Department of Posts

October 17, 2025 4:31 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia calls Northeast as India’s ‘Growth Engine,’ showcases major developments in one year

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday described the Northeast as India’s “growth engine,” highlighting a year of record achievements in investment, infrastructure, governance, and connectivity. He was addressing a joint media briefing on the one-year achievements (August 2024-September 2025) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Department of Posts and Department of Telecommunications. The event,...

October 14, 2025 9:29 PM

India to resume postal services to U.S. from October 15

The Department of Posts on Tuesday announced the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States of America with effect from October 15. The services were temporarily suspended on August 22 following United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulatory changes under Executive Order 14324, which removed de minimis exemptions and introduced new duty collection requirements. After extensive system upgrades, operational trials, and coordination with CBP-a...

October 9, 2025 12:10 PM

National Postal Week: Inspiring Young Minds through Philately

Philately, often called the King of Hobbies, is more than just a pastime; it serves as an educational gateway into the history, culture, and identity of nations. To promote this hobby that reflects India’s rich cultural heritage, the Department of Posts is celebrating National Postal Week from October 7th to 11th, 2025, by organizing various events across the country. As part of the celebrations, students from various schools have been visiting different Philatelic Museums, including the on...

August 31, 2025 4:22 PM

Department of Posts suspends all postal services to US

The Department of Posts (DoP) has suspended all categories of postal articles, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, destined for the United States. In its earlier notification, the DoP had temporarily suspended the booking of all postal articles except letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100. “In view of the inability of carriers to transport US-bound mail and the absence of defined regulatory mechanisms, the competent authority has decided to completely su...

July 11, 2025 11:46 AM

PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government departments and organisations on Saturday. The distribution will take place via video conferencing at around 11 am. During the event, the Prime Minister will also address the new recruits. The Rozgar Mela is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to give top priority to employment generation. The initiative aims to create meaningful opportunities for the youth an...

March 26, 2025 10:05 AM

Department of Posts unveils commemorative postage stamp on Mata Karma’s 1009th birth anniversary

Department of Posts unveils commemorative postage stamp on Mata Karma’s 1009th birth anniversary In a significant tribute to Mata Karma, a revered saint and social reformer, the Department of Posts, Government of India, has unveiled a commemorative postage stamp to mark her 1009th birth anniversary. The release event, held in Raipur on Tuesday, was graced by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, and several Memb...

February 14, 2025 5:34 PM

India Post Payments Bank brings digital banking to millions of devotees at Mahakumbh 2025

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), which caters to over 11 crore customers across rural and urban areas, has set up service counters, mobile banking units, and customer assistance kiosks at five key locations during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. These facilities, designed to manage large crowds efficiently, provide essential financial services to attendees, according to a press release from the Ministry of Communications. Launched on September 1, 2018, under the Department of Posts, M...