From humans to birds and animals, how the Chinese manja used …
2 days ago · Discover the hidden dangers of Chinese manja this Makar Sankranti. Learn how its use harms birds, humans, and the environment, and find eco-friendly alternatives to celebrate responsibly. Kite flying, an age-old tradition marking this harvest festival, has unfortunately been marred by the rampant use of synthetic, glass-coated “Chinese manja.”
Chinese Manjha Kills, Strict Policies and Action the Need of the
Mohammad Dilawar: This is a recent phenomenon which has been aggravated due to the use of Nylon or Chinese Manja (Trade name) in India which is made of material normally used in a fishing line. In ...
Deadly strings attached: Chinese manja business soars under the …
2 days ago · “Chinese manja is a loose description, given to kite threads made of nylon and may not necessarily be imported from China,” C.R. Chaudhary had informed Parliament, answering a question, in ...
Ban ‘killer’ Chinese manja during Sankranti: HC to govt
3 days ago · Hyderabad: Telangana high court on Friday directed the state govt to enforce a total ban on Chinese manja during the Sankranti festival, with particular emphasis on the kite flying day. Directing ...
Say no to Chinese Manja: Celebrate a safe and compassionate …
Jan 8, 2025 · As Makar Sankranti approaches, the animal protection organisation, Humane Society International/India (HSI/India) is urging citizens across India to celebrate a cruelty-free Makar Sankranti by refraining from the use of synthetic or 'Chinese manja' used for kite flying.
Now Chinese manjha kills Punjab teen: Why this dangerous
Nov 16, 2022 · The unfortunate death has forced the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab to step in. There is already a blanket ban on the Chinese kite string in the state and now authorities have warned of “exemplary” action against those still stelling it.
Say no to illegal Chinese manja: Citizens encouraged to celebrate ...
Jan 8, 2025 · “Chinese manja” is the term used for strings coated with crushed glass and are dangerously sharp and have been known to cut through the skin of birds, animals, and humans - causing...
Ahead of Makar Sankranti, Gujarat intensifies crackdown on …
6 days ago · AHMEDABAD: Ahead of Makar Sankranti police crack down on illegal traders selling banned "Chinese manja" in Gujarat, with raids leading to five cases registered in Ahmedabad in just one day.
Explained: The dangers and legal status of the ‘Chinese’ manjha
Aug 13, 2022 · What is Chinese manjha, and where does it come from? What is the legal position of the Chinese manjha? Around the time of Independence Day every year, Delhi's streets witness deaths and injuries due to 'Chinese' manjha.
Chinese manja soars five years after NGT ban on the deadly thread
Jan 14, 2023 · Five years after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) slapped a nationwide ban on synthetic-glassed thread (manja), the prohibited goods is still being hawked, listed online, and peddled...
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