Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
The ‘dhol-dhamaka’ usually associated with electioneering is missing this season as campaigning has evolved over the years. The loudspeaker-mounted auto-rickshaws urging people to vote for ‘parhe likhe, soojhwan ate har man-pyare umeedwar’ (educated, wise and popular candidate) are missing from the streets. So are the frills which could be seen …
Undoubtedly, generators have become indispensable in the present times. Generators are applicable almost everywhere from homes, offices to industries. However, most of the generators are accompanied by a noise that is produced due to its operation. This noise can be detrimental for the human ear and lead to several problems. …
Jaipur: A division bench of Rajasthan High Court on Thursday asked the state government, traffic police, JDA and JMC, of their plan to ensure smooth traffic in the city. The reply was sought while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a policy to ensure smooth traffic in the city. …
MUMBAI: In a PIL filed by advocate Abha Singh over denial of use of loudspeakers last year by police at a protest, a bench of Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice NM Jamdar on Thursday directed that she has a right to organise public meetings and peaceful demonstrations in public …
Chief Electoral Officer Dr S Karuna Raju on Tuesday held a video conferencing with all the Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police to take stock of ongoing preparations for the smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha polls. Issuing directions to all civil and police officers for …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jeff Clarks Vs State of Goa dated 16/04/2019 regarding noise pollution by resorts on the Morjim beach (Rockwater Station, Somalife, Refresh, Marbella, Yogis Frozen Sand Resort and Octopuss), Goa. NGT directs Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to look into …
The Bench said any licensed manufacturer might apply for requisite approval in accordance with the relevant rules and orders. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday gave its nod for the manufacture of ‘green crackers’ on submission of a permissible formula by the Petroleum and Explosive Safety organization (PESO) to …
Jaipur: Coming down heavily on noise pollution caused by the music systems used by restaurants and hotels in the city, a division bench of Rajasthan High Court on Thursday asked commissioner of police, Jaipur to exercise strict vigil in the entire city of Jaipur to ensure sound of music systems …
NEW DELHI: Acoustic cameras at busy intersections may help catch honking drivers by alerting authorities and locating the source. Purpose, a Delhi-based NGO, on Wednesday conducted a trial run of the cameras at the busy stretch near AIIMS. “As part of the Hands Off The Horn (HOTH) campaign, we conducted …
The Goa Forward Party has written a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking relaxation of the Noise Pollution Rules during traditional religious activities. Goa Deputy Chief Minister and GFP chief Vijai Sardesai said in the letter that ECI's flying squads had stopped Shigmo festival celebrations recently, and …
NEW DELHI: Asking the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to expand its noise monitoring mechanism beyond seven cities, the NGT has directed it to prepare 'noise pollution map' of the entire country and identify city-specific hotspots for remedial action plan by June 15. Currently, noise monitoring mechanism is functional in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dhaval Patel Vs State of Gujarat dated 02/04/2019 regarding M/s Jakson Limited situated in Kalsar Village, Taluka Pardi, District Valsad, Gujarat discharging effluents in a water body and leakage from the LPG tank and noise pollution. Report by Gujarat State …
Kolkata: After making sound-limiter mandatory for entire West Bengal, north eastern states and Andaman and Nicobar islands, National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday sought reports of compliance from the respondents. The development comes at a time when the political parties are getting ready for high-decibel campaigns. NGT in its order …
Noise pollution, better hospitals next two choices of residents Unlike many other states/UTs where better employment is the highest voters’ priority during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, water and air pollution is the topmost priority for Chandigarh voters, as per the report of the Association for Democratic Reforms Voters’ survey. …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunil Kumar Vs Delhi Pollution Control Committee & Others dated 26/03/2019 regarding operation of garbage godowns in Ward No. 60E Soniya Vihar, Shahdra, Delhi, without consent to operate causing noise and air pollution beyond the prescribed norms, affecting health of …
Virtual campaigns cost less, give platform for voice of voters. Hyderabad: Social media, it seems, has changed the age-old and unfair method of electioneering in villages in West Godavari district. The villages used to be awash in party flags and turned into virtual political camps. But there is not a …
The DCP and the SDM need to be trained for the job for which they have been appointed. New Delhi: Terming the Action Taken Report (ATC) as “inaction report”, the National Green Tribunal rapped the police and the district adminstration over their action plan to check noise pollution in West …
As in the case of noise emission The Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association (TANFAMA) has sought a defined standards to measure emission on bursting of firecrackers to enable compliance by makers while experimenting with new products. At a recent meeting with Additional Secretary of Department for Promotion of …
The green panel said the absence of implementation of noise pollution norms affects health of citizens, especially infants and senior citizens. The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to prepare a noise pollution map and remedial action plan to solve the issue across the country. …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian Medical Association (IMA - state unit) has decided to support the district administration in its efforts to rein in noise pollution. Lack of equipment to check noise levels had pulled back the district administration. IMA has agreed to contribute sound level meters as the lone sound level meter …
