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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Chinese crackers banned in Ujjain during Kartik fair
UJJAIN: Ujjain municipal corporation (UMC) on Tuesday banned the sale of Chinese crackers and toys during Kartik Fair that sees footfall of over 4 lakh people in span of 25 days. The decision was taken
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Lucknow bikers take 'power shot' to pollute with noise
Lucknow: Besides high decibel horns, 'power shots' have become a rage among youth in Lucknow. A slight alteration in silencer and gear chain of a bike can create power shot-a slightly explosive sound along
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Bombay High Court pulls up government over noise pollution rules
Required noise decibel meters were to be procured by October The Bombay High Court on Tuesday accused the Maharashtra government of delaying procurement of noise decibel meters intentionally. This,
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'Stop sale of crackers exceeding 125 decibel'
RAIPUR: Fire cracker sellers and manufacturers have been directed not to manufacture or trade fireworks that creates noise above 125 decibel in the atmosphere. The guidelines come in wake of recent
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Mumbai: Shh..no honking!, Kandivli teens urge commuters
Noise clamp | More than 110 volunteers between the ages of 10 and 40 years participated in the no-honking drive to curb noise pollution Realising that honking amounts to noise pollution in residential
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Chikkadpally: Noise pollution
NO RESPITE: Metro rail work has been causing inconvenience to residents since the start of the year. Heavy machinery and continuous drilling has led to high levels of noise pollution. The vibration caused
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Environment status report 2016: Corporators urge action
On the overall assessment in the environment status report (ESR) of 2015-16, the environment performance index has slightly decreased in the PMC despite conservation efforts. THE Pune Municipal Corporation
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New paper outlines ways of reducing impacts of pollution, climate change, noise and crime
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis suggests eight interventions that will help create healthier and more sustainable cities of the future, built to reduce the negative impacts of pollution,
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding banning use of DJs and loudspeakers along with the all types of processions, Chhattisgarh, 27/09/2016
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Chhattisgarh Nagrik Sangarsh Samiti Vs Principal Secretary, Nagariya Parishashan and Vikas Vibhag & Others
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16 Ganesh mandals booked for violating noise norms
KOLHAPUR: A five-member investigative has booked 16 Ganesh mandals for using high-decibel sound systems and violating noise norms during the immersion procession. The team recorded statements from 25