India, Nov. 1 -- In the beginning of October, Mumbai hit headlines due to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Bombay High Court gave permission for this and on the very same day, government officials started felling trees in darkness of night. They cut over 2500 green trees despite protests by students and environmentalists. Aarey Colony forest is considered as lung of Mumbai's environment. Cutting of trees is a matter of concern for residents of Mumbai because the air pollution is continuously increasing in the city. This matter reached the Supreme Court. The apex court ordered the Maharashtra government not to cut even single tree in Aarey Colony.

Amid Aarey controversy, there is good news for Mumbaikars. The city has recorded the cleane...