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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Walled City battles illegal construction crisis ahead of UNESCO anniversary
Jaipur: The iconic Walled City of Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces a growing crisis as illegal constructions threaten to erode its historic character. Local authorities are now racing against time to address this pressing issue before the fourth anniversary of its UNESCO designation on July 6. A 2021 drone survey revealed more than 3,100 illegal structures within the protected area, prompting councillors to call for a fresh assessment of the situation. The matter gained urgent attention during the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage's recent General Body meeting, where Hawa Mahal MLA Balumukundacharya criticised officials for their alleged inaction. "People have dug up the Walled City walls to reside inside, illegally accessing electricity and water connections. As the corporation is responsible for heritage preservation, we are committed to taking strict action under heritage bylaws," mayor Kusum Yadav said. The JMC-Heritage has already begun enforcement actions, with its vigilance wing removing over 35 unauthorised stalls from various locations including Chandpole, Choti Chaupar, Ramganj and Brahmpuri. Eight truckloads of seized items were confiscated during Monday's operation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Looking ahead to Jaipur's 300th anniversary, Cultural Committee chairperson Jyoti Chauhan announced plans for celebration and restoration: "We will mark July 6 with cultural celebrations and Ganesh worship at each historic gate of the Walled City, culminating in the hoisting of victory flags." The municipal corporation has set an ambitious target to make the area encroachment-free by July 6, demonstrating its commitment to preserving one of India's most significant historical urban landscapes.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ahilyabai Holkar statue unveiled on JMC-H initiative
1 2 Jaipur: A proposal passed in the board meeting of Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) on May 26 to install a statue of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar came to fruition Saturday with the grand unveiling of an 8-foot tall statue at the newly developed Ahilyabai Holkar Garden in Haripura. The inauguration was carried out in the presence of Acharya Mahant Bharat Bhushan Das Maharaj from Sant Ravidas Janmasthali, Varanasi, along with Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma and JMC-H acting mayor Kusum Yadav. The atmosphere turned emotional as chants of "Ahilyabai Amar Rahein" and "Har Har Mahadev" echoed throughout the park, while devotees eagerly took selfies with the statue. Prior to the unveiling, a vibrant Kalash Yatra was taken out from Rojgareshwar Mahadev Temple, led by hundreds of women and prominent members of various communities, with Mahant Bharat Bhushan Das at the helm. The procession was greeted with floral showers and refreshments along the way. MLA Sharma said, "Residents of Haripura's Durga Vistar and Park View colonies were demanding a park for over 40 years. It is a matter of pride that this long-pending need was fulfilled during the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar under the double-engine govt of PM Modi and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma." Mayor Yadav highlighted Ahilyabai's legacy of justice and compassion and promised to develop the park into a model cultural space. Mahant Bharat Bhushan Das praised Ahilyabai's temple restorations during the Mughal era. tnn
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
53cr arrears of sanitation worker's pay; JMC probes
Jaipur: A glaring payroll error in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage ( JMC-Heritage ) came to light when the finance department flagged a payment request showing Rs 53 crore in arrears for a single sanitation worker. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrears were meant to cover dues of Rs 12,812 each for sanitation workers for Feb2021. However, an arrear of Rs 53 crore was approved for Om Prakash Gurjar, a sanitation worker in the Kishanpol zone. The inflated amount cleared five levels of verification and was digitally signed before being forwarded to the finance department, which detected the anomaly and halted the payment. JMC-Heritage commissioner Arun Kumar Hasija said an inquiry has been ordered to find out how such a massive oversight occurred. He added that a standard operating procedure is being drafted to strengthen verification and past payments will also be reviewed. "This is a clear case of negligence and human error in typing, which should not have happened. One component in the arrear payment was Rs 5,300, but a typing mistake inflated it. The bill passed through multiple levels of approval, yet no one noticed the unusually high total. This lapse is unacceptable, and we are also reviewing past payments," said Hasija. Sanyukt Valmiki Evam Safai Shramik Sangh has also called for an investigation. "There must be an impartial probe, and strict action against the responsible officers and employees," said Nandkishore Dandoriya of the organisation.
