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NHRC seeks report from MPCB on Ganeshotsav noise violations

India, Sept. 2 -- Even as Pune prepares for its annual date with Lord Ganesh - the use of DJs, Dolby sound systems, and traditional musical instruments continuing to be a contentious issue - the longs... Read More


NHRC seeks report on Ganeshotsav noise violations in Pune

India, Sept. 2 -- Even as Pune prepares for its annual date with Lord Ganesh - the use of DJs, Dolby sound systems, and traditional musical instruments continuing to be a contentious issue - the longs... Read More


Pune citizens protest against excessive noise during Ganeshotsav, say 'not against festival, opposed to DJs'

India, Aug. 31 -- Punekars gathered at Goodluck Chowk on Sunday to protest the use of DJs, high-volume sound systems and excessive noise during religious celebrations, particularly Ganeshotsav. The p... Read More


Pune sees 44.5% rain deficit in August, dams stay near full

India, Aug. 30 -- Pune is set to end August with below-normal rainfall, with the city recording 80.8 mm against the normal August rainfall of 145.5 mm - a deficit of 64.7 mm, or 44.5%. Despite the Au... Read More


Meet the voice fighting Pune's noise pollution

India, Aug. 29 -- Vidyanand Bapat is not a politician, activist or public figure. A 37-year-old BPO professional from Ratnagiri who works largely from home, he lives in Narayan Peth and, until recentl... Read More


Two citizen protests planned against noise pollution during Ganeshotsav

India, Aug. 29 -- Two separate citizen protests will be held in Pune on Sunday to raise awareness about noise pollution during Ganeshotsav and call for more responsible celebrations. The first protes... Read More


Parliamentary panel to study noise, light pollution: Kulkarni

India, Aug. 28 -- The parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment, forests and climate change will review noise and light pollution across the country at a meeting on Septe... Read More


Amid Pune noise row, NCRB data shows zero noise pollution offences in Maharashtra

India, Aug. 27 -- While Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad witness growing friction between the police and Ganesh mandal representatives over enforcement of noise restrictions ahead of the Ganesh festival, the... Read More


Rainfall likely to pick up in Pune ghats; district 20% deficient in August

India, Aug. 24 -- Rainfall activity is likely to increase in Pune's ghat areas over the next two days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert till August 25. The alert c... Read More


'Binda' finally captured: Leopard suspected in multiple Shirur attacks trapped

India, Aug. 23 -- An eight-year-old leopard identified as 'Binda', suspected in a series of attacks on people in eastern Shirur tehsil, was captured by the Forest Department early Saturday, ending a m... Read More