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Green Court Imposes Complete Ban On Nylon And Synthetic Manja
The National Green Tribunal today imposed a complete ban on 'manja', the string used to fly kites, made of nylon or any synthetic material which is non-biodegradable, saying it posed a threat to the lives of birds, animals and humans.
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'Manja' Strings Used To Fly Kites May Easily Cut One's Throat, Says Green Panel
Kite strings coated with glass, popular as 'manja', are highly dangerous and may easily cut one's throat, the National Green Tribunal on Monday observed while refusing to grant permission for making such thread.
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'Manja' Used In kite Flying Banned In Maharashtra
Ahead of Sankranti festival, Maharashtra government has banned the use of manja' (kite string, mostly made of nylon these days) which is known to cause injuries to birds and even people.
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Green Panel Imposes Interim Nationwide Ban On Manjha For Flying Kites
The National Green Tribunal today imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated 'manjha' for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds.
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Green Panel Notice To Centre On PETA Plea For Nationwide Ban On 'Manja'
Animal rights body PETA has sought an immediate nationwide ban on the use of glass-coated 'manja' (strings) for flying kites for causing death and damage, leading the National Green Tribunal (NGT) today to seek government's response on the matter.
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Delhi, Centre At War Again, This Time Over Killer Kite Strings
The tragic death of two young children in the capital has drawn attention to a delay in banning glass-coated kite strings, commonly known as the Chinese manja. The Aam Aadmi Party government has blamed a senior bureaucrat and sought action against him.
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Delhi Government Issues Notification Banning Chinese Kite-Flying Threads
The Delhi government today issued a draft notification banning sale, production and storage of metal-coated kite thread or Chinese manja or kite string in the capital, a day after two children and a youth were killed and a sub-inspector was injured in incidents of stray kite strings grazing their necks.
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PETA Moves Green Panel Seeking Nationwide Ban On Manja
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has moved the National Green Tribunal highlighting dangers associated with use of glass coated thread 'manja' while flying kites and sought an immediate ban on it across the country.
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When Will You Notify Ban On 'Chinese Manja': Court To Delhi Government
Voicing concern over use of 'Chinese manja' for flying kites in the city, Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government as to when it will issue the notification banning threads coated with powdered glass.
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Sonam Kapoor wants fans to use glass-free manja for kite flying
Actress Sonam Kapoor wants her fans to use regular thread while flying kites on Makar Sankranti instead of glass coated manja.
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New rules for kites in Mumbai
Mumbai Police have banned sale and production of glass-coated 'manja' for flying kites in a move that will help prevent injuries to birds and human beings.
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Green Court Imposes Complete Ban On Nylon And Synthetic Manja
The National Green Tribunal today imposed a complete ban on 'manja', the string used to fly kites, made of nylon or any synthetic material which is non-biodegradable, saying it posed a threat to the lives of birds, animals and humans.
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'Manja' Strings Used To Fly Kites May Easily Cut One's Throat, Says Green Panel
Kite strings coated with glass, popular as 'manja', are highly dangerous and may easily cut one's throat, the National Green Tribunal on Monday observed while refusing to grant permission for making such thread.
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'Manja' Used In kite Flying Banned In Maharashtra
Ahead of Sankranti festival, Maharashtra government has banned the use of manja' (kite string, mostly made of nylon these days) which is known to cause injuries to birds and even people.
-
Green Panel Imposes Interim Nationwide Ban On Manjha For Flying Kites
The National Green Tribunal today imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated 'manjha' for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds.
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Green Panel Notice To Centre On PETA Plea For Nationwide Ban On 'Manja'
Animal rights body PETA has sought an immediate nationwide ban on the use of glass-coated 'manja' (strings) for flying kites for causing death and damage, leading the National Green Tribunal (NGT) today to seek government's response on the matter.
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Delhi, Centre At War Again, This Time Over Killer Kite Strings
The tragic death of two young children in the capital has drawn attention to a delay in banning glass-coated kite strings, commonly known as the Chinese manja. The Aam Aadmi Party government has blamed a senior bureaucrat and sought action against him.
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Delhi Government Issues Notification Banning Chinese Kite-Flying Threads
The Delhi government today issued a draft notification banning sale, production and storage of metal-coated kite thread or Chinese manja or kite string in the capital, a day after two children and a youth were killed and a sub-inspector was injured in incidents of stray kite strings grazing their necks.
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PETA Moves Green Panel Seeking Nationwide Ban On Manja
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has moved the National Green Tribunal highlighting dangers associated with use of glass coated thread 'manja' while flying kites and sought an immediate ban on it across the country.
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When Will You Notify Ban On 'Chinese Manja': Court To Delhi Government
Voicing concern over use of 'Chinese manja' for flying kites in the city, Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government as to when it will issue the notification banning threads coated with powdered glass.
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Sonam Kapoor wants fans to use glass-free manja for kite flying
Actress Sonam Kapoor wants her fans to use regular thread while flying kites on Makar Sankranti instead of glass coated manja.
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New rules for kites in Mumbai
Mumbai Police have banned sale and production of glass-coated 'manja' for flying kites in a move that will help prevent injuries to birds and human beings.
