Action taken report in the form of affidavit on behalf of the District Magistrate and Collector, South 24 Parganas District dated February 22, 2025. The matter related to a newspaper report which appeared in the Hindu, January 15, 2024 titled "Rising sea, shrinking sands erode vibrancy of Ganga Sagar mela". …
Agra: As devotees bid farewelll to their Gods on Vijaydashmi, water bodies in Agra were left in a mess. Experts have expressed concern of the impact of such idols that were immersed in the water bodies. Speaking to TOI, Surekha Yadav, a social worker and environment enthusiast said, “Idols in …
Conical loudspeakers, which give out high-decibel sound, were used at a religious event held in Shantinagar a few days ago BENGALURU: Cone-shaped loud speakers are banned by Supreme Court, but residents across the city complain that their use has been rampant over the past few days, thanks to the festival …
PATNA: Even as hundreds of idols were immersed in the Ganga in Patna and neighbouring areas on Tuesday and Wednesday to mark the end of the Durga Puja festival, the district administration did not show any concern for the increasing pollution of the river water. The Ganga is already highly …
PUNE: This festive season, the Anti-Noise Pollution Committee is hoping more and more citizens will let go of made-up traditions and embrace the Diwali Oath instead. The committee, founded by Dr Yeshwant Oke, has been giving out the four-point oath to students for the past decade. It can help youngsters …
Mumbai: Anti-noise pollution activist Sumaira AbdulAli, on Tuesday said she recorded high decible level of noise at the Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park. She also claimed that police allowed use of loudspeakers without court's permission. "I have recorded the sound level at 98.9 decible (dB). Shivaji Park is …
Hundreds of Durga idols were immersed at around seven Yamuna ghats across the national capital today, with authorities trying to ensure that non-biodegradable items do not make it to the already polluted river. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will analyse the impact of the immersions on Yamuna's toxic and …
THANE: With an aim to practice the traditional way of celebrating Durga Puja and limit the noise pollution, a city-based Durga Puja organising committee has shifted its celebration indoors. Instead of hosting the customary extravagant Durga Puja at Khevra Circle, the Fulcrum Cultural Foundation has arranged for a small-scale event …
UJJAIN: Ujjain municipal corporation (UMC) on Tuesday banned the sale of Chinese crackers and toys during Kartik Fair that sees footfall of over 4 lakh people in span of 25 days. The decision was taken at the general council meeting of the civic body. During the meeting, the members decided …
Required noise decibel meters were to be procured by October The Bombay High Court on Tuesday accused the Maharashtra government of delaying procurement of noise decibel meters intentionally. This, it said, made sure that noise pollution rules are not implemented during the ongoing Navratri and forthcoming Diwali festivals. The decibel …
RAIPUR: Fire cracker sellers and manufacturers have been directed not to manufacture or trade fireworks that creates noise above 125 decibel in the atmosphere. The guidelines come in wake of recent directives issued by National Green Tribunal (NGT) to Chhattisgarh to keep a check on noise pollution during festivals and …
Cuttack: In an effort to curb pollution of water bodies, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) had dug up six temporary ponds for immersion of Ganesh idols. Awareness programmes were held to educate people about the Orissa High Court order which directed that temporary water bodies be used for l immersion …
KOLHAPUR: A five-member investigative has booked 16 Ganesh mandals for using high-decibel sound systems and violating noise norms during the immersion procession. The team recorded statements from 25 panch witnesses and is preparing a report that is in its final stage. The report will be directly submitted to the court …
Considering ill effects on environment due to use of harmful materials on making idols during festivals like Ganesh and Durga Puja, the Forests and Environment Department, has issued a Government advisory to create public awareness on the use of such harmful materials and to take steps for strict implementation of …
Kolhapur: Over 1,100 security personnel and 802 city police officials will be deployed to make sure that the Ganesh immersion procession is carried out smoothly on Thursday. Police officials said that they have made all the arrangements to ensure that the immersion process is conducted peacefully. The authorities will also …
PUNE: Every Ganeshotsav, octogenarian Nana Puranik either stops stepping out of his apartment or goes out of the city to skirt the noise demon. Nana has undergone a bypass surgery and faces various ailments. His best bet during the festival is to visit his relatives in rural areas. He complains …
NAVI MUMBAI: The city police is gearing up to implement Bombay high court's orders to curb noise pollution during the festivals, mainly till the last immersion day for Ganeshotsav. NGO Awaaz Foundation has also written to police commissioner Hemant Nagrale, asking for an absolute prohibition on loudspeakers in silence zones …
Nagpur: The rules and regulations set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding environment-friendly celebration of Ganesh festival keep moving around on tables of different civic authorities every year but none has rarely taken cognisance of. To avoid deterioration of water quality, CPCB in 2010 had issued guidelines for immersion …
The Bombay high court's recent comprehensive order on noise pollution, issued after hearing ten PILs on different aspects of noise pollution, potentially changes the way festivals are celebrated in Maharashtra. In spite of specific court orders, the state government has not given publicity to toll-free, anonymous complaint mechanisms through WhatsApp, …
PUNE: Weeks after the Bombay High Court ordered the state government to consider use of noise mapping and classify various zones in the maximum city, a Pune-based organization is voluntarily taking up the task here. The organization also seeks residents' involvement from the city's residents to help with the task …
PUNE: The teething troubles in getting citizens to embrace eco-friendly ways of celebrating Ganeshotsav seem to be over with individuals, residential societies and even big mandals going all-out with 'green' ideas this year. While many have lovingly crafted the clay idols with their own hands, others used a variety of …
