Makar Sankranti: Bharatpur Bans Chinese Kite String, Restricts Flying Hours
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News18•10-01-2026, 15:17
Makar Sankranti: Bharatpur Bans Chinese Kite String, Restricts Flying Hours
- •Bharatpur district administration has banned the use and sale of Chinese kite string (metal, synthetic, plastic) for Makar Sankranti.
- •The ban aims to ensure public health, electrical safety, and bird protection due to the string's sharpness and conductivity.
- •Kite flying is prohibited from 6 AM to 8 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM on Makar Sankranti to prevent accidents during low visibility and high traffic.
- •District Collector Qamar Chaudhary highlighted severe injuries to people and fatalities to birds caused by Chinese kite string.
- •Strict legal action will be taken against anyone found selling or using banned Chinese kite string; traditional cotton thread is encouraged.
Why It Matters: Bharatpur enforces a ban on Chinese kite string and restricts flying hours for a safer Makar Sankranti celebration.
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