Loudspeaker Ban
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Loudspeakers removed from several religious sites in Lucknow as police crack down on noise pollution
Uttar Pradesh | November 09, 2025 16:14 ISTLucknow Police launched a fresh drive in the Wazirganj area to remove illegal loudspeakers from mosques and temples as part of the Yogi government’s ongoing campaign against noise pollution.
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Loudspeakers, drums banned at Naina Devi Temple during Shravan Ashtami fair in Himachal
India | July 20, 2025 18:14 ISTDistrict Magistrate Rahul Kumar has also prohibited the use of bamboo baskets for offering halwa, coconut, and prasad inside the temple premises. This decision aims to ensure devotee convenience, safety, and cleanliness during the fair.
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Delhi tightens loudspeaker rules: Prior permission mandatory, fines up to Rs 1 lakh for violations
Delhi | April 17, 2025 9:59 ISTDelhi Police has introduced strict new rules regulating the use of loudspeakers and public address systems. Prior permission is now mandatory for their use at religious sites, public places, or events. Violations can attract fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh depending on various factors.
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Navratri 2024: Maharashtra allows Dandiya till midnight on last three days, music till 10 pm
Maharashtra | October 04, 2024 17:04 ISTNavratri 2024: The Maharashtra govt has also allowed the use of loudspeakers until midnight on three specific days during Navratri.
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If use of loudspeakers harmful during Ganesh Chaturthi then same for Eid too: Bombay HC
Maharashtra | September 18, 2024 16:54 ISTIf it (loudspeaker) is harmful for Ganesh Chaturthi, it is harmful for Eid also,” The Bombay High Court observed disposing of the petitions which seek a ban on the use of “DJs", "dance" and "laser lights" during the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.
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77 loudspeakers removed from religious places in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur, permission mandatory
Madhya Pradesh | May 25, 2024 23:06 ISTAccording to the government order, it is necessary to take permission from SDM before installing loudspeakers at any religious place.
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Muqabla: CM Yogi's strict action against loudspeakers at religious places
News | November 27, 2023 23:11 ISTMuqabla: CM Yogi's strict action against loudspeakers at religious places
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PM Modi ditches microphone to address a gathering in Rajasthan | Here's why
India | October 01, 2022 21:00 ISTOn the second day of his Gujarat visit, PM Modi flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train and also launched the first phase of the Ahmedabad Metro rail project.
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Karnataka: No loudspeakers between 10 PM-6 AM in religious places, pubs, restaurants, says HC
India | June 17, 2022 18:39 ISTDuring the earlier hearing of this petition, the Court was told that the authorities had illegally given "permanent licence" to some establishments and religious places to use loudspeakers.
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MP Navneet Rana, her MLA-husband pray at Hanuman temple in Delhi for Thackeray's ouster | Watch
India | May 14, 2022 13:57 ISTNavneet Rana and Ravi Rana were earlier arrested by Mumbai police after they said they will recite thr Hanuman Chalisa outside Uddhav Thackeray’s private residence.
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Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am
India | May 11, 2022 7:11 ISTThe loudspeakers row started when the MNS chief on April 12 gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3.
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'Don't test our patience': Raj Thackeray tells Uddhav
India | May 10, 2022 23:28 ISTRaj Thackeray had earlier given the May 4 ultimatum to the state government to remove loudspeakers atop mosques and warned that 'Hanuman Chalisa' will be played outside mosques at a higher volume if it is not done.
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Loudspeaker row in Karnataka: Right wing group plays Hanuman Chalisa at temples to 'counter Azaan'
India | May 09, 2022 16:28 ISTState police have been on an alert, and several Hindu activists have been detained so far. The officials also urged people not to support Sene's calls for protests.
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Loudspeaker row: 'People's attention being diverted from basic issues', says Sharad Pawar
India | May 01, 2022 7:02 ISTSharad Pawar's comments come ahead of the deadline of May 3 given by MNS chief Raj Thackeray to the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress govt to remove the loudspeakers from Mosques.
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'J&K agreed to accession with India where religions... ': Omar Abdullah's take on loudspeaker row
India | April 27, 2022 23:58 ISTThe ex-CM of Jammu and Kashmir said that Muslims had never objected to loudspeakers in temples or gurudwaras.
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Mosques in Karnataka receive notice from Police, asked 'not to violate noise pollution rule'
India | April 06, 2022 19:04 ISTIn Bengaluru alone, about 250 mosques have received such notices and the mosque authorities have started installing devices that keeps the sound within the permissible level, sources said.
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Loudspeaker vs Loudspeaker: Karnataka right wing groups play bhajans to protest against azaan
India | April 05, 2022 14:00 ISTThese outfits started protesting against speakers outside mosques, ever since Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray demanded that loudspeakers of mosques be shut down.
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Temples, mosques welcome Yogi Adityanath govt's decision to ban loudspeakers
India | January 11, 2018 23:17 ISTFollowing the orders, local police in Ayodhya visited temples and mosques to survey and educate about loudspeakers. And they were met with a favourable response.
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BJP MP backs ban on loudspeaker at religious places
News | January 11, 2018 12:53 IST -
Loudspeaker Ban: It should be limited to a particular religion, says Swaroopanand Saraswati
News | January 08, 2018 12:29 IST
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