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Bombay HC annoyed with city police over noise pollution

The court said that the commissioner did not state what he would do if any officer failed to take action against noise...

22 March 2019 1:25 AM IST

Many earpieces deliver as much as 100dB of sound which can lead to severe sensorineural hearing loss, if exposed even for a short duration of a few minutes

Overuse of gadgets can fry ears & brain too

Loud noise created by man-made materials is not natural to our ears. It can cause noise-induced hearing loss

11 Jan 2021 5:59 PM IST

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.

7 March 2018 4:01 AM IST

The noisy Metro work has left locals fuming.

Take more steps to reduce noise pollution: Bombay HC to govt

The petitioner was only concerned that MMRCL should not cross noise decibel levels.

30 Jun 2018 2:58 AM IST

The study highlights the need to reduce noise pollution from transport, which includes vehicular noise and unnecessary honking. (Representational image)

Mumbai among Maha cities with noisiest peak hrs: Study

The study was conducted by recording noise levels while using cycles across 1,500 locations in Mumbai.

28 Jun 2018 4:57 AM IST

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Noise violations to be punishable

Action will be taken against BMC officials who failed to curb the same.

27 Jun 2018 2:31 AM IST

Noise pollution is exceeding the permissible levels in various parts of the city. (Photo: Wikimedia commons)

Hyderabad noise levels at all-time high, ranks 3rd among sound...

Earlier, the city was listed on the top 10 of most air-polluted metropolitan cities.

7 Jun 2018 1:15 PM IST

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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.

5 Jun 2018 6:37 AM IST

NEERI has submitted the report to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) with recommendations on 27 municipal corporations.

'Direct 27 state civic bodies to implement recommendations'

The court then asked NEERI to submit its requirements in writing.

22 Aug 2018 2:16 AM IST

Tinnitus is the perception of sound that has no source outside the head, and its often caused by exposure to loud noise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Now WhatsApp your noise plaint to police

People can also call and email their grievances.

27 Aug 2018 12:57 AM IST

Research has suggested that children may have different telomere shortening regulation than adults, which might make them more vulnerable to the damaging effects of air pollution.

2-wheelers main cause of vehicular pollution in city

To top this, most of these vehicles are found to be using less eco-friendly fuel, such as LPG and CNG.

1 Sept 2018 1:34 AM IST

High court has asked state to file reply by Friday.

DJs move court to save loudspeakers

Police has been falsely stating that HC has directed them to ban sound system.

12 Sept 2018 12:48 AM IST