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Ashwin Nagpal, a resident of Churchgate, alleged that the residents complained after noise levels shot up to 100 decibels.(Representational image)

Ganeshotsav a less noisy affair this year: Awaaz Foundation

According to the NGO, DJs were not used except for a single procession at Opera House.

14 Sept 2019 2:14 AM IST

The MMRCL said it was facing problems in clearing debris from sites in south Mumbai.

State assures high court of cutting noise at Metro sites

The average levels, as per the survey, are around 75-85 decibels while the permissible limit is 55 decibels.

27 Jun 2018 2:33 AM IST

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Noise violations to be punishable

Action will be taken against BMC officials who failed to curb the same.

27 Jun 2018 2:31 AM IST

Worli naka recorded 112.6 dB on Monday.

Worli noisiest during 5th day visarjan

The NGO recorded noise levels from 7.30 pm to 11pm on Monday at 14 places.

19 Sept 2018 12:53 AM IST

Devotees take a giant idol of Ganesh Galli through the streets to immerse in the sea. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

This year too, noise norms flouted during visarjan

The saving grace was that celebrations were less noisy this time around than last year when noise levels reached 119.8...

25 Sept 2018 1:45 AM IST

Bombay High Court

State government makes noise, accuses HC judge of bias

Justice Oka had been part of the bench that passed the 2016 order and hence was asked by the state to have a relook at...

25 Aug 2017 1:21 AM IST

The readings were recorded between 10 pm and midnight in residential areas where educational institutions, hospitals, religious places and courts are situated.

Noise norms flouted on first day of immersion

The highest level on the 10th and final day of Ganesh Chaturthi last year was 114dB.

28 Aug 2017 1:57 AM IST

According to activists, mandals have been seen blatantly playing film songs on dhols, even while crossing sensitive areas like hospitals. (File image of festivities in the city.)

Mandals still swear by Bollywood: Activists

The mandals have been asked to use loudspeakers only to play aartis and devotional songs during the morning and evening...

27 Aug 2017 2:03 AM IST

Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar

BJP's Ashish Shelar violated noise norms in Bandra, claims activist

According to the NGO, loudspeakers were blaring at 113 decibels at Mr Shelar's event.

16 Aug 2017 2:37 AM IST

Decibel levels are expected to be lower this year.

Mumbai can look forward to quiet date with Ganesh

In July 13, the Bombay HC had directed the state to implement orders directing it to maintain noise levels.

20 July 2017 1:35 AM IST

File picture of the Bombay high court.

Court tells NGO Awaaj to change name by June 2018

The Mumbai-based organisation headed by activist Sumaira Abdulali was registered in 2008.

20 Dec 2017 2:04 AM IST

According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), there has been a drop in the sale of smart cards in the past one year, a period that saw successive fare hikes.

Awaaz Foundation makes noise about deafening Metro work

Laura D'Silva, a 70-year-old resident, said that the drilling operations are touching the 50-year-old building where she...

14 Dec 2017 1:45 AM IST