Sankranti kite flying Archives

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Chinese manjha sale continues despite ban

The Coastal Times January 15, 2026

Despite a ban and repeated warnings from city police, Chinese manjha (synthetic kite-flying thread) continues to be sold openly in several parts of Visakhapatnam ahead of Sankranti. The illegal sale … Read More

News Visakhapatnam

Police warn of strict action against Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti

The Coastal Times January 7, 2026

City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi on Wednesday said that Chinese manja has been completely banned under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and warned that strict criminal action would be taken … Read More

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Chinese manjha sale continues despite ban

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Chinese manjha sale continues despite ban

Police warn of strict action against Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti