Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
The Bombay High Court said on Tuesday it will put all municipal corporations and councils on notice before the festive season begins, to ensure proper compliance of noise pollution norms and that no pandal is put up illegally. A division bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Riyaz Chagla said: …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Subhash C. Pandey Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 31/10/2013 on fire crackers. NGT has been appraised of the fact that State Pollution Control Boards have kept the District Administration and the State Government informed on the requirement …
The Mumbai Airport, the second busiest in the country, has appointed a Spanish consultant to check the feasibility of installing noise barriers at the airport premises. Additionally, the consultant will also advise the airport authorities on whether it would be an effective way to control the noise levels of the …
PATNA: The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) will soon install permanent sound level meters in nine cities across the state to monitor noise pollution. Patna already has five such meters at various locations. A sound level meter is an instrument used to assess noise or sound levels by measuring …
Following the announcement on a ban on drumming and noise making in Accra between May 14 and June 14, 2018, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has drawn some guidelines to ensure peace and security within the city. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the AMA, …
GURUGRAM: After carrying out 'Do Not Honk' campaigns in Gurugram and other cities of NCR, over 100 Gurugrammers are going to Mumbai to participate in a similar campaign there. The campaign, which will be held at Bandra toll gate on February 3, has been inspired from the Gurugram model. The …
The national environmental watchdog on Wednesday raided four clubs in Nairobi over noise pollution, serving them with notices of closure. The National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) inspectors stormed into Kiza Lounge, Space Lounge Bar and Grill, Tavern and B-Club to check on their sound proofing systems after complaints from the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Samriddhi Goswami Vs. Union of India & Others regarding noise pollution by Delhi Metro dated 12/12/2017. NGT disposes of this application with the direction that DMRC shall maintain and adhere to the prescribed norms of noise pollution while carrying on …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Protection of Culture Heritage, Environment, Traditions and Promotions of National Awareness (CHETNA) Vs Ministry of Civil Aviation & Others dated 24/11/2017 regarding the issue of noise pollution caused by aircrafts in run way 11/29 of the IGI Airport, …
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has intensified operations against noise pollution to ensure that the law as well as the rights of other people are respected, the police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Theos Badege said, yesterday. He said that public places like churches, bars, restaurants and nigh-clubs should operate within …
VADODARA: Students of M S University's Department of Environmental Studies with the help from personnel from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will closely monitor the air and sound pollution levels in the city during the two days of Diwali and New Year. CPCB team will train the BSc and …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Biswanath Mondal Vs State of West Bengal Others dated 21/08/2013 regarding fixation of lower noise level impulse at 90 dB(A) at 5 meters from source for manufacturing and sale of firecrackers instead at 125 dB(A) at 4 meters from source …
The neighbourhoods of hospitals are declared as silence zones so that patients receiving treatment are not disturbed. So are areas around schools, colleges, courts and other such places that need to be noise-free. But how silent are so-called silence zones in India? A recent study across seven major cities has …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Omesh Saigal Vs Government of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 04/10/2017 regarding noise pollution because of vehicles affecting the health of residents of Panchshila Park Area, Delhi. NGT directs that the portion of the Outer Ring Road passing through …
These Rules amend the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 by inserting a new sub-rule in rule 4 regarding responsibilities of the Authority and by making minor changes to rule 8.
These Rules amend the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules by inserting a new sub-rule to rule 5 dealing with restrictions on the use of loud speakers.
In order to avoid noise pollution all territory shall be classified in industrial, commercial, residential or silence areas/zones The noise levels in any area/zone shall not exceed noise standards in terms of air quality; The use of amplifiers and loudspeakers is restricted to certain facilities.Annexed Schedules details air quality standards …
Rejecting the Maharashtra government's stand that silence zones do not exist in the state as of now, the Bombay High Court today said its 2016 order declaring areas near hospitals, schools, colleges and courts as silence zones shall continue to operate. Rejecting the Maharashtra government’s stand that silence zones do …
ACOEM Group will be working with state pollution boards and the AAI on the govt front France-based ACOEM Group which has recently set up its India subsidiary in Vadodara is eyeing collaborations in defence sector for its patented gun shot detection systems, apart from bringing its noise monitoring technology to …
