Karnataka bans Chinese 'manja' used to fly kites
The Karnataka government has imposed an "unconditional" ban on the sale, and possession of Chinese 'manja' and other non-biodegradable threads used to fly kites. The threads, coated with finely crushed glass and other harmful substances, are blamed for causing injuries and claiming lives of birds. Reportedly, 268 birds entangled in Chinese 'manja' in Bengaluru were rescued between 2010-2014.