Noise levels during the final-day Ganapati immersion processions in Mumbai exceeded permissible limits, with readings peaking at 107.8 decibels, according to NGO Awaaz Foundation. Despite restrictions of 40–45 dB at night, loud music continued past midnight, prompting the NGO to flag violations.
Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills police station staff was in for a surprise on Saturday night when none other than the top cop of the city called up Dial 100 and complained of sound pollution. Around 11 a.m the police control room received a call from a landline number complaining about loud music played causing disturbance […]