stamps issued in 2000

may

The Doon valley measuring about 75 km in length and 25 km in breadth is famous as a tourist destination. The Doon Valley Railway line was in operations on March 1, 1900. This 51.26 Km long railway line passes through dense forests, now a national park, 15 curves, 2 tunnels and 236 bridges. 
 

Rosy Pastor (Sturnus roseus) is rose pink starling, or myna, with a glistening black head, neck, upper breast, wings and tail. It is a winter visitor to India and moves from the north west eastward to Bihar, straggling into West Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh. 
 

Garganey Teal (Anas querquedula) is one of our commonest and most widespread migratory ducks. It is one of the earliest to arrive and last to leave. It is well distributed throughout India.
 

The Forest Wagtail (Motacilla indica) is slightly bigger than sparrow and has olive brown upper side and blackish brown wings. It is a winter visitor and is seen in north-east India, Eastern and Western Ghats and Andaman Islands.
 

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a long legged, long necked bird bigger than a Vulture in size. It arrives in India in the months of September/October and leaves March/April. It is mostly seen in the North-western regions of India.
 

NTR, "Anna", "Viswa Vikhyata Nata Sarvabhowma" or Late Dr Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao remains in the heart of young and old Andhrites. NTR was born on May 28, 1923 in Krishna District. After graduating in Arts he took up government service and resigned to join the tinsel world. He has acted in more than 320 films. In March 1982 he founded the Telugu Desam party and was sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1983. He passed away on January 18, 1996.