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 …
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in one of its moves to control noise pollution has seized musical equipment and loud speakers from three popular city bars. According to KCCA the bars have defied both National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Noise Standards and Control Regulations 2003 and Kampala City Council Maintenance …
As per section 5.2.8 (IV) of National Environment Policy (NEP) - 2006, Ambient Noise is included as environmental quality parameter and is being monitored in specific urban areas regularly. The National Ambient Noise Monitoring Network comprises of 70 Noise Monitoring Stations spread over 07 metropolitan cities which include Bengaluru, Chennai, …
VIJAYAWADA: For the first time over the years, Vijayawada city witnessed muted Diwali celebrations as a majority of the citizens on Sunday celebrated the festival of lights by avoiding bursting of crackers which produce air and noise pollution. Most of them celebrated the festival in an eco-friendly manner as part …
Government pleader Abhinandan Vangyani informed the Bombay High Court that following HC orders the government has on September 5 issued a resolution directing the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to carry out noise mapping in major cities. The state government has commenced noise mapping in major cities of the state. …
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis suggests eight interventions that will help create healthier and more sustainable cities of the future, built to reduce the negative impacts of pollution, climate change, noise and crime. The paper, "City Planning and Population Health: A Global Challenge," published Sept. 23 …
NAVI MUMBAI: The civic transport body is thinking of using the recently launched hybrid buses to ferry residents for a Navi Mumbai/Mumbai Darshan. As per preliminary plans, the transport body is planning to tie up with MTDC to operate the buses. "We plan to operate Mumbai Darshan trips starting from …
This article provides a retrospective view of noise policies and ordinances in India. It also proposes revisions in them for noise abatement and control based on the available knowledge on noise policies and regulations followed around the world. The work focuses on the inclusion of noise limits for construction activities, …
Authorities in Nigeria's Lagos State have shut 70 churches and 20 mosques in an attempt to reduce high noise levels. About 10 hotels, pubs and club houses were also closed, officials said. Some estimates put Lagos' population at around 20 million, creating a constant background of noise - from the …
Imagine trying to relax in your home while being bombarded with the explosive sounds of shotgun blasts as well as freight trains rumbling by. For many whales, dolphins and other marine life that depend on their hearing to survive, there is no way to escape the loud, human-made noises in …
Namibian Churches Called To Order For Noise Pollution SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA, May 30 (BERNAMA-NNN-NAMPA) -- Churches in Namibia's coastal towns which are reoported to have caused noise pollution have been called to order by the police. After several complaints from community members about the noise made by these churches, the police …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Mohd. Ishatiaque E. Baghban Vs. Police Commissioner, Greater Mumbai & Ors. dated 01/02/2016 regarding noise pollution in Mumbai. Order dated 29th September, 2015 disposing of Application No.92/2014 required the preparation and publication of the maps showing …
State government’s Environment Department is considering a move to lower the permissible level of sound emitted by firecrackers. Delhiites may celebrate a less noisy Diwali next year with the State government’s Environment Department considering a move to lower the permissible level of sound emitted by firecrackers. Apart from the smoke …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of West Bengal Pollution Control Board Vs Internatinal Marwari Association & Ors dated 29/10/2015 regarding fixation of the upper limit of sound intensity during bursting of fire crackers, West Bengal.
Lagos — Barely 72 hours after sealing some hotels and religious houses within Lagos metropolis, the Lagos State government, through the State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), yesterday shut another set of religious houses, industries, club houses and others for contravening the guidelines on noise, air and environmental pollution. Disclosing this …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Bharat Shamrao Gajendragadhkar Vs. Shri Theatre, Samta Colony, Osmanabad & Ors dated 22/07/2015 regarding noise pollution caused by Shri Theatre, which is situated in Samta Colony at Osmanabad, Maharashtra.
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Basudeb Mondal Vs. The West Bengal Pollution Control Board and Ors. dated 13/07/2015 regarding the categorization of the cotton hosiery unit under the classification/harmonization of Red, Orange and Green category of Industries.
This protocol presents the protocol for Ambient Noise monitoring to be carried out on routine basis or to address the public complaints. The objective is to monitor the noise level at a particular site or as described in the complaints. The data generated by the method shall also evaluate with …
PUNE: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench in Pune has asked the state government to consider devising a policy for use of fire crackers at public places during private marriage processions, religious events, festivities or election result celebrations. "A committee, including the secretary to environment department, member secretary of the …
This protocol presents the protocol for Ambient Noise monitoring to be carried out on routine basis or to address the public complaints. The objective is to monitor the noise level at a particular site or as described in the complaints. The data generated by the method shall also evaluate with …
THANE: Local residents are demanding installation of noise barriers along the Kapurbawdi flyover after crying foul over the negligent attitude of officials who are allegedly delaying the provision of the same on the lines of the ones at IIT-Powai. The residents have also asked for view cutters along the Mumbai-bound …
