MUMBAI: Around 100 persons, mainly belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), went on a rampage and disrupted a crucial public hearing on the proposed Pedder Road flyover on Monday afternoon.
In 2008, a similar public meeting on the project was disrupted by political activists. The NCP controls the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), which will execute the Rs 300-crore project.
Over 500 residents, citizen activists and NGO representatives had assembled at the Institute of Engineers auditorium at Haji Ali for public consultations organized by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
The political workers, who were in the audience, suddenly started shouting slogans supporting the flyover, abused residents and manhandled senior citizens in front of the police. The fracas started when Pedder Road residents objected to a presentation by an MSRDC official.
MSRDC managing director Bipin Srimali said no further hearing will be held and a report on the meeting will be forwarded to the environment ministry. City collector Chandrashekhar Oak, who chaired the public hearing, adjourned it when the mob moved towards the stage. "The ministry and MSRDC will have to decide on another meeting," he said.
"The presentation was idiotic and full of lies. He was giving out wrong traffic figures. Anyone who disputed it was shouted down by the mob," said Pritish Nandy, a film producer and a local resident.
"The moment I rose to speak, they stopped me. Is this the way the government wants to push through the project just because some people want to benefit?" said Veena Singhal, 70-year-old chairperson of the Pedder Road Residents Association (PRRA), who has been spearheading opposition to the flyover for over a decade. "There is too much goondagiri in public life. Two busloads of party workers arrived at the venue and threatened some of us with physical injury," she added.
"A bunch of goons was unleashed on the audience. They were menacing and threatening eminent citizens. The public hearing was a farce," she said.
Veteran structural consultant and Carmichael Road resident Shirish Patel said, "They were people representing political parties. Some women were brought in vehicles to shout slogans and disrupt the meeting."
"When the public hearing was organized for the residents, why were people who do not live along the road allowed to enter," asked Darcy Dinshaw, PRRA joint honorary secretary.
Activist Sumaira Abdulali objected to MSRDC's claim that noise pollution will reduce after the flyover is constructed.
"We did not have any voice during the hearing. In a democratic process, a fair chance should be given to all," said Kitu Gidwani, actor and resident
Vijay Trilokekar, a consultant and Kemps Corner resident, said, "I want this flyover. The residents did not have patience to hear the MSRDC side. Then came another mob that supported the bridge. My only request is that the old Kemps Corner flyover should not be demolished and the new flyover should have a cable-stay above it to facilitate better traffic movement."
"The residents should think in terms of the city's development and not only of their neighbourhood. The flyover will definitely help traffic move faster," said Mukul Gandhi, a businessman and resident.
Divan Tolani, a resident, said, "We are all opposed to the flyover. Why not let people decide these issues in a democratic manner instead of trying to thrust this project on us?"
I am sure it will create more problems in the long run."
An MSRDC official said, "We will install solar-powered air purifiers besides noise barriers and view-cutters. The flyover will reduce pollution as the speed of vehicles will go up from 18 to 40 kmph. Enough care has been taken that people are not disturbed at night due to construction activities and traffic is handled smoothly by diverting it."
The public hearing was held following a directive from the Union environment ministry. "The ministry wanted to take into consideration the suggestions and objections of residents," the official.
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Steve Bernardi and Dr. Gary Kracoff: Natural remedies for spring allergies Read more: Steve Bernardi and Dr. Gary Kracoff: Natural remedies for spring allergies - Dedham, Massachusetts - The Dedham Transcript http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/archive/x215606186/Steve-Bernardi-and-Dr-Gary-Kracoff-Natural-remedies-for-spring-allergies#ixzz1KgbSxgdd
For many people who suffer from allergies in the spring, the tried-and-true methods they have been using for years are certainly tried, but not necessarily true.
Most allergy sufferers get little relief from antihistamines and decongestants. In fact, these medications can sometimes do more harm than good.
An allergic reaction, such as a runny nose or watery eyes, represents an attempt by the body to rid itself of a hostile allergen, such as pollen, oak, birch or grass. An antihistamine will dry the body so that there are fewer symptoms.
The problem is, without the runny nose or watery eyes, the allergens are delayed in leaving the body, and the body takes longer to fully cleanse. And many antihistamines make people drowsy, which is seldom a good thing.
A homeopathic remedy can help the body respond more appropriately and stabilize itself without irritations like the drowsiness or dry eyes that can become painful when wearing contact lenses. But before delving too deeply into possible solutions, much good can result from determining and then minimizing the exposure to the allergen by considering the home environment.
