`Act quickly to save birds hit by kite strings`
(WorldNews India)

THANE: Wildlife rescuers and non government organisations in and around Thane city have come across a number of birds that have fallen victim to kite string cuts. While there has been a growing level of awareness among citizens about the need for keeping the environment in mind while celebrating any festival over the past few years resulting in minimal bird injuries during festivals like Makar Sankranti, wildlife rescuers are afraid that this awareness level is dying in various pockets of the city. `Last year, we came across only one incident, wherein a pigeon fell prey to a kite string cut. However, this year, we...