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I found a green tea bun recipe from the cookbook "Bread Magic". However, the bread is a little too time consuming to make...u'll need to make the bread dough, and then another smaller portion of bread dough as topping, i.e. to be wrapped around the main dough. As I couldn't afford to spend too much time on this, I simply followed the basic sweet dough recipe from the same book and added in 1 tablespoon of green tea powder. I didn't know whether this would affect the outcome of the bread, but since the ingredients to be used are relatively cheap and available, I felt I could take the risk without much regret!
I left the bread machine to do the kneading and let the dough rise at room temperature. Shaping the dough was quite easy, as I made most of them into round buns. I also tried adding sesame seeds on a few buns just to have some variation.
Then, I attempted to make a few twisted buns. The effect was not very nice though...this is the best out of the 3 that I did ;)
The buns turned out to be rather soft...although I couldn't taste the green tea flavour; and the red bean paste was slightly too sweet for my liking.
This is one of the better photos I have taken so far. I like the effect of the rounded bun and how it stand out from those buns at the background =)
Note: The buns didn't taste good after leaving them overnight. Had to warm them before serving...otherwise the bread tasted a little dense and "doughy". Not sure whether it was due to the green tea powder or the red bean paste?? Will remove the recipe which I had posted here yesterday.
I received a few requests for this green tea buns recipe be posted, despite the fact that I wasn't sure why the bread didn't keep well. I have now posted the recipe below so as not to disappoint those who are keen to give it a try.
(makes about 9 buns)
330g bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoon milk powder
60g caster sugar
120ml water
10g instant yeast
1 egg
40g butter
1 tablespoon green tea powder
some red bean paste for filling
some white sesame seeds
- Place water, egg, butter, followed by caster sugar, salt, bread flour, milk powder, green tea powder and yeast into the pan of the bread machine. Set to Dough function.
- When the machine completes the kneading cycle (20mins) remove dough from the bread pan, let it proof in room temperature in a mixing bowl, covered with cling wrap. Allow the dough to proof for 60 mins or until double in bulk. Alternatively, you can leave the machine to complete the full Dough cycle (knead and proofing) which takes 1hr 30mins.
- Take out the dough and punch out the gas produced. Divide the dough into 50g portions. Shape into rounds and let rest for about 10 mins.
- Flatten rounds and add fillings as desired. Shape into rounds or as desired. Arrange dough in a greased or lined pan or use paper liners. Let rest for about another 30 mins. If desired, top doughs with sesame seeds. Bake for about 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degC.


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Are you thinking about selling your house in El Paso? If so, you'll want to watch out for these mistakes homeowners make when selling their houses in El Paso!
Have you sold a house in the past? If so, you might recognize some of the common mistakes outlined below. We work with sellers quite often who wish they would have done things differently from the beginning. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common mistakes homeowners make when selling a house in El Paso, plus what you can do to avoid them.
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When you decide it's time to sell your house, you need to have a good idea of who you're selling to. Who's buying in the area? Are their more families? Students? Retirees? While a sale is a sale, by knowing which demographics are the most prominent in your area, you will be able to increase your odds of finding a buyer faster. If you own a house that needs a little work or isn't competitive with others on the MLS, working with an investor will likely be the best way for you to sell. Investors such as Quicksell Investors LLC love the opportunity to purchase fixer-upper houses that we are able to restore to their old glory. We always make fair offers no matter why you are choosing to sell your house in the El Paso area!
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When you list your house on the MLS in El Paso, you'll need to get it ready for the people coming to see it. A good rule of thumb is to remove all personal items so people viewing your home don't feel as if they are intruding. All clutter should be removed as well as clunky furniture or pieces that don't serve a purpose.
Many homeowners avoid staging or simply shove all their stuff in a closet and call it a day. The trouble with this is that people are going to look in your closet! To properly stage a house, you may want to consider getting rid of pieces that you've been holding on to for too long, or storing these items off-site.
That said, you will also want to avoid showing a house that is completely empty. With the proper staging, you'll be able to highlight the property's potential without distracting from the home itself.
To avoid the costs of staging, cleaning, and storage, consider selling your El Paso house directly to Quicksell Investors LLC. We buy local properties as-is, without any repairs or upgrades required. You won't even have to clean up.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Mexican Rice
Events in our corner of the world move quickly and prove, yet again, that the indefatigable Murphy is alive and well and looking for any excuse to further test his law and all its corollaries. To wit, the washing machine stopped mid-cycle this morning, no doubt aping the control panel of the oven which chose to go black during preparations for last night's dinner. I sought solace at the computer, only to find that several small pair of hands had created a screen resolution previously unseen by mankind. My composure remained intact until dinner this evening, when our 3 year old grandson, whose dad is a minister, announced, following grace, that "Opa talks to Jesus lots." That, of course, caused me to choke on my water before finally surrendering to the limitations of the day. Now, back at the computer with the strange resolution, I have another rice recipe to share with you. Anyone who spent a portion of their childhood in the late forties and early fifties can tell you about Spanish rice. It was a commonly served dish that was as good or bad as the cook who made it. Most versions of the rice were made with tomato soup and ground beef that could be quickly assembled and on the table in minutes. A few lucky souls got to have a more authentic Mexican rice which was considerably more flavorful than its Spanish cousin. There is a fine line that separates the two. Most people believe Spanish rice gets its color from saffron, and that Mexican rice gets its color from cumin and tomato. If you look at the large number of recipes that exist for both types, I'm not so sure that's really true. At least not anymore. The recipe I used as my inspiration was developed by Emeril Lagasse and he really blurred the lines between the two. I have altered his recipe to suit our tastes and eliminated ingredients such as lard and saffron. This is a great dish for lunch and I've yet to come across a teen age boy who does not love it. They accept it for what it is. Good basic food that's inexpensive and easy to prepare. I hope you'll give this dish a try. It's really good. Here's the recipe.
