Four people, including an Armed Reserve constable, sustained serious injuries in separate Chinese manja incidents across Hyderabad districts over two days, with victims suffering throat cuts and eye injuries.
A six-year-old boy died in Jaipur after a banned Chinese manja slit his throat. In Mumbai, a 45-year-old man suffered neck injuries from the same deadly kite string.
The ONGC-MRPL International Kite Festival-Season 9 drew thousands to Tannirbavi Beach. Flyers from 15 countries showcased vibrant kites, celebrating Mangaluru's coastal charm and cultural heritage.
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.
The International Kite Festival in Hyderabad transformed the sky into a vibrant spectacle, drawing participants from 19 countries and 15 Indian states. Enthusiasts shared stories of therapy, connection, and pure energy.
Hyderabad's Sankranti celebrations turned lethal for birds, with nearly 100 injured by manja in one day. Rare species like Peregrine falcons and Black-headed Ibis were among victims, highlighting widespread danger from Chinese nylon threads.
Secunderabad police arrested 10 individuals and seized 163 bobbins of banned Chinese manja worth ₹1.8 lakh in coordinated raids across Hyderabad, targeting illegal stocking and sale of the hazardous kite string.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Team Mangalore organizes an International Kite Festival in Mangaluru, featuring kite flyers from 15 countries, with support from the district administration.
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.
The kite-flying season turned deadly as banned Chinese manja claimed nine lives in Gujarat. Separate electrocution incidents killed a fireman in Maharashtra and a man in Vadodara.
Kite flying festivities in Gujarat turned deadly as killer manja claimed lives across multiple districts. Emergency services reported a sharp 33% increase in calls during Uttarayan.
Uttarayan festivities turned deadly in Gujarat as killer manja claimed multiple lives, including children, across Surat, Vadodara, and other districts during Jan 14-15.
More than a hundred people, including children, suffered injuries from falls and abrasive kite strings during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Jaipur, with hospitals reporting serious cases.
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.
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.
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.
Kite flying during Makar Sankranti in Nashik saw a significant decline this year as residents focused on corporation election activities, with sellers reporting halved business and banned nylon manja still in use.
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.
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.
Hyderabad's Bhogi and Sankranti celebrations resulted in over 200 bird injuries, human casualties, and environmental harm from plastic kites and synthetic manja threads.
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.
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.
A police officer and an elderly woman suffered serious injuries from banned Chinese manja in Hyderabad. Authorities intensify enforcement ahead of Sankranti season.
Nashik Road police arrested a 33-year-old man for selling banned nylon manja, seizing 47 reels worth Rs 23,000. He faces attempt to commit culpable homicide charges under BNS Section 110.
Bengaluru faces a severe avian crisis as nearly 300 birds died from Chinese manja injuries in just 12 days. Rescue centers report alarming numbers of manja-related cases.
The Gujarat Titans cricket team marked a lively start to their International Kite Festival, coinciding with Uttarayan festivities, showcasing cultural vibrancy and community engagement.