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Too loud to ignore: Why Indians should care about noise pollution in cities
September 23, 2025 5:19 pm
Systemic gaps compound the problem. Noise monitoring is sparse, enforcement weak, and responsibility scattered across multiple authorities. As with air quality, symbolic fixes do little to tackle structural drivers.
How a voluntary effort led to 25 years of noise monitoring during Ganesh immersion processions
September 05, 2025 9:09 am
That voluntary effort which commenced in 2000 with no formal funding will not only complete 25 years this year, but the data collected over time has contributed to policy changes.
Construction conundrum: Pune residents troubled by noise pollution can voice their concerns to civic body and police
March 09, 2025 1:40 pm
The urban local body is responsible for designating silent zones in accordance with the noise rules and displaying this information at the relevant locations.
Air pollution causes male infertility while prolonged exposure to road traffic noise causes female infertility: Study
December 03, 2024 5:39 pm
Expert explains in detail how these two factors can play crucial roles in male and female infertility
26 locations show increase in decibel levels; NGO data says ‘loudest’ Diwali since 2021
November 14, 2023 3:30 pm
Keeping in mind the deteriorating AQI in Mumbai, the HC had on November 10 stated that bursting of cracker should be allowed between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali.
Noise limit of firecrackers raised to 125 decibel in West Bengal; govt ban on non-green crackers to continue
October 20, 2023 7:20 pm
As per the firecracker manufacturers, in 1996, the Kolkata High Court had passed an order making 90 decibel the maximum permissible limit.
Noise levels cross 100 dB for 2nd yr in a row, shows tech varsity’s report
September 30, 2023 9:58 am
In industrial areas, the permissible limit is 75dB for daytime and 70dB at night. In commercial areas, it is 65dB and 55dB while it is 55dB and 45 dB respectively in residential areas.
Pune: Ahead of Ganesh Festival, citizen groups raise concern about Dhol Tasha practice, police promise action
September 05, 2023 10:34 am
Speaking to The Indian Express on Monday, even as dhol tasha practice resounds across the city, Singh said, “We have to start instilling some sensibility in people, and get them to understand that noise is not celebration.”
No Honking Day: Expert shares measures to curb noise pollution
August 11, 2023 3:55 pm
According to Dr Bhavik Shah, Consultant - ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon, SRV Hospitals, Chembur, noise pollution is the presence of unwanted or harmful sounds that disrupt the normal acoustic environment.
Is noise pollution increasing your risk of blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks?
June 19, 2023 1:02 pm
Loud noise can prompt the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline via the endocrine system. It impacts blood pressure, heart and hearing, resulting in chronic health issues and poor quality of life, says Dr Ravindra Khaiwal, Professor of Environment Health, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh
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