Monday, November 15, 1999
SARF -- up in smoke
How local residents pried out a ban on the much controversial and much talked about garbage burning at the Deonar dumping ground, Chembur in Mumbai, is a short story backed by a long-winded struggle.
Mumbai needs
The crying needs of this city are depressingly familiar. A large part of its population lives in appaling conditions. The increasing pollution levels are choking it to a slow death. And while its health standards are abysmally poor, the transport system may soon be nearing the point of collapse.
Mankhurd station -- mart of sorts
Mankhurd station on harbour line is a link between Govandi and Vashi. The station has three platforms. Six years ago there was only one, today's platform no. 3.
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