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

Agra: As devotees bid farewelll to their Gods on Vijaydashmi, water bodies in Agra were left in a mess.

Hundreds of Durga idols were immersed at around seven Yamuna ghats across the national capital today, with authorities trying to ensure that non-biodegradable items do not make it to the already po

Mumbai: Anti-noise pollution activist Sumaira AbdulAli, on Tuesday said she recorded high decible level of noise at the Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park.

PUNE: This festive season, the Anti-Noise Pollution Committee is hoping more and more citizens will let go of made-up traditions and embrace the Diwali Oath instead.

THANE: With an aim to practice the traditional way of celebrating Durga Puja and limit the noise pollution, a city-based Durga Puja organising committee has shifted its celebration indoors.

UJJAIN: Ujjain municipal corporation (UMC) on Tuesday banned the sale of Chinese crackers and toys during Kartik Fair that sees footfall of over 4 lakh people in span of 25 days.

Required noise decibel meters were to be procured by October

RAIPUR: Fire cracker sellers and manufacturers have been directed not to manufacture or trade fireworks that creates noise above 125 decibel in the atmosphere.

Cuttack: In an effort to curb pollution of water bodies, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) had dug up six temporary ponds for immersion of Ganesh idols.