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    Noise Pollution News

    Loud DJ music: HC takes note of Class 2 girl’s death in Balrampur school

    The court has directed the Registry to register a separate suo motu PIL titled “Noise Pollution and Compliance of Statutory Provisions in this Regard by the Authorities Concerned”. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 3 days ago

    Festival din: 251 loudspeaker calls a day to city police

    Festival din: 251 loudspeaker calls a day to city police
    Cities
    Published 5 days ago

    Allu Sirish seeks police help over loud music at 2 am in temple near his home

    Allu Sirish complains about 2am temple noise in Hyderabad: ‘The loud music doesn't stop’.
    Entertainment
    Published 7 days ago

    Pune police record 1,224 loud-noise readings during Ganesh immersion processions; action initiated in 391 complaints

    Pune, India - Sept. 12, 2019:Official from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board recorded a noise level during the Ganpati immersion procession at Vishrambag chowk in Pune, India, on Thursday, September 12, 2019. (Photo by Milind Saurkar/Hindustan Times) (Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 7 days ago

    Why Mumbai police denied permission to CJP for October 2 protest against CEC

    Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke said that the party had been denied permission for the Gandhi Jayanti protest.
    India News
    Published 7 days ago

    91 noise pollution cases registered in Pimpri-Chinchwad during Ganeshotsav

    Pimpri-Chinchwad police registered 91 cases of noise pollution during the Ganeshotsav celebrations between September 14 and September 26, according to police data. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Published 8 days ago

    Pimpri-Chinchwad registers 50 noise pollution cases, Pune 21

    Pimpri-Chinchwad registers 50 noise pollution cases, Pune 21
    Cities
    Published 11 days ago

    Bombay HC calls for ban on street firecrackers during festivities

    The court directed the Maharashtra government and Mumbai Police to strictly enforce decibel limits during religious processions and take strict action against violators. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Updated 12 days ago

    Bombay HC takes cognisance of noise pollution during religious processions

    Mumbai police said decibel meters have been issued to personnel for enforcement, with permissible limits set at 55 dB during the day and 45 dB at night.
    Cities
    Updated 13 days ago

    DJ systems seized during immersion procession in Pimpri-Chinchwad

    Police commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey and senior officers had also held meetings with Ganesh mandal office-bearers and issued written instructions to comply with noise-control norms during immersion processions. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 13 days ago

    Raigad says no to DJs, laser beams during Ganesh immersions

    Raigad says no to DJs, laser beams during Ganesh immersions
    Cities
    Published 18 days ago

    Police step up vigil on noise violations as Ganeshotsav begins

    Police step up vigil on noise violations as Ganeshotsav begins
    Cities
    Published 20 days ago

    Over 130 silent zones in Pune but most remain noisy despite rules

    Over 130 silent zones in Pune but most remain noisy despite rules
    Cities
    Published 21 days ago

    After DJ row, dhol-tasha groups push tradition

    Mumbai, India - August 21, 2022: Devotees carry Parsiwada Cha Maharaja, idol of elephant-headed Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, during a procession with dhol tasha band ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at Andheri, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, August 21, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 21 days ago

    Noise pollution crusader Bapat serves legal notice to top authorities ahead of Ganeshotsav

    The notice has been sent to Maharashtra director general of police Sadanand Date, Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). (HT)
    Cities
    Published 22 days ago

    Lucknow traffic police weigh ‘crushing’ response to loud bike silencers; 510 seized in 10 days

    Traffic police personnel with the seized modified bike silencers removed during a crackdown. (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 22 days ago

    A balancing act over noise pollution

    A balancing act over noise pollution
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    Pune festival noise battle wins wide support

    Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar had directed mandals to restrict sound systems to four bass and four top speakers and to not use plasma speakers and laser lights.
    Cities
    Updated 28 days ago

    Third protest in a week seeks crackdown on loudspeakers, DJs during Ganeshotsav

    Punekars from across the city gathered at Balgandharva Chowk carrying placards against high-volume DJs and loudspeaker systems. (MAHENDRA KOHLE/ HT)
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    First Dahi Handi noise case filed against mandal in Bibwewadi

    The case was registered on Friday against Shri Krishna Tarun Mandal at Ota, Bibwewadi. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
    Cities
    Published 29 days ago

    Shiv Sena (UBT) demands DJ ban in Maharashtra, urges Fadnavis to act

    Maharashtra DJ ban row intensifies as Sanjay Raut backs a state-wide ban and asks CM Fadnavis to act instead of seeking consensus.
    India News
    Published 30 days ago

    Solapur to go DJ-free for second year

    The restrictions mark the second consecutive year that Solapur authorities have sought to keep major Ganesh processions free of high-powered DJ and loud sound systems. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 30 days ago

    Fadnavis compares DJ noise to ‘earthquake’, seeks consensus on curbing loud music

    The chief minister also condemned the alleged assault on activist Vidyanand Bapat. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 30 days ago

    Katraj mandals scale down sound systems after citizens’ protest, police intervention

    At the main Dahi Handi event at Katraj Chowk, arranged by Swaraj Babar on September 4, organisers had brought a large Dolby sound system from outside Pune. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 30 days ago

    Loudspeakers allowed till midnight on 5 days during Ganeshotsav in Pune

    The use of sound systems has been capped at four bass and four top speakers during festivals and public celebrations.
    Cities
    Published 31 days ago

    Pune activist campaigning against noise pollution during Ganeshotsav slapped

    Chavan is reportedly a resident of Rautwadi in Kothrud; a former president of the Priyadarshini Ganesh Mandal in Rautwadi. (VIDEO GRAB)
    Cities
    Published 31 days ago

    Loudspeakers allowed till midnight on five days during Pune Ganeshotsav

    The commissioner appealed to mandals to celebrate enthusiastically while ensuring that other citizens are not inconvenienced. (FILE)
    Cities
    Published 31 days ago

    NHRC seeks report from MPCB on Ganeshotsav noise violations

    Acting on a complaint over alleged violations of noise limits by mandals, NHRC has directed MPCB to submit a detailed action-taken report within two weeks. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Updated 33 days ago

    Celebrate Ganpati festival in traditional manner, CM Fadnavis appeals to Punekars

    While the CM did not explicitly call for a ban on DJs, his appeal to Punekars to stay away from controversy and celebrate the festival in a traditional manner is likely to be closely watched by Ganesh mandals. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    When Ganeshotsav was meant to make people listen

    In 2025, the average noise level recorded at 10 locations was 92.6 decibels, the lowest post-Covid average, but still considerably above the prescribed daytime limit of 55 decibels for residential areas. (FILE)
    Cities
    Published 35 days ago
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