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Independence Day 2023: What makes kite flying tradition so special in Indi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As Independence Day is around the corner, one thing that most of us would love to do, will be flying the kite. Kite flying is an age-old tradition in India and on events such as Makar Sankranti, Baisakhi, and Independence Day, children and adults alike continue to participate with zeal an
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Birds at high risk of sustaining injuries due to Chinese 'manjha' strings
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
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
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HC directs Delhi Police to continue to take steps to restrain sale of Chin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The high court passed the direction while hearing a batch of petitions against the menace of Chinese manjha used for kite flying.
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Avoid using Chinese manjha for kite-flying: BSES in advisory ahead of Inde
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
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
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Kite flyers need to be careful about Chinese manjha: Delhi Police
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"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
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Delhi Police seize 120 Chinese manjha rolls, take legal action against 44
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"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.
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Delhi: 7-year-old dies after stray 'Chinese manjha' slits her throat
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Punjab: Environment Minister instructs strict implementation of ban on Chi
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Meet Hayer said, "All the Executive Magistrates of Punjab, Tehsildars and higher officials of the Revenue Department, Wildlife Inspectors and higher officials of the Forest Department, Sub-Inspectors and higher officials of the Punjab Police, C category employees of local bodies and senior o
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Chitkara University celebrates Heritage of Punjab with VIRSA 2023
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], May 19 (ANI/NewsVoir): Department of Communication Design, Chitkara Design School, organised the biannual festival "VIRSA 2023" recently at Alpha Zone, Chitkara University, Punjab, to celebrate the heritage and culture of Punjab.
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Boat riding, kite festival inaugurated in Visakhapatnam as part of G-20 su
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
District Magistrate and Collector Annam Mallikharjuna and GVMC Commissioner P Rajababu of Visakhapatnam inaugurated a Boat Riding and Kite Festival as part of the G-20 Summit Awareness program here on Thursday.
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Sambhar Festival 2023: NGT asks Chief Secy to examine adverse impact on en
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Tribunal direction came while hearing a plea stating that the proposed festival will involve activities like kite flying, paragliding, motorcycle expedition, use of loudspeakers etc and such activities will adversely affect migratory birds and the natural habitat of the lake which is a Ramsa
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Sky Canvas Turns into Your Most Favourite Pulse Candies
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], January 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): Kites always fly high and rule over the sky and so is the penchant of an Indian brand that has enthralled its audience, winning hearts and minds of people, consistently for 6 years with its irresistibly tangy taste. The brand that surpas
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