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NGT directs strict noise rule enforcement in Maharashtra's silence zones

India, Sept. 16 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Maharashtra home department and the director general of police (DGP) to strictly enforce noise pollution regulations in all notifi... Read More


With central funds unavailable, NGT seeks PCMC plan for Pavana River project

India, Sept. 16 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to explain how it plans to finance a sewage treatment project for the polluted Pavana R... Read More


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

India, Sept. 7 -- Hundreds of Punekars marched from Balgandharva Chowk to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Sunday, demanding a ban on high-decibel sound systems during public festivals and stri... Read More


Woman killed as iron structure collapses during dismantling after Dahi Handi event

India, Sept. 6 -- A 45-year-old woman died after a temporary iron structure erected for a Dahi Handi celebration collapsed on her while it was being dismantled in the Old Sanghvi area on Friday night,... Read More


31 mandals hold DJ-free Dahi Handi at Lal Mahal

India, Sept. 6 -- Amid the ongoing debate over the use of DJs and high-decibel loudspeakers during festivals, 31 prominent Ganesh and Dahi Handi mandals came together for a traditional Dahi Handi cele... Read More


Woman dies as iron structure falls on her

Pune, Sept. 6 -- A 45-year-old woman died after a temporary iron structure erected for a Dahi Handi celebration collapsed on her while it was being dismantled in the Old Sanghvi area of Pune on Friday... Read More


Amid noise pollution concerns, loudspeakers allowed till midnight on 5 days during Ganeshotsav in Pune

India, Sept. 4 -- Amid growing concerns over noise pollution during Ganeshotsav and demands for tighter restrictions on high-powered sound systems, the Pune police have allowed loudspeakers to be used... Read More


Loudspeakers allowed till midnight on five days during Pune Ganeshotsav

India, Sept. 4 -- Amid growing concerns over noise pollution during Ganeshotsav and demands for tighter restrictions on high-powered sound systems, the Pune police have allowed loudspeakers to be used... Read More


noise pollution activist slapped on camera

PUNE, Sept. 4 -- An activist who has been campaigning against the use of loudspeakers and DJs during Ganeshotsav was slapped by a former Ganesh mandal president, while the former was speaking to the m... Read More


Popular anti-noise pollution activist assaulted by goon

PUNE, Sept. 4 -- In an incident that triggered widespread condemnation from citizens, political leaders and social organisations, Vidyanand Bapat, a 37-year-old Narayan Peth resident who has long camp... Read More