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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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