Before eliminating anything else, it is important to remember that open windows will compound the effects of an allergy. Sufferers should not sleep with open windows. The same pollen residue that finds its way onto windowsills and dressers is also on pillows and sheets and inhaled all night long as a person sleeps.
An air purifier with HEPA filter, by contrast, can add clean, fresh air to a room, and that can be beneficial. An air conditioner works in the same way. It is just very important in either case to make sure that filters are cleaned or replaced regularly.
Mold is an allergen that poses a great risk to overall health. Make sure your house is free of mold. Damp basements are a common source.
The real key with allergies is to help the body to respond in the right way. Like any other illness, for the body to respond effectively, it must be properly nourished, and rest is vitally important. Heavily processed foods with lots of white flour or white sugar should be minimized. Stress and strain on the body must be reduced wherever possible, and a good night's sleep is essential to good health and to winning the battle with the allergens.
Avoid contact with allergens as much as you can. If you are allergic to grass, you might want to hire a high school student in the area to cut it for you. Yard work should be put off when the pollen count is at its worst.
Quercetin is a substance found in foods, such as the skin of red apples, red onions and black tea. It has many healthful effects. It can suppress the release of histamines from mast cells and is a natural solution to the problem of allergies.
Off-the-shelf treatments may be less effective because they are not specific to what is found in your environment. Homeopathic medications that have been used successfully by allergy sufferers include Natural Creations nasal spray, which can be used to safely reduce congestion.
Histaminum are homeopathic pellets that can be placed under the tongue that also reduce symptoms. Another product that relieves symptoms and provides comfort is a special preparation just for people with mold allergies called Allergy Atlantic Mold Mix. Lastly, consuming local or raw honey can help combat allergies.
The key in fighting allergies is to help the body work its magic, not hinder it by suppressing natural responses. A runny nose may be an inconvenience, but it is also proof your body is working, as if it were saying, "Attack, attack!"
The trick is to minimize the effect these symptoms have on your daily living and to be as comfortable as possible.
Most allergy sufferers get little relief from antihistamines and decongestants. In fact, these medications can sometimes do more harm than good.
An allergic reaction, such as a runny nose or watery eyes, represents an attempt by the body to rid itself of a hostile allergen, such as pollen, oak, birch or grass. An antihistamine will dry the body so that there are fewer symptoms.
The problem is, without the runny nose or watery eyes, the allergens are delayed in leaving the body, and the body takes longer to fully cleanse. And many antihistamines make people drowsy, which is seldom a good thing.
A homeopathic remedy can help the body respond more appropriately and stabilize itself without irritations like the drowsiness or dry eyes that can become painful when wearing contact lenses. But before delving too deeply into possible solutions, much good can result from determining and then minimizing the exposure to the allergen by considering the home environment.
Before eliminating anything else, it is important to remember that open windows will compound the effects of an allergy. Sufferers should not sleep with open windows. The same pollen residue that finds its way onto windowsills and dressers is also on pillows and sheets and inhaled all night long as a person sleeps.
An air purifier with HEPA filter, by contrast, can add clean, fresh air to a room, and that can be beneficial. An air conditioner works in the same way. It is just very important in either case to make sure that filters are cleaned or replaced regularly.
Mold is an allergen that poses a great risk to overall health. Make sure your house is free of mold. Damp basements are a common source.
The real key with allergies is to help the body to respond in the right way. Like any other illness, for the body to respond effectively, it must be properly nourished, and rest is vitally important. Heavily processed foods with lots of white flour or white sugar should be minimized. Stress and strain on the body must be reduced wherever possible, and a good night's sleep is essential to good health and to winning the battle with the allergens.
Avoid contact with allergens as much as you can. If you are allergic to grass, you might want to hire a high school student in the area to cut it for you. Yard work should be put off when the pollen count is at its worst.
Quercetin is a substance found in foods, such as the skin of red apples, red onions and black tea. It has many healthful effects. It can suppress the release of histamines from mast cells and is a natural solution to the problem of allergies.
Off-the-shelf treatments may be less effective because they are not specific to what is found in your environment. Homeopathic medications that have been used successfully by allergy sufferers include Natural Creations nasal spray, which can be used to safely reduce congestion.
Histaminum are homeopathic pellets that can be placed under the tongue that also reduce symptoms. Another product that relieves symptoms and provides comfort is a special preparation just for people with mold allergies called Allergy Atlantic Mold Mix. Lastly, consuming local or raw honey can help combat allergies.
The key in fighting allergies is to help the body work its magic, not hinder it by suppressing natural responses. A runny nose may be an inconvenience, but it is also proof your body is working, as if it were saying, "Attack, attack!"
The trick is to minimize the effect these symptoms have on your daily living and to be as comfortable as possible.
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