Mexican Rice...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite inspired by Emeril Lagasse
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup ground pork
1/4 pound chorizo, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped white onions
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups long grain rice
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 cups chicken stock, or water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1) Heat oil in a medium-size heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add pork and cook, stirring until no longer pink. Add sausage and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock, salt, and turmeric, and stir well. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2) Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff rice with a fork. Add the oregano and cilantro, and stir to incorporate. Turn into a decorative bowl and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
You might also enjoy these recipes:
Beans and Rice Salad - Eclectic Recipes
Saffron and Red Pepper Risotto - Sugar Crafter
Rice and Olive Salad - La Fuji Mama
Shrimp Risotto - Coco Cooks
Spicy Tomato and Vegetable Rice - Chow and Chatter
Spanish Rice - Taste Tempters
53 comments :
- Kath said...
Mary, this looks really terrific! I'm bookmarking it for future reference. I'm looking forward to trying it.
- August 20, 2010 at 1:09 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
looks yummy, love the colour..
- August 20, 2010 at 1:47 AM
- Katerina said...
I love Mexican food. A side dish like this is perfect to accompany my Mexican meals. thanks Mary!
- August 20, 2010 at 2:01 AM
- MaryMoh said...
Your post makes me smile :D It's always so wonderful to have kids around! Love your Mexican rice. I have fallen in love with Mexican food lately. It is delicious...mmmm. Hope you have a wonderful day. Mary
- August 20, 2010 at 2:20 AM
- penny aka jeroxie said...
Love the vibrant colour!
- August 20, 2010 at 2:26 AM
- J e l e n a said...
Yes the Murphy's law...had an experience last week...but then the law just fades away until the next time...lovely, simple easy dish, beautiful colors!
- August 20, 2010 at 3:12 AM
- My Little Space said...
Mary, I'm bookmarking this! The recipe sounds awesome and am going to make it this weekend. Thanks again. Hope you're having a fabulous time with your family. Kiss kiss little chubby for me.
Cheers, kristy - August 20, 2010 at 3:48 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Beautiful Mexican rice looks awesome..
- August 20, 2010 at 4:48 AM
- Lynn said...
Rice is one of my favorite sides, this looks great!
- August 20, 2010 at 5:30 AM
- Allie and Pattie said...
Thank you Mary. I so needed that giggle. We had one of those days yesterday too, but without the grandchildren to brighten it. I do remember my mother making boxed Spanish rice (the only kind she made)I'll be trying this one
xoxo Pattie - August 20, 2010 at 5:46 AM
- Big Dude said...
Sounds really good Mary. My mom actually made a homemade version that I really liked and wish I had the recipe for to this day - along with several of her others. Our appliances, cars, etc also seem to frequently go down in two's and three's as well.
- August 20, 2010 at 6:11 AM
- Ana Powell said...
I love Mexican food too.
Perfect side dish, so perfect and delicious.
Wishing you a great weekend ♥ - August 20, 2010 at 7:21 AM
- Unknown said...
this looks really good...I love Mexican rice
- August 20, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- Martha said...
I do remember Spanish rice -- and I remember it was easy and inexpensive!
This looks delish and sounds so much tastier than the rice that it served in Mexican restaurants on the prairie! - August 20, 2010 at 7:59 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
I do love a delicious Mexican Rice Mary. Tommorrow will be a better day:D
- August 20, 2010 at 8:26 AM
- cocoa and coconut said...
I love rice..I eat too much of it though haha
- August 20, 2010 at 8:37 AM
- Biren said...
This rice is really good. I like the use of turmeric in it as it gives the rice such a nice color. I am a big fan of flavored rice :)
- August 20, 2010 at 8:43 AM
- PeggyR said...
I love rice and this looks really good. Norm still has a little trouble swallowing rice, so I will make this dish later on...
- August 20, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Mickey said...
My mother made Mexican rice for us weekly and I still haven't found a recipe to duplicate that dish. How I wish she would have wrote them down. This looks close to hers, I think I'll have to try it. I'll let you know how it goes:) Thanks Mary!
- August 20, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- nanny said...
We had spanish rice often at my house......it was so good!
This recipe looks and sounds wonderful.
Can't wait to try it! - August 20, 2010 at 9:11 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
My first laugh of the day, thanks to you! Grandchildren are so special. Nice side dish. Enjoy those kids.
