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Plea in HC seeks closure of RMC plant in Bhuleshwar

Plea in HC seeks closure of RMC plant in Bhuleshwar
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:14 AM IST

Woman lawyer beaten by Sarpanch in Beed for noise pollution complaint

The woman was thrashed by the sarpanch of Beed with pipes and wooden sticks after she made a noise pollution complaint
Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:43 PM IST

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

Boom boxes play loud music in a procession near Kalkaji mandir in New Delhi on Saturday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:38 AM IST

Delhi: RWAs decry ‘defeaning’ Navratri boom boxes

A procession near Kalkaji temple on Saturday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 01:46 AM IST

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

Delhi govt asks schools to seek police help on noise, parking woes
Published on Mar 29, 2025 03:45 PM IST

Anticipating incoming boom box menace, Delhi RWAs write to police

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)
Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:00 AM IST

Chandigarh cancels liquor licences of eight noisy nightclubs

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)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:20 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:26 AM IST

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. (For representation only)
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:54 AM IST

PCMC citizens to protest against noise and air pollution 

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)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:42 AM IST

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

On Saturday, Loni Kalbhor police seized 22 Bullet motorcycles for using modified silencers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:54 AM IST

Submit report on Isha foundation event, HC tells pollution board

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)
Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:34 AM IST

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

Gurugram Traffic Police's witty auto ad on honking went viral for its clever humour.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:03 PM IST

Five ways humans scuppered love lives of animals

Five ways humans scuppered love lives of animals
Published on Feb 16, 2025 04:52 PM IST

Allahabad HC nixes PIL seeking removal of loudspeakers from Mahakumbh

The HC said the petition lacked data to indicate that the public address system was causing noise pollution above permissible limits. (For Representation)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:14 AM IST

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

Interceptor vehicles to patrol Coastal Road to curb racing and noise pollution
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:44 AM IST

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

Govt told to act against 4 cops who ignored noise pollution plaint
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:08 AM IST

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

Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, drivers violating the silent zone rule can be fined 1,000 for the first offence and 2,000 for a repeat offence. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:16 AM IST

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

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)
Published on Jan 24, 2025 11:07 AM IST

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

The move, which has captured public attention, has earned widespread praise from social media users.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 11:44 AM IST

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

What have you done to curb noise pollution, HC asks govt
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:48 AM IST

Authorities nonplussed over complaint about noise pollution due to dog barking

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)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 07:46 AM IST

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. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:14 AM IST

Chandigarh administration shifts AP Dhillon’s show to Sector 25

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)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:58 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 09:14 AM IST

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

The Chandigarh administration will urge the concert organisers to change the venue. (AFP)
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Diljit Dosanjh tweaks song lyrics at Chandigarh concert after CCPCR advisory

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.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:12 PM IST

Spice of Life | Cut the cacophony and embrace silence

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)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 09:08 AM IST

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

The viral video showed a group of students dancing and jumping outside a university building.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 01:12 PM IST

Chandigarh: 14 noisy nightclubs slapped with show-cause notices

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)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 08:52 AM IST