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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.

The Paradise Roars: Jammu & Kashmir Lift Maiden Ranji Trophy After 67 Years

February 28, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy 2025–26, End 67-Year Wait with Historic Triumph By: Javid Amin | 28 February 2026 Hubballi, February 28 — History, Finally After 67 years of waiting, striving, and believing, Jammu & Kashmir are Ranji Trophy champions. On a defining afternoon in Hubballi, the final whistle confirmed what once seemed improbable: J&K had lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final and carving their name into the elite roll of Indian domestic cricket. For a team that entered India’s premier domestic…

India Issues Advisory for Nationals in Israel After Iran Strikes | Travel Warning Latest

February 28, 2026 Editor

India Issues Advisory for Nationals in Israel After Iran Strikes By: Javid Amin | 28 February 2026 New Delhi Urges Vigilance as Israel Declares Emergency; Earlier Exit Advisory Issued for Iran India Advisory Israel: New Delhi Responds to Escalating Middle East Crisis India has formally issued a safety advisory for its nationals in Israel following the recent wave of joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. The advisory, released by the Embassy of India in Israel, comes amid heightened tensions, a declared state of emergency in Israel, and expectations of possible…

Modi–Netanyahu Meet Draws Fire Over Gaza Killings: Kashmir Calls It a ‘Betrayal of India’s Conscience’

February 28, 2026 Editor

Modi–Netanyahu Meet Draws Fire Over Gaza Killings | Kashmir Leaders Call Israel Visit a Betrayal By: Javid Amin | 27 February 2026 A Visit That Sparked Applause in Tel Aviv — and Anger in Kashmir When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped onto the tarmac in Tel Aviv for his two-day state visit to Israel in February 2026, the optics were unmistakable. A red-carpet welcome. Warm embraces. Public praise from Israeli leaders. Front-page coverage in Israeli newspapers. His meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu symbolized a relationship that has grown…

Two CRPF Jawans Die by Suicide in Jammu and Kashmir: A Deep Dive into Stress, Silence, and the Mental Health Crisis in Conflict Zones

February 28, 2026 Editor

Two CRPF Jawans Die by Suicide in Jammu and Kashmir: Inside a Silent Crisis in the Ranks By: Javid Amin | 27 February 2026 On February 27, 2026, two separate and deeply tragic incidents unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir. In Srinagar and Shopian — miles apart but emotionally connected — two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) allegedly ended their lives using their service rifles. The deaths of Jawan Hari Om in Srinagar’s Parimpora area and Jawan Manish Kumar in Shopian’s Batapora camp have once again brought into…

J&K Liquor Sales Cross 5.63 Crore Bottles Till January 2026; ₹435 Crore Excise Revenue Earned

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Editor

Over 5.63 Crore Liquor Bottles Sold in J&K Till January 2026; Excise Revenue Touches ₹435 Crore By: Javid Amin | 26 February 2026 Official excise data reveals that more than 5.63 crore liquor bottles were sold across Jammu & Kashmir up to January 2026, generating approximately ₹435 crore in excise revenue for the Union Territory. The bulk of sales came from Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer, reaffirming alcohol taxation as one of the most consistent non-GST revenue streams for J&K’s administration. While volumes have shown a marginal dip…

Ranji Trophy 2025–26 Final: Jammu & Kashmir Take Commanding Grip, Karnataka Battling to Stay Alive in Historic Clash

February 27, 2026 Editor

Ranji Trophy Final 2025–26: Jammu & Kashmir Dominate Karnataka, Historic Victory Pursuit | Live Score, Match Report, Analysis By: Javid Amin | 26 February 2026 Domestic Cricket’s Biggest Stage — A Classic Clash in the Making The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy Final has emerged as one of the most compelling chapters in Indian domestic cricket history. Hosted at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi, this clash features the young, spirited Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) team — making their maiden final appearance — versus the seasoned, eight-time champions Karnataka. The stage was…

Azim Premji University Kashmir Row: ABVP Protest Turns Violent, 18 Detained

February 25, 2026 Editor

Azim Premji University Kashmir Row: ABVP Protest Turns Violent, 18 Detained By: Javid Amin | 24 February 2026 Kashmir Discussion Sparks Campus Confrontation in Bengaluru A Kashmir-related discussion at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru escalated into