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 …
Mumbai: The jury is still out on the link between new phones, listening devices and hearing loss, but doctors say they are now seeing patients going deaf in their twenties. As the 55th International Week of the Deaf is observed, doctors feel it is time to take a closer look …
MUMBAI: Taking note of activist Sumaira Abdulali's complaint about noise pollution during the fifth day of Ganpati immersion, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan forwarded her report to the state environment department. In her complaint, Abdulali has slammed the government for not enforcing noise pollution rules in accordance with directives of the …
Vehicular density, construction activity, use of diesel generator sets and loudspeakers blamed Bangalore, long considered the garden city, now has a dubious distinction. It has been ranked the country’s seventh noisiest city and the tag is bound to worry the citizens, long concerned about rising levels of air pollution and …
VASCO: The environmental public hearing on coal and iron dust pollution in Vasco witnessed noisy scenes, even as the meeting had to be postponed as Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) failed to serve 30 days notice. The GSPCB in a notification dated August 31 had fixed the public hearing …
M/s Sintex Power Limited (SPL) proposes to set up 1720 MW (2x660 MW coal based + 1x400 MW Gas based) Power Plant near Lunsapur, Mithapur and Kagvadar villages, taluka Jafrabad, district Amreli, Gujarat. Terms of Reference for EIA study of the proposed project was prescribed by the Ministry of Environment …
David Cameron yesterday reassured opponents to a third runway at Heathrow that he would honour his manifesto not to expand it before the end of the current parliament. However, amid increasing speculation that the Government is preparing for a controversial U-turn, it has emerged that a cross-party commission will be …
Almost all commonly available sound emitting firecrackers exceed the prescribed noise level limits set by the Supreme Court, shows this study by PESO of 846 sound emitting firecrackers from 144 manufacturers in Sivakasi. All commonly available sound emitting firecrackers exceed permissible decibel levels, shows the tests conducted by the Petroleum …
Extraction of sand, bajri beneath bridges, culverts banned JAMMU: The State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has issued orders for closure of B N Stone crusher at village Thathar, Bantalab as the same was located near residential area and adding pollution to the air and noise pollution in the area. The …
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests, present this two hundred and thirtieth report on steps taken by various sectors of the Indian economy to control pollution. The Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests decided to review measures taken and being taken by …
After a year of partial respite from rising air pollution during last year, the city has seen a sharp rise in the level of air pollutants this year. Extensive public and private construction and other related activities have led to a a rise in the level air pollution, according to …
Germany's plan to wean itself off nuclear power has suffered a submarine setback. Utility companies have had to delay construction of a 25,000 megawatt windfarm off the coast because of fears the noise may kill thousands of porpoises. E.ON and RWE are spending millions on developing technology to reduce the …
A number of habitats for endangered species, such as the golden eagle, mountain hawk eagle and ptarmigan, lie under the low-altitude routes planned for flights by the MV-22 Osprey, a Japanese environmental protection group said. Habitats for golden eagle, designated a protected species with an estimated population of 650, overlap …
Roofs reflecting heat, trees equipped with solar panels, vertical farms and more. It is the vision of a sustainable city shared by some of the world’s biggest organizations. Maybe it’s time Delhi joins talks. Sustainia is a safe, prosperous and exciting destination. The quality of life is probably even better …
Hundreds of heavy trucks, entering and leaving the industrial area everyday, are causing air and noise pollution in the federal capital and disturbance among the sector’s residents. Resident of the industrial areas told this agency that the number of noise, dust and smoke complaints from the area were steadily increasing …
Jaipur: The state government on Monday filed a detailed report on the shops and sculpture manufacturers working in Khajanewalon Ka Rasta in the old Walled City and stated that no manufacturing work will be allowed as it has resulted in air and noise pollution. The government also clearly stated before …
This Executive summary of Bijahan Coal Mine of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. shows the detail of project and their Environment Impact Assessment and Environment Management Plan.
Every 10 Decibel Ups Risk Of Heart Attack By 12%: Journal Mumbai:Loud noise is not only an irritant, it can also kill. Latest research from the West says for every 10 decibel increase in noise level, the risk of heart attack goes up by 12%. The implication for Mumbai, which …
To compensate any adverse impact of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) on the ecology along the alignment, the development agency in charge will implement a list of measures, including construction of a flamingo park, a mangrove park and environment education centres. A Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) official …
Indians are upset with the fast deteriorating quality of their environment. Teri’s online Environmental Survey — 2012 which focused on the NCR and Karnataka had the majority of respondents complain against decling drinking water quality, increasing air pollution, noise pollution and the sharp decline in forest cover. Eighty three per …
Department of Environment (DoE) yesterday fined a steel cutting factory and a commercial building in Narayanganj and in the capital a total of Tk 16.25 lakh for violating environmental law. The DoE fined the factory Lee Tsai Steel Tk 10 lakh at Sonargoan in Narayanganj for running the factory without …
