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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.

Woman Buried, Man Missing as Cloudburst Hits Chamoli, Uttarakhand: The Growing Climate Crisis in the Himalayas

August 23, 2025 Editor

Woman buried under debris, man missing as cloudburst hits Uttarakhand’s Chamoli By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 Nature’s Fury Returns to Uttarakhand Once again, Uttarakhand—the land of rivers, mountains, and sacred pilgrimages—has been shaken by the unpredictable wrath of nature. A cloudburst in Tharali tehsil of Chamoli district left behind a trail of devastation, reminding us how fragile life in the Himalayan region can be. According to officials, a 20-year-old woman named Kavita was buried under debris, while a man named Joshi is reported missing. The calamity struck late…

20 Structures Razed, 110 Kanals of Land Retrieved in Jammu: JDA Intensifies Anti-Encroachment Drive

August 23, 2025 Editor

20 structures razed to retrieve 110 kanal of land in Jammu By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 A Bold Push Against Encroachment in Jammu Land in Jammu is not just real estate—it is a scarce resource, a livelihood, and often, a symbol of identity and belonging. However, the rapid pace of urbanization has led to rampant land-grabbing and illegal constructions, creating challenges for governance, planning, and justice. In a major anti-encroachment drive, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), with support from the district administration, dismantled 20 illegal structures and reclaimed…

J&K Government Takes Over 215 Jamaat-e-Islami-Linked Schools: What It Means for Education, Politics, and Society

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 Editor

J&K Government Takes Over 215 Jamaat-e-Islami-Linked Schools By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 Education in the Crossfire of Politics and Policy Education is often seen as a neutral, noble pursuit, free from politics. Yet in conflict regions like Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), schools are not just places of learning—they are arenas of ideology, influence, and power. The recent decision of the J&K government to take over 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is a historic move that has triggered debates on governance, legality, student welfare, and politics.…

Rajbagh Riverfront: Reels, Roots, and the Risk of a Distracted Generation

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Editor

Rajbagh Riverfront Culture Drift – Social Media, Teen Distraction, and the Erosion of Values By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 Rajbagh Riverfront – From Serenity to Spectacle On a clear afternoon in Srinagar, the Rajbagh riverfront paints a picture both familiar and startling. The calm Jhelum River flows steadily, its banks lined with graceful chinars, whispers of heritage echoing in the breeze. Elderly men sit on benches, absorbed in conversation; a few families stroll quietly; vendors sell snacks and tea. And yet, dominating the scene are groups of teenagers—particularly…

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir: Why Strict Food Safety Compliance Is Now a Public Health Imperative

August 22, 2025 Editor

Strict Food Safety Act Compliance in Kashmir After 13,000 Kg Rotten Meat Seizure: Business, Religious & Public Health Fallout By: Javid Amin | 21 Aug 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Food Industry Food is more than sustenance—it is culture, faith, business, and survival. In Kashmir, where traditional cuisine and hospitality are integral to social life, the recent seizure of over 13,000 kilograms of rotten and unlabelled meat has not only shocked consumers but also shaken the very foundations of trust in the food supply chain. The Jammu & Kashmir…

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Tragedy: 1 Dead, 40 Injured in Samba Bus Accident

August 22, 2025 Editor

Samba Bus Accident 2025: Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Injured After Bus Falls into Gorge on Jammu-Pathankot Highway By: Javid Amin | 21 Aug 2025 A pilgrimage turned tragic on August 21st, 2025, when a bus carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims met with a devastating accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district. The vehicle, en route to Katra—the base camp for the revered shrine—skidded off the Jammu-Pathankot highway near Jatwal and plunged into a gorge. Casualties and Injuries One pilgrim, identified as Kripal alias Iqbal (31), a resident of Amroha, Uttar Pradesh,…

How Merit in Kashmir is Dying a Silent Death: Reservation Policy, Quotas & The Future of Youth

August 22, 2025 Editor

Merit in Kashmir Under Threat: Is Reservation Policy Killing Hard Work? By: Javid Amin | 21 Aug 2025 The Silent Collapse of Merit in Kashmir In Kashmir today, the death of merit isn’t announced with headlines or slogans. It doesn’t come with the sound of breaking glass or mass protests. Instead, it’s quiet, systemic, and deeply corrosive. Every young student in the valley grows up with one belief drilled into them: study hard, score high, and success will follow. For decades, this has been the lifeline of Kashmiri families. Parents…

Pen Turns Weapon in Srinagar Altercation—Youth Hospitalised

August 21, 2025 Editor

Srinagar Youth Stabbed with Pen During Altercation in Khimber, Hospitalised By: Javid Amin | 20 Aug 2025 In an unusual yet troubling case of violence, a 22-year-old youth from Chatterhama, Srinagar, was grievously injured after being stabbed with a pen during an altercation in the Khimber area on Wednesday. What Happened? The victim has been identified as Sahil Ahmad Ganie. The incident occurred at Main Chowk Khimber, where an argument with another youth quickly escalated into violence. Shockingly, the attacker used a pen to inflict an abdominal injury, leaving Sahil…

Online Gaming Bill 2025: Ban on Real-Money Games, Heavy Penalties & Warrant-less Searches

August 21, 2025 Editor

Online Gaming Bill 2025: Real-Money Games Banned, Warrant-less Searches, Heavy Penalties By: Javid Amin | 21 Aug 2025 In one of the most sweeping crackdowns on the digital economy, the Indian Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The legislation bans all forms of real-money online gaming, introduces heavy financial and criminal penalties, and grants warrant-less search and seizure powers to authorities — a move being justified on the grounds of national security, addiction prevention, and financial integrity. The bill, introduced and passed in the…

Govt Schools Won’t Improve Till Ministers, MLAs, Bureaucrats Send Kids There: CM’s Bold Remark Sparks Debate

August 20, 2025 Editor

Govt Schools Won’t Improve Until Ministers, MLAs, Bureaucrats Send Kids There: CM’s Candid Remark By: Javid Amin | 19 Aug 2025 In a rare moment of candor that has struck a chord across India, a Chief Minister recently stated that government schools will never improve until ministers, MLAs, and bureaucrats start sending their own children there. “Let their children study there — only then will change come,” the CM declared, exposing a truth most citizens know but few leaders admit: the political and bureaucratic elite design education policy for the…