A special cover honouring poet Dr Shivmangal Singh “Suman” was released at Lucknow General Post Office on 12 October 2026. The Philately Day programme formed part of National Postal Week.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Postmaster General Ajay Singh Chauhan and Postmaster General, Headquarters, Lucknow, Sunil Kumar Rai attended the release. The poet’s son, Mohan Singh, was a special invitee.

The programme commemorated Suman’s literary legacy. A separate hockey-themed cancellation was also released at the ceremony.