Use of loudspeakers not essential part of any religion, says HC; orders action against violationThe Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not essential to any religion and directed law enforcement to act against violations...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
National Green Tribunal recalls Mumbai Coastal Road construction noise pollution ordersIn July and August 2022, the tribunal had passed two orders with regards to the noise level at the construction sites of the Coastal Road (...
29 Mar, 2023, 10.37 AM IST
Bombay High Court allows MMRCL to carry out Metro III work during nightThe 33-km long Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line III project is a part of the Metro system which will connect the Cuffe Parade business distri...
24 Aug, 2018, 02.18 PM IST
Noise pollution exceeds permissible limits in 7 cities: GovernmentThe data from these monitoring stations indicate that average noise pollution levels generally exceed the permissible limits, Anil Madhav D...
10 Apr, 2017, 05.19 PM IST
HC notice to BCCI over alleged noise norms violation in IPLA division bench of justices A S Oka and A A Sayed issued notice to BCCI and MCA, and posted the PIL for further hearing on September 16.
18 Jul, 2016, 06.07 PM IST
Make a capital noise about Achhe DinDelhi has reason to feel miffed about its arch-rival Mumbai pipping it to the post when it comes to being the noisiest city, not only in In...
27 Apr, 2016, 05.01 AM IST
Court observations will affect right to profess religion: BJP to High CourtBJP told Bombay HC that its recent observations that people cannot practice religion anywhere and anytime would affect their right to profe...
09 Jul, 2015, 07.26 PM IST
Shiv Sena slams Bombay High Court order banning erection of pandals on roadsThe Sena said that citizens never complained that festivals cause noise pollution, cause damage to ears, or cause breathing problems.
29 Jun, 2015, 12.36 PM IST
Bombay HC warns of action for non-implementation of noise pollution rulesThe Bombay high court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra government chief secretary to identify officers responsible for not implementing n...
24 Jun, 2015, 05.01 PM IST
High Court warns of action for non-implementation of noise pollution rulesThe Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government Chief Secretary to identify officers responsible for not implementing noise pollutio...
24 Jun, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
Bombay High Court disallows Congress to hold party function at Shivaji Park"We are not inclined to allow the petitioner to hold the celebrations as there has been violation of rules by a political party and others ...
20 Nov, 2013, 06.55 PM IST
- Act against conventional pollution, cell tower radiation, experts exhort
On World Environment Day, TOI assesses the impact of various sources of pollution on our health and surroundings
05 Jun, 2013, 05.25 AM IST
- Enhanced noise pollution ensures Mumbai never sleeps
Recent civic reports on Mumbai’s environment show that noise levels in residential areas have steadily increased during the day as well as ...
29 Aug, 2012, 03.11 AM IST
- Environment Ministry red signals rooftop helipads in Mumbai
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is not in favour of allowing new helipads to come up in the metropolis, Bombay High Co...
16 Jun, 2010, 07.14 PM IST
- HC asks State Govt to identify 'Silence Zones' in Mumbai
The Bombay High Court ordered the State Government to issue notification in identifying 'Silence Zones' in Mumbai within one week as per th...
27 Feb, 2009, 09.40 AM IST
- Now, a grand fine awaits honkers
In a bid to tackle noise pollution, the Maharashtra government is proposing a tenfold hike in fines for honking.
19 Sep, 2008, 08.59 AM IST
- They prefer silver screen to crackling Diwali
Diwali is referred to as the festival of lights. With due respect to Goddess Laxmi, the average Indian is finding a better way to spend his...
09 Nov, 2007, 12.37 AM IST