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What Is Railway Noise? How It Impacts India's Health
Experts say future policies should also include community-level noise assessments, better urban planning, and stronger health-focused research to protect people living near railway corridors
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Out-Of-Control Honking: Dispute And Deepening Health And Safety Crisis
Recent violent incidents over road honking in India highlight severe noise pollution and health risks.
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Andhra Deputy Speaker Demands Action Against "Unregulated Use Of Speakers"
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker urges police to enforce noise pollution laws against loudspeaker misuse.
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Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted
A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people associate with haunted buildings.
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Man Fined $200 For Using Speakerphone At This Train Station
David, who was on speakerphone with his sister at a train state was fined for disturbing peace.
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Pune Birthday Bash Organiser Faces Police Case For Causing Noise Pollution
A case has been registered against the organiser of a birthday event in Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune district for allegedly violating noise and environmental norms and causing a public nuisance, police said on Tuesday.
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Wheeled Luggage Banned In This Beautiful European City. Here's Why
Wheeled luggage are prohibited from being pulled by visitors as they navigate the narrow streets of Dubrovnik's Old Town.
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No-Honking Days And Noise Barriers Aim To Quell Mumbai's Cacophony
Living in Mumbai requires an inexhaustible tolerance for noise. There's the ceaseless revving of autorickshaw engines and the clamor of car horns as drivers edge through impenetrable traffic.
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Temples, Churches Won't Be Affected By Noise Curb Law: Goa Chief Minister
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said temples and churches in the state will not be covered under the law prohibiting loud music after 10 pm.
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Tips That Cars And Bikes Must Follow To Reduce Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is one if the biggest issues that cities have to deal with. Heres what you can do to avoid noise pollution from personal vehicles.
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Religious Institutions Briefed On Noise Norms: Delhi Municipal Body To Green Court
The Delhi Cantonment Board told the National Green Tribunal on Monday that all religious institutions in its area -- mosques, temples, churches and the like, have been briefed to adhere to the norms laid down as per the noise standards.
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Playing Loudspeakers Without Permission In Delhi To Attract Upto Rs 1 Lakh Fine
Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Saturday revised the penalty for violation of noise rules in the national capital with hefty fines of as much as Rs 10,000 to be levied for noise through loudspeakers/ public address systems.
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Uttarakhand Rolls Out Fines For Noise Pollution, Includes Religious Sites
The Uttarakhand government on Friday decided to levy heavy fines for noise pollution.
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Green Court NGT Directs Delhi Government To Enforce Noise Pollution Norms, Forms Committee
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to ensure that the noise pollution norms are enforced at the ground level and formed a committee to enforce compliance.
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Germany Looks To Ban Noisy Motorcycles
The German government is expected to vote in Parliament to restrict exhaust sound from motorcycles and certain cars.
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What Is Railway Noise? How It Impacts India's Health
Experts say future policies should also include community-level noise assessments, better urban planning, and stronger health-focused research to protect people living near railway corridors
-
Out-Of-Control Honking: Dispute And Deepening Health And Safety Crisis
Recent violent incidents over road honking in India highlight severe noise pollution and health risks.
-
Andhra Deputy Speaker Demands Action Against "Unregulated Use Of Speakers"
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker urges police to enforce noise pollution laws against loudspeaker misuse.
-
Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted
A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people associate with haunted buildings.
-
Man Fined $200 For Using Speakerphone At This Train Station
David, who was on speakerphone with his sister at a train state was fined for disturbing peace.
-
Pune Birthday Bash Organiser Faces Police Case For Causing Noise Pollution
A case has been registered against the organiser of a birthday event in Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune district for allegedly violating noise and environmental norms and causing a public nuisance, police said on Tuesday.
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Wheeled Luggage Banned In This Beautiful European City. Here's Why
Wheeled luggage are prohibited from being pulled by visitors as they navigate the narrow streets of Dubrovnik's Old Town.
-
No-Honking Days And Noise Barriers Aim To Quell Mumbai's Cacophony
Living in Mumbai requires an inexhaustible tolerance for noise. There's the ceaseless revving of autorickshaw engines and the clamor of car horns as drivers edge through impenetrable traffic.
-
Temples, Churches Won't Be Affected By Noise Curb Law: Goa Chief Minister
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said temples and churches in the state will not be covered under the law prohibiting loud music after 10 pm.
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Tips That Cars And Bikes Must Follow To Reduce Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is one if the biggest issues that cities have to deal with. Heres what you can do to avoid noise pollution from personal vehicles.
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Religious Institutions Briefed On Noise Norms: Delhi Municipal Body To Green Court
The Delhi Cantonment Board told the National Green Tribunal on Monday that all religious institutions in its area -- mosques, temples, churches and the like, have been briefed to adhere to the norms laid down as per the noise standards.
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Playing Loudspeakers Without Permission In Delhi To Attract Upto Rs 1 Lakh Fine
Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Saturday revised the penalty for violation of noise rules in the national capital with hefty fines of as much as Rs 10,000 to be levied for noise through loudspeakers/ public address systems.
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Uttarakhand Rolls Out Fines For Noise Pollution, Includes Religious Sites
The Uttarakhand government on Friday decided to levy heavy fines for noise pollution.
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Green Court NGT Directs Delhi Government To Enforce Noise Pollution Norms, Forms Committee
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to ensure that the noise pollution norms are enforced at the ground level and formed a committee to enforce compliance.
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Germany Looks To Ban Noisy Motorcycles
The German government is expected to vote in Parliament to restrict exhaust sound from motorcycles and certain cars.
