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Time of India
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JMC-G seizes meat worth 6 lakh at Jaipur airport
1 2 Jaipur: On Janmashtami, Jaipur Municipal Corporation Greater's (JMC-G) animal management branch carried out a major operation at Jaipur airport and seized 749kg of illegal goat meat that was being sent to Bengaluru Saturday. The seized meat, packed in 19 cartons, is estimated to be worth around Rs 6 lakh. Rakesh Kaloria, in-charge officer of the animal management branch of JMC-G, said he received a tip-off that around 5.30pm a large consignment of banned goat meat would be transported from the airport. Acting swiftly, his team reached the spot and found several cartons of meat. By the time they arrived, some boxes already passed through scanning, but after discussions with the airport authorities, those boxes were also retrieved, he said. During the operation, private security guards at the airport allegedly misbehaved with the municipal team, leading to a heated argument between Kaloria and one of the guards. Despite the disturbance, the team took the seized meat to the dumping yard where it was destroyed using chemical methods. Kaloria said, "To transport any kind of meat, paperwork is required, including fitness checks and details of the source. These people had no such documents, yet the meat entered the airport premises. How this was allowed is a big question." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Residents of Ward 95 protest poor roads and sewage overflow
Jaipur: Monsoon rains once again exposed the grim realities of Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater (JMC-G) on-ground functioning. On Saturday, residents of Ward 95 staged a protest near Pinjrapole Gaushala over waterlogged, broken roads and sewage water entering their homes. The residents, fed up with years of neglect, put up sarcastic posters reading "Bhajan Lal Ka Gaddha," referring to the deplorable condition of the roads. They raised slogans against JMC-G and the govt, demanding immediate action. Local councillor Ratan Kanwar, from the BJP, was also at the receiving end of public anger during the protest. Residents claim the area's sewage line overflowed in the open for years, and the municipal authorities paid no heed. "Every time we call the municipal office, our calls are either ignored or cut. The councillor never once visited or showed concern," said local resident Nitin Meena. The monsoon worsened the situation. Streets are filled with muddy potholes and stagnant water. Parents say it's become dangerous for children to go to school, and in many homes, sewage water even seeped indoors. Hanuman Saini, Sanganer Congress Mandal President, said, "The BJP ruled Sanganer for over 20 years, yet the area remains underdeveloped. Despite it being the CM's constituency, officials stopped paying any attention to residents' complaints." Leader of Opposition in JMC-G, Rajeev Choudhary, added, "This isn't a new problem. Locals suffered for four to five years. We even held protests at the corporation headquarters and submitted a memorandum to the former commissioner, Rukmani Riar, but nothing changed." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Jaipur enters Top 20 cleanest ciities in India for First Time in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25
1 2 Jaipur: In a landmark achievement, both Jaipur Municipal Corporation Greater (JMC-G) and Heritage (JMC-H) have secured positions among the top 20 cleanest cities in India in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25, marking a significant turnaround for the Pink City. In the category of cities with populations over 10 lakh, JMC-G ranked 16th and JMC-H secured the 20th spot, a major leap from their previous rankings of 173 and 171, respectively. The results were announced Thursday at a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented awards to the winning cities. The event was attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Rajasthan's UDH minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, JMC-G mayor Somya Gurjar, and JMC-H mayor Kusum Yadav, who received the honours. Both corporations were awarded 3-star ratings for their overall performance. JMC-G scored 91% in door-to-door garbage collection, 89% in waste segregation, and 75% in waste processing, earning full marks for cleanliness in both residential and commercial zones. JMC-H recorded 91% in waste collection, 50% in segregation, 86% in processing, and a remarkable 100% in overall cleanliness. Mayor Somya Gurjar said, "This award belongs to our sanitation warriors, municipal teams, and the citizens of Jaipur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo Being among the top 20 for the first time shows that no goal is beyond reach. Our next target is to enter the top 10 cleanest cities." Expressing gratitude to residents, JMC-H mayor Kusum Yadav, said, "This recognition reflects the collective effort of our people and sanitation teams. Securing the 20th national rank and second in Rajasthan is a proud moment for all of us." In the small city category (population 20,000–50,000), Dungarpur was named Rajasthan's cleanest city and inducted into the Swachh Super League of Small Cities. Among Rajasthan cities with populations between 3–10 lakh, Udaipur ranked 13th, followed by Bikaner (48th), Bhilwara (53rd), Alwar (54th), Jodhpur North (56th), Jodhpur South (63rd), Kota North (68th), Ajmer (69th), and Kota South (74th).
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rs 500 crore in UD tax still unrecovered, no action on outsourced firm
Jaipur: Despite ongoing efforts to improve revenue collection, Jaipur Municipal Corporation- Greater (JMC-G) has not been able to recover Urban Development (UD) tax of nearly Rs 500 crore pending since 2007. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The civic body has begun organising tax collection camps across various zones to address this issue but officials admit that actual recovery remains poor. However, no action has been yet taken against Sparrow, the private company hired to assist with tax collection, despite its consistent underperformance. A senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, admitted, "We have organised multiple outreach camps but response wasn't as expected. The backlog is significant and we are under pressure to show results." JMC-G has been outsourcing tax recovery operations to Sparrow for several years but there has been no major improvement in collection efficiency. Residents have also raised concerns about company's inconsistent service, lack of follow-up and limited accountability. An internal review of the collection progress reportedly showed no substantial year-on-year growth, prompting questions about corporation's continued reliance on same outsourced agency. However, no official action or penalty has been initiated against Sparrow so far. JMC-G officials say they are now exploring alternative methods and digital platforms to speed up collections and reduce dependency on third-party contractors. However, with financial year progressing rapidly and revenue targets still unmet, pressure is mounting on administration to act decisively.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Over 5,500 stray cattle rescued in five months, shifted to Hingoniya
Jaipur: In a significant animal welfare push, Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater (JMC-G) rescued and relocated over 5,500 stray cattle from city roads to the Hingonia Gaushala over the past five months. In addition, more than 1,000 injured or sick cattle were transported and admitted for treatment through the corporation's dedicated animal ambulance service. To review preparations ahead of the monsoon, JMC-G commissioner Gaurav Saini conducted a surprise inspection of Hingoniya Gaushala Tuesday. Saini said, "During the monsoon season, ensuring proper fodder supply, drainage, and medical facilities becomes even more critical. The safety and well-being of cattle is our top priority." He closely inspected the condition of the gaushala, checking cleanliness, cattle health, fodder availability, and on-site medical arrangements. Saini also visited the nearby Nandishala and the multi-purpose veterinary hospital, where he reviewed the care and treatment of native cattle housed there. He expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure and upkeep. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing Older Women should Avoid Learn More Undo Beyond rescue operations, the Animal Welfare Wing of the corporation has taken strict action against unlicensed meat vendors. Licensed vendors have been issued permits, generating Rs 3.5 lakh in revenue, while the online dog registration system brought in an additional Rs 66,300. Officials from JMC-G said that all departments have been put on alert mode ahead of the rainy season. "We are operating in mission mode to ensure all cattle welfare systems remain active and responsive during the monsoon," said a senior official.
