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NGT Loudspeaker Traffic Smart Management

NGT cracks down on ‘smart traffic’ loudspeakers, orders action over noise pollution near hospitals, courts

May 25, 2026 5:48 pm

The NGT was hearing a plea against the Bhopal authorities over alleged large-scale noise pollution caused by traffic public announcement systems installed under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS).

Gujarat High Court noise pollution, Supreme Court loudspeaker guidelines

Officials will face contempt case for violation of SC guidelines on noise pollution: Gujarat High Court

April 30, 2026 10:08 pm

Seeks detailed report on steps taken to comply with SC directions by state

In residential areas, the limit is 55 decibels during the day and 45 at night.

Pressure horns, modified silencers: UP takes aim at noise pollution with new SOP

April 24, 2026 4:38 am

The SOP defines decibel limits for residential and silence zones; citizens can now report violators via a dedicated mobile app.

A PGIMER study published in the Indian Journal of Public Health reveals that 80% of Chandigarh traffic policemen experience sleep loss, stress, and hypertension due to constant noise exposure.

80% of traffic cops in Chandigarh witness stress due to chronic daily noise exposure: Study

October 08, 2025 12:06 am

PGI research suggests 56% of traffic policemen experienced symptoms of tinnitus, compared to 29% of their general counterparts

Health studies should explicitly track noise exposure, especially near schools, hospitals, and low-income areas.

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 site dust and noise pollution raise concerns in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

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.

How do air and noise pollution affect male and female fertility? Infertility

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.