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Plea in HC seeks closure of RMC plant in Bhuleshwar

The petition alleged that the RMC plant was sanctioned by the MPCB and buildings and proposals department of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) despite being located in a residential area and within 100 metres of various hospitals and educational institutions, violating the Development Control Regulations.

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

Woman lawyer beaten by Sarpanch in Beed for noise pollution complaint

Photos of her severely bruised back shared by the victim went viral on social media, triggering outrage among netizens and political leaders.

The woman was thrashed by the sarpanch of Beed with pipes and wooden sticks after she made a noise pollution complaint(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:43 PM IST

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As Navratri begins, Delhi residents say unable to sleep due to boom boxes

CPCB permits a maximum noise level of 55dB(A) between 6am and 10pm in residential areas and 45dB(A) from 10pm till 6am

Boom boxes play loud music in a procession near Kalkaji mandir in New Delhi on Saturday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByVarun Bhandari

Delhi: RWAs decry ‘defeaning’ Navratri boom boxes

Many RWAs have written to police, urging them to curb the blaring loudspeakers that these processions use

A procession near Kalkaji temple on Saturday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2025 01:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi govt asks schools to seek police help on noise, parking woes

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 03:45 PM IST

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Anticipating incoming boom box menace, Delhi RWAs write to police

Residents in Delhi urge police to curb noise and traffic disruptions from loud processions during Chaitra Navratri, fearing a repeat of past disturbances.

Residential welfare associations (RWAs) have raised concerns over rows of “boom box trucks” that blast devotional music at deafening volumes on the city’s streets. (Arvind Yadav/ HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh cancels liquor licences of eight noisy nightclubs

The licences were cancelled under Section 36(c) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, as extended to Chandigarh, which grants the authority to cancel or suspend the liquor licences of violators

The eight clubs and discotheques that repeatedly violated noise pollution norms include Bargain Booze, Hard Rock Café, Kala, De’Orra Club, MOBE, and Boulevard in Sector 26, as well as Kukuna Club and The Vault in Sector 7, Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Cops to crack down on use of loudspeakers on mosques: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also said local police inspectors would be responsible for enforcing the rules.

Mumbai, India – 11, Mar 2025: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan during the Maharashtra Budget Assembly session, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:26 AM IST

ByFaisal Malik

FIR against imam for calling azaan on loudspeaker in Sambhal

The incident took place at a mosque in Punjabhiyan Colony, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Chandausi police station.

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Sambhal

PCMC citizens to protest against noise and air pollution

As many as 8,000 residents of the area from over 100 residential societies will be staging the protest march on Saturday

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has been under fire for its rampant tree felling, which residents claim is devastating the city’s environment. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:42 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Action against owners of bikes with modified silencers to continue: Police

Deputy commissioner of police (zone 5) Rajkumar Shinde has ordered a strict crackdown on modified exhaust systems, citing their role in excessive noise pollution

On Saturday, Loni Kalbhor police seized 22 Bullet motorcycles for using modified silencers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:54 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Submit report on Isha foundation event, HC tells pollution board

The court was considering a petition regarding potential environmental violations during celebrations at the highly vulnerable area of the Western Ghats in light of past pollution norm violations

The bench, compromising of justice SM Subramaniam and justice K Rajasekar, instructed additional advocate general J Ravindran to submit the report by Monday, as the Shivaratri celebrations are scheduled for February 26 and 27. (HT Archive)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByKA Shaji

Gurgaon Traffic Police's KBC-style ad on auto impresses internet

Gurgaon Traffic Police's witty auto-rickshaw ad, styled like KBC, went viral for its humorous approach to spreading awareness about unnecessary honking.

