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Bombay HC noise ruling likely to impact mandals

The court on Thursday said that the state government cannot give any relaxation in noise pollution.

15 Jul 2017 2:39 AM

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (c) with members of the coordination committee and senior members.

CM Fadnavis makes ordinance noise for Dahi handi, Ganesh fest

The state will wait till the Dahi handi festival as it is expecting some directions from the Supreme Court in this regard.

07 Jul 2017 1:02 AM

Noise mapping will be done in 27 cities in the city.

Will tighten noose around noisemakers: Govt to Bombay HC

The detailed plan was submitted by the secretary, home department to the court earlier this week.

03 Jul 2017 1:27 AM

Netizens have now launched an online petition demanding the book be withdrawn. (Photo: PTI)

Textbook spikes row over mosque shown as noise pollutant

This is to inform all concerned that we will change the picture in subsequent editions of the book, the publisher said on social media.

02 Jul 2017 2:49 PM

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

Pay heavily for honking too often, says government

The petition had also included curbing noise pollution by vehicles that resort to incessant honking in the city.

30 Jun 2017 1:57 AM

Bombay HC slams officials for not curtailing noise pollution

The police assured the court that action was being taken.

22 Jun 2017 7:06 AM

HC has asked officers to ensure that no loud music is played in the police station premises during Urs.

No speakers for cops at Mahim Urs

The Bombay HC on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over the government’s affidavit.

14 Jun 2017 2:41 AM

Severe noise pollution at protest site under lens

The bench said that various courts have passed orders from time to time for relocating the venue to some other place.

10 May 2017 6:01 AM

NGT pulls Delhi government over noise pollution at Jantar Mantar

Justice Kumar said various courts have passed orders for relocating venue to some other place but nothing has been done till date.

09 May 2017 7:06 PM

High Court said that state had acted against Mahim senior police inspector for using loudpseakers in the station.

Bombay HC slams govt for not curbing noise pollution

Last year, the court had passed a comprehensive order and gave directions to the state.

04 May 2017 2:35 AM

Students plant saplings during the restoration process.

Crusader of wilderness

How Madhulika S. Choudhary revived the Neknampur Lake to a biodiversity-rich, pollution-free zone.

18 Apr 2017 12:13 AM

This is done through a network of 70 noise-monitoring stations under National Ambient Noise Monitoring Programme. (Photo: PTI)

Noise, air pollution exceed limit in Delhi, says Anil Dave

It added that the values of SO2 (sulphur dioxide) are within permissible limits for all locations monitored.

11 Apr 2017 2:59 AM

A file picture of helicopters parked at the Rohini heliport in North Delhi.

Low-flying copters a headache for Rohini residents

Helicopters taking off and landing as part of ‘Delhi Darshan’ initiative upsets locals.

02 Apr 2017 1:10 AM

Paris-one of the most densely populated major cities in Europe-scored as the third most cacophonous (Photo: AFP)

New Delhi among cities with highest noise pollution

The fact that noise pollution and hearing loss have such a tight correlation points to an intricate relationship.

05 Mar 2017 12:33 PM

WB: Pregnant woman kicked in stomach, loses baby; BJP leader held

Five persons including a local BJP panchayat pradhan of Dhubulia area were arrested in this connection.

23 Feb 2017 8:44 AM

Don’t object to national events: Bombay HC tells trust

The trust complained to the court that the Republic Day parade practise at Shivaji Park with musical bands is disturbing the residents.

26 Jan 2017 4:16 AM

The site of the Metro work being carried out in Marol.

Complaint filed over Mumbai Metro work noise, pollution

The said construction activity after 10 pm is in violation of Rule 5 A of the Noise Pollution Act.

10 Jan 2017 2:02 AM

Residents have claimed that the contractors begin civil work at 8 am and continue till late night.

Mumbai Metro-3 noise rouses Marol locals’ anger

MMRC, implementing agency of Metro-3 underground corridor has claimed that it aims to complete 20 per cent of civil work in 2017.

02 Jan 2017 5:57 AM

The EDM festival was organised at Kesnand village.

Sunburn faces penalties worth Rs 1 crore, police cases

The revenue department has imposed a Rs 60.5 lakh fine on the latter for excavating land for a road and the venue without its permission.

01 Jan 2017 12:45 AM

Animals simply cannot understand the call in the presence of noice in the neighbourhood. (Photo: Pixabay)

Noise pollution harms animals' ability to hear warnings

The number of animals responding to calls while there is a lot of noise is less

29 Dec 2016 8:53 AM

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