- August 20, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- Lyndas recipe box said...
We love Mexican rice Mary, so I'm bookmarking your recipe-it sounds so tasty with chorizo which will be a great main dish for us.
Murphy's law is always alive and well isn't it-hope your appliances behave better today!
As I write my 14 month old granddaughter is destroying the living room with toys, finding every particle that the vaccum didn't, and she just ripped a book cover off of my book. It's time for a nap-for both of us! :) - August 20, 2010 at 9:21 AM
- Unknown said...
I love mexican rice. so delicious. Your version is irresistible. I have to try it. Have a great weekend. Michael
- August 20, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- Unknown said...
I laughed out loud reading your post!
Aren't grandchildren wonderful! Thanks for sharing this Mexican rice recipe, I can't tell you how many bad versions of this recipe I've had over the years! This looks like a good one and I will bookmark it for later, thanks Mary:-) - August 20, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Two great recipes. Mexican Rice and Talkin' to Jesus.
- August 20, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Monet said...
Kids always make life more exciting! I'm sure you have so many fun memories with your grandchildren...they are lucky to have you guys! Thanks for this delicious version of Mexican rice...I need a new recipe to serve with all the tacos we've been making!
- August 20, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Suman Singh said...
I love Mexican foods..rice looks delicious.
- August 20, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- StephenC said...
I am of the generation which remembers Mom's Spanish rice in the 50's. We all loved it. I'm going shopping today and will get what I need to make your recipe. Thanks!
- August 20, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- Mary | Deep South Dish said...
Looks delicious Mary!
- August 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM
- Unknown said...
Very colourful dish....loved the flavour too....
- August 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM
- momgateway said...
This looks like the rice we had at a cantina...this is one recipe I will try when my in-laws come
- August 20, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- D said...
Mary, good recipe! I made a Spanish rice dish two nights ago and similar in ingredient as yours, except I used a package of (on-hand) ground beef, added a can of kidney beans, a little corn and we loved it.
Have a wonderful weekend. - August 20, 2010 at 1:14 PM
- Create. Snap. Eat. said...
Mouth watering! This looks fantastic.
- August 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM
- Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...
mary this is truly tempting n colorful...looks droolworthy
- August 20, 2010 at 2:08 PM
- Patricia @ ButterYum said...
Oh Mary - what a lovely photo. I'm eager to find out if my picky teenage boy will enjoy it. If not, the rest of us will be happy to finish it off.
Have a great weekend.
ButterYum - August 20, 2010 at 2:23 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
Spanish Rice was much too exotic to be served at our house when we were growing up! My mom has branched out now though, and would probably love to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
- August 20, 2010 at 2:39 PM
- redmenace said...
I haven't thought about Spanish Rice in some time. My mother used to make it. I do recall that I loved it so thank you, again, for your inspiration!
- August 20, 2010 at 2:42 PM
- Eileen said...
Sounds delicious! I'm going to have to add this to my list to try. Good luck with those computer problems. :)
- August 20, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- Radhika said...
Looks gorgeous and so flavorful. I have been missing your posts oflate, have to catch up
- August 20, 2010 at 3:06 PM
- Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...
I haven't thought of this rice in a long time. Thank you for omitting the lard. I miss the fifties, but I don't miss the heavy use of fat that seemed to be in every recipe.
We all seem to experience Murphy's law from time to time. Sounds like you coped very well.
Sam - August 20, 2010 at 3:09 PM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
You have made my weekend!! You gave me such a long, hearty laugh that my nasal congestion is gone! I read you aloud to my husband then we both laughted aloud! I still make Spanish Rice, but without meat. I use tomato sauce. This looks really good! You have a wonderful gift for both humor and language. Here's what you should be doing. Have your own cooking show on the Food Channel, and be funny!
- August 20, 2010 at 3:18 PM
- Jen_from_NJ said...
I'm sorry that you had such a trying day. Thank goodness for the 3 year old! Very cute! Your Mexican rice sounds perfect.
- August 20, 2010 at 3:41 PM
- MadSnapper said...
in the deep south of Georgia when I was a child, spanish rice was rice cooked in tomatoes instead of water. the rice was red not white.
loved your story of Murphy's Visit and he visits us on a regular basis and his motto is my motto. great post - August 20, 2010 at 4:16 PM
- Adelina said...
What a brilliant dish after so many mishaps! The resolution is excellent here and the rice looks very crisp:) Thanks for sharing!
- August 20, 2010 at 4:18 PM
- Julie M. said...
It sounds like you had quite the day! At least you were able to finish it off with this delicious Mexican rice. It looks perfect!
Have a great weekend! - August 20, 2010 at 4:43 PM
- Federica Simoni said...
perfetto! appetitoso! invitante!!!Mary sei insuperabile! ciao!!
- August 20, 2010 at 5:21 PM
- Julie said...
Your story made me smile! What patience, I'd have lost it after the washing machine. Looking forward to trying the rice.
- August 20, 2010 at 9:12 PM
- We Are Not Martha said...
Here's to Murphy's Law :) This looks delicious! Hope you have a happy weekend!!