Gurugram Traffic Police's witty auto ad on honking went viral for its clever humour.(LinkedIn/Richa Arora)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:03 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

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Published on Feb 16, 2025 04:52 PM IST

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Allahabad HC nixes PIL seeking removal of loudspeakers from Mahakumbh

The court observed that the petitioners had only filed pictures of loudspeakers installed for making announcements and were placed on temporary public roads

The HC said the petition lacked data to indicate that the public address system was causing noise pollution above permissible limits. (For Representation)

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByJItendra Sarin, Prayagraj

Interceptor vehicles to patrol Coastal Road to curb racing and noise pollution

Residents of Worli, Breach Candy, and Nepean Sea Road face noise pollution and reckless speeding due to Coastal Road traffic, urging police for action.

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Govt told to act against 4 cops who ignored noise pollution plaint

MUMBAI: SPCA recommends action against Pune police for inaction on noise pollution complaints, raising hopes for stricter enforcement in Mumbai.

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:08 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

Noida traffic police to identify silent zones, fine those honking in such areas

On Tuesday, a letter was also issued to all traffic inspectors to identify “no honking zones” in their jurisdiction

Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, drivers violating the silent zone rule can be fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 for the first offence and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 for a repeat offence. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

HC tells cops to act against noise pollution violations by religious structures

The court emphasised that complaints regarding violations of noise pollution norms must be addressed promptly.

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed the Commissioner of Police to take action on complaints of noise pollution caused by religious structures. (Source: pexels.com)

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Published on Jan 24, 2025 11:07 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

Karnataka drivers made to hear their own honking as punishment, video goes viral

Viral video shows officials instructing drivers with excessively noisy horns to listen to their own honking at full volume.

The move, which has captured public attention, has earned widespread praise from social media users.(X/@vijeshetty)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2025 11:44 AM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

What have you done to curb noise pollution, HC asks govt

The court was hearing a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its directives against loudspeakers issued in August 2016

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

Authorities nonplussed over complaint about noise pollution due to dog barking

Recently, the complainant wrote an email to the MPCB and other authorities, providing data on the noise generated due to a dog barking on December 11

The data highlighted that the noise generated exceeded the permissible limit, the citizen claimed, and demanded strong action in the matter failing which he would be forced to register a complaint with the National Green Tribunal (NGT). (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

PCMC issues more stringent guidelines for construction projects

PCMC on Thursday introduced more stringent guidelines to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices in the twin city, officials said on Friday

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Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Chandigarh administration shifts AP Dhillon’s show to Sector 25

Events in Sector 25 also come with its own set of challenges. During rallies, commuters regularly travelling along the stretch between Sector 25/38 on Dakshin Marg and the road near Gate Number 3/UIET, Sector 14, face inconvenience. These roads remain blocked during such events, causing significant disruptions

AP Dhillon’s concert will be held at the rally ground in Sector 25, which is designated for protests, processions, and rallies with prior permission. The cremation ground is also located close by. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Diljit’s concert in Chandigarh breached noise limit set by HC

Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee submits report to deputy commissioner regarding violation of noise pollution norms during December 14 concert; deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav himself was also in attendance at the event while the court guidelines were violated

Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee in its report stated that noise levels during singer Diljit Dosanjh’s event ranged from 70 to 80 decibels, violating the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. (HT)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

After two chaotic concerts in Sector 34, Chandigarh admn plans venue change for AP Dhillon show

Originally planned at the same venue, the Chandigarh administration will now urge organisers to move the event, scheduled on December 21, to the Sector 25 ground, a much larger and less congested space

The Chandigarh administration will urge the concert organisers to change the venue. (AFP)

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Updated on Dec 16, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Diljit Dosanjh tweaks song lyrics at Chandigarh concert after CCPCR advisory

The switch came after the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) issued an advisory, urging the singer to avoid songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence, which the commission claimed could influence children negatively

The Punjab and Haryana high court had granted permission for the concert with strict directive that noise levels remain below 75 dBA. However, this condition was breached during the event.

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Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Spice of Life | Cut the cacophony and embrace silence

Progressive shortening of the period of tranquillity during the night has made sure that sleep deprivation has become a major disorder of the modern times which was previously unheard of

Light signals have been installed to regulate the traffic but a few hasty drivers want to rush through by the sheer force of their honking skills. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByDr Rajiv Sharma

Bangladesh students dance to Sapna Choudhary's Haryanvi song during protest.

