Famine of 1553, 1630-1631 (Teotonio R. de Souza 2009: 30; Pius F. Pinto 1999a:24; B.S. Shastry 2000:257).

English Weekly Vol: 1 No: 37 September 8, 2022

India Post Special Cover Release

A Tribute to 'Hockey Queen' Elvera Britto

Department of Posts, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru issued a Special Cover on NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 2022, August 29, 2022, at Meghdoot Auditorium, Bengaluru GPO; to pay well deserved tribute to Hockey Queen late Elvera Britto (with Konkani roots of Mangalore) a former Indian women’s Hockey Team Captain and recipient of Arjuna Award in 1966; she passed Aw waaway on 26th April 26, 2022. Sri. L K Dash, IPoS, Postmaster General Bengaluru HQ garaced the event. The Chief Guest Padma Shree M. P.Ganesh former Indian Hockey Captain and Coach , a Arjuna Awardee. Also, present on the dais were Guests of Honour, Former Hockey Players, the two sisters of Elvera Britto, Ms.MaeBritto & Ms. Rita Britto. A dedicated Video on the life achievements of