112 birds treated with manja injuries
In just two days, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) at Parel treated 112 birds with manja injuries, revealing the severity of the issue.
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Masjid Bunder sees influx of injured birds
Help Animals and Birds in Masjid Bunder too saw an influx of injured birds, highlighting the need for rethinking kite-flying
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Three flamingos severely injured
Three flamingos were severely injured by sharp manjas, with two facing the possibility of never flying again.
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Ornithologists express concern about risks posed to birds
Ornithologist Adesh Shivkar expressed concern about the risks posed to birds and humans by dangerous Chinese manja.
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Chinese manja causes significant harm
Chinese manja, coated with ground glass, causes significant harm and has led to injuries and deaths, despite being banned by NGT in 2017.
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Mumbai police ban nylon manja sale
Mumbai police have banned the use and sale of nylon manja till Feb 10 to mitigate risks during Makar Sankranti festivities.
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Reduction in number of kites flown
Animal rights activists note a positive trend with a reduction in the number of kites flown and bird injuries, attributed to increased awareness.
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Fewer birds injured this year
Sandip Shah, a rescuer, has observed a drastic reduction in injured birds, contrasting with previous years.
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Organizations conduct awareness rallies
Organizations like Ahinsa Charitable Trust conduct awareness rallies, involving children, resulting in fewer kite-flyers and decreased injury cases.
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