Rising Noise Levels: A Silent Crisis in Ranchi's 'Silence Zones' During Diwali
Published on: Oct. 21, 2025, 6:36 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The noise level at Ranchi's Old High Court, a designated silence zone, reached 78 decibels during Diwali, significantly surpassing the permissible limit. The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board highlighted a general spike across various zones, raising concerns about noise pollution regulation and the effectiveness of current noise control measures.
