Conical loudspeakers, which give out high-decibel sound, were used at a religious event held in Shantinagar a few days ago

BENGALURU: Of the more than 61 lakh vehicles plying in the city, 5.5 lakh (9 per cent) of vehicles are more than 15 years old, according to records of the transport department.

CHENNAI: Heart attacks and other cardiac-related ailments caused 54% of all deaths in the city in 2015.

Just 16% food adulterators were convicted in the state over the past two years even though there has been a rise in the number of complaints of contaminated food in the market.

6,650 And Counting, Masts Throw DoT Guidelines To Winds

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