Sound Pollution

April 29, 2024

These loud noises could severely damage your hearing

Construction works, technological advancements in sound systems in music and media, fireworks and so on contribute to the damage of the auditory system.

June 06, 2023
Column | The non-binary nature of sound and silence

Unexpected or unnatural silence was shown to promote precursor cell proliferation because its unexpectedness or unnaturalness was recognised as a signal to be alert.
December 31, 2022
How to keep your home free of noise pollution: Some design tips

A thoughtful selection of shades in wood or bamboo can restrict outdoor noise effectively, given the material properties such as thickness and density.
May 28, 2022
Kerala govt to crack down on noise pollution by places of worship

The noise pollution restriction rules are applicable to temple festivals and all other religious functions.
November 02, 2021
Ban on firecrackers brings down fire accidents in Delhi

Delhi Fire Service (DFS) Director Atul Garg said that his department is fully prepared ahead of the festival with a heavy deployment of fire personnel.
September 21, 2021
Continuous noise pollution by traffic increases risk of dementia

Each year, September 21 is commemorated as World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the commonest cause of dementia.
September 17, 2021
Noise pollution at number two in environment-related offences: NCRB

Delhi is among the 15 states and eight Union Territories that have registered zero offences under the Noise Pollution Acts, the NCRB data showed.

April 13, 2019
Noise pollution in your vicinity? Dial this number for remedy

IMA also handed over two kits to measure sound levels to District Collector K Vasuki.