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Activist urges CM Thackeray to start air quality warnings for Mumbai
February 14, 2022 8:34 pm
Sumaira Abdulali says warnings are mandated by the National Clean Air Action Plan to be issued by 132 cities on days when air quality severely deteriorates and is unhealthy for citizens.
Mumbai NGO cautions NEERI against sale of fake green crackers
October 28, 2021 1:50 pm
The NGO recently tested crackers for noise pollution along with the Maharashtra Pollution Control board (MPCB) and found fake QR codes on the packaging, while on some others, there were no QR codes.
BMC inaugurates illuminated Juhu beach, activists raise concern about ‘light pollution’
October 31, 2017 1:57 am
The study by Awaaz foundation mentions that light pollution affects sleep, increases headache, fatigue and stress and decreases sexual functioning. It also disrupts the food chain and confuses animal navigation at night.
Noisier festivities on second day, says Awaaz Foundation
August 28, 2017 6:30 am
“All readings were taken in the extended time period of 10 pm to 12 am in residential areas having educational institutions, hospitals, religious places and courts,” said Sumaira Abdulali, founder of Awaaz foundation and an anti-noise pollution activist.
Air,water,greenery... pollution takes a toll
January 31, 2014 4:57 pm
Reluctance on part of government agencies to implement laws and lack of awareness on part of citizens will spell trouble for the citys environment unless adequate measures are taken
Quietest Diwali for Mumbaikars in a decade: NGO
November 06, 2013 12:01 am
Maximum noise level recorded at 124 decibels this year as opposed to 127 dB last year.
Noise levels soared past 100 dB in many areas
September 20, 2013 12:38 am
On Wednesday,the last day of Ganeshotsav celebrations,noise levels crossed 100 decibels (dB) in nine areas and noise pollution norms were violated in two silence zones
Ganpati Festival
September 16, 2013 5:39 am
Noise levels recorded on the fifth day of Ganpati festival celebrations reached as high as 112 decibel on Ranade Road
5 differently abled orphan girls beaten,raped in Jaipur residential school
May 18, 2013 3:25 pm
Four persons,including director of NGO 'Awaaz Foundation',have been arrested after the incident.
Sena takes HC permission for granted
October 26, 2012 3:46 am
Dusshera rally records highest pollution in 3 years.
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Other directors stole Aditya Dhar’s research, revelas mentor Priyadarshan
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