Court orders Japan government to pay over US base noise

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 16:35

The airbase feud is adding to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan`s headaches.

Dolphins face noise pollution in Chilika

Last Updated: Monday, June 7, 2010, 11:17

The critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in the Chilika Lake may be coming to harm from increasing noise pollution from private tourist boats.

Explain steps against noise pollution: HC to Admn, municipality

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 20:07

Rajasthan High Court on Thursday asked the local administration and city municipal corporation to explain the measures taken to curb noise pollution, including action in cases of complaints.

Wind turbines can cause noise problems: Study

Last Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010, 19:16

Wind power is considered the most promising alternative source of energy. But British experts have now claimed that the noise caused by wind turbines can make some people ill.

Delhi airport proposes "noise" tax on old aircraft

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 14:55

The consortium running the Indian capital`s airport proposes a new tax on older aircraft by 2012, especially on those landing late evenings and early mornings, to curb noise pollution, officials said.

India to study absorption of radio noise at Antarctica

Last Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 16:00

India will install Imaging Riometer at its permanent research station in Antarctica in a few months time to study the absorption of radio noise in the lowest part of ionosphere.

Noise pollution turning blue whales deaf

Last Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 18:32

The world largest animal, the blue whale is slowly turning deaf due to increasing noise pollution in the ocean waters by humans, according to a new research.