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State to file affidavit on noise pollution

The court said that on June 19, it would also look into the issue of noise mapping for the entire state.

05 Jun 2018 6:37 AM

According to the noise mapping carried by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) out in Mumbai, noise levels were higher during night hours as well as on non-working days.

‘City’s traffic management needs to be improved’

To curb the soaring noise levels in the city, NEERI has recommended few suggestions.

24 Apr 2018 1:28 AM

Auto-rickshaw with 100 blow-horns is on the city roads, urging citizens to refrain from honking.

NGO, transport department lead ‘HORNVRAT’ campaign

This is the first of a kind campaign where the auto rickshaw union has come forward to support the cause.

05 Apr 2018 1:37 AM

The campaign tries to persuade bike riders and car drivers to reduce honking.

Much din about noise pollution

Mahim residents start ‘Do Not Honk’ campaign with traffic cops.

05 Apr 2018 1:35 AM

Don’t leak complainants’ info: Bombay HC

The compliance was with regard to the public interest litigation filed by Awaaz Foundation and others.

04 Apr 2018 1:55 AM

The government detailed the measures it was taking to curb noise pollution by introducing a new act.

New action plan to curb noise pollution

According to the analysis by experts, Mumbai saw noise levels increasing during night hours.

07 Mar 2018 4:01 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

UP CM Yogi Adityanath bans unapproved use of loudspeakers

The petitioner sought a direction for strict compliance with the rule so that people could sleep peacefully.

08 Jan 2018 1:40 AM

Noise levels in the city drastically reduced during festivals this year.

Bombay HC’s stern stand against violations during festivals

Swati Patil said the organisers who wanted to protect culture have remained in the market and people welcomed the decision.

30 Dec 2017 5:58 AM

NGT directed Delhi Metro authorities to comply with prescribed limits and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to keep a check on the same. (Representational Image

5-yr-old Delhi girl moves green bench alleging noise pollution due to metro trains

The girl's plea was earlier disposed by Delhi Metro with remarks that the 'grievance can't be resolved to the satisfaction of customer'.

12 Dec 2017 9:10 PM

Green panel orders cutting down noise level at airports

The NGT’s judgement came on a batch of pleas filed by residents of Vasant Kunj.

25 Nov 2017 1:21 AM

Against the 12 cases reported this year, last year there were 40 cases of animals and birds that were treated for wounds caused by crackers.(Representational image)

Noise pollution lands 12 animals, birds in hospital

With the high decibel levels and smog prevailing in the city due to firecrackers.

23 Oct 2017 1:26 AM

Living near an abundance of trees makes adults less stressed by strengthening an area of the brain that controls emotional processing. (Representational Image)

Living next to a forest is good for the brain, says study

Study shows living near abundance of trees makes adults les stressed by strengthening area of the brain that controls emotional processing.

20 Oct 2017 3:07 PM

A Delhi Fire Service official said fire-related calls have been received post-Diwali midnight as well. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Diwali in Delhi: Cloth godown goes ablaze, fire department gets 204 calls

Out of 204 calls made to the city's fire department, 51 were related to use of crackers.

20 Oct 2017 12:44 PM

Install CCTVs along Panchsheel Park stretch, says NGT

The petition gave directions to the civic bodies to erect screens or walls along both sides of the road to block the noise.

09 Oct 2017 1:44 AM

File picture of the Navratri celebrations in the city.

Bombay HC asks state to check if noise pollution norms were flouted

The HC directed the BMC commissioner Ajoy Mehta to personally verify the data of 1,126 pandals in Mumbai city.

05 Oct 2017 2:18 AM

As per the new rules approved by the House, anyone who is planning to use loudspeakers or DJ will have to deposit an additional amount of Rs 10,000 at the time of booking a park or community centre.

Keep some extra cash if you plan DJ party in parks

A proposal in this regard has been passed by the SDMC

24 Sep 2017 5:48 AM

State government makes noise, accuses HC judge of bias

Justice Oka had been part of the bench that passed the 2016 order and hence was asked by the state to have a relook at it.

25 Aug 2017 1:21 AM

The state government also cleared that before giving permissions to use loud speaker during the upcoming festivals, it will examine all the 1,500 silence zone in the city.

State seeks changes in noise pollution rules, silence zones

The government said that it was necessary to amend noise pollution rules.

23 Aug 2017 2:37 AM

The Supreme Court order in the last year barred those below 18 years from participating in the human pyramids.

Only single case of noise pollution reported in 2017

33-year-old Bunty Mahadik was arrested for playing music on the loudspeaker post 10 pm.

17 Aug 2017 2:03 AM

Decibel levels are expected to be lower this year.

Mumbai can look forward to quiet date with Ganesh

In July 13, the Bombay HC had directed the state to implement orders directing it to maintain noise levels.

20 Jul 2017 1:35 AM

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