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In Indore Court, A Snapped Pencil Proves Deadly Reality Of Banned Kite String
A courtroom fell silent when a simple yellow pencil snapped under the force of a thin kite string. At the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Bench, the danger of Chinese kite string, popularly known as manjha, was not argued in words but demonstrated.
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Kite String Kills 8-Year-Old Boy Riding Bicycle In Surat
An 8-year-old boy died in Gujarat's Surat district on Thursday after a kite string got entangled around his neck while he was riding a bicycle.
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Hit By Kite String, Couple, Daughter Fall 70 Feet Off Surat Flyover, Killed
A family of three fell from a 70-foot-high flyover in Gujarat's Surat district after a kite string disbalanced their two-wheeler on Wednesday.
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Banned Kite String Kills Another Biker, This Time In Telangana
Banned Chinese manja claimed the life of a 35-year-old man in Telangana's Sangareddy district on Wednesday.
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The Story Of Saving Kites From Kites That Got India An Oscar Nomination
All That Breathes, a 2022 film directed by Shaunak Sen, tells the story of people trying to save black kites, which often fall prey to kite strings
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Kite Battles, Razor Strings: How Chinese Manjha Puts Lives At Risk
Flying kites on Makar Sankranti is seen as a way of celebrating the Sun.
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Karnataka Biker's Throat Slit By Kite String, Dies After Call To Daughter
The killer kite string has struck again, this time in Karnataka. A 48-year-old motorcyclist has died after a kite string left him critically injured.
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Kite Strings Pose Severe Risk: Doctor Shares Essential Measures To Prevent Manjha Injuries
With stronger enforcement, public awareness, and responsible participation, kite flying can once again be celebrated as a safe and festive activity rather than a source of tragedy.
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Court Directs Madhya Pradesh To Strictly Enforce Ban On Chinese String
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manja, noting that if a minor is found flying a kite using the banned string, his guardians can be held legally responsible.
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Chinese Kite Strings Turn Deadly Across Madhya Pradesh
The use of banned "Chinese" kite strings, synthetic threads known for their razor-sharp metallic coating, has caused a series of horrific injuries and at least one death across the state, raising urgent concerns over public safety.
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Ujjain Priest Survives Near-Fatal Cut By Chinese Manja: All About Kite String Injuries
Chinese manja is known to have caused several injuries and fatalities in the past. This happens because the string is made of nylon, which is then coated with powdered glass.
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'Manjha' Slits Throat Of 16-Year-Old Biker In Indore: Cops
A 16-year-old boy died in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday after a piece of 'manjha' (kite string) slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle, a police official said.
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30-Year-Old Man Critically Injured By 'Chinese Manjha' Near Tughlakabad
A 30-year-old man was left critically injured on Saturday afternoon after his throat was slit by a Chinese 'manjha' (synthetic kite string) while passing near Tughlakabad Metro Station, police said.
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Chinese Manjha Kills Again, 22-Year-Old Latest Victim Of Killer Kite String
Banned kite strings, widely known as Chinese Manjha, have claimed one more life in Delhi. Twenty-two-year-old businessman Yash Goswami was on his scooter on the Rani Jhansi flyover in north Delhi when a kite string slashed his neck
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Man Dies After Nylon Kite String Slits His Throat While Riding Motorcycle In Maharashtra
A 23-year-old man died after a nylon manja slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Tuesday, police said.
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In Indore Court, A Snapped Pencil Proves Deadly Reality Of Banned Kite String
A courtroom fell silent when a simple yellow pencil snapped under the force of a thin kite string. At the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Bench, the danger of Chinese kite string, popularly known as manjha, was not argued in words but demonstrated.
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Kite String Kills 8-Year-Old Boy Riding Bicycle In Surat
An 8-year-old boy died in Gujarat's Surat district on Thursday after a kite string got entangled around his neck while he was riding a bicycle.
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Hit By Kite String, Couple, Daughter Fall 70 Feet Off Surat Flyover, Killed
A family of three fell from a 70-foot-high flyover in Gujarat's Surat district after a kite string disbalanced their two-wheeler on Wednesday.
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Banned Kite String Kills Another Biker, This Time In Telangana
Banned Chinese manja claimed the life of a 35-year-old man in Telangana's Sangareddy district on Wednesday.
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The Story Of Saving Kites From Kites That Got India An Oscar Nomination
All That Breathes, a 2022 film directed by Shaunak Sen, tells the story of people trying to save black kites, which often fall prey to kite strings
-
Kite Battles, Razor Strings: How Chinese Manjha Puts Lives At Risk
Flying kites on Makar Sankranti is seen as a way of celebrating the Sun.
-
Karnataka Biker's Throat Slit By Kite String, Dies After Call To Daughter
The killer kite string has struck again, this time in Karnataka. A 48-year-old motorcyclist has died after a kite string left him critically injured.
-
Kite Strings Pose Severe Risk: Doctor Shares Essential Measures To Prevent Manjha Injuries
With stronger enforcement, public awareness, and responsible participation, kite flying can once again be celebrated as a safe and festive activity rather than a source of tragedy.
-
Court Directs Madhya Pradesh To Strictly Enforce Ban On Chinese String
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manja, noting that if a minor is found flying a kite using the banned string, his guardians can be held legally responsible.
-
Chinese Kite Strings Turn Deadly Across Madhya Pradesh
The use of banned "Chinese" kite strings, synthetic threads known for their razor-sharp metallic coating, has caused a series of horrific injuries and at least one death across the state, raising urgent concerns over public safety.
-
Ujjain Priest Survives Near-Fatal Cut By Chinese Manja: All About Kite String Injuries
Chinese manja is known to have caused several injuries and fatalities in the past. This happens because the string is made of nylon, which is then coated with powdered glass.
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'Manjha' Slits Throat Of 16-Year-Old Biker In Indore: Cops
A 16-year-old boy died in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday after a piece of 'manjha' (kite string) slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle, a police official said.
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30-Year-Old Man Critically Injured By 'Chinese Manjha' Near Tughlakabad
A 30-year-old man was left critically injured on Saturday afternoon after his throat was slit by a Chinese 'manjha' (synthetic kite string) while passing near Tughlakabad Metro Station, police said.
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Chinese Manjha Kills Again, 22-Year-Old Latest Victim Of Killer Kite String
Banned kite strings, widely known as Chinese Manjha, have claimed one more life in Delhi. Twenty-two-year-old businessman Yash Goswami was on his scooter on the Rani Jhansi flyover in north Delhi when a kite string slashed his neck
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Man Dies After Nylon Kite String Slits His Throat While Riding Motorcycle In Maharashtra
A 23-year-old man died after a nylon manja slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Tuesday, police said.
