Nashik police detained a 22-year-old for selling banned nylon manja, seizing 101 reels worth Rs1 lakh. Authorities warn sellers face externation for 10-15 days around Makar Sankranti. Read the full crackdown details.
Ahead of Uttarayan, Vadodara Municipal Corporation installs GI cables on 17 bridges to protect commuters from sharp kite strings. The Rs 95,000 project aims to prevent injuries and fatalities. Read for safety tips.
South Central Railway urges public to avoid kite flying near tracks this Sankranti after past electrocution incidents. High-voltage lines pose fatal risk, especially with Chinese threads.
A minor argument between children over kite flying in Barwani's Rajpur escalated into large-scale stone-pelting, injuring several and damaging vehicles. Police have registered cases and deployed additional forces. Read the full report.
Indore police's crime branch arrests absconding drug supplier Brajkant Choursiya. Seizure worth over ₹5.57 lakh included ganja & MD drugs. Read the full investigation details here.
A children's kite-flying argument in Rajpur, Barwani, escalated into major stone-pelting and violence. Police registered cases against 45 people. Read the full report on the incident and its aftermath.
Over 14,800 students across Kerala are building weather instruments & creating animations at Little KITEs camps. India's largest student ICT network fosters young innovators. Read more!
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
Ludhiana's traditional kite-flying gets a modern twist with LED-lit kites. Artisans in Daresi and Trunk Wala Bazaar report high demand for these illuminated kites, especially from youth. Discover how this trend is transforming a daytime activity into a no
Ludhiana police arrested three men in Moti Nagar with 960 rolls of deadly Chinese kite string. A case under BNS sections registered. Read about the police's zero-tolerance policy.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court warns of strict fines up to Rs 2.5 lakh for nylon manja violations. Next hearing on Jan 5, 2026. Read the full details.
Punjab Police in Moga arrested two men and seized 1 kg heroin along with a pistol and cartridges in a major drug bust. Read details of the operation.
Jaipur police impose a complete kite-flying ban within a 5-km radius of Mahal Road and Hare Krishna Marg from Jan 2-15 for Army Day rehearsals. Know the dates, timings, and safety reasons behind this crucial restriction.
Chandigarh Police arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh, seizing 48 liquor bottles and 10 grams of heroin. The operation was based on a tip-off near the railway station. Read more.
Bhopal Police Commissioner bans Chinese manjha for 2 months ahead of Sankranti to prevent injuries to birds and humans. Read the full order details and legal implications here.
Ahmedabad rural police seized banned nylon kite strings worth crores and busted a major manufacturing network ahead of Uttarayan, preventing potential fatal accidents. Read the full crackdown details.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police seize banned nylon kite string worth Rs 3.45 lakh, arrest two. Total seizure valued at Rs 10.9 lakh. Read about the crackdown on illegal festive trade.
A police constable in Ahmedabad saved a 21-year-old's life by rushing him to a hospital after a kite string slashed his neck. Read the heroic rescue story.
Amritsar citizens demand action as banned Chinese kite strings are still sold openly, posing a deadly threat to humans and birds. Read the full report.
Punjab Police dismantled 19 terror modules, arrested 131 suspects, and seized 11.6 kg of RDX in 2025. The crackdown also saw record heroin seizures. Read the full report.
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
Bhilwara police arrested six and seized over 150 spools of banned Chinese kite string. The crackdown aims to protect birds and public safety. Environmentalists urge the use of cotton thread.
Ludhiana police crack down on Chinese 'manjha' sellers. Two vendors arrested, but manufacturers and suppliers remain at large. Learn about the dangers of this banned kite string.
Ajni police in Nagpur intercepted an e-rickshaw and seized 120 pieces of banned nylon kite string (manja) in a midnight operation, arresting two individuals. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Pune Police confiscated 24 reels of illegal nylon manja worth Rs 36,000 from a youth in Pimprigaon. Authorities are now searching for the supplier from Dapodi based on the suspect's information.
A major security drive across Karnataka prisons led to the seizure of over 1,600 mobile phones and 1.5 kg of ganja. The crackdown highlights ongoing challenges in curbing illegal activities within correctional facilities.
A 60-year-old man in Amritsar was arrested for allegedly trying to sexually assault a 10-year-old boy who came to retrieve a kite. The child managed to escape. Read the full details.
Mumbai's Anti Narcotic Cell seized cocaine, ecstasy, and ganja worth nearly Rs 10 crore in two operations, arresting a Nigerian national and another suspect. Details inside.