The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to frame a new policy for granting compensation for the deaths or loss of limbs caused by the Chinese Manjha within eight weeks. The High Court has asked the government to place the policy in the court.
During the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, kite flying is a beloved tradition. Although it may seem harmless and fun, this practise can be harmful, especially for birds. The main problem is not flying kites but rather using Chinese metal-coated manjha (strings), which puts both kite
According to a BSES official, “People should enjoy kite flying, but they should do it responsibly. We advice residents not to fly kites near electrical installations, including overhead cables. Residents must avoid using metal or metal coated (Chinese) manjha. These two simple mantras will e
Environment Minister Gopal Rai has appealed to the people not to use Chinese Manjha. If anyone is found using or selling it, punitive action will be taken against them, and the violation of this order will attract the harshest provisions, the minister said.
"We are working against culprits under Section 188 of IPC, Section 5 of Environment Protection Act. The use, purchase, storage and manufacture of Chinese manjha is banned. We impose a fine of Rs 5 lakh and there is imprisonment as well," Suman Nalwa, Public Relations Officer from Delhi Polic
"120 Chinese manjha rolls were seized and legal action was taken against 44 people. CP has given instructions to DCPs and action taken is being monitored to ensure strict action on the ground," an official statement of Delhi police said.
A seven-year-old girl allegedly died Wednesday after her throat was slit by (glass-coated kite string) stray 'Chinese manjha,' police said on Thursday.