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Diwali is considered to be a festival of lights, but for decades Indians have associated firecrackers with the festival as well.

Cop action curbed bursting of noisy firecrackers: NGO

This year, the maximum decibel level was recorded at 114.1 dB, lower than last year's maximum of 117.8 dB.

10 Nov 2018 1:24 AM IST

Bombay high court

File affidavit over violation of noise levels: HC to state

Accordingly, Sanjay Salunkhe, one of the members of Awaaz Foundation had recorded noise levels from various parts of the...

1 Nov 2018 1:16 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath further said, there has not been a single appointment made since 2012 over which an accusing finger has not been raised. (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.

8 Jan 2018 1:40 AM IST

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

City's traffic management needs to be improved'

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

24 April 2018 1:28 AM IST

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.

5 April 2018 1:37 AM IST

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.

5 April 2018 1:35 AM IST

Bombay high court

Don't leak complainants' info: Bombay HC

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

4 April 2018 1:55 AM IST

Bombay high court

Bombay HC: Officials will be liable for noise violations during fests

The PILs were filed by Awaaz Foundation, Hirali Foundation and other individual petitioners representing different parts...

25 July 2018 1:59 AM IST

French court rejected a neighbours complaint that the birds racket was making their life a misery. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

French court allows ducks to keep quacking

'The ducks have won': French court says they may keep on quacking.

29 Nov 2019 2:30 PM IST

Human sound pollution and the animal response to it must be seen in the context of an ecosystem, especially when considering conservation efforts, the authors note. (Photo: AFP)

Manmade noise labelled major environmental pollutant

Manmade noise a 'major global pollutant': study.

20 Nov 2019 6:35 PM IST

Bombay high court

CP asked to act against Id organisers for noise pollution

It has now directed the commissioner to file an affidavit by March 2 this year.

21 Feb 2019 2:05 AM IST

Bombay high court

Noise pollution: Bombay HC rejects police apology

The commissioner responded by telling the court that the police officers concerned and the commissioner were new to the...

29 March 2019 3:05 AM IST