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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.

5 March 2017 12:33 PM IST

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 IST

Humans hear in the range of about 20-25,000Hz, while dogs fall in the 67- 45,000Hz zone and cats in the range of 45-64,000Hz.

Not music to ears

Director of Felican Pet Hospital, Kochi, Dr S. Sunil Kumar says Pets, especially cats and dogs, are very scared of high...

29 Dec 2016 12:42 AM IST

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...

2 Jan 2017 5:57 AM IST

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...

1 Jan 2017 12:45 AM IST

In Delhi, the situation is so alarming that emergency will have to be declared there, Union Minister Anil Dave said. (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 April 2017 2:59 AM IST

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...

30 Dec 2017 5:58 AM IST

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.

2 April 2017 1:10 AM IST

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 IST

A 36-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly pushed off a moving train by her boyfriend in West Bengals Malda district. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

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 IST

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 IST

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 April 2017 12:13 AM IST