JK CM offers govt jobs to kin of 4 slain policemen in Kathua
Omar visited the families of the bravehearts, Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh, who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kathua encounter.
More than 17,000 locals and tourists have visited Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar within hours after it was inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
SNS | Jammu | March 27, 2025 1:24 pm
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More than 17,000 locals and tourists have visited Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar within hours after it was inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
The garden was witnessing an overwhelming response of visitors, officials said.
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Within a few hours of its opening on Wednesday, the garden witnessed an unprecedented footfall of 17,259 visitors, setting a new benchmark in its history.
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In an official statement, the Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks has extended gratitude to the general public, especially national and international visitors, for their overwhelming response to the grand opening of Tulip Garden.
The department has also acknowledged the cooperation of the Divisional and District administration, J&K Police, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, PWD, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), and other allied agencies for their seamless coordination in ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for visitors. Their dedicated efforts in maintaining security, cleanliness, and essential services have greatly contributed to the success of this event, a statement from the Department said.
A special note of admiration has been extended to the dedicated gardeners, field staff, and officers of the Floriculture Department, whose tireless efforts, meticulous planning, and unwavering commitment have resulted in a breathtaking floral spectacle.
With more than 1.70 million tulips in full bloom, the garden stands as a testament to their hard work and passion for excellence, the department added.
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Omar visited the families of the bravehearts, Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh, who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kathua encounter.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the Tulip Show-2025 at the iconic Tulip Garden in Srinagar, marking the arrival of spring in Kashmir.
The CM’s remarks came as the search operation against the holed up terrorists in Saniyal village of Hiranagar in Kathua district continued on the second day on Monday, but there was no exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists in the night that has given an impression that the terrorists might have escaped.
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