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Delhi To Set Up Centre For Real-Time Monitoring Of Air Quality, Water Pollution
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
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Religious Institutions Briefed On Noise Norms: Delhi Municipal Body To Green Court
The Delhi Cantonment Board told the National Green Tribunal on Monday that all religious institutions in its area -- mosques, temples, churches and the like, have been briefed to adhere to the norms laid down as per the noise standards.
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Playing Loudspeakers Without Permission In Delhi To Attract Upto Rs 1 Lakh Fine
Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Saturday revised the penalty for violation of noise rules in the national capital with hefty fines of as much as Rs 10,000 to be levied for noise through loudspeakers/ public address systems.
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Green Court NGT Directs Delhi Government To Enforce Noise Pollution Norms, Forms Committee
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to ensure that the noise pollution norms are enforced at the ground level and formed a committee to enforce compliance.
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Inadequate Action On Tackling Noise Pollution: Green Court To Delhi Government
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today slammed the Delhi government's awareness activities to tackle noise pollution, saying they were inadequate in terms of quality and quantity.
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Popular Lutyens' Wedding Site To Be Made Soundproof After Noise Complaints
The '5, Ashoka Road' bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi - a popular wedding venue - will soon undergo a soundproofing exercise after neighbours complained of noise pollution
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Delhi Police Launches Helpline Number For Mob Violence Complaints
The Delhi Police has launched two helpline numbers for complaints related to noise pollution and incidents of mob violence in the national capital, officials said Thursday.
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Delhi Government Fined Rs 5 Lakh For Failing To Check Noise Pollution
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday slammed the Delhi government for its failure to check noise pollution in West Delhi and slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on it for non-compliance of its order.
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Delhi Court Asks Cops To List Steps Taken To Reduce Noise From Vehicles
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the traffic police to inform it about the steps it proposes to take to remove pressure horns and modified silencers, which make thumping and backfiring sounds, from two wheelers, especially motorcycles.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea In January On Pollution Caused By Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court had in October 23 allowed the public to burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only on Diwali and other festivals.
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Loudspeakers Allowed Under Noise Pollution Rules: Delhi Police To Court
Police have told the Delhi High Court that loudspeakers were permitted under noise pollution rules which only lay down restrictions, like timings and decibel level, to regulate their use.
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Ban Mosque Loudspeakers Over Noise Pollution, Says Plea In Green Court
A plea seeking ban on use of loudspeakers in mosques for allegedly causing noise pollution has been filed before the National Green Tribunal which today sought response of the centre and others.
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After 5-Year-Old Girl Files Plea Against Delhi Metro, Green Court Listens
A five-year-old child's complaint alleging noise pollution due to the operation of Delhi Metro trains today prompted the National Green Tribunal to direct the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, or DMRC, to strictly adhere to environmental norms.
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Delhi's Cracker Ban Stutters But Pollution Levels Lower On Diwali
A quiet and promising evening gave way to thick haze and noise as Delhi celebrated Diwali on Thursday, dashing the hopes of cracker-free festivities, following a Supreme Court ban on the sale of firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Drivers Honking Inside ISBTs, Conductors Shouting Destinations To Be Fined
In a bid to bring down the alarming levels of noise pollution at ISBTs in Delhi, authorities have decided to impose fines on drivers honking inside bus terminals and conductors soliciting passengers by way of shouting.
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Delhi To Set Up Centre For Real-Time Monitoring Of Air Quality, Water Pollution
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
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Religious Institutions Briefed On Noise Norms: Delhi Municipal Body To Green Court
The Delhi Cantonment Board told the National Green Tribunal on Monday that all religious institutions in its area -- mosques, temples, churches and the like, have been briefed to adhere to the norms laid down as per the noise standards.
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Playing Loudspeakers Without Permission In Delhi To Attract Upto Rs 1 Lakh Fine
Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Saturday revised the penalty for violation of noise rules in the national capital with hefty fines of as much as Rs 10,000 to be levied for noise through loudspeakers/ public address systems.
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Green Court NGT Directs Delhi Government To Enforce Noise Pollution Norms, Forms Committee
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to ensure that the noise pollution norms are enforced at the ground level and formed a committee to enforce compliance.
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Inadequate Action On Tackling Noise Pollution: Green Court To Delhi Government
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today slammed the Delhi government's awareness activities to tackle noise pollution, saying they were inadequate in terms of quality and quantity.
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Popular Lutyens' Wedding Site To Be Made Soundproof After Noise Complaints
The '5, Ashoka Road' bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi - a popular wedding venue - will soon undergo a soundproofing exercise after neighbours complained of noise pollution
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Delhi Police Launches Helpline Number For Mob Violence Complaints
The Delhi Police has launched two helpline numbers for complaints related to noise pollution and incidents of mob violence in the national capital, officials said Thursday.
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Delhi Government Fined Rs 5 Lakh For Failing To Check Noise Pollution
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday slammed the Delhi government for its failure to check noise pollution in West Delhi and slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on it for non-compliance of its order.
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Delhi Court Asks Cops To List Steps Taken To Reduce Noise From Vehicles
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the traffic police to inform it about the steps it proposes to take to remove pressure horns and modified silencers, which make thumping and backfiring sounds, from two wheelers, especially motorcycles.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea In January On Pollution Caused By Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court had in October 23 allowed the public to burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only on Diwali and other festivals.
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Loudspeakers Allowed Under Noise Pollution Rules: Delhi Police To Court
Police have told the Delhi High Court that loudspeakers were permitted under noise pollution rules which only lay down restrictions, like timings and decibel level, to regulate their use.
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Ban Mosque Loudspeakers Over Noise Pollution, Says Plea In Green Court
A plea seeking ban on use of loudspeakers in mosques for allegedly causing noise pollution has been filed before the National Green Tribunal which today sought response of the centre and others.
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After 5-Year-Old Girl Files Plea Against Delhi Metro, Green Court Listens
A five-year-old child's complaint alleging noise pollution due to the operation of Delhi Metro trains today prompted the National Green Tribunal to direct the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, or DMRC, to strictly adhere to environmental norms.
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Delhi's Cracker Ban Stutters But Pollution Levels Lower On Diwali
A quiet and promising evening gave way to thick haze and noise as Delhi celebrated Diwali on Thursday, dashing the hopes of cracker-free festivities, following a Supreme Court ban on the sale of firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Drivers Honking Inside ISBTs, Conductors Shouting Destinations To Be Fined
In a bid to bring down the alarming levels of noise pollution at ISBTs in Delhi, authorities have decided to impose fines on drivers honking inside bus terminals and conductors soliciting passengers by way of shouting.
