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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
City infrastructure crumbles as monsoon exposes civic bodies' negligence
1 2 3 4 5 6 Jaipur: The Pink City's claims of monsoon preparedness lay in ruins Friday as just two days of rain brought India's tourist hotspot to its knees, exposing years of infrastructural neglect and bureaucratic apathy. In a grave incident that highlighted the city's crumbling infrastructure, a massive sinkhole - 15 feet deep and 60 feet long - emerged near Muhana Mandi, swallowing two parked vehicles and forcing authorities to completely shut down the arterial road. This catastrophic failure came mere weeks after district collector Jitendra Kumar Soni confidently declared, "This time Jaipur won't drown." As the situation deteriorated, Soni declined to comment Friday. A senior official from the collectorate said, "Our role is to monitor departments; execution is their responsibility." While the city struggled to stay afloat, JMC Greater mayor Somya Gurjar's priority appeared to be International Yoga Day preparations, drawing sharp criticism from residents. "When the city is sinking, the administration is busy preparing for yoga," remarked a frustrated citizen. The city's major thoroughfares, including MI Road and Tonk Road, transformed into virtual rivers, paralysing traffic and stranding thousands of commuters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In an ironic twist, even the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater's office became inaccessible due to severe waterlogging, leaving staff trapped inside and citizens stranded outside. On key routes such as JLN Marg, waterlogging caused severe traffic slowdowns. A traffic official said, "As vehicle speed dropped, congestion built up. With sidewalks submerged, pedestrians were forced onto the roads, worsening the gridlock." Adding to the chaos, three dangerous potholes appeared near the Ganga Jamuna petrol pump in Mansarovar, with authorities failing to even install basic warning barricades. In Vijay Nagar Phase II, Kartarpura, shoddy pipeline work by PHED led to multiple road cave-ins, trapping vehicles and endangering lives. Loose soil in Gopalpura and other areas washed away, causing road collapses and triggering a dispute between the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). JDA Superintendent Engineer Deepak Mathur said, "The road sank because the water pipeline beneath broke. It will only be repaired after the pipe is fixed." A PHED official responded, "The road design was flawed. The collapse led to water seeping below and damaging the line." This infrastructure breakdown raises serious questions about the public money spent on pre-monsoon preparations and the city's disaster management capabilities. As Jaipur continues to sink under the weight of administrative negligence, the only thing floating seems to be empty promises.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rural market, library impress Buxar DM
Buxar: Buxar DM Vidyanand Singh inspected public infrastructure at Aathhar village in Navanagar block on Thursday. "The rural market will boost local economic activity and empower women," he said. Developed under MGNREGA at a cost of Rs 34 lakh, the haat includes 84 shops, composting facilities, electricity and a landscaped garden. CCTV cameras and rural-themed artwork add to the appeal. Jeevika Didis run grocery, tailoring and beauty businesses here. He asked officials to complete pending work and hand over the facility to the gram Ppanchayat. The DM praised the library's upkeep and urged continued maintenance. He also directed the child development project officer to develop the anganwadi centre into a model facility and asked the PHED to ensure adequate water supply. At the RTPS counter, he stressed timely service delivery and staff punctuality.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rural marker, library impress Buxar DM
Buxar: Buxar DM Vidyanand Singh inspected public infrastructure at Aathhar village in Navanagar block on Thursday. "The rural market will boost local economic activity and empower women," he said. Developed under MGNREGA at a cost of Rs 34 lakh, the haat includes 84 shops, composting facilities, electricity and a landscaped garden. CCTV cameras and rural-themed artwork add to the appeal. Jeevika Didis run grocery, tailoring and beauty businesses here. He asked officials to complete pending work and hand over the facility to the gram Ppanchayat. The DM praised the library's upkeep and urged continued maintenance. He also directed the child development project officer to develop the anganwadi centre into a model facility and asked the PHED to ensure adequate water supply. At the RTPS counter, he stressed timely service delivery and staff punctuality.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
SDO reviews Shrawan Somvari arrangements
Madhubani: Officials were directed to ensure water supply, medical aid, parking, drainage and electrical safety during Shrawan Somvari 2025. A meeting to review the preparations for the event was held at Ugna Mahadev Temple in Pandaul block on Tuesday. Chandan Jha, sub-divisional officer (SDO) of Madhubani Sadar, chaired the meeting and instructed departments to remain alert throughout the monthlong religious observance. Shrawan begins on July 11 with the first Monday falling on July 14 when Shiva temples witness a surge in devotees. Public health engineering department (PHED) was asked to install hand pumps and submersible pumps at key points while the block development officer (BDO) was tasked with ensuring proper drainage around the temple premises. To handle emergencies, the medical officer in charge at Pandaul was asked to station an ambulance with a doctor and essential medicines at the temple every Sunday during the festival. Vehicle parking arrangements and reinforcement of electrical wiring around the premises were also emphasised. The SDO stressed the need for coordination among all departments to ensure a safe and orderly experience for devotees.
India Gazette
13-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
ED attaches assets worth Rs 47.80 crore in Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission case
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties to the tune of Rs 47.80 crore in connection with its ongoing probe in the Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission scam, the agency said on Friday. In a statement, ED said its Jaipur Zonal office attached these properties belonging to Padamchand Jain, Mahesh Mittal, Sanjay Badaya, Mahesh Joshi, Vishal Saxena and their family members and associate firms on June 11, 2025, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The immovable properties which are attached are in the form of agricultural land, residential flats, houses and movable properties in various parts of Jaipur. ED initiated an investigation on the basis of a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Branch against Padamchand Jain (proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company), Mahesh Mittal (proprietor of Shree Ganpati Tubewell Company) and others, including Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) officials. Subsequently, a chargesheet has also been filed in the matter by the ACB. Thereafter, three other FIRs have also been registered concerning the matter by the Bajaj Nagar Police Station, the Rajasthan Police, the CBI and the ACB, Jaipur. ED is investigating Jal Jeevan Mission scam and has conducted several searches in the case. Further, it had also arrested Padamchand Jain, Mahesh Mittal, Sanjay Badaya, Peeyush Jain and had also filed a prosecution complaint in the matter. Further, ED had also arrested Mahesh Joshi, the erstwhile minister of PHED, in the matter on April 24, 2025. ED investigation revealed that the accused persons, Padamchand Jain and Mahesh Mittal, had used fake and fabricated work experience certificates for securing tenders in PHED under the JJM scheme and were assisted by the other accused, such as Sanjay Badaya, Mahesh Joshi and Vishal Saxena. (ANI)
