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Independence Day: 100+ birds killed, wounded by kite strings
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Independence Day: 100+ birds killed, wounded by kite strings

Hindustan Times  

Over a hundred birds were injured or killed by banned glass-coated kite strings, colloquially called “Chinese manjha”, on Independence Day, officials said. Experts said such cases are reported every year due to violations in the form of use of “Chinese manjha” despite a clear ban. Till August 16, Delhi Police said it seized over 14,000 rolls of Chinese Manjha and …

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Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro revises train timings for August 15 | Check new schedule here
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro revises train timings for August 15 | Check new schedule here

India TV News  

Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro services will begin at 4 am on August 15 to facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony. "In addition, people who will be in possession of a bonafide invitation card issued by the Ministry of Defence for attending the Independence Day ceremony will be permitted entry and travel on production of valid government …

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Whatever happened to the brothers who save birds whose wings are cut by kite strings
1 year, 7 months ago

Whatever happened to the brothers who save birds whose wings are cut by kite strings

NPR  

Whatever happened to the brothers who save birds whose wings are cut by kite strings Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of HBO Courtesy of HBO The tale of two brothers saving hundreds of birds — the carnivorous black kites injured by glass-coated strings on kites flown in the skies of Delhi — was nominated for an Academy Award this …

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Mumbai police ban use, sale of nylon kite strings ahead of Makar Sankranti
2 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai police ban use, sale of nylon kite strings ahead of Makar Sankranti

India TV News  

The Mumbai police have banned the use, sale and storage of nylon kite strings or manja for a month to prevent fatalities among people and birds during the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival, an official said on Friday. It is observed that the use of nylon kite strings, made of plastic or other synthetic materials, often results in injuries and in …

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At Least 451 Injured in Kite-flying Incidents During Uttarayan Festivities in Gujarat
3 years, 2 months ago

At Least 451 Injured in Kite-flying Incidents During Uttarayan Festivities in Gujarat

News 18  

At least 451 people sustained injuries in kite-flying accidents during the Uttarayan festivities in Gujarat on Friday, an official said. Till late evening, the 108 emergency ambulance service shifted 224 people, mostly commuters on roads, to nearby hospitals after they sustained cuts on their throats and faces due to kite strings hanging in public places, it was stated. In all, …

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