Postal Dept
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India Post's new Speed Post tariffs from August 1, government clarifies letter, parcel categories
Personal Finance | Jul 28, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTGovernment documents such as PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards, passports, and driving licenses will also be included in this category.
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National Post Day: How does the 6-digit PIN code system work and what are 9 postal zones of India?
India | Oct 10, 2025, 08:11 AM ISTNational Post Day 2025: The Indian Postal Department was established by Lord Dalhousie in 1854. It functions under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications and is the largest postal network of the world.
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Devotees can now get home delivery of 'Prasad' from J - K's Vaishno Devi Temple
News | Sep 28, 2020, 03:59 PM ISTAmid COVID-19 pandemic, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) along with Postal Department, has started home delivery of 'Prasad' for devotees who can't make to the pilgrimage.
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Bihar govt, postal department join hands for online delivery of 'Shahi Litchi'
India | May 24, 2020, 10:39 AM ISTConnoisseurs of litchi may enjoy the choicest variety of the luscious fruit this season without having to step out of their homes and exposing themselves to the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CBI registers case against postal employees in Uttar Pradesh
India | Dec 03, 2019, 12:01 PM ISTThe FIR was registered on November 30 on a complaint to the CBI in Lucknow by Prabhat Kumar Singh of Kunda town in Pratapgarh. The complainant claimed that he used to go to the post office regularly with his wife to deposit money collected from individuals who wanted to put their savings in the post office savings schemes.
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Rumours trigger mad rush to open account in Kerala's Munnar to get Rs 15 lakh 'promised by PM Modi'
India | Aug 02, 2019, 03:11 PM ISTThe trend, that began on July 28 (Sunday) took post office employees by surprise when they came to know the real reason behind the sudden surge in the number of people to open an account.
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Post invites entries to design stamp on 'Vibrant India' theme
India | Nov 12, 2015, 05:00 PM ISTMumbai: The Department of Posts has decided to invite entries from citizens to design a postal stamp on the theme 'Vibrant India' to be launched on Republic Day in New Delhi."As per the directions of
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Decoding the PINCODE (Postal Index Number)
India | Sep 23, 2015, 01:51 PM ISTWhat does the PINCODE (Postal Index Number) mean? Why do the Postal Department & Courier firms ask you to write the PINCODE of the addressee? Why is it so important?PINCODEPostal Index Number (PIN) or PIN
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Metro, Postal Dept, Galmbling, Lottery Exempt From Service Tax
India | Mar 17, 2012, 04:51 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 17: Metered taxis, entry to amusement facilities, second-class rail travel, and betting, gambling and lottery will not attract the 12 per cent Service Tax, as per the budget proposal.The negative list of