Puducherry Observes 107th Anniversary of End of First World War

The 107th anniversary of the end of the First World War was observed in Puducherry today. The commemoration was jointly organised by the Government of Puducherry and the French Consulate. It was on this day in November 1918 that an Armistice agreement was inked between allies of the First World War and Germany for cessation of hostilities.  French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou, French Consul General Etienne Rolland-Piègue and Puducherry District Collector Kulothungan laid wreaths at the ...