A seven-year-old girl was critically injured after her throat got caught in a glass-coated manja for kites while riding along on a scooter with her father in Visakhapatnam.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed Ram Bhajan with saints during the flag-off of the Ram Vigraha Pran Pratishtha Ganga Jal Kalash Yatra in Haridwar.
Vijayvargiya wrote on X, "I have participated in the program organised at Kankeshwari Devi Ground in the city on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and extended best wishes to people. I also enjoyed traditional games on this occasion. I wish that this festival brings happiness, prosperity and p
As the people are celebrating the festival of Uttarayan in the state of Gujarat, sharp manjhas have proved to be fatal for the innocent birds flying in the sky. As the cases of injured birds have increased during the kite festival, a bird lover's institute in Ahmedabad set up a control room
According to the police, they have registered a case of accidental death (ADR) and are conducting further investigation to find out more about the incident.
As the entire country gears up to celebrate the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flies kite in Jaipur. Markets are thronged with bundles of kites and people from every age group are readily buying them to celebrate the city's kite festival.
Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy organized Makar Sankranti celebrations at his official residence, Raj Bhavan, Agartala, on Sunday. The Chief Minister of the state, Manik Saha attended the function.
Over 5,000 people visited Baansera on the banks of Yamuna adjacent to Sarai Kale Khan to celebrate the Patang Utsav and all tickets were sold by the second day, an official statement issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor said.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma took part in kite flying as part of Makar Sankranti celebrations in Kishanpole Bazar area, Jaipur on Sunday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended the Uttarayan Patang Mahotsav in Gujarat's Ahmedabad and flew kites along with supporters here as part of Uttarayan celebrations.
In his greeting message issued on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this festival of worship of the Sun God, charity and religious devotion infuses enthusiasm and excitement in the lives of the people. This festival is a symbol of the rich heritage and cultural unity of our country