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Kite-flying claims four lives in Telangana
Hyderabad, Jan 16: Accidents during Kite-flying claimed four lives in Telangana during the last two days. The incidents were reported in the Mahabubnagar, Nirmal, Rangareddy, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Gujarat to Rajasthan: A look at how India celebrated Makar Sankranti this year
New Delhi, January 14: India celebrated Makar Sankranti with great joy and enthusiasm, as the festival marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara). Known by different names across the country, including Uttarayan, Pongal, Maghi, and Dahi Chura, the festival features unique traditions in each region. From kite flying to taking holy dips, people celebrated the festival in their own unique ways on Tuesday. Hence, let's take a look at how states across the country are celebrating the Sankranti festival.
Sweet shops in Gujarat experience huge rush on Makar Sankranti
Gandhinagar, Jan 14: Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan in Gujarat, is one of the most awaited festivals of the year, marking the beginning of longer days as the Sun embarks on its northward journey. In 2025, the festivities on January 14 brought communities together in joyous celebration, filling the skies with colourful kites and the streets with the delicious aroma of Undhiyu and Jalebi.
Amit Shah flies kite, celebrates Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad's society with Gujarat CM
Ahmedabad, January 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday celebrated Makar Sankranti with residents of Shantiniketan Society in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Pratibha Ranta celebrates Makar Sankranti with her grandparents
Mumbai, Jan 14: Actress Pratibha Ranta, who is known for ‘Laapataa Ladies’, is celebrating Makar Sankranti with her grandparents.
148 persons held for selling Chinese Manjha in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 13: Hyderabad police have apprehended 148 persons indulging in illegal business of prohibited Chinese Manjha, a synthetic nylon kite string coated with abrasive materials like powdered glass or metal which poses significant risks to public safety, wildlife and the environment.
Adani Electricity advises kite fliers in Mumbai to stay away from overhead power lines
Mumbai Jan 13: Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited on Monday advised kite fliers, ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival, to stay away from the vicinity of overhead power transmission lines as there is a danger of the kite string (manja) touching or coming close to the arching zone of these lines and passing a very high voltage current through it to the person flying the kite.
International Kite festival kicks off in Gujarat, foreign tourists have a blast
Ahmedabad, Jan 11: The International Kite Festival 2025 formally kicked off in the city on Saturday, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel releasing a tricolour balloon into the sky.
Fear of Chinese Manjha grips Varanasi ahead of Makar Sankranti celebrations
Varanasi, Jan 11: As Varanasi prepares for the much-awaited Makar Sankranti festival, a growing fear surrounding Chinese Manjha - the dangerous synthetic kite string - has gripped locals. With a series of fatal accidents and injuries caused by the sharp, unregulated kite string, residents are taking precautionary measures, such as tying mufflers around their necks, while others are living in constant fear.
South Central Railway issues advisory against kite flying near railway tracks during Makar Sankranti
Hyderabad, January 2: An advisory was issued to avoid flying kites near Railway stations, yards and railway tracks ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival. South Central Railway CPRO, A Sridhar said that if the kite entangles with the railway overhead equipment and the thread is wet then the people holding it might get electrocuted.