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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.

From Safety to Security: Kashmir Leaders Link Harassment Outside Valley to National Risk

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From Safety to Security: Kashmir Leaders Link Harassment Outside Valley to National Risk

Harassment of Kashmiris Outside the Valley Is Now Being Framed as a National Security Issue By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 From Isolated Incidents to a Pattern of Concern For years, attacks and harassment faced by Kashmiri students, traders, and migrant workers in different Indian states were often dismissed as isolated law-and-order issues. Today, Kashmiri leaders across party lines are increasingly framing these incidents as something far more serious: a threat to national integration and internal security. The shift in language is deliberate. What was once described as social…

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‘We Live Off This Land’: Why Farmers in Shopian and Pulwama Are Resisting a Rail Line Through Kashmir’s Orchard Belt

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‘We Live Off This Land’: Why Farmers in Shopian and Pulwama Are Resisting a Rail Line Through Kashmir’s Orchard Belt

‘We Live Off This Land’: Shopian, Pulwama Farmers Protest Rail Line Through Kashmir Orchards By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 A Slogan Rooted in Survival “We live off this land.” In the apple-rich districts of Shopian and Pulwama, this phrase is not a political slogan or a protest chant borrowed from elsewhere. It is a statement of fact—spoken quietly in orchards, repeated at village meetings, and now raised collectively against a proposed railway line cutting through South Kashmir’s orchard belt. As survey teams and preliminary plans advance, farmers across…

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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Slams ‘File with LG’ Claim as Government’s ‘Escape Route’ in Kashmir Reservation Row

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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Slams 'File with LG' Claim as Government’s 'Escape Route' in Kashmir Reservation Row

‘Escape Route for You?’: Ruhullah’s Stark Rebuttal to J&K Government Over ‘File with LG’ Claim in Reservation Row By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 In a sharp escalation of the ongoing controversy over reservation policy and quota rationalisation in Jammu & Kashmir, National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has publicly denounced the administration’s explanation that the reservation file is “with the Lieutenant Governor (LG).” Mehdi branded the claim an “escape route” — a bureaucratic dodge aimed at deflecting responsibility rather than addressing the legitimate concerns of students…

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Jammu & Kashmir Under Strain: House Arrests of Political Leaders and a Looming Student Stir Over Reservation Policy

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Jammu & Kashmir Under Strain: House Arrests of Political Leaders and a Looming Student Stir Over Reservation Policy

Jammu & Kashmir House Arrests: Opposition Leaders Confined Amid Looming Student Reservation Protests By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing rising political tension as authorities placed several opposition leaders under house arrest on Sunday, effectively stalling their participation in what was planned to be a major student protest over the reservation policy. The targeted detentions—including that of National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP legislator Waheed ur Rehman Para, and former Srinagar mayor Junaid Azim Mattu—reflect deepening fault lines between the government and sections…

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Dulhasti Stage-II Gets Green Signal Amid Indus Treaty Suspension: Power Project or Strategic Pivot on Chenab?

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Dulhasti Stage-II Gets Green Signal Amid Indus Treaty Suspension: Power Project or Strategic Pivot on Chenab?

Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Approved: Chenab, Indus Treaty Suspension & Strategic Impact Explained By: Javid Amin | 27 December 2025 When Power Projects Become Policy Statements The Union government’s decision to grant environmental clearance to the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district marks more than just another infrastructure approval. Coming at a time when India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, the clearance signals a decisive shift in how New Delhi approaches water, power, and national security in the…

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Seizure of Outside-Registered Vehicles in J&K: A Crisis That Demands Compassionate Governance

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Seizure of Outside-Registered Vehicles in J&K: A Crisis That Demands Compassionate Governance

Seizure of Outside-Registered Vehicles in J&K: When Enforcement Overrides Empathy By: Javid Amin | 27 December 2025 A Crisis That Demands Compassionate Governance Across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), enforcement drives targeting vehicles with outside registration numbers have escalated from routine checks to mass seizures — leaving thousands of vehicle owners bewildered, out of pocket, and stuck in administrative labyrinths with little clarity or support. What started as a legitimate regulatory intent—ensuring that all motor vehicles comply with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and related rules—has in…

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Kashmir and Ladakh Winter Weather Alert: Intense Cold, Sub-Zero Temperatures, Year-End Snowfall Forecast | Kashmir Weather 2025–26

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Kashmir and Ladakh Winter Weather Alert: Intense Cold, Sub-Zero Temperatures, Year-End Snowfall Forecast | Kashmir Weather 2025–26

Winter’s Grip Tightens Across Kashmir and Ladakh By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 As the winter season reaches its most severe phase, the mountainous regions of Kashmir and Ladakh are grappling with deepening cold and prospects of new snowfall as the year draws to a close. Persistent sub-zero temperatures, weather advisories from the Meteorological Department, and early snowfall patterns are shaping travel, infrastructure, and daily life in these Himalayan landscapes. Locals, authorities, and visitors are all adjusting to a pattern of intensified winter chills that are expected to continue…

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Gulmarg’s Winter Revival: Fresh Snowfall Sparks an Unstoppable Tourism Boom

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Gulmarg’s Winter Revival: Fresh Snowfall Sparks an Unstoppable Tourism Boom

How Kashmir’s Snow Capital Is Powering Adventure Tourism, Local Livelihoods, and Global Curiosity in 2025-2026 By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 Gulmarg Returns to Winter Glory Each year, as winter descends upon the Himalayas, Gulmarg enters a season unlike any other. With the first fresh snowfall of the year, the meadows turn pearl-white, pine forests sparkle in the sun, and slopes transform into natural playgrounds for skiers and snow lovers. Once again, fresh heavy snowfall has revived Gulmarg into a full-scale winter tourism hub, breathing renewed life into hotels,…

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removes Hurriyat Chairman Title from X Bio After Pressure from Authorities

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removes Hurriyat Chairman Title from X Bio After Pressure from Authorities

Mirwaiz Removes ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ Title from X Bio After Authorities’ Pressure: A Symbol of Fading Separatist Space in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 A Small Digital Edit with Deep Political Meaning In Kashmir’s complex political landscape, even a single line in a social-media bio can carry the weight of history, identity, and unresolved conflict. This week, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq—one of the Valley’s most influential religious figures and long-standing separatist leader—removed the title “Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. The change came, he…

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Warning Signs Eggs Are No Longer Safe to Eat: A Complete Health & Food Safety Guide

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Warning Signs Eggs Are No Longer Safe to Eat: A Complete Health & Food Safety Guide

11 Warning Signs Eggs Are No Longer Safe to Eat: Health Experts Explain Risks, Myths, and Safe Practices By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 Why Egg Safety Is a Growing Public Health Concern Eggs are among the most widely consumed and nutritionally dense foods in the world. Rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and essential fats, they are a daily staple in millions of households. Yet, despite their nutritional value, eggs are also one of the most common sources of foodborne illness when mishandled or consumed after spoilage. Health…

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