HC dismisses plea against Mahasivarathri celebrations at Isha in CoimbatoreThe Madras High Court dismissed a petition to halt Mahasivarathri celebrations at Isha Foundation due to alleged pollution violations. Tami...
24 Feb, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
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
If use of loudspeakers harmful during Ganesh festival then same for Eid too: HCThe Bombay High Court stated that loudspeakers and sound systems exceeding permissible noise levels are harmful during both the Ganesh fest...
18 Sep, 2024, 05.46 PM 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
Delhiites to pay Rs 10,000-Rs one lakh for violating noise pollution norms under new rulesPermissible noise level in residential areas is 55 decibel during day time and 45 decibel during night. Similarly, in commercial areas, the...
10 Jul, 2021, 04.25 PM IST
CPCB regulations pertaining to noise levels and other guidelines that every diesel generator manufacturer and user must be aware ofThere are certain parts of a generator that produce noise during their operation and sometimes, the noise may be too loud.
14 May, 2019, 05.53 PM IST
Permissible noise and emission levels for generators that run on petrol and keroseneYou should be aware of these permissible limits and follow the guidelines outlined, failing which you may be required to stop manufacturing...
30 Apr, 2019, 05.24 PM IST
Generator noise level regulations: Permissible limits and different types of gensetsCPCB has laid down the permissible noise level in India for different areas
29 Apr, 2019, 02.14 PM IST
Supreme Court norms on sound system of mosques need to be followed: Madras High CourtThe public interest litigation alleged rampant seizure of loudspeakers used for 'azaan' or the prayer call by mosques in Pollachi taluk in ...
16 Aug, 2017, 08.36 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
Noise pollution, particulate matters exceed limit in DelhiThe Air Quality data for the period 2014-16 for Delhi and NCR does not show day-to-day continuous increase in the level of air pollution, t...
10 Apr, 2017, 02.39 PM IST
Noise norms fail to take offThe ministry of civil aviation's move to boost regional connectivity by allowing airlines to import aircraft as old as 18 years may not be ...
28 Jun, 2016, 07.31 PM IST
Government mulling standards for noise levels due to aircraft opsThe issue of noise pollution from aircraft operations has been simmering for sometime and some entities had also moved court and tribunals ...
08 Apr, 2016, 05.33 PM IST
Blast disturbs residents: PCB, cops wake up to loud music on church streetThe KSPCB has issued notices to pubs and bars located on Church Street following complaints of loud music by residents in the area.
06 Apr, 2016, 11.11 AM IST
- This Ganesha festivity in Mumbai was noisiest in seven years
The city celebrated its noisiest Ganeshotsav in seven years with decibel levels on the final immersion day peaking to 123db in Worli Naka, ...
20 Sep, 2013, 06.41 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
- 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