PETA calls on National Green Tribunal to ban 'manja' nationwide

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India filed a petition yesterday afternoon, just before Independence Day, urging the National Green Tribunal to ban all forms of the sharp kite-flying strings called manja nationwide. As PETA India warns, manja – which is often coated with glass, metal, or other sharp objects – poses a lethal threat to humans and animals alike.

50,000 Diesel cars to go off road in NCR

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): Around 50,000 Diesel fueled cars are about to go off road in the NCR region, following the cancellation of their registration after the National Green Tribunal deemed them unfavourable for nature, reports said.