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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
