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noise pollution news

Over 22,000 fined, during 3-day traffic enforcement drive in Noida

In a statement, the traffic police said a zero-tolerance policy was being adopted against violations in the district. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on May 21, 2026 06:42 am IST

Errant driving, drivers: UPP weekend drive against drunken driving, modified bikes

For representation only (HT File Photo)
lucknow news
Published on May 16, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Virar RTI activist murder: Quarry owner arrested; son, others still at large

Virar RTI activist murder: Quarry owner arrested; son, others still at large
mumbai news
Published on May 14, 2026 04:28 am IST

UP ramps up drive against pressure horns, modified silencers

Transport department officials inspect motorcycles fitted with modified silencers during a special enforcement drive against pressure horns and noise pollution in Lucknow. (HT Photo)
lucknow news
Published on May 13, 2026 06:35 pm IST

In Solapur 938 loudspeakers taken down from religious sites

A month-long drive was launched after the Hindu festival of Ram Navami during which noise levels from loudspeakers across religious places were monitored, and the concerned authorities were then instructed to remove the unauthorised loudspeakers from their premises. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:56 am IST

DPCC issues time-bound SOP to crack down on noise violation

DPCC issues time-bound SOP to crack down on noise violation
delhi news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 05:20 pm IST

Noise pollution under scanner in Gauatam Budh Nagar

Violators are being fined ₹10,000 and their vehicles may be seized. The enforcement is being carried out under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly Section 190(2), which prohibits unauthorised alterations in vehicles, officials said. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 07:18 am IST

Police raid two Gurugram clubs over ‘loud music beyond permitted hours’

Teams led by ACP Yashwant Yadav seized DJ mixers, speakers and sound systems; owners issued notices under Environment Act and BNSS, to appear before magistrate. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 04:10 am IST

Crackdown on illegal horns, modified silencers launched in Lucknow

The drive being carried out jointly by the transport department and traffic police in Lalbagh area of Lucknow. (SOURCED IMAGE)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 19, 2026 05:44 am IST

Urvashi Dholakia slams ‘midnight horror’ construction at neighbour's property

Urvashi Dholakia wrote about the 'midnight construction' at her neighbour's house.
bollywood
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 03:14 pm IST

After high court observations, pressure back on authorities to muffle hooters, horns

Strict enforcement is the need of the hour. (FILE PHOTO)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 07:04 am IST

To tackle noise pollution, Noida to install sound barriers on Bhangel elevated road

“The Noida authority has approved a ₹25 crore fund to install sound barriers to reduce vehicular noise.The project was also vetted and given a go-ahead by The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) ,” said AK Arora, general manager, Noida authority. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
noida news
Published on Mar 27, 2026 05:26 am IST

PMC bans construction activity after 9pm

The municipal body’s circular stated that construction activity is allowed between 7am and 9pm. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Mar 26, 2026 06:14 am IST

HC summons DGP, transport commissioner over noise pollution by Illegal hooters, modified silencers

The court observed that loud noise from modified silencers and hooters is frequently heard even at midnight, causing inconvenience to the public. (For representation)
lucknow news
Published on Mar 22, 2026 10:18 pm IST

Reducing devotion to unbearable cacophony

It’s no surprise that people in the Capital are increasingly suffering from insomnia, unease and hypertension. Half of the population in the region suffers from one of these ailments (Hindustan Times)
opinion
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 08:32 pm IST

Delhi residents flag boombox menace

Devotees using boomboxes to play loud music late ar night amid Navratris (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
others
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:12 am IST

The national capital’s other pollution problem

Traffic is only one part of the soundscape. Delhi is also defined by a continuous cacophony of other sounds — hawkers, music, construction work, loudspeakers, generators, all competing for attention. (AFP)
opinion
Published on Mar 13, 2026 08:43 pm IST

HC to cops, BMC: Act against Bandra restaurant Coconut Boy over loud music

Gavel and law books (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 07, 2026 07:24 am IST

2,822 booked, 870 modified bullet silencers destroyed in Pune in a month-long drive

A total of 455 motorists were found driving under the influence of alcohol and were booked under the drunk and drive campaign. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
pune news
Published on Mar 05, 2026 03:16 am IST

Gurugram: 150 illegally parked vehicles towed by traffic police

Officials said that the action was taken under a drive launched on Tuesday where illegally parked vehicles were towed to ten designated parking lot. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Feb 21, 2026 03:18 am IST

Bihar to ban vehicle-mounted DJs in wedding processions; action within 15 days

A DJ procession on Patna road. (Santosh Kumar/HT)
patna news
Published on Feb 20, 2026 08:40 am IST

Noida RWAs raise alarm over illegal banquet halls, traffic bottlenecks

The federation said that several banquet halls in the district have been built without approvals from Noida authority and allegedly lack mandatory fire no-objection certificates. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Feb 06, 2026 05:14 am IST

Bareilly hotel manager, 2 more men nabbed for assaulting cops at New Year party

Bareilly hotel manager, 2 more men nabbed for assaulting cops at New Year party
india news
Published on Jan 02, 2026 04:22 pm IST

PMC makes NOC from MPCB mandatory for marriage & banquet halls

An order regarding the same has now been issued by the civic body. (HT)
pune news
Published on Dec 20, 2025 05:14 am IST

HC rejects mosque's plea to use loudspeaker, says no religion mandates prayers with voice amplifiers

HC rejects mosque's plea to use loudspeaker, says no religion mandates prayers with voice amplifiers
india news
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:33 pm IST

Traffic police intensifies action against modified silencers in Gurugram

. Officials said that the challans were issued as part of the drive held between November 1 and November 25. (HT Photo)
gurugram news
Published on Nov 28, 2025 04:14 am IST

323 Ganesh mandals get notice for violating noise limit

Pune, India - Sept. 6, 2022: A personnel checks the sound decibel at a Ganesh Pandal, Yerwada in Pune, India, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Nov 27, 2025 07:20 am IST

How Bengaluru's AI-powered system reduced late-night firecracker violations

Bengaluru police utilized an AI monitoring system to reduce late-night firecracker use during Diwali, addressing 41% of complaints post 10 pm. (Representative image)
bengaluru news
Published on Nov 16, 2025 09:58 am IST

Noise levels spike on Lakshmi Puja Day

MPCB data recorded on Lakshmi Puja, October 21, shows that noise levels rose across several parts of the city as compared to last year, crossing permissible limits by a wide margin. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Published on Oct 26, 2025 06:50 am IST

Bengaluru sees 98 per cent improvement in air quality this Deepavali: Report

Bengaluru's noise pollution increased and certain areas reported higher pollution levels.
bengaluru news
Published on Oct 22, 2025 05:44 pm IST
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