Sri Lanka Post issued following commemorative stamps during October 2011.
World Children’s Day 2011
Date of Issue : 1 October 2011
Date of Issue : 9 October 2011
Government Information Centre
Date of Issue : 17 October 2011
1st South Asian Beach Games 2011
Date of Issue : 11 October 2011
Birth Centenary : Dudley Semanayake
Dudley Shelton Senanayake (June 19, 1911 — April 13, 1973) was a famous Sri Lankan politician, who became the second Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and went on to become prime minister on 2 more times during the 1950s and 1960s. Read More…
Date of Issue : 14 October 2011
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Celebrating the Centenary Year of Bihar Through stamps
Bihar Day
Bihar Day is much more than celebration. It is more than the pride and excitement of citizens who call themselves Biharis. Bihar Day, celebrated on 22 March to commemorate the State’s separation from Bengal in 1912.
This is an important occasion to remind that it is the historical place in the world that is the cradle of Hinduism, the birthplace of Buddhism, Jainism and the tenth guru of Sikhs.The day is celebrated with flag raising ceremonies, tributes to heroes and fireworks taking place in the capital – Patna.
The celebrations of the Bihar Divas on March 22, every year, crossed the boundaries of the state and the country. The foundation day of Bihar was celebrated with gaiety and fervor in several states and foreign countries.
Today, on 22 March 2012 Bihar completes 100 years of its formation .
