Kite-flying, banned in the city and punishable under Section XIV of the City Police Act, continues to flourish. The police say the threat to road-users, particularly two-wheeler riders, is high in the ...

Kite enthusiasts take to the skies, ensuring no glass-coated manja is used Glass-coated manja banned at Whitefield venue to prevent bird injuries and ensure public safety If you are heading to the ...

Three persons have been arrested for selling manja thread and kites in Kodungaiyur. As flying kites using manja thread can lead to fatal accidents, the Chennai Police Commissioner has issued standing ...

The sharper the thread, the better the chances of cutting a competitor’s kite thread in the amateur ‘dog fights’. After the ban, kite flying will be allowed only with cotton threads or any natural ...

Hyderabad: Cyberabad police issued an advisory urging the public to refrain from using dangerous kite strings, particularly the nylon Chinese manja and glass or metal-coated desi threads, during ...

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a complete ban on the manufacture, sale, storage, and use of kite flying threads popularly known as 'manja threads' made out of nylon, plastic, or any other ...