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 Rules 2000
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How were speakers allowed at Shivaji Park?
The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it would take action for contempt of court if it finds permission was granted to use loudspeakers for Iskcon's Jagannath Rath Yatra at Shivaji Park on January 14-
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Panels to enforce noise pollution rules in S Goa
Panaji: The district magistrate, South Goa, has constituted taluka-wise committees to enforce the rules and regulations formed as per the directives of National Green Tribunal (NGT), western zone bench,
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Status of ambient noise level in India – 2015
As per section 5.2.8 (IV) of National Environment Policy (NEP) - 2006, Ambient Noise is included as environmental quality parameter and is being monitored in specific urban areas regularly. The National
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Golpark in Kolkata emerged noisiest locality in India on Diwali night
KOLKATA: Golpark in its southern part of Kolkata emerged noisiest locality in the country on the night of Diwali. On Diwali night, the noise level ranges between 54 dB in Delhi, Mandir Marg (Silence) to
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Patna air chokes with pollution on Diwali night
PATNA: The 'say-no-to-crackers' campaign by the district administration notwithstanding, the city skyline on Sunday was lit with myriad of colours emanating from the firecrackers with high decibels (dB)
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Noise pollution level exceeded permissible limits on Diwali
Despite the awareness spread by traders, schools, business houses and various NGOs for promoting eco-friendly Diwali by holding anti-cracker campaigns ahead of the festival, the level of noise pollution
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Activist raises issue, writes to police
PUNE: Anti-noise campaigner Dr Taramati Pathak has written to various authorities in the city in an effort to ensure that no firecrackers are burst in residential societies. Pathak has pointed out that,
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PIL seeking ban on pressure horns and defective silencers in all kinds of vehicles-HC orders notice to Centre, state and PCBs
BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court on Tuesday ordered notice to both the state and central government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking for a ban on pressure horns and defective
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No-honking drive scores high among commuters
PUNE: Roses and 'thank you' cards were handed out to commuters on Monday morning as part of the ongoing 'No Honking Drive' in the city. Volunteers posted at eight busy intersections across Pune during
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Honking, noisy gensets major causes of noise pollution in city
Patna: Despite all efforts being made by the state government to check noise pollution in the state capital, little success has been achieved and the city continues to be bracketed as the 'excessively