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 …
In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, namely: These rules may be called the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2018.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ahead of the festival season in the city, the Azad Maidan police have started issuing pamphlets to Mandals and citizens in residential societies to curb noise pollution before and during festivals. Police are appealing to citizens to keep a check on the decibel levels as per the directions given by …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajeev Rai Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 26/05/2017 regarding noise pollution caused by Punjabi Club, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The Applicant has also prayed for issuance of of appropriate directions for closure of the said …
The Ga Traditional Council has served notice that it will deal with any individual or group of people who flout the ban on drumming and noise making this year. The one month ban commences Monday, May 8 and ends on June 8. The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayibonte, said a task …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Varun Seth & Ors. Vs. Police Commissioner, Delhi & Others dated 09/05/2017 regarding noise level mapping in Delhi. NCT Delhi and Central Pollution Control Board shall submit a Status Report in regard to the Noise Level Mapping of the identified …
The ban disallows Churches, Mosques, pubs and others from making noise. The ban on drumming and noise making imposed by the Ga Traditional Council commences Monday May 8 to June 8, 2017, with the Odadao custom to signify the lifting of the ban. The month long ban will disallow Churches, …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Goutam Roy Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 22/03/2017 regarding permissible noise level for fire crackers within the State of West Bengal.
