<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, gardens and parks across the entire Union Territory will be thrown open for general public from today. The announcement was made Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan amid the gradual unlocking process across the nation. He said all visitors should strictly observe the already given protocols and medical advises related to Covid-19 from time to time.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He requested the general public to wear face masks, use hand sanitizers and maintain social distancing norms both inside and outside these picnic spots. He also directed the authorities to penalize those found violating the precautionary measures. The floriculture department will use thermal screening at the entry gates of all the gardens and parks to check the visitors for any Covid-19 symptoms. Hand sanitizers will also be made available by the department for the use of visitors.</span> <br />