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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KCCA seizes bar equipment over noise pollution
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in one of its moves to control noise pollution has seized musical equipment and loud speakers from three popular city bars. According to KCCA the bars have defied
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Status of ambient noise level in India – 2015
As per section 5.2.8 (IV) of National Environment Policy (NEP) - 2006, Ambient Noise is included as environmental quality parameter and is being monitored in specific urban areas regularly. The National
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Vijaywada witnesses a muted Diwali
VIJAYAWADA: For the first time over the years, Vijayawada city witnessed muted Diwali celebrations as a majority of the citizens on Sunday celebrated the festival of lights by avoiding bursting of crackers
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Noise mapping in major cities on: State tells Bombay High Court
Government pleader Abhinandan Vangyani informed the Bombay High Court that following HC orders the government has on September 5 issued a resolution directing the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB)
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New paper outlines ways of reducing impacts of pollution, climate change, noise and crime
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis suggests eight interventions that will help create healthier and more sustainable cities of the future, built to reduce the negative impacts of pollution,
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NMMT plans to use hybrid buses for Mumbai Darshan
NAVI MUMBAI: The civic transport body is thinking of using the recently launched hybrid buses to ferry residents for a Navi Mumbai/Mumbai Darshan. As per preliminary plans, the transport body is planning
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A retrospective view of noise pollution control policy in India: status, proposed revisions and control measures
<p>This article provides a retrospective view of noise policies and ordinances in India. It also proposes revisions in them for noise abatement and control based on the available knowledge on noise policies
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Nigerian city of Lagos shuts 'noisy' churches and mosques
Authorities in Nigeria's Lagos State have shut 70 churches and 20 mosques in an attempt to reduce high noise levels. About 10 hotels, pubs and club houses were also closed, officials said. Some estimates
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A Plan to Mute Ocean Noise for Marine Life
Imagine trying to relax in your home while being bombarded with the explosive sounds of shotgun blasts as well as freight trains rumbling by. For many whales, dolphins and other marine life that depend
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Namibian Churches Called To Order For Noise Pollution
Namibian Churches Called To Order For Noise Pollution SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA, May 30 (BERNAMA-NNN-NAMPA) -- Churches in Namibia's coastal towns which are reoported to have caused noise pollution have been