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Surat: PM Modi, kites fly high this Uttarayan
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], Dec 28 (ANI): As Gujarat gears up for its most awaited annual International Kite Festival- Uttarayan, the fever of election season has made its way into the kite market as well.
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'Modi'-fied kites to dot Kanpur sky on Independence Day
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be the flavor of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in Kanpur, as innumerable kites with photographs of Prime Minister Modi will dot the city skyline on that day.
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NGT directs total ban on 'manja' made of nylon, non-biodegradabl
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday imposed a complete ban on 'manja' (kite string) made of nylon or any non-biodegradable material, which is used for flying kites.
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Uttarayan: Concerns over bird fatalities during kite festival
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Ahmedabad, (Gujarat) [India], Jan. 15 (ANI): Many birds were injured or killed as thousands took to the terraces to fly kites to celebrate 'Makar Sankranti' on January 14, marking the arrival of spring season.
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King Khan's 'Raees' making waves through kites this Makar S
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 14 (ANI): After the release of latest song 'Udi Udi Jaye' from the movie 'Raees', people are now flying customised kites with the printed image of King Khan on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
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SC to hear plea seeking nationwide ban on 'manja' for flying kit
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a plea filed seeking a nationwide ban on the procurement, sale and use of glass powder-coated 'manja' and other dangerous kite strings.
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These traditional delicacies make Makar Sankranti special!
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 12 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the morning sky, one of the most auspicious time of the year, Makar Sankranti, is here.
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PETA calls on NGT seeking nationwide ban on 'manja'
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has filed a petition urging the National Green Tribunal to ban the use of glass coated thread 'manja' which is used while flying kites and sought an immediate ban on it across the country.
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