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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.

Vaishno Devi Silver Offerings Row: Only 5% Found Pure, Faith and Trust Under Scrutiny

April 22, 2026 Editor

Vaishno Devi Silver Offerings Shock: Purity Row Sparks Debate on Faith, Fraud, and Governance By: Javid Amin | 21 April 2026 A startling revelation from one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites—the Vaishno Devi Shrine—has triggered a wave of concern across religious, economic, and political circles. Preliminary findings indicating that only about 5% of silver offerings made by devotees are pure have not only shaken trust but also exposed deeper systemic issues at the intersection of faith and commerce. A Sacred Tradition Faces a Credibility Crisis For millions of devotees…

Kashmir’s Liquor Debate: Morality, Revenue, and the Politics of Control in a Changing Valley

April 22, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Liquor Debate 2026: Morality vs Revenue vs Political Control By: Javid Amin | 22 April 2026 A Valley Divided: More Than Just a Debate Over Alcohol In Kashmir, the question of liquor is not merely administrative—it is deeply emotional, cultural, and political. What appears on paper as an excise policy issue unfolds on the ground as a sensitive conflict between identity, governance, and economic priorities. As of 2026, the debate remains unresolved. The administration frames liquor availability as essential for tourism and revenue generation, while large sections of Kashmiri…

US–Iran Ceasefire Extended but Naval Blockade Persists: Talks Stall, Lebanon Fighting Complicates Peace Efforts

April 22, 2026 Editor

US–Iran Ceasefire Extended, But Blockade Keeps Peace Out of Reach By: Javid Amin | 22 April 2026 The United States has extended its ceasefire with Iran beyond the April 22 deadline, offering a temporary pause in direct confrontation. However, the move has not translated into meaningful progress toward peace. Washington’s continued naval blockade of Iranian ports has effectively stalled diplomacy, with Tehran refusing to negotiate under what it calls “coercive conditions.” At the same time, fresh violence in southern Lebanon and growing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are threatening…

No Date for US–Iran Talks: Hormuz Deadlock Deepens as Tehran Flags ‘Fundamental Gaps’

April 19, 2026 Editor

No Talks Scheduled: Iran Signals Diplomatic Pause as Hormuz أزمة (Crisis) Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 19 April 2026 A fresh setback has hit fragile diplomacy between the United States and Iran, with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf confirming that no date has been set for the next round of negotiations. While acknowledging “good progress,” Ghalibaf stressed that “fundamental gaps” remain unresolved—a signal that theفاوضات (talks) are effectively stalled at a critical juncture. Ground Situation: Stalemate on Land, Tension at Sea Diplomatic Reality ❌ No confirmed date for next US–Iran talks ⚠️…

Shabir Shah Arrested in 1996 Case: NIA Secures 10-Day Custody in Fresh Crackdown on Separatist Leadership

April 19, 2026 Editor

Shabir Shah Arrested in 30-Year-Old Case: NIA’s Move Signals Continued Crackdown in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 18 April 2026 A Veteran Separatist Leader Back in Custody Senior separatist leader Shabir Shah has once again been taken into custody, this time by the National Investigation Agency, in connection with a terror-related case dating back to 1996. A special court granted the agency 10 days of custodial remand, allowing investigators to interrogate Shah over allegations tied to militancy-era violence and terror financing. The arrest comes shortly after Shah had secured bail…

Kashmir Chakka Jam April 2026: Valley-Wide Transport Strike Disrupts Life, Sparks Livelihood Debate

April 19, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Chakka Jam April 20, 2026: Transport Strike Disrupts Srinagar & Districts By: Javid Amin | 19 April 2026 Valley-Wide Chakka Jam Brings Kashmir to a Halt Kashmir is witnessing a complete shutdown of public transport on Monday, April 20, 2026, as transporters enforce a valley-wide “chakka jam”—bringing daily life to a near standstill across Srinagar and multiple districts. The strike, called by the All Jammu & Kashmir Transporters’ Welfare Association under the leadership of Shabir Ahmad Matta, is a direct protest against the government’s plan to expand Smart City…

Hajj 2026: Tears, Faith and Hope as Kashmir’s First Batch of Pilgrims Departs from Srinagar

April 18, 2026 Editor

Hajj 2026: Amid Faith, Tears and Hope, Kashmir’s First Batch of Pilgrims Leaves for Holy Sojourn By: Javid Amin | 18 April 2026 Emotional farewells at Srinagar’s Hajj House as 431 pilgrims embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey The Hajj season has begun in Kashmir with a powerful mix of faith, emotion, and quiet strength, as the first batch of pilgrims departed for the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. At the heart of this moment was Hajj House Srinagar, where families gathered in large numbers to bid farewell—many with tears…

Ghost Hiring Exposed: How Fake Job Listings Are Wasting Candidates’ Time in 2026

April 18, 2026 Editor

Ghost Hiring Explained: How to Spot Fake Job Listings & Avoid Job Search Scams By: Javid Amin | 17 April 2026 The Hidden Job Market Problem: Ghost Hiring Is Real A growing number of job seekers are encountering a frustrating reality—jobs that don’t actually exist. Recent estimates suggest that 18% to 27% of online job listings may be “ghost jobs”, while some surveys indicate that up to 4 in 10 companies have engaged in this practice. These listings create false hope, wasted effort, and growing distrust in hiring systems. What…

Iran Reopens Hormuz: Relief for Markets, But Tensions Still Linger

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Editor

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Lebanon Ceasefire; U.S. Blockade Still in Force By: Javid Amin | 17 April 2026 In a significant geopolitical shift, Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, offering temporary relief to global energy markets rattled by weeks of conflict. The move comes amid the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, underscoring how interconnected regional flashpoints have become. Yet, despite the reopening, the United States has made it clear: its naval blockade of Iranian ports remains firmly in place, keeping…

J&K Police Cyber Alert: Fake Job Offers Trapping Youth in Global Fraud & Trafficking Rackets

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Editor

J&K Police Warn of Fake Job Scam Targeting Youth | Myanmar Trafficking Case Raises Alarm By: Javid Amin | 17 April 2026 Rising Cyber Threat: Fake Job Offers Targeting Kashmir’s Youth In a serious and evolving cyber threat, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have issued a public advisory warning that organized cybercrime syndicates are actively targeting job seekers—especially educated youth—through fake employment offers. What appears to be a promising career opportunity is often a well-crafted trap leading to financial fraud, identity theft, or even human trafficking into international cybercrime hubs.…