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Puducherry residents complain of disturbing noise levels

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A resident said it is not just about the noise but also the atmosphere of revelry that spills over onto the roads in the neighbourhood
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Over 900 challans issued in Delhi for noise pollution in 4 days

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Green Humour

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Police launch campaign against high-decibel horns

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Delhi government proposes to empower local bodies, station house officers to act against noise pollution

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Petitions said the government has been issuing permanent licences though there is no provision in the rules.

Which law allows grant of permanent licence for using loudspeakers, HC asks government

Amid azaan row, Karnataka issues guidelines on loudspeakers

Students, villagers protest against truck terminal

The United Nations Environment Programme report delves into the harm from excessive noise levels and illustrates the decibel range of noise levels in 60 cities around the world. File image for representation
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U.N. report reference to Moradabad as among world’s noisiest cities may be flawed

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A group of sperm whales are seen swimming in the world's remotest sea off Mauritius in this undated photo taken from the steel-hulled science vessel Odyssey, working for the U.S. based Ocean Alliance, a whale conservation and research body.

Human noise pollution making it harder for marine life to hear each other

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HC directs govt. to decide in 3 months on pleas to ban firecrackers

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A view of High Court of Karnataka.

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Jazzing up motor vehicles may invite hefty penalty

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In a statement, the NGO said the noise level was measured from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (on Saturday) and then until the next morning (Sunday). File Photo.

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Green firecrackers are those manufactured based on chemical formulation developed by the CSIR-NEERI and PESO. The “green firecracker” packaging can be identified through the distinct, green logo of CSIR-NEERI, as well as QR code system.

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