artwork by celebrated artist Sawlaram Laxman Haldankar, representing the rich tradition of Indian watercolor painting.“Katyari” — a rare historic weapon combining the mechanical features of a dagger and a pistol. Preserved in the museum, this artistically crafted and technically significant armament reflects the craftsmanship and warfare technology of its era and A special view of Central Museum Nagpur — depicting the architectural and cultural heritage of the museum.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries including Dr. Sudhir Jakhare, Director of Postal Services; Shri Mayuresh Khadke, Curator, Central Museum Nagpur; Shri D.L.R.S.J.
Prasunna Reddy, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices; Shri Gajendra Jadhao, Assistant Director of Postal Services, Nagpur Region; Shri Atul Kale, Senior Postmaster, Nagpur GPO; and Shri Vishesh Mankar, Deputy Superintendent of Post Offices.
The Special Cancellation and Picture Postcards were specially designed to showcase the historical and cultural significance of Central Museum Nagpur.
Philatelists, stamp collectors, students, museum enthusiasts, and citizens attended the programme in large numbers.* * * PIB Nagpur | Dhananjay Wankhede/Darshana Rane
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