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Stamp on `ascent of Mt. Everest'

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI MAY 28. The Department of Posts will release a commemorative postage stamp on Golden Jubilee of the ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edumund Hillary in the denomination of Rs.15 on May 29.

Stamps, first-day covers, and information sheets will be available for sale at all philatelic bureau/counters from the date of issue. First day cancellation will be provided at philatelic bureau/counters located in all head post offices of the country, says a press release from Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai.

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