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Javid Amin - IT Consultant, Freelance Writer, Travel Enthusiast, Entrepreneur Javid Amin is a dynamic professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for technology, travel, and entrepreneurship. With a background in IT engineering, he excels as an IT consultant and is equally enthusiastic about staying ahead in the ever-evolving tech world. Javid's creative flair shines through his work as a freelance writer, where he crafts engaging content across a wide spectrum of topics. As a travel enthusiast and consultant, he shares his love for exploration and his deep knowledge of Kashmir's hidden gems. Javid is also the visionary behind several successful digital ventures, each contributing to the promotion of Kashmir's beauty, culture, and craftsmanship. His career embodies versatility, creativity, and a deep connection to his roots. Printer, Publisher, Editor of "Weekly Shohrat - Kashmir" (Print Edition) as well owner of online news portals www.KashmirPost.org / www.KashmirInFocus.com.

Festive Tourism Surge Kicks Off 2026 in Jammu & Kashmir as Srinagar, Gulmarg and Vaishno Devi See Record Footfall

January 7, 2026 Editor

Festive Tourism Surge Kicks Off 2026 in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 06 January 2026 Jammu & Kashmir has entered 2026 on a high note, with a remarkable surge in festive tourism across the Valley and Jammu region, signalling a strong revival of the tourism-driven economy. From snow-laden Gulmarg and Sonamarg to the bustling streets of Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, and from Dal Lake shikara rides to the icy pilgrimage routes of Vaishno Devi, the New Year celebrations brought unprecedented footfall and energy to the region. Crowded Destinations, Festive…

NMC Withdraws Recognition of Vaishno Devi Medical College MBBS Course: Regulation, Religion, and the Future of Medical Education in J&K

January 7, 2026 Editor

National Medical Commission Cancels MBBS Approval for Vaishno Devi Medical College After Admission Controversy in J&K By: Javid Amin | 06 January 2026 When Medical Admissions Turn Political Medical admissions in India are normally governed by marks, merit lists, and regulation. But sometimes, they become lightning-rods for political and social tension. That is precisely what happened in Jammu & Kashmir when Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence — a new medical college — admitted its first MBBS batch for 2025–26. Out of 50 seats, 42 candidates were Muslims,…

VPN Crackdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 800 Users Booked, Two-Month Ban Sparks Debate Over Security and Digital Freedom

January 6, 2026 Editor

VPN Crackdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 800 Users Identified, Blanket Ban Sparks Privacy Debate By: Javid Amin | 05 January 2025 A New Digital Flashpoint in Kashmir In a move that has reignited long-standing debates over internet regulation, digital rights, and state security, authorities in Jammu & Kashmir have intensified a crackdown on unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage, identifying approximately 800 users across the Valley, registering FIRs, and imposing a two-month blanket ban under emergency prohibitory orders. The administration has justified the decision on grounds of cyber security, public…

Nepotism in Kashmir: How 2nd and 3rd Generation Political Dynasties Shape Power and Public Trust

January 6, 2026 Editor

Nepotism in Kashmir Politics: Impact of 2nd & 3rd Generation Dynasties | Public Trust & Power Dynamics By: Javid Amin | 05 January 2025 When Politics Becomes Inheritance In Jammu and Kashmir, politics is not simply a career path — it is often an extension of family heritage. Over decades, 2nd- and 3rd-generation leaders have consolidated influence across party structures and electoral landscapes. For many ordinary Kashmiris, this has created a perception that access to power is inherited rather than earned. While dynastic continuity is defended by some as stability…

Major AGMUT Cadre Reshuffle: 31 IAS, 18 IPS Officers Transferred; Syed Abid Rashid Shah Moved Out of Jammu & Kashmir

January 5, 2026 Editor

Major AGMUT Cadre Reshuffle: 31 IAS, 18 IPS Officers Transferred as Centre Rejigs Administration By: Javid Amin | 04 January 2025 In one of the most significant bureaucratic reshuffles in recent months, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the transfer of 31 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and 18 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across the AGMUT cadre, impacting Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and several Northeastern states. Among the most notable changes, Syed Abid Rashid Shah, who was serving as Secretary, Health…

Uninsulated Meat Consignment Seized in Jammu: A Wake-Up Call on Food Safety, Public Health, and Regulatory Enforcement

January 3, 2026 Editor

Uninsulated Meat Consignment Seized in Jammu Raises Serious Public Health Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 January 2026 When Food Safety Fails on the Road: The Jammu Meat Seizure Explained Jammu, long regarded as a critical gateway for food supplies entering the Kashmir Valley and surrounding regions, witnessed a significant food safety intervention this week when Jammu Police seized an uninsulated meat consignment during a routine vehicle inspection. What might appear to be a routine enforcement action carries far deeper implications for public health, consumer safety, and regulatory compliance in…

Beliefs Unchanged: Why Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removed ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ from His X Bio — And What It Means for Kashmir’s Politics

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Editor

Beliefs Unchanged: Mirwaiz’s Silent Edit on X and the Shifting Ground Beneath Kashmir’s Separatist Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 A Quiet Edit That Loudly Echoed Across Kashmir In the evolving political landscape of Kashmir, symbolism often carries as much weight as policy. This truth resurfaced recently when Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, one of the Valley’s most influential religious-political leaders, quietly removed the designation “Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. No statement was issued at first. No dramatic declaration followed. But the silence was…

Cold Wave Intensifies in Kashmir Valley After Snowfall | Kashmir Chillai Kalan Winter Report

January 3, 2026 Editor

Cold Wave Intensifies in Kashmir Valley After Snowfall: Comprehensive Ground-Verified Report By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 Srinagar, Kashmir Valley — A powerful cold wave has tightened its grip across the Kashmir Valley following recent snowfall in the higher reaches, plunging night temperatures deep below freezing and creating stark contrasts between sunny winter days and bone-chilling nights across the region. The situation is unfolding amid the annual winter phase locally known as Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day cold spell that began in late December and runs through January. This…

US Lawmakers and New York Mayor Stand With Umar Khalid | Global Voices Demand Fair Trial, Raise Human Rights Questions

January 2, 2026 Editor

A Case Capturing Global Attention By: Javid Amin | 01 January 2025 Over five years after his arrest, the case of student activist Umar Khalid has become more than a legal proceeding in India. It has transformed into an international flashpoint — a contest between state security laws, civil liberties, and the global perception of democratic norms. This article examines the latest developments: the endorsement of Khalid by US political figures, the core legal and human rights questions his incarceration raises, how the case unfolded, and what it signals for…

Kashmir’s Golden Triangle Hits 100% Occupancy on New Year’s Eve — A Winter Tourism Success Story in 2026

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Golden Triangle Achieves 100% Hotel Occupancy | Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam Lead Winter Tourism Boom in 2026 By: Javid Amin | 01 January 2025 Kashmir’s famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit — Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam — recorded 100 percent hotel occupancy on New Year’s Eve, as confirmed by tourism officials. The unprecedented surge in winter travel reflects a strong revival in Kashmir’s hospitality sector and reinforces the Valley’s image as a premier winter tourism hub. Across hotels, resorts, boutique guesthouses, and homestays, there were no vacancies available on December…