Department of Posts – newsmantra.in l Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra

Himachal Pradesh Launches Innovative Drone-Based Mail Transmission Service

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:43:23 +0000

SHIMLA. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the launch of a drone-based mail transmission service by the Department of Posts in Himachal Pradesh, connecting Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office. Spurred by feedback for efficient remote connectivity, this drone service slashes the conventional two-hour transit time for the 12-kilometre route to just seven minutes. The Ministry plans to deploy drones across 150 identified routes in Himachal Pradesh and Assam within three months.

Department Of Posts Releases New Postcard On People Of India

Newsmantra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:33:19 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Department of Posts has released a new postcard on People of India at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, in collaboration with the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) in New Delhi. The release is part of the ongoing philatelic exhibition titled Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat: Celebrating India’s Unity and Democracy through Postage Stamps. It is being held from the 14th of this month till today at the Sangrahalaya premises.

Director of PMML, Ashwani Lohani, graced the occasion in the presence of CEO of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Priyanka Mishra, along with officials from the Postal Department. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Lohani said that the Sangrahalaya is actively organising events to help people connect with the nation’s leadership and appreciate the deep roots of democracy. He added that the release of picture postcards on the people of India is a step in that direction. The exhibition features sections such as Tribal Resistance, Women of Freedom, Festivals of India, and The People of India and remains open to the public at Teen Murti Bhawan.

Department of Posts and Amazon Sign Landmark MoU to Enhance Logistics Collaboration

Newsmantra — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:22:34 +0000

Amazon and the Department of Posts have been working together since 2013, utilizing DoP’s network for parcel transmission. The Department of Posts, with its deep reach, and Amazon, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, together seek to empower India’s growing e-commerce sector by enhancing logistical capabilities, supporting job creation, and contributing to economic growth.

In a significant development aimed at strengthening logistics and e-commerce in India, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration. The MoU was signed by Sh. Kushal Vashist, General Manager, Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Sh. Venkatesh Tiwari, Director, Operations, Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd, in New Delhi in the presence of Ms. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts) and Sh. Aman Jain, Director Public Policy, Amazon.

The agreement builds on a longstanding partnership, with Amazon leveraging the extensive postal network for the transmission and delivery of parcels across India. The signing was witnessed by senior officials from both organizations, marking a key step towards enhancing business operations, capacity sharing, and network utilization.

Key Highlights of the MoU:

Objective: To jointly explore opportunities in logistics and business expansion, enabling Amazon to increase the use of DoP’s extensive postal network for parcel delivery across India.

Increased Collaboration: The MoU outlines key areas of cooperation, including synchronization of logistics operations, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-sharing opportunities.

Regular Review Mechanisms: Both parties will conduct quarterly reviews to monitor the progress of their collaboration and explore new avenues for strengthening their partnership.