Dhaka University students took a unique approach to protest against the administration and played 'Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal' on loudspeakers.

The viral video showed a group of students dancing and jumping outside a university building.(X/@iSoumikSaheb)

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Updated on Dec 15, 2024 01:12 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Chandigarh: 14 noisy nightclubs slapped with show-cause notices

These nightclubs, located in Chandigarh’s Sector 7 and Sector 26, are facing cancellation or suspension of liquor licences for violating the Noise Pollution Rules

The notices were issued under Section 36 (c) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, as extended to Chandigarh, which grants the authority to cancel or suspend the violators’ liquor licences. (Adobe stock)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

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Photos of her severely bruised back shared by the victim went viral on social media, triggering outrage among netizens and political leaders.

CPCB permits a maximum noise level of 55dB(A) between 6am and 10pm in residential areas and 45dB(A) from 10pm till 6am

Many RWAs have written to police, urging them to curb the blaring loudspeakers that these processions use

Delhi govt asks schools to seek police help on noise, parking woes

Residents in Delhi urge police to curb noise and traffic disruptions from loud processions during Chaitra Navratri, fearing a repeat of past disturbances.

The licences were cancelled under Section 36(c) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, as extended to Chandigarh, which grants the authority to cancel or suspend the liquor licences of violators

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also said local police inspectors would be responsible for enforcing the rules.

The incident took place at a mosque in Punjabhiyan Colony, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Chandausi police station.

As many as 8,000 residents of the area from over 100 residential societies will be staging the protest march on Saturday

Deputy commissioner of police (zone 5) Rajkumar Shinde has ordered a strict crackdown on modified exhaust systems, citing their role in excessive noise pollution

The court was considering a petition regarding potential environmental violations during celebrations at the highly vulnerable area of the Western Ghats in light of past pollution norm violations

Gurgaon Traffic Police's witty auto-rickshaw ad, styled like KBC, went viral for its humorous approach to spreading awareness about unnecessary honking.

Five ways humans scuppered love lives of animals

The court observed that the petitioners had only filed pictures of loudspeakers installed for making announcements and were placed on temporary public roads

Residents of Worli, Breach Candy, and Nepean Sea Road face noise pollution and reckless speeding due to Coastal Road traffic, urging police for action.

MUMBAI: SPCA recommends action against Pune police for inaction on noise pollution complaints, raising hopes for stricter enforcement in Mumbai.

On Tuesday, a letter was also issued to all traffic inspectors to identify “no honking zones” in their jurisdiction

The court emphasised that complaints regarding violations of noise pollution norms must be addressed promptly.

Viral video shows officials instructing drivers with excessively noisy horns to listen to their own honking at full volume.

The court was hearing a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its directives against loudspeakers issued in August 2016

Recently, the complainant wrote an email to the MPCB and other authorities, providing data on the noise generated due to a dog barking on December 11

PCMC on Thursday introduced more stringent guidelines to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices in the twin city, officials said on Friday

Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee submits report to deputy commissioner regarding violation of noise pollution norms during December 14 concert; deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav himself was also in attendance at the event while the court guidelines were violated

Originally planned at the same venue, the Chandigarh administration will now urge organisers to move the event, scheduled on December 21, to the Sector 25 ground, a much larger and less congested space

The switch came after the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) issued an advisory, urging the singer to avoid songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence, which the commission claimed could influence children negatively

Progressive shortening of the period of tranquillity during the night has made sure that sleep deprivation has become a major disorder of the modern times which was previously unheard of

Dhaka University students took a unique approach to protest against the administration and played 'Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal' on loudspeakers.

These nightclubs, located in Chandigarh’s Sector 7 and Sector 26, are facing cancellation or suspension of liquor licences for violating the Noise Pollution Rules

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