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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Jamnagar's power poles double as drying racks, cattle tethering posts
Rajkot: The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation recently issued a stern public warning that, while intended to caution against electrocution deaths, has left many amused. Recently, it came to light that streetlight poles in several areas were doubling up as efficient power supply supports and equally effective fixtures for drying clothes. In many places, people even tethered their domesticated animals to the poles. Officials warned that such practices are extremely dangerous, as the live wires in these poles carry between 230 and 440 volts — more than enough to cause serious injury or death. The JMC issued a public warning that it would not be responsible for damage to property or lives in the event of any untoward incident caused by such personal uses and said it would take stern action against those tampering with this infrastructure. The civic teams found that residents in densely populated areas such as Harshad Mill ni Chali, Digjam Circle, and Gulabnagar have been using the poles to dry clothes, tether domestic animals like cows and goats, and put up hoardings. "People tie cords between two poles to hang clothes near their residences. Some even tether their animals to the poles," said Rushabh Mehta, deputy Executive engineer of the JMC light branch. In some instances, people reportedly tampered with the poles' electrical systems — disconnecting wires, stealing fuses and miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), leaving the junction boxes and power feeding sections exposed. This compromises the poles' protective systems and poses a serious risk of electrocution. The advisory clearly states: "JMC will not be held responsible for any loss of life or property damage resulting from such behaviour." Municipal Commissioner DN Modi said, "We issued this warning specifically in view of the monsoon season. With constant moisture, water-logged streets, and wet poles, the chances of electric shocks increase significantly. That's why we urge people to refrain from electric poles and avoid any unsafe activity around them." Sources within JMC said that as the city's jurisdiction expanded, several semi-urban and rural areas — where residents keep milch animals — were merged into the municipal limits. In these areas, it is common for people to tie animals to public infrastructure. The misuse is also prevalent in the older, high-density parts of the city. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Indian Express
Religious structure with bathtub inside, and other buildings: Why Jamnagar administration is clearing ‘encroachments' along Rangmati river
On Sunday, a video of a bathtub inside a religious structure in Jamnagar went viral on social media. Built on the banks of river Rangmati, the structure is among several others demolished by the Jamnagar police on Saturday as part of an ongoing anti-encroachment drive. On Sunday, police said, they cleared 71,933.5 square metres of encroached land on both banks of the river in an area known as Bachu Nagar, located at the heart of the city. 'There are all sorts of residential, commercial and religious encroachments here, totalling more than 600 structures. While we cleared 294 structures yesterday (June 14), in total, we have cleared about 400 till now,' said Jamnagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Premsukh Delu on Sunday, adding that the drive is being conducted in a phase-wise manner. The local administration has cited severe flooding, alleged encroachment by what they termed as miscreants, and plans for a riverfront development project, to rationalise the demolitions underway on Rangmati banks, one of the two rivers that flow through Jamnagar, the other being Nagmati. The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) told the police that the valuation of the encroached land stood at approximately Rs 193.57 crore. Talking about the religious structure, the largest that the JMC and the police have cleared till now, Delu said, 'This particular religious structure was built like a fort and the inside was like a maze. The premises were large and built over 11,000 square feet (1,021 sq metres). There were several rooms and a bathtub inside. Outside the room, there was a warning that entry is restricted and allowed only by permission.' Detailing on who took the action, Delu said, 'It is a joint action by the JMC and the District Police. Apart from illegal homes of miscreants on our list, the civic body is also working on its pre-monsoon plan. There are plans to develop this area into a riverfront as well.' Delu stated that encroachments are located mainly outside the walled city of Jamnagar, on the river banks. 'Because of this, the river used to extend right up to the walls, causing the encroachments to enter deep into the river bed,' he added. SP Delu said that Jamnagar city has regularly been facing a problem of severe flooding. 'The CM's (Bhupendra Patel) first visit after assuming office was to Jamnagar due to the floods. Last year (2024), again there were floods. The encroachment on the river is the reason why this problem was exacerbated,' the SP added.
