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- The district administration in Uttara Kannada prohibited DJ music systems exceeding 75 decibels during Ganeshotsav processions.
- Despite this mandate, organizers in multiple towns continued to use high-volume sound equipment and laser lights.
- Social activists and medical professionals raised concerns regarding potential health risks, including noise-induced heart strain and eye injuries from lasers.
- Local committees defended the practice by arguing that the music usage is limited and that officials allow similar systems during other public festivals.
What to watch next
- Procession planned for October 2 along the same route
- Potential district administration response to enforcement failures
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Suraj Naik
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“laser lights used along with DJs can harm children’s eyes”
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…should be treated differently. .The deputy commissioner could not be reached for comment on the lack of action over the violations. .Laser lights loud music raise health concerns Social activist Suraj Naik said laser lights used along with DJs can harm children’s eyes .He recalled that several children and youngsters who danced close to laser beams during processions in Karwar last year developed eye problems and required treatment. The same mistakes have been repeated this year.…
Ravikiran Patwardhan
Senior physician
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“excessive noise affecting people’s health sleep and peace should be treated as a public health concern”
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…who danced close to laser beams during processions in Karwar last year developed eye problems and required treatment. The same mistakes have been repeated this year. Senior physician Ravikiran Patwardhan of Sirsi said excessive noise affecting people’s health sleep and peace should be treated as a public health concern . He urged the district administration to take appropriate action in this regard. Karwar: The district administration’s order banning DJs during Ganeshotsav processions was violated in Karwar and several other parts of…
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Named India · Karwar · Kumta · Mundgod · Sirsi · Uttara Kannada · Central Pollution Control Board · Ravikiran Patwardhan · Suraj Naik
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