Pakistan: Economic challenges arise for farmers, labourers as modern harvesting techniques enter farmsAccording to The Express Tribune, Khanewal, a key wheat-producing region, has historically depended on manual harvesting, where large group...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
World’s first 100% electric cruise ship revealed — can carry 1,900 guests at seaA German company has unveiled the first all-electric cruise ship. This massive vessel, named Project Vision, will carry 1,900 guests. It ai...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
No jail for first-time traffic, pollution offences? Government proposes shift to finesThe Jan Vishwas Bill aims to decriminalize minor offenses. Jail terms for first-time road safety and pollution violations will be replaced ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Lucknow is noisier than ever, says reportLucknow has become noisier that ever before. This was revealed in Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) noise monitoring report. I...
05 Nov, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
Noise pollution rises in two areas marked as ‘Silence Zones’ in BengaluruIndira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (Nimhans) and RVCE, Mysuru Road have been reported as sensitive areas.
20 Jun, 2019, 11.52 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 created by humans 'pervasive' in US
Washington, May 7 (IANS) Noise pollution created by humans, often considered an urban problem, is "pervasive" in US protected areas, a new ...
07 May, 2017, 09.21 AM IST
Panel slams green ministry for failing to curb pollution11 May, 2016, 03.05 AM IST
Parliamentary panel pulls up watchdog for failing to control pollutionA parliamentary panel has pulled up the Union environment ministry and the country's national pollution watchdog - Central Pollution Contro...
10 May, 2016, 10.00 PM IST
Goa Pollution Board to monitor noise levels during DiwaliGSPCB Chairman Jose Manuel Noronha said today that the noise levels would be monitored and a report compiled will be sent to the Union Mini...
21 Oct, 2015, 03.26 PM IST
Goa Pollution Control Board to monitor noise levels during DiwaliGSPCB has said that they will monitor noise levels at several locations across the state to ensure that SC guidelines on noise levels are a...
21 Oct, 2015, 02.45 PM IST
Scrap market closure: NGT asks authorities to reply in 2 weeksThe NGT has granted authorities in Gokalpur scrap market area two weeks time to ensure compliance of its orders on burning of tyres and pla...
25 Mar, 2015, 03.48 PM IST
Declare Panchsheel Park as "silence zone": National Green TribunalA bench headed by justice P Jyothimani directed that the traffic police shall see that no overloaded vehicles are allowed in the area.
11 Mar, 2015, 04.23 PM IST
Noise pollution on rise in Delhi-NCRIn a written reply, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that noise pollution has increased in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
23 Dec, 2014, 04.55 PM 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
- Curbs fail to dampen Diwali spirit
Stricter licensing norms had affected cracker sales in the run-up to the festival, but in many areas it seemed people were finally bidding ...
07 Nov, 2010, 06.06 AM IST
- Rapid urbanisation leading to air pollution
Rapid urbanisation and massive construction being carried out in the city is leading to air and noise pollution, according to a report by t...
06 Jun, 2009, 07.12 PM IST