Surat's Kite Strings Still Threaten Lives After Uttarayan
NGOs in Surat report increased rescue calls for birds entangled in hanging manja. Volunteers urge residents to remove deadly kite strings from buildings and trees.
NGOs in Surat report increased rescue calls for birds entangled in hanging manja. Volunteers urge residents to remove deadly kite strings from buildings and trees.
More than 600 birds suffered injuries during Mumbai's Makar Sankranti kite festival. Activists report widespread use of banned Chinese manja causing severe harm to owls, crows, pigeons and other species across suburban areas.
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Hyderabad's bird rescue groups report nearly 200 injuries from banned Chinese manja in recent weeks, with rare species affected despite enforcement efforts.
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Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds annually in Bengaluru. Rescue cases surged to 790 in 2025. Learn about the impact and conservation efforts.
A young sarus crane, the world's tallest flying bird, succumbed to injuries from a sharp kite thread in Surat. Despite rescue efforts, blood loss proved fatal. Read about the incident and the ongoing danger of kite manja.
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds in Bengaluru yearly. Rescue cases soared to 790 in 2025. Learn about the crisis and conservation efforts.
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An owl entangled in kite string (manja) was rescued in Pardi village, Valsad. Animal activists warn of the severe threat manja poses to birds, especially nocturnal species like owls, during the kite-flying season.
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Hyderabad's AWCS organised a run to highlight nylon manja dangers. The banned string kills birds & harms humans. Over 5,000 birds rescued since 2019. Pledge to fly kites responsibly.
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