Traffic noise affects a large number of people, particularly in urbanized areas. Noise causes stress and annoyance, but less is known about the relationship between noise and depression. The researchers investigated the association of residential road traffic noise with depressive symptoms using 5-year follow-up data from a German population-based study.
The Delhi government had constituted a six-member panel on April 23 during odd-even phase- II when it came under flak for increased road congestion reported between April 15 and April 30.
Traffic congestion, water, air and noise pollution have emerged as the top priorities for voters in Tamil Nadu which is set to go to polls this month, says a survey.
Chandigarh: The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in PGI was working on purchasing a few cycles for doctors that can be parked in a locked cycle stand within PGI.
Meerut: Student leaders on Monday staged a protest against the RTO department authorities for their lackadaisical attitude in failing to prevent vehicles banned by NGT from plying on the roads.
Pune: Most cities in India, including Pune, are choking on air pollution caused by the exhaust from aging vehicles, those that run on diesel, construction dust and smoke and particles from the burn