Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 14: One night in Bengaluru, the city's "silence zones" roar louder than they should. Noise monitors show levels near 57.8 decibels, well above the legal cap. On the morning, a pump in Mumbai resets to over Rs. 100 a litre for petrol. For many Indian commut
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 12: Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (AFPL), a leading NBFC-MFI in India, has been highlighted in 60 Decibels' 2024 Microfinance Index for its transformative role in enhancing the financial resilience of underserved communities. With a significant focus on w
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Sunday morning played 'Hanuman Chalisa' at high decibels from loudspeakers that are installed at its office in Ghatkopar in Mumbai.
Washington [US], January 3 (ANI): According to new research, exposure to common loud noise such as fireworks is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 11 (ANI): With an aim to reduce pollution levels around Diwali, the Chhattisgarh Government has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers with high decibels during the festival.