Delhi's Baansera Park Hosts International Kite Festival
The three-day kite festival at Baansera Park features 28 artists from India and abroad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event, highlighting its cultural significance.
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Global Kite Flyers Showcase Skills at Mangaluru Festival
International kite enthusiasts gathered in Mangaluru for a vibrant festival, displaying advanced hyper and quad-line kites. A regular attendee, Lie, returned for her third visit, flying unique designs like Hanuman and Tinkerbell over the years.
Amit Shah: Make Delhi National Kite Festival Hub
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd International Kite Festival in Delhi, calling for a committee to establish the city as India's kite celebration center and expand public participation nationwide.
Mangaluru Global Kite Festival Draws 15 Countries
Team Mangalore organizes an International Kite Festival in Mangaluru, featuring kite flyers from 15 countries, with support from the district administration.
Surat Boy Dies After Kite String Slashes Throat
An eight-year-old boy in Surat died tragically after a kite string cut his throat while he was riding his bicycle in his residential society parking area.
Banned Kite String Kills Motorcyclist in Karnataka's Bidar
A 48-year-old man died after a glass-coated Chinese manja slit his throat while riding a motorcycle in Bidar. Police have stepped up patrolling and booked cases against sellers.
Kite String Injuries Spike During Uttarayan in Vadodara
Fourteen people suffered severe neck injuries from kite strings during Uttarayan in Vadodara. Emergency services recorded 363 cases, a sharp rise from the daily average of 244, with trauma incidents leading the increase.
Boy, 8, Dies After Kite String Slits Throat in Anand
An eight-year-old boy died after a kite string slit his throat during Uttarayan festivities in Anand district. Four others suffered similar injuries across the region.
160+ Birds Injured by Kite Strings in Vadodara During Uttarayan
Forest department officials report more than 160 birds were injured by glass-coated kite strings in Vadodara during Uttarayan. Rescue efforts saved 137 birds, while others succumbed to injuries.
Pilibhit Raids Target Banned Chinese Kite String
Forest department teams conduct raids across Pilibhit district to stop the illegal sale of Chinese majha, a dangerous synthetic kite string causing injuries to people and wildlife.
Surat: Kite String Causes Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Bridge
A 35-year-old man and his 7-year-old daughter died after their motorcycle got entangled in a nylon kite string on a Surat flyover. The wife is critically injured. Police investigate the tragic accident during Uttarayan festival.
Chinese Manjha Kills Doctor in Jaunpur, Second Death
A 28-year-old doctor died after a Chinese manjha slit his throat in Jaunpur. This marks the second such fatality in a month, highlighting the ongoing danger of banned kite strings.
Migrant Labourer Killed by Chinese Manja in Sangareddy
A 38-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh died after a banned Chinese manja kite string slit his throat while riding a motorcycle in Sangareddy district.
Bhopal's Bhojpal Kite Festival Brightens Makar Sankranti
The Bhojpal Kite Festival at Jamboree Ground in Bhopal drew large crowds for Makar Sankranti, featuring kite flying, family fun, and community spirit under clear winter skies.
Chinese Manja Kills 3, Injures 100+ in Makar Sankranti
Banned Chinese manja kite string caused three deaths and over 100 injuries across UP, Telangana, and Karnataka during Makar Sankranti celebrations, with victims including a doctor and migrant worker.
Bidar Biker Killed by Manja While Riding to Bring Daughter
A tragic incident in Bidar, Karnataka, claims a biker's life as a sharp kite string, known as manja, slits his throat while he was on his way to bring his daughter home.
Manja Kite String Kills Father on Sankranti Ride in Bidar
A 48-year-old man died instantly when a banned manja kite thread sliced his neck while riding to fetch his daughter for Sankranti in Bidar district, sparking protests.
Ex-Serviceman Hurt by Banned Manja in Vizag
A retired soldier suffered deep lip wounds after a kite string coated with synthetic manja wrapped around his face while riding a motorcycle in Madhurawada.
Kite String Cuts Man's Neck in Balasore
A 50-year-old man suffered a deep neck injury from a manja-coated kite string while riding his motorcycle on Tamulia bridge in Balasore district.
Karnataka Man Dies from Chinese Manjha on Sankranti
A tragic incident in Karnataka saw a man killed by a Chinese manjha kite string while heading to meet his daughter for Sankranti, sparking safety concerns.
Karnataka Man Dies as Kite String Slits Throat
A man in Karnataka died after a kite string slit his throat while he was riding a scooter. The incident occurred in Chikkamagaluru district, highlighting the dangers of kite-flying strings.
CM Yadav Pushes E-Governance, Warns on Chinese Kite String
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emphasizes paperless processes and transparency through e-governance. He chairs Council of Ministers meeting, discusses key campaigns, and issues safety alert.
Ludhiana Police Shields Riders from Banned Kite Strings
Ludhiana Rural Police launched a preventive drive on Lohri, distributing iron angle shields to two-wheeler riders to protect them from injuries caused by banned plastic kite strings. The initiative will continue until Basant Panchami.
Hyderabad: Two More Chinese Manja Injuries Reported
A police officer and an elderly woman suffered serious injuries from banned Chinese manja in Hyderabad. Authorities intensify enforcement ahead of Sankranti season.
Indore Bans Chinese Manjha, Warns of 5-Year Jail After Deaths
Indore district administration enforces zero-tolerance policy on synthetic kite string following two deaths and multiple injuries. Collector warns of severe prosecution under new criminal laws.
Pink Palms, Deep Cuts: Ahmedabad's Manjha-Makers
Migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh flock to Ahmedabad's Dilli Darwaza before Makar Sankranti, making kite strings with bare hands that suffer deep, slow-healing cuts from glass powder.
GT Launches International Kite Festival in Uttarayan Celebrations
The Gujarat Titans cricket team marked a lively start to their International Kite Festival, coinciding with Uttarayan festivities, showcasing cultural vibrancy and community engagement.
Chinese Manja Injures Police Officer, Woman in Hyderabad
Two separate incidents involving dangerous Chinese manja kite strings injured a police officer in Nallakunta and a woman in Meerpet, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Hyderabad.
Nagpur HC Fines Up to ₹2.5 Lakh for Nylon Manja
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court imposes strict penalties: ₹2.5 lakh for sellers and ₹25,000 for users of banned nylon kite strings. Fines to fund victim treatment.
35-Foot Hanuman Kite Flies at Ahmedabad Kite Festival
A massive 35-foot Lord Hanuman kite created by veteran kitist Paavan Solanki took flight at Ahmedabad's International Kite Festival, showcasing innovative kite-making techniques.
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