India Gazette
07-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates, lays foundation for projects worth Rs 430 Cr in Jamnagar
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development works worth Rs 430 Cr in Jamnagar. These projects mark the 20 years of the first 'Urban Development Year' initiated by the then Chief Minister, Narendra Modi. CM Bhupendra Patel, in a post on X, shared that the Gujarat government is celebrating 2025 as 'Urban Development Year'. He also stated that the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation has prepared a development roadmap for the next five years, aiming to improve the 'ease of living' in the city. The CM wrote, 'The state government is celebrating the year 2025 as 'Urban Development Year', under which today, development projects worth more than Rs. 430 crore were inaugurated in Jamnagar city and district. Development projects like community health centres, flyovers, smart schools and Anganwadis, and upgradation of the Government Dental College will inject new vitality into development in Jamnagar. In addition, the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation has prepared a development roadmap for the next 5 years, the implementation of which will increase the 'ease of living' of the citizens.' The Gujarat CM added, 'Respected Modi Saheb had declared the year 2005 as 'Urban Development Year' in Gujarat and started the work of world-class development of cities. Today, it has been 20 years since that. And in these two decades, Jamnagar has shown exemplary development by taking a huge leap in development. A booklet depicting the development story of Jamnagar city in the last 20 years was released today.' CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 13 development projects worth Rs 343.39 crore and laid the foundation stones for 28 new projects worth Rs 213.79 crore on Friday, bringing development initiatives worth Rs 557.18 crore to Rajkot. According to a release, addressing the event at the Pramukh Swami Auditorium in Rajkot, the Chief Minister stated that under the 'Urban Development Year' initiative, Rajkot city and district are witnessing significant development. (ANI)
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat: JMC drive underway, 331 structures to be demolished
Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Saturday started an exercise to remove encroachment on a road, which is part of the city's Development Plan (DP). The exercise continued on Sunday and is likely to be carried out for the next two days. In all, 331 structures will be demolished. As per JMC Municipal Commissioner D N Modi, the DP road connects Swaminarayan Nagar with Gandhinagar. Modi said that residential and commercial encroachments were erected over the years on the DP road, which was originally 30-metre-wide. He added that to ensure that less number of units are demolished, the width has been kept at 12 metre. 'In all, 331 encroachments will be removed — some entirely, some partially,' Modi said. 'We started the exercise yesterday (Saturday) and it will go on for two more days,' he added. The Commissioner also said that on the first day, some local elected representatives, who had protested, were detained.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Jamnagar civic body in Gujarat resumes clearing illegal encroachments along riverbanks
Ahmedabad: The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) in Gujarat resumed its large-scale demolition drive targeting illegal encroachments along the banks of the Rangamati and Nagmati rivers near Ranjit Sagar Road on Friday. The operation aims to free up nearly 66,000 square feet of public land, with an estimated value of around Rs one crore. The demolition action follows prior notices served to 33 illegal encroachers, and marks a continuation of efforts to clear riverbeds ahead of the monsoon. The initiative is part of a broader plan linked to the Riverfront Development Project, and is intended to prevent waterlogging and flooding in city areas during the rainy season. The operation saw the deployment of significant resources, including six JCB machines, four tractors, and one excavator, along with the coordinated efforts of over 100 municipal staff and a strong police force, which also included women officers from the City A Division. Earlier this week, on Wednesday, a similar demolition was carried out along the stretch between Kalavad Naka and Nageshwar, where 50,000 square feet of space was cleared between morning and 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) completed a two-phase demolition drive around Chandola Lake in the Danilimda area, targeting illegal encroachments that had accumulated over decades. The operation, which began on April 29 and concluded on May 22, resulted in the removal of approximately 12,500 unauthorised structures, including residences, shops, and religious establishments, reclaiming around four lakh square meters of public land. The first phase of the drive cleared about 1.5 lakh square meters, while the second phase focused on an additional 2.5 lakh square meters. The AMC deployed substantial resources, including 35 bulldozers, 15 earthmovers, and over 350 personnel, with the support of 3,000 police and State Reserve Police officers to maintain law and order during the operations. The demolition drive has sparked discussions regarding the rehabilitation of displaced residents. The AMC has stated that individuals who have been residing in the area since before 2010 are eligible for alternative housing under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) housing scheme. However, concerns have been raised about the adequacy and timeliness of these provisions.
