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These men, however, remain the unsung heroes of garden, as all praise the garden very few hail good work of these men who put their blood and sweat to keep the garden ready. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), 15 lakh tulips with 68 varities are mesmerizing the tulips at the famous destination. Ikhlas Shayiq, In charge Tulip garden told KNO that it doesn't take a few days to plant the tulips, but a round-the-year process. A total of 62 gardeners and 42 casual labourers have worked hard this year to come up with 15 lakh tulips with 68 varities to mesmerize the tourists, he said. Shayiq further stated that this year the flowers are new and the multi colour scheme has not been followed. He added that it was always hectic procedure to ensure the tulips in b...

A youth was arrested with a grenade during a naka checking in Bemina area of summer-capital Srinagar on Wednesday evening, police said. A police officer told GNS that one Zubair Altaf Shiekh son of Mohammad Altaf Shiekh, a resident of 90 Feet Soura Srinagar on way towards Hamandia Colony was intercepted by a naka party at Bemina Chowk. “During his frisking, the police party recovered one Chinese hand grenade from his possession”, he said, adding, "the accused was instantly arrested and a case vide FIR number 15/22 u/s 7/25, 13 of ULA registered in this regard." He said that some more arrests are likely to be made in this regard. (GNS)

In a bid to eradicate drug menace from the society, the divisional administration Kashmir on Wednesday said that six drugs counselling centres have been made available in different districts. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir P K Pole, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that besides coming up with drugs counselling centres, adequate contractual employees have been made available at hospitals for counselling of the youth involved in drug addiction. “These youth are victims. They are being forced to pick up guns and take drugs,” he said, adding that the district administration Srinagar has already started a process against the drug addicts and those involved in drug dealing are being booked under PSA. Speaking on the sidelines of 'Run for No Drugs', Pole said tha...

Jammu police have recovered arms and ammunition in Safakadal area of summer capital Srinagar, official sources said on Tuesday. They told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that “SOG party from Shopian along with a police team from Police Station Safakadal recovered arms and ammunition at Danamazar Ground." “Three Pistol, six Magazines, 30 Pistol Round, four Hand grenades were recovered from the spot and also arrested one person identified as Kaisar Zahoor Khan, resident of Nowpora Safakadal. “ Further investigation into the matter is on, they added. (KDC)

Danishwar Hameed A youth from the Damhal Hanjipora belt of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district Monday represented India in the University of Kelantan Malaysia on the eve of world poetry day. Suhail Ibn Shahnawaz (18), son of Shahnawaz Ahmad Bhat of Khul, DH Pora, who has qualified 12th class in the non-medical stream has written two books so far and is writing his third book at present. Suhail said that today he represented India at the University of Kelantan Malaysia on the eve of world poetry day. “In my 1st book “Own the Wisdom”, I have mentioned how you can achieve goals in life and how to be free of depression.” He said that this book was awarded for “star book of world record” and also nominated for young author and poet of Jammu and Kashmir. I have so far co-authored 50 i...

A 2-year-old boy died after falling into a pit in Batergam in north Kashmir's Kupwara district this afternoon. Reports reaching GNS said that a child namely Sabzar Ahmad Shiekh son of Fayaz Ahmad Shiekh, a resident of Shiekh Mohalla Batergam fell into a pit whereupon he was rescued by locals and taken to Sub-district hospital Kupwara for treatment. The doctors however after initial assessment declared the boy as brought dead on arrival. A police official concerned has also confirmed the incident to GNS. (GNS)

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Sunday said he would definitely watch “The Kashmir Files” as it is a part of Indian history that breaks the hearts of all. He was speaking at a fan event for the S.S. Rajamouli film “RRR” here in the national capital. “Jo Kashmir main hua Kashmiri panditon ke saath woh yakeenan bahut dukh ki baat hai,” he noted. “Aesi ek film jo bani hai us topic main woh yakeenan har Hindustani ko dekhna chahiye aur har hindustani ko yaad karna chahjye (What happened to Kashmiri Pandits is a matter of great sorrow. Such a film must be watched by all Indians so that they can remember what occurred).” “This film has touched the emotions of all people who believe in humanity and that is what is so beautiful about it,” Aamir said. “I will definitely watch the film an...

Unemployment rate for persons of age 15 years and above in urban areas dropped to 12.6 per cent in April-June 2021 from 20.8 per cent in the same month of the previous year, showed a periodic labour force survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The Government of India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme implementation in its latest Periodic Labour Force Survey stated that unemployment figures among educated youth in Jammu Kashmir have reached a staggering 46.3 per cent. The report “Periodic Labour Force Survey April-June 2021” released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation states that Jammu Kashmir’s urban unemployment rate for the age group 15-29 age has reached 46.3 per cent from the 44.1 per cent in comparison to the previous quarter. According ...

A 23-year-old youth has gone missing from his home Manglura area of Tangmarg in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. He has been identified as Hilal Ahmad Bhat(23) son of Habibullah Bhat resident og Manglura area of Tangmarg. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat the family members of Hilal  said that he went missing from his home on Sunday morning. The Family sought public help in tracing out a missing boy and also filed a missing report in the concerned Police station. "Anybody having any information regarding the missing person may kindly inform Family on 9541528534," the family said.