Acting on a complaint over alleged violations of noise limits by mandals, NHRC has directed MPCB to submit a detailed action-taken report within two weeks

Pune now has enough evidence to show that the issue is not merely about a particular musical instrument or a particular generation’s idea of celebration

Pune residents seek ban on loud DJ music during Ganesh festival; organisers object

Acting on a complaint over alleged violations of noise limits by mandals, NHRC has directed MPCB to submit a detailed action-taken report within two weeks

Pune police allow loudspeakers until midnight on select Ganeshotsav days, with strict noise limits and measures for crowd control and safety.

The relaxation will be applicable on September 19, 20, 22, 23 and 25. On other days of Ganeshotsav, loudspeakers will have to be switched off by 10 PM.