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The quest for quiet: Can we retune the urban world?
The pitch of human-made noise has risen. See how seismic guns fired underwater are claiming lives; how trains are affecting learning levels in classrooms.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 05:21 PM IST
Anesha George
Fed up with college fests in Delhi, neighbouring residents share their woes
The residents of neighbouring areas of off-campus colleges share how their lives are getting disrupted due to the commotion of fest season and star nights.
Published on Mar 25, 2024 02:04 AM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Economic Survey: Karol Bagh Delhi’s noisiest location
The Economic Survey said out of the 31 stations in Delhi, seven were in silence zones, which includes hospitals and educational institutes; 11 in commercial zones
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Noise pollution spirals due to construction, authorities fail to act
Citizens in Mumbai are complaining of constant noise pollution from construction sites and road concretisation works, violating noise regulations. Some citizens have reported noise levels exceeding permissible limits and construction work being carried out during prohibited hours. Complaints to authorities have been unsuccessful, with blame being passed between the police and the BMC. Experts argue that noise pollution is not being given enough attention, despite being equally harmful as air pollution. The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules mandate that ambient noise should not exceed certain levels.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 07:24 AM IST
HC orders Bengaluru police not to take any precipitative action on Mall of Asia
Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall of Asia moves to high court over police order to stay shut till Jan 15 for traffic reasons
Published on Jan 01, 2024 10:27 AM IST