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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.

Congress Credits Nehru for Saving Srinagar in 1947, Counters Amit Shah’s Claims

December 6, 2023 Editor

The Congress also claimed that the decision to cease fire had been taken based on the advice of the then army chief. The Congress on Wednesday described as “erroneous” union minister Amit Shah’s remark that it was due to former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s “blunder” that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) came into existence. Responding to Shah’s claim that Nehru decided to announce a ceasefire when the Indian army was winning, the Congress said the two armies had struck a stalemate, necessitating the ceasefire. The Congress also claimed that the decision to…

Revoking Special Status Strained Kashmir’s Relationship with India: Omar Abdullah

December 6, 2023 Editor

“The truth is that people in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are not happy with the steps taken on August 5, 2019,” the National Conference Vice-President said. National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the BJP government has harmed the bond between Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of the country with the abrogation of Article 370 provisions. Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament, Mr Abdullah said the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh were not happy with the decision to revoke special status of the…

Jitendra Singh Blames Nehruvian Policies for Delay in Jammu and Kashmir’s Integration

December 6, 2023 Editor

Taking jibe at the Congress, Citing Mirza Ghalib’s poetry “ki mire qatl ke baad us ne jafa se tauba” (After she had slain me then from torture she forswore) Union Minister Jitendra Singh Said, “For 60-70 years, those who did not implement the Constitution of India in Jammu and Kashmir, today they are teaching those who sacrificed 3 generations so that the Constitution of India should be implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.” Amid a chorus from the opposition benches that the Centre restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and set…

Hope Lost, Lives Stolen: 78 Suicides in J&K Raise Urgent Questions

December 6, 2023 Editor

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Tuesday said that around 78 persons committed suicide in Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2022 by youth due to unemployment. The Minister of State (MoS) in the MHA Nityanand Rai was replying to a query raised by Member Parliament Vijayakumar who had raised a query that whether the issue of unemployment was the main cause of youth taking extreme steps of suicide in the country. The MP also sought to know whether there had been a spurt in the number of suicides…

Frozen Symphony: Pir Panjal Sings in Snow, Pahalgam a Chilling Chorus

December 6, 2023 Editor

A thick blanket of snow has covered the upper reaches of Pir Panjal region, thus leading to dip in temperature affecting normal life. Meanwhile, unscheduled power curtailments are further adding to the woes of people amid inclement weather conditions, including snowfall, which resulted in the closure of Mughal Road. Upper reaches experienced snowfall for two days last week while plain and low-lying areas received rainfall. Presently, upper reaches of Pir Panjal region, including Mandi, Saujiyan, Loran, Surankote, Mughal Road, Thanamandi, DKG, Darhal, Kandi, Budhal were under snow cover. Some parts…

Mehbooba Mufti cries foul: BJP’s victory a testament to misuse of power

December 6, 2023 Editor

The BJP’s victory in the Assembly polls in three states is not the party’s win, but due to the Centre’s money power, agencies, “its Election Commission and media”, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said here on Tuesday. She claimed that had the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) come to the contest alone, “it would not have won even a single seat”. “This is not the BJP’s victory, this is the win of the country’s government, its agencies, its money power, its Election Commission, its media,” the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister…

Yasin Malik’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Death Penalty Plea Gets Hearing Date

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 Editor

A Delhi trial court had awarded life sentence to Yasin Malik for terror funding on May 24, 2022 after pronouncing him guilty of various offences under the UAPA and the IPC. Malik had pleaded guilty to the charges, including those under the UAPA. Seeking death sentence, the NIA emphasises that a terrorist can’t be given life term just because he pleads guilty. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday listed for hearing on February 14 a plea by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin…

One Flag, One PM, One Constitution: Amit Shah Hails BJP’s Kashmir Achievements

December 6, 2023 Editor

There should only be one flag, one prime minister and one Constitution in India and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had made this possible, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, hailing the Centre’s decision to scrap Jammu & Kashmir’s special status four years ago There should only be one flag, one prime minister and one Constitution in India and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had made this possible, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, hailing the Centre’s decision to scrap Jammu & Kashmir’s special status four…

The Art of Prompt Writing: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence

December 5, 2023 Editor

Mastering the Art of Prompt Writing: Unleashing the Power of AI By: Javid Amin In the dynamic realm of technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative catalyst, revolutionizing industries and redefining human-machine interactions. While AI tools like ChatGPT, Dall E, and Jasper Art have undoubtedly disrupted certain job markets, they have simultaneously given rise to a new and highly sought-after profession: the Prompt Writer. Prompt Writers play a pivotal role in bridging the communication gap between human intentions and AI capabilities. They are the architects of effective…

Zojila Pass Tragedy: Five Tourists Dead After Car Plunges into Gorge

December 5, 2023 Editor

Five Kerala Tourists Killed in J&K Highway Accident At least five tourists from Kerala have died in a tragic road accident at Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The accident occurred when their vehicle, carrying eight people, skidded off the snow-covered road and plunged into a deep gorge. Rescue operations were immediately launched by Sonamarg police, who reached the scene and retrieved the victims. Five people were confirmed dead, while three others, including the driver, Ajaz Ahmad Awan, sustained critical injuries and are…