Sues - August 20, 2010 at 10:14 PM
- pam said...
I have lots of days where I talk to Jesus alot too.
- August 20, 2010 at 10:25 PM
- Julie said...
Can't help wondering who "opa" is...Oprah? The rice looks yummy. You're right, it's either really good, or really NOT good.
- August 20, 2010 at 11:08 PM
- Anna said...
This looks great and I'll bet the turmeric gives it a lovely hue. Right now I'm cooking out of one of my Rick Bayless books and while I love his recipe, this one looks even better than the one in the book -- not too heavy on tomatoes. Thanks for posting.
- August 21, 2010 at 1:51 PM
- Alicia Foodycat said...
I am not a teenage boy, but it sounds like I would love it too! Very nice after your frustrations.
- August 21, 2010 at 3:58 PM
- Salsa Verde said...
Lots of flavours and one amazing colour!!
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text: Fig. 14. RUBENS AND HIS WIFE ISABELLA BRANT. In the Pinakothek at Munich. Whilst in Milan on his return from Genoa and also when on his way to Spain, Rubens made careful drawings from Leonardo's "Battle of Anghiari" and from the celebrated Cena, both of which are preserved in the Louvre. It is also probable that he painted in the same city, in order to rival Leonardo, the Lord's Supper which is now in the Brera Collection. The fact that in 1607 the Archduke Albrecht requested the Duke of Mantua to send back to him his own subject Peter Paul Rubens, then about 30 years of age, shows how famous the artist had then become. Gonzaga replied, however, that he wished to keep him. He was no doubt right in adding that it was the painter's wish also to stay on in Italy. Numbers of his paintings prove how deeply he was impressed by the great Italian master-pieces and how much enjoyment he derived from them. We need only mention a picture in the Hermitage Christ in the House of Simon, which recalls Paolo Veronese: the versions of Venus and Adonis at the Hague, in Munich, and at St. Petersburg, influenced by Titian; and the Pietà in the Collection of Prince Liechtenstein, which shows how much he appreciated Caravaggio. Besides other Italian masters, Giulio Romano, whose most important works are at Mantua, had a decided influence on Rubens. This is clearly shown in some of his pictures and drawings (Fig. 11). Nevertheless he understood how to assimilate all these impressions and influences and work them up independantly, without losing his own originality. One of the pictures that he painted for the Duke of Mantua, in the Dresden Gallery, represents, it would seem, the Apotheosis of that Prince a young hero victorious over Envy and Discord receives from the Goddess of Victory a Crown of Bay. 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He therefore painted the three pictures which are still to be seen over the high-altar, representing the Queen of Heaven with three Saints on either hand. He reserved for himself however the picture that he had first painted, in which, besides the two Patrons of the church, he had represented the Virgin with other Saints and Pope Gregory. This painting he subsequently brought back to his own country and placed above the grave of his mother. Drawing in black and red chalk on green paper, washed and hightened with white. In the Louvre at Paris. After a photograph from the original by Braun, Clément & Co., Dornach, Paris and New-York. (To page 34.) In the autumn of 1608 he received alarming accounts of the health of this beloved parent: wherefore he at once took leave of the Duke of Mantua and travelled back by the shortest route to Antwerp. But he arrived too late to find her alive: for she had already been borne to her last resting-place in the church of St. Michael. 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Kodelohara Post Office & Its Pin Code
Often Post Offices are named after the town / village / location they serve. The Kodelohara Post Office has the Postal Index Number or Pin Code 441911. A Pincode is a 6 digit post code of postal numbering system used by India Post. The first digit indicates one of the regions. The first 2 digits together indicate the sub region or one of the postal circles. The first 3 digits together indicate a sorting / revenue district. The last 3 digits refer to the delivery post office type.
P.O. Name | Kodelohara PO |
Pincode | 441 911 |
The first digit of 441911 Pin Code '4' represents the region, to which this Post Office of Kodelohara belongs to. The first two digits of the Pincode '44' represent the sub region, i.e, Maharashtra. The first 3 digits '441' represent the post-office revenue district, i.e, Nagpur Moffusil. The last 3 digits, i.e, '911' represent the Kodelohara Delivery Branch Office.
Branch Office Information
The Kodelohara Post Office is a branch office. The Delivery Status for this PO is that it has delivery facility. Postal division name for this Dak Ghar is Nagpur Moffusil, which falls under Nagpur region. The circle name for this PO is Maharashtra and it falls under Tirora Taluka and Gondia District. The state in which this Dakghar is situated or located is Maharashtra. The related head postoffice is Gondia post office and the related sub post office is Tirora post-office. The phone number of Kodelohara post office is unavailable at present.
PO Type | Branch Office |
Delivery Status | Delivery |
Postal Division | Nagpur Moffusil |
Postal Region | Nagpur |
Postal Circle | Maharashtra |
Town / City / Tehsil / Taluka / Mandal | Tirora |
District | Gondia |
State | Maharashtra |
Related Sub PO | Tirora Sub Office |
Related Head PO | Gondia Head Post Office |
Kodelohara Post Office Services
Traditionally the primary function of Kodelohara post office was collection, processing, transmission and delivery of mails but as of today, a Post Office offers many other vital services in addition to its traditional services. The additional services provided by a Dak Ghar include – Mail Services, Financial Services, Retail Services and Premium Services.
