1 Held For Attempting To Board Paris Flight With Fake Visa: Delhi
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel apprehended a man by the name Sushil Kumar who tried to board a plane with a "forged" visa, on March 23. The incident took place in the Terminal III of Indira Gandhi International Airport when the man reportedly created suspicion with the manner he was moving. Kumar attempted to board an Air India flight to Paris. He was then handed over to Delhi police.
Tags: Fake visa, Delhi, CISF, Paris, Passport
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
UNESCO Accords World Heritage Status To Kolkata's Durga Puja Festival
As a good news to India, the United National Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) gave the world heritage status to Kolkata's Durga Puja festival on December 15. According to the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ''Kolkata's Durga Puja is an experience everyone must have". ''Proud moment for Bengal! To every Bengali across the world,'' tweeted CM Mamata Banerjee. Reportedly, UNESCO's 16th Committee took the… read-more
Tags: UNESCO, Kokata, Durga Puja, World Heritage, Paris
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D'Or For 7th Time In His Career
Lionel Messi won Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award as the best European football player of the year, on November 29. Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Argentina National Team player Messi won the award for the 7th time. The award ceremony was organised at Theatr du Chatalet, Paris. On this win, many players and his teammates including PSG Defender Sergio Ramos congratulated Lionel Messi.
Tags: Lionel Messi, European Footballer, Golden Ball, Paris, best footballer
Courtesy: United News Of India
US Receives 'Mini Statue Of Liberty' As Gift For Its Independence Day
The United States will be welcoming a smaller replica of the Statue of Liberty that has been shipped off on June 7 from the French port of Le Havre. The 10-foot tall bronze statue will embrace the Ellis Island after a nine-day trip as the US will be celebrating its Independence Day on July 4. The mini-lady liberty was earlier being displayed at Musee des Arts et Metiers in Paris.
Tags: US, Statue Of Liberty, Ellis Island, Independence Day, Paris, France
Courtesy: NBC News
Paris Votes To Close Its 19th-Century Famous Bird Market
Paris has voted to close down its 19th-century bird market owing to an animal rights group's campaign and the site's renovation. "The market had become the epicentre of bird trafficking," said Paris Deputy Mayor Christophe Najdovksi. Located in the flower market hall of Paris, the famous bird market that operates on Sundays is a popular tourist attraction in the French capital. However, the bird market will remain operative till the… read-more
Tags: France, Paris, Flower market hall, bird market
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Paris Fashion Week Goes Digital Amid COVID-19 Scare
Owing to the COVID-19 scare, Paris Fashion Week will walk the ramp without audience. Adhering to the instructions by police, the fashion show's regulatory body has stated that Paris men's and haute couture shows will now be broadcasted digitally. However, the regulators have permitted houses to conduct 'real' runway shows subject to the condition that they hold the event without public gatherings.
Tags: Covid -19, Fashion Show, Paris, Paris Fashion Week
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
France: Paris' Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower Evacuated After Bomb Alert
Following a bomb alert and the discovery of a bag full of ammunition, surrounding areas of Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris were evacuated on October 27. Reportedly subway stations and traffic systems were also halted for a while. However, the transportation systems were restored later. The country is on high-alert after a teacher was beheaded by an 18-year-old Muslim over displaying of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class.
Tags: Paris, France, Prophet Mohammed, Bomb Alert
Courtesy: The Reuters
PSG To Face Manchester United On October 20 In Empty Stadium
The UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Manchester United, scheduled on October 20, will be held without spectators. The decision was taken by the French Sports Ministry after the country's government imposed curfew from 9 pm to 6 am in Paris, and the residents are asked to stay indoors. However, the ministry said, "Exemptions will be possible, with or without spectators, depending on the time."
Tags: Football, PSG, Manchester United, Paris
Courtesy: Times Now
Paris Police Station Attacked for Third Time; Mob Uses Fireworks and Metal Bars
Champigny police station in the suburbs of Paris was attacked by at least 40 unidentified people. Reportedly, the perpetrators used metal bars and fireworks to attack the station. However, no injuries have been reported. This is the third time the station has been attacked by unknown assailants in the last two years. The Mayor of the suburb alleged that the attack could have happened over a scooter accident, for which the police were blamed… read-more
Tags: Police, Paris, scooter accident, perpetrators
Courtesy: Reuters
Novak Djokovic Advances To French Open Final To Face Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal for the ninth time in a Grand Slam final on October 11 for the French Open title. While Djokovic entered the final by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipis, Nadal beat Diego Schwartzman to gain the spot. Interestingly, if Djokovic wins, it will be his 18th Grand Slam title, whereas… read-more
Tags: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, French Open, Paris, France
Courtesy: The Indian Express