Amended noise action plan of Goa
Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The
Noise Pollution Control
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Passive noise control measures for traffic noise abatement in Delhi, India
This study proposes a comprehensive noise abatement programme following the best practicable and economical option (BPEO) for implementation in metro city like Delhi for reducing annoyance and ill effects
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Passive noise control measures for traffic noise abatement in Delhi, India
This study proposes a comprehensive noise abatement programme following the best practicable and economical option (BPEO) for implementation in metro city like Delhi for reducing annoyance and ill effects
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Horn ok? City says ‘no please’
New Delhi: The first day of the year was celebrated as “NoHonking Day” in thecapital— in the fourth year in a row. Given the tendency of Delhi drivers to honk incessantly on roads, volunteersof an NGOon
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Police ask DJs to adhere to noise limits
The Chandigarh Police on Wednesday asked various DJs and music houses operating from the city to adhere to the prescribed noise limit during marriage functions and parties. Addressing a meeting with over
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Will imprisoning offenders help curb noise pollution?
The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules are usually relaxed during festivals, but only for the deadline and not the decibel levels. Despite being prohibited from bursting crackers and playing
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Think twice before having a blast, you may land up in jail
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has decided to “defuse” noisy firecrackers this year. The board has prepared a list of noisy firecrackers and has sought help from the explosives department,
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Maharashtra's Noise Act not in conformity with central law
The state government came up with noise rules based on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendations in 1989. The Bombay High Court had disposed of the first Public Interest Litigation on noise
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With an ear on Italian tech, BMC to conduct noise mapping in city
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will soon conduct a noise mapping analysis of the city to identify noise pollution at various locations and instal sound barriers. This decision comes after
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Permissible sound level norms on roads to be revised
MUMBAI: The state government is expected to change its norms on permissible sound levels on roads and flyovers before going in for sound barriers and might do it through a GR. This will enable it to
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Deafening noise
Noise levels in most Indian cities have crossed safe limits. Lack of awareness has led to ailments ranging from hypertension to heart diseases. But the authorities dont's seem bothered. Read this special report in Down To Earth.