The Ministry of Environment and Forests is setting up a network for national-level monitoring and reporting of noise pollution.

RASHME SEHGAL

No more loud bands at weddings or loud playing of musical instruments that can drive neighbours up the wall.

Bangaloreans may expect more peaceful nights soon as the Centre has come out with new noise pollution standards clearly spelling out up to what time horns, loudspeakers and sound-emitting construction equipment and firecrackers can be used in the night.

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NEARLY 10 years after the noise pollution regulation was notified, the government has decided to put in a place a mechanism to systematically monitor noise.

MUMBAI: The city witnessed one of the nosiest Diwalis in recent years as residents ignored noise pollution norms and cops turned a deaf ear to
the violations. Mumbaikars endured deafening firecrackers past midnight on October 17 and into the wee hours. The city awoke on Sunday to a sulphurous smog that caused discomfort to early morning joggers and asthma patients.

CUTTACK: Even as the Millennium City has shaken off the hangover of the Durga Puja and is all set to plunge into festivities of Kali Puja and the Bali Yatra, conduct of the festivals would this year be bound by restrictions.

New Delhi: Experts say a crucial aspect of pollution is largely ignored in the Capital: noise pollution. It has been above permissible levels, especially during the day time, and needs to cut off at the source - mainly honking of car horns and construction work.

MUMBAI: While the state government has amended the development rules allowing rooftop helipads on residential as well as commercial buildings, the decision has not gone down well with environmentalists. They have written to the government, saying the helicopters will break the noise pollution norms.