Mail Services
Mail Services are the basic services provided by Kodelohara P.O. Mails and mail services include all or any postal articles whose contents are in the form of message which may include Letters, Postcards, Inland letter cards, packets or parcels, Ordinary mails etc.
Mail Service also includes transmission and delivery of Parcels. A parcel can be anything ranging from a single written letter or anything addressed to an addressee. No parcel shall be by any chance be in a shape, way of packing or any other feature, such that it cannot be carried or transmitted by post or cause serious inconvenience or risk. Every parcel (including service parcels) that needs to be transmitted by post must be handed over at the window of the post office. Any parcel found in a letter box will be treated and charged as a registered parcel. Delivery services are provided by some selected delivery and branch post offices. This dakghar have the facility of delivery, thus the people of Kodelohara and nearby localities can avail all the types of mail services.
Retail Services
Post offices in India serve in various ways and Kodelohara Post Office offer most of the retail services. They offer the facility to accept or collect constomer bills like telephone or mobile bills, electricity bills for Government and private organizations through Retail Post. Some of the aditional agency services that Post offices offers through retail services are as follows - Telephone revenue collection, e-Ticketing for Road Transport Corporations and Airlines, Sale of UPSC forms, university applications, Sale of Passport application forms, Sale of Gold Coins, Forex Services, Sale of SIM and recharge coupons, Sale of India Telephone cards, e-Ticketing of Railway tickets etc. The postal customers of Kodelohara can pay their bills and avail other retail services from this Dak Ghar.
Premium Services
Most of the premium services can be availed by the Kodelohara peoples and nearby living people. The premium services provided by Kodelohara Post Office are - Speed Post, Business Post, Express Parcel Post, Media Post, Greeting Post, and Logistics Post.
Speed Post
Speed Post is a time bound service in express delivery of letters and parcels. The max weight up to which an article or parcel be sent is 35 kgs between any two specified stations in India. Speed Post delivers 'Value for money' to everyone and everywhere, delivering Speed Post upto 50 grams @ INR 35 across the country and local Speed Post upto 50 grams @ INR 15, excluding applicable Service Tax. Kindly check official website for updated Speed Post service charges.
India Post Speed Post Tracking
Speed Post offers a facility of on-line tracking and tracing that guarantees reliability, speed and customer friendly service. Using a 13 digit barcode that makes a Speed Post consignment unique and identifiable. A web-based technology (www.indiapost.gov.in/speednettracking.aspx) helps the Kodelohara customers track Speed Post consignments from booking to delivery.
Tracking System
Except Speed Post, India Post also allows people to track their order information for certain products like Parcels, Insured letters, Speed Post, Registered Post, Electronic Money Orders (EMO) and Electronic value payable parcel (EVPPs) etc. The tracking number is available on the receipt given at Kodelohara Post Office. Using the tracking number postal customers can find out the date and time of dispatch of an article at various locations. The time of booking and the time of delivery of article.
India Post Tracking Number Formats
Different types of postal service have different kinds of tracking number formats. The tracking number for Express Parcel is a 13 digit alphanumeric format. The format for Express Parcel is XX000000000XX. The tracking number for a Registered Mail is a 13 digit alphanumeric number and its format is RX123456789IN. But a Electronic Money Order (EMO) has a 18 digit tracking number and its format is 000000000000000000. For domestic Speed Post (EMS) there is a 13 digit alphanumeric tracking number with the format EE123456789IN.
Bharatiya Dak Ghar Seva | Tracking Number Format | Number of Digits |
Electronic Money Order (eMO) | 000000000000000000 | 18 |
Express Parcel | XX000000000XX | 13 |
International EMS Artilces to be delivered in India | EE123456789XX | 13 |
Registered Mail | RX123456789IN | 13 |
Speed Post (EMS) Domestic | EE123456789IN | 13 |
Express Parcel Post
In Express Parcel Post, the Kodelohara postal customer gets time bound delivery of parcels. These parcels will be transmitted through air or any other fastest mean available at that time. Minimum chargeable weight for which Express Parcel consignments will be booked is 0.5 Kg. Maximum weight of Express Parcel consignments which shall be booked across the Post Office counter by a retail customer shall be 20 Kg and maximum weight that can be booked by corporate customer is 35 kgs.
Media Post
India Post offers a unique way or concept to help the Indian corporate organisations and the Government organizations reach potential customers through media post. Through media post people can advertise on postcards, letters, aerogramme, postal stationary etc. Customers get to see the logo or message of the respective corporate or government organizations. The Aerogramme even gives the organizations the opportunity to make their product have a global impact.
Greetings Post
Greeting Post is yet another innovative or unique step by India Post. It consists of a card with an envelope with pre-printed and pre attached postage stamp on the envelope. The stamp on the envelope is a replica of the design that appears upon the card but in miniature form. Thus there is no need affix postage stamps on the envelope implicitly saving your time of going to post offices and standing in the queue. All the rules and that are applicable for the postage dues will also be applicable to the Greeting Post.
Logistics Post
Logistics Post manages the entire transmission and distribution side of the parcels. It deals with collection of goods, storage of goods, carriage and distribution of the various parcels or goods, from order preparation to order fulfilment. And that too at the minimum possible price. Logistics Post services provides the Kodelohara postal customer with cost-effective and efficient distribution across the entire country.
ePost Office
The advent of internet made communication very rapid through emails. But, the internet has not yet reached most of the rural parts of India. To change this division between rural & urban life, and to get the benefit of internet technology to Kodelohara people's lives, Indian Postal Department has introduced e-post. e-post is a service in which personalized handwritten messages of customers are scanned and sent as email through internet. And at the destination address office, these messages are again printed, enveloped and delivered through postmen at the postal addresses. E-post centres are established in the Post Offices, covering a large geographical area including major cities and districts. These e-post centres are well equipped with internet connection, scanners, printers and other necessary hardware equipment. However, this e-post service doesn't particularly need a e-post centre, but can this facility can be availed at any normal Post Office or you can visit www.epostoffice.gov.in to access postal services on your desktop, laptop or even on mobile. If a message is booked at Kodelohara post office, the post is scanned and sent to an e-post centre by e-mail and a mail received at e-post centre is printed and sent to nearby Post Office for dispatch.
A Kodelohara customer can also avail these services of an e-post, at his/ her home. All he/ she has do is to register as a user at www.epostoffice.gov.in website. After registration, a user can use e-post by scanning and sending messages, printing and receive messages. The message to be scanned must not be written in a paper not more A4. There is no limit for sending number of sheets of messages in e-post.
E-Post Office offers certain services like – Philately, Postal Life Insurance, Electronic Indian Postal Order, Information Services, Track & Trace and Complaints & Guidelines services.
Philately service deals with collection, sale and study of postage stamps. Philately includes lot of services Philately Information, Stamp issue Program, Stamps List and Buy Stamps service.
Postal Life Insurance (PLI)
A service offered by the Government to pay a given amount of money on the death of an individual to his prescribed nominee. The amount may also be paid to the person himself, in case he survives that maturity period. The two services offered under Postal Life Insurance are – Pay Premium service and PLI information.
Electronic Indian Postal Order
eIPO or Electronic Indian Postal Order is a facility to purchase an Indian Postal Order electronically by paying a fee on-line through e-Post Office. This service is launched by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India.
eIPO can now be used by Indian Citizens living in India for paying online fee, whoever seeks information under the RTI Act, 2005. eIPO offers 2 types of services – eIPO information and payment of online fees.
Information Services
This helps Kodelohara customers to get information regarding certain products like – Pin Code search, Speed post, Banking, Insurance, Business Post, Logistics Post, IMTS and many more other services.
Track & Trace
The track & trace service is very helpful as it aids in getting information of our valuables. Track & Trace service offers 5 different services – Pin Code search, EMO tracking, Speed Post tracking, WNX tracking and International mail service.
Complaints & Guidelines
Using e-post office service Kodelohara postal costumer can access services based on – complaint registration, complaint status and guidelines on complaints.
ePost Office Website | www.epostoffice.gov.in |
Financial Services
The customers of Kodelohara can enjoy the various savings schemes available in this post office that prove to be highly beneficial for the people living in Kodelohara area. The Financial service offered by PO includes Savings and Postal Life Insurance (PLI). There are various options available to save and invest with post-offices. The commonly used ones include - Savings account, Recurring Deposit, Monthly Income Scheme, Monthly Public Provident Fund, Time Deposit, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, National Savings Certificate, Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. Post Office also offers Insurance product through Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) schemes that offer low premium and high bonus.
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) |
Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) |
Monthly Public Provident Fund (PPF) |
National Savings Certificate (NSC) |
Recurring Deposit (RD) Account |
Savings Bank (SB) Account |
Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS) |
Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts (SSA) |
Time Deposit (TD) |
Savings Bank (SB) Account
A Savings bank account serves the need of regular deposits for its customers as well as withdrawals. Cheque facility is also avail by Kodelohara postal consumers.
Recurring Deposit (RD) Account
A post office offers a monthly investment option with handsome return at the time period with an option to extend the investment period. Insurance facility is also available with certain conditions.
Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)
MIS offers a fixed investment technique for five or more years with monthly interest payment to the account holder. There is also a facility of automatic crediting of interest to SB account of the Kodelohara postal customer.
Monthly Public Provident Fund (PPF)
This service offers intermittent deposits subject to a particular limit for a time period of 15 years with income tax exemptions, on the investment. It also offers loan and withdrawal facilities for the postal customers.
Time Deposit (TD)
Fixed deposit option for periods ranging from one, two, three to five years with facility to draw yearly interest offered at compounded rates. Automatic credit facility of interest to SB account.
Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS)
Offers fixed investment option for senior citizens for a period of five years, which can be extended, at a higher rate of interest that are paid in quarterly instalments.
National Savings Certificate (NSC)
NSC is offered with a fixed investment for 5 or 10 years on certificates of various denominations. Pledging facility available for availing loan from Banks.
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
Kisan Vikas Patra is a saving certificate scheme in which the amount Invested doubles in 110 months (i.e. 9 years & 2 months). It is available in denominations of Rs 1,000, 5000, 10,000 and Rs 50,000. Minimum deposit is Rs 1000/- and there is no maximum limit. The KVP certificate can be purchased by any adult for himself or on the behalf of a minor. This certificate can also be transferred from one account holder to another and from one post office to another. This certificate can be en-cashed only after 2 and 1/2 years from the date of issue.
Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts (SSA)
Sukanya Samriddhi Account Yojana offers a small deposit investment for the girl children as an initiative under 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign. This yojana is to facilitate girl children proper education and carefree marriage expenses. One of the main benefits of this scheme is that it is very affordable and offers one of the highest interest rates. Currently its interest rate is set as 8.6% per annum that is again compounded yearly. The minimum deposit allowed in a financial year is INR. 1000/- and Maximum is INR. 1,50,000/-. Subsequent deposits can be made in multiples of INR 100/-. Deposits can be made all at a time. No limit is set on number of deposits either for a month or a financial year. A legal Guardian can open an account in the name of a Girl Child. Account can be closed only after completion of 21 years of the respective child. The normal Premature closure allowed is after completion of 18 years only if that girl is getting married.
Post Office Timings
The official working hours of Post Offices vary from one another, but the general Post Office opening time starts from 08:00 AM or 09:00 AM or 10:00 AM and the closing time is 04:00 PM or 05:00 PM or 06:00 PM respectively. The working days are from Monday to Saturday, Sunday being a holiday. This doesn't include the public holidays or the extended working hours. You can verify the working hours of Kodelohara Branch Post Office from the official resources.
India Post Tracking
Online tracking of India Post allowed Kodelohara people to access their postal article tracking information and confirm the delivery of their postal article by using the tracking number assigned to them at the time of Booking. They can find the tracking number on the Postal acknowledgement handed over to them at the Kodelohara Branch Post Office counter at the time of postal article booking. Following items can track through the www.indiapost.gov.in/articleTracking.aspx official website.
- Business Parcel
- Business Parcel COD
- Electronic Money Order (e-MO)
- Electronic Value Payable Parcel (eVPP)
- Express Parcel
- Express Parcel COD
- Insured Letter
- Insured Parcel
- Insured Value Payable Letter
- Insured Value Payable Parcel
- International EMS
- Registered Letter
- Registered Packets
- Registered Parcel
- Registered Periodicals
- Speed Post
- Value Payable Letter
- Value Payable Parcel
The India Post tracking system is updated at regular intervals to give the Kodelohara postal customers with the most up to date information available about the location and status of their postal article. They'll be able to find out the following:
- When their postal article was booked
- When their postal article was dispatched at various locations during its Journey
- When their postal article was received at various locations during its Journey
- When their postal article was delivered, or
- When a delivery intimation notice was issued to notify the recipient that the postal article is available for delivery
Kodelohara Post Office Recruitment
For latest Kodelohara post office recruitment kindly visit www.indiapost.gov.in/recruitment.aspx.
Location Map
Kodelohara Branch Post Office is located in Kodelohara, Tirora, Gondia.
Contact Details
All the queries or complaints regarding Bill Mail Service, Booking Packets, Business Post, Direct Post, Flat Rate Box, Indian Postal Orders, Inland Letters, Instant Money Orders, Insurance of Postal Articles, Insurance of Postal Parcels, Letters, Logistics Posts, MO Videsh, Money Orders, Parcels, Post Office Savings Bank, Postal Life Insurance, Postcards, Registration of Postal Articles, Registration of Postal Parcels, Rural Postal Life Insurance, Saving Certificates, Small Saving Schemes, Speed Post, Value Payable Post etc. services in Kodelohara Post Office, can be resolved at Kodelohara Branch Post Office. You can send letters to "Postmaster, Kodelohara Branch Post Office, Kodelohara, Tirora, Gondia, Maharashtra, India, Pincode: 441 911". The official website of the Berhampur University Sub Office is http://www.indiapost.gov.in.
- Kodelohara Branch Office
- Address: Kodelohara Branch Post Office, Kodelohara, Tirora, Gondia, Maharashtra, India
- Pin Code: 441911
- Website: www.indiapost.gov.in
About India Post
India Post is a government-operated postal system, which is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Government of India. It has the largest Postal Network in the India with over 154882 Post Offices. There are around 139182 Post Offices in the rural India and 15700 Post Offices in urban India. The individual post office serves an area of 21.22 Sq. Km. and a population of 8221 people. The slogan of India Post is Dak Seva Jan Seva. There are 25464 departmental post offices and 129418 extra-departmental branch post offices in India.
Kodelohara Post Office Summary
Dak Ghar Name | Kodelohara Branch Post Office |
Pincode | 441911 |
Dakghar Type | Branch Office |
Post Office Delivery Status | Delivery Branch Office |
Postal Division | Nagpur Moffusil |
Postal Region | Nagpur |
Postal Circle | Maharashtra |
Location | Kodelohara |
Town / City / Tehsil / Taluka / Mandal | Tirora |
District | Gondia |
State | Maharashtra |
Country | India |
Related Sub Office | Tirora Sub Office |
Related Head Office | Gondia Head Post Office |
Website | www.indiapost.gov.in |
ePost-office Web Site Address | www.epostoffice.gov.in |
Speed Post Tracking Website | www.indiapost.gov.in/speednettracking.aspx |
Recruitment Web Site Address | www.indiapost.gov.in/recruitment.aspx |


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Home Insurance for Rental Properties: What You Need to Know
Many people who own homes today rent them out to others. If you are renting out your home, whether on a short-term or a long-term basis, it is essential to understand that your homeowners insurance may not cover losses incurred while the property is being rented. The following is information about insurance coverage for renting out a residence in different scenarios.
Short-Term Rentals of a Primary Residence
If you are planning to be away from your home and decide to rent it out on a short-term basis, the coverage you need will depend on your insurance company. With a homeowners or renters policy, some insurers may cover you for a short-term rental if you notify the company in advance. Other insurance companies may require you to purchase a rider or endorsement to your existing policy to have coverage while the property is being rented.
If you plan to rent out your primary residence on a regular basis to different guests, then it becomes a business, and your homeowners policy will not cover it. You will need to purchase a bed and breakfast or hotel business policy. Types of coverage available under the commercial bed and breakfast policies include:
- Commercial property: This covers the cost of repairing or replacing business-related property, such as the building, furnishings, equipment, and supplies, in the event of fire, theft, or natural disaster.
- General liability: This provides protection against losses for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury.
- Innkeepers liability: This insurance covers the personal property of your guests.
- Loss of business income and related expenses: This offers protection in case a covered loss forces you to close down your business temporarily.
Long-Term Rentals of a Second Home or Investment Property
When two people who each own a home decide to marry or live together, they may keep both homes and rent one out. Some people have second homes in different parts of the country where they may stay only during vacations. Other people purchase residential properties as an investment for rental income.
When you rent out a home for a longer period of time, such as six months or a year, you will need to purchase a rental dwelling or landlord insurance. The cost of these policies is generally approximately 25% higher than the cost of standard homeowners policies. Landlord policies typically provide coverage for:
- Physical damage to the structure of the home caused by wind, hail, ice, snow, lightning, fire, and other covered perils
- Personal property left on site for tenant use or maintenance, such as appliances, lawn mowers, and snow blowers
- Liability for medical expenses and legal fees in case a tenant or guest is injured on the property
- Loss of rental income, in the event you are not able to rent out the property while it is being rebuilt or repaired due to damage from a covered loss
If you are renting out a home, our knowledgeable agent can advise you on the type of insurance coverage you need and help you find it at the best available rates.


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The United States and European Union say they will lift some sanctions against Iran after reports from international inspectors that Tehran has suspended high-level enrichment of uranium under an interim pact to scale back its nuclear program.
The Associated Press reports:
"The deal that went into effect Monday was worked out in talks brokered by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton. The payoff to Iran should be an influx of billions of dollars over the next six months into the Islamic republic's shaky economy."
"British Foreign Secretary William Hague, who voted with other EU foreign ministers in Brussels to suspend some of the sanctions for six months, called the deal "an important milestone."
A statement released Monday by White House press secretary Jay Carney commented on the report that Iran had complied with stopping uranium enrichment, calling it "an important step forward."
"These actions represent the first time in nearly a decade that Iran has verifiably enacted measures to halt progress on its nuclear program, and roll it back in key respects," Carney said.
"In reciprocation for Iran's concrete actions, the United States and its P5+1 partners — the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China, as well as the European Union — will today follow through on our commitment to begin to provide the modest relief agreed to with Iran," he said. "At the same time, we will continue our aggressive enforcement of the sanctions measures that will remain in place throughout this six-month period."
The six-month deal was reached earlier this month and "halts the most worrisome nuclear work and rolls back some of Iran's sophisticated advances, but it stops far short of ensuring that the country can never develop a weapon if it chooses to do so," according to The Washington Post.
"Nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' watchdog group, who will monitor the Iranian elements of the agreement, arrived in Tehran over the weekend, local news media reported.
"Iranian leaders, including some hard-liners, have welcomed the deal, which allows the nation to freely export petrochemical products, have sanctions lifted on gold and precious metals, and create a special banking channel to facilitate payments for goods like food and medicine. These products were not affected by sanctions in the past but could not be paid for because of restrictions on all international financial transactions with Iran."
As NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on Morning Edition, the interim agreement between Iran and the six world powers known as "P5+1" addresses the enrichment of uranium, which could be used to produce a bomb, but leaves aside the heavy-water reactor being built at Arak, which could produce plutonium for an ever-deadlier hydrogen bomb.
"Experts say there are ways to ensure that Iran doesn't create plutonium, useful for a nuclear weapon, from the reactor's spent fuel," Peter says. "But they would entail concessions that deeply disturb hard-liners on both sides."
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