Noise Pollution

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Kindle wisdom in every heart, the light of life in every home, and bring a smile on every face

Diwali is essentially celebrated to kindle wisdom in every heart, the light of life in every home, and bring a smile on every face

Noise pollution have long term effects on vegetation by driving away pollinating animals, finds study

Researchers hypothesized that once noise pollution decreases, the animals would return but they were proved wrong.

The Zai Whitaker column | When the music's to die for; or the challenge of the decibel

We have an enlightened law about noise pollution — The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 — but it's a struggle to convince individuals to keep within the stipulated decibel levels and timings for using electric sound-enhancers.

Putting the 'civil' back in civilisation: On loudspeakers, religious sentiments and the right to a peaceful night’s sleep

Twenty full years after rules regarding noise pollution were framed, they are observed almost entirely in the breach, by groups religious as well as secular.

Noise Pollution: Fighting a public health hazard in the rapidly urbanising Mumbai

Highlighting the effects of noise pollution as a public health hazard, a grassroots anti-noise movement aims to silence a serious urban health threat, but not everyone is on board.

Rajasthan records 'poor' air quality post-Diwali; residents flout SC verdict on firecrackers, say 'can't compromise on celebration'

A senior Rajasthan official said the police received no clear-cut directions from the Supreme Court or the state government to take action against those bursting crackers beyond permissible limit.

NASA's noise reduction technology reduces aircraft noise by more than 70 percent

NASA applied two concepts, including a series of chevrons placed near the front of the cavity.

Uttar Pradesh issues directives on use of loudspeakers after flak from Allahabad High Court

After receiving flak from the Allahabad High Court over noise pollution in Uttar Pradesh, the government on Sunday issued detailed directives on the use of permanently installed loudspeakers at public places in the state.

Five-year-old moves NGT against noise pollution by Delhi Metro, tribunal directs DMRC to follow environmental norms

A five-year-old child's complaint of noise pollution due to the operation of Delhi Metro trains prompted the NGT to direct the DMRC to adhere to environmental norms

Bombay High Court orders two-member judicial panel to hear metro railway noise pollution case

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed that the matters pertaining to noise pollution, caused by the construction of the Metro III project, would be heard by a two-member judicial committee.