Latur police have directed Ganesh mandals to refrain from using DJs, Dolby systems and high-volume amplifiers during the 10-day Ganpati festival beginning September 14. Authorities urged organisers to use traditional instruments and warned of legal action for noise violations
Pune residents held a protest march demanding a complete ban on high-decibel DJ systems during festivals ahead of Ganpati. Protesters cited noise pollution concerns and questioned why similar restrictions announced in Solapur and Nagpur could not be implemented in Pune
Residents have raised concerns about noise pollution caused by motorcycles with modified silencers, which they say is disrupting their peace. “The deafening noise is disturbing and irritating for both senior citizens and children. Youngsters are altering silencers for fun or to show off, but it’s becoming a nuisance and punishment for others,” said Mohd Saleemuddin, an IT professional from Tolichowki.
Diwali celebrations still appear to be going strong at the English and Foreign Languages University, but not the way students and administrators expected
Noise levels were another parameter monitored by the pollution board and the data observed that noise levels were same in day time pre-Diwali and during Diwali while night time values shot up by 2.3 dB in industrial areas
The average PM2.5 (micrograms per meter cube) levels recorded during normal (before Diwali) days is 35 and after the festival, the PM 2.5 level increased to 119 in Hyderabad
Mumbai: Over 2,700 motorists were penalised on the first day of the “no honking” campaign conducted here on Wednesday, Mumbai traffic police said. The traffic police has decided to observe “no honking” every Wednesday to create awareness about unnecessary honking and curb noise pollution. As many as 2,764 motorists were penalised on the first day […]
Hyderabad: Noise pollution is a growing concern among metropolitans across the globe. It is an invisible danger that impacts millions of people on a daily basis. While several global cities face tough time dealing with the issue, the decibel levels, the units in which noise pollution is measured, at various areas in Hyderabad have dropped […]
