Amended noise action plan of Goa
Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The
Noise Pollution
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Sand transport ban stays
A petition challenging the ban order on sand transportation to other states was dismissed by the High Court on Monday. Binny Abraham of Puttur had challenged the order issued by the Deputy Director of Mines, Mangalore, on August 8, 2009, banning the transportation of sand outside the State, stating that it was a violation of Article 19 (1) (d)
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Noise pollution: A threat to sustainable environment
The paper presents results obtained in a monitoring study on environmental noise pollution in the city of Aligarh which is a rapidly developing urban centre and a hub of lock industries.
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Evaluation and design of noise barriers
Noise levels have been monitored at selected locations of Delhi and Roorkee, viz. Rithala (Delhi), Panchsheel Enclave (Delhi), New Friends Colony (NH-2 Delhi) and Gurudwara (NH-73, Roorkee) along with
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Rising pollution levels worry UP legislators
LUCKNOW: Environmental degradation dominated the proceedings in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly here on Wednesday as members expressed concern at rising levels of air, noise and river pollution and urged the Government to take effective measures for control. The Congress and the BJP pointed to serious health hazards of environmental pollution.
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New hospitals in less polluted areas
The state expert appraisal committee, which gives environmental clearances to new projects, has asked all proposed hospitals in the Capital to be built in less polluted areas.
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The other pollutants
Noise and water pollution must be checked
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DJs main noise polluters
Cops Drawing Up List, Working On Policy To Tighten Screws New Delhi: With Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) seeking stricter penalties and punishment for those flouting noise pollution norms, Delhi Police on Friday said it was ready to step up prosecution.
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Noise level near major roads in Delhi ear-splitting
Anupam Apt in Saket, Ashram Chowk worst hit, finds CPCB study New Delhi, January 14 Residential areas along major roads in the Capital are enduring extreme noise levels with most of them reporting 20 to 25 per cent more than the permissible limit, says a study by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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City sees sharp rise in noise pollution
Noise pollution has become a major problem for city dwellers, with over 13000 cases of unnecessary honking registered by the city police in one year. A senior police officer said, the number of cases of unnecessary honking almost doubled in 2009 as compared to 2008.
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The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2010
These rules may be called the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2010. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.