A loudspeaker or a public address system cannot be used without permission from authorities, according to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules.

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The new ruling by the Supreme Court against the complete ban on firecrackers, has been greeted with outrage or relief – and some scepticism. “Sounds more like a war zone than a puja!” laughs Anita Yadav, resident of a complex building in Sainik Farms. During Dussehra, some of the residents, and neighbours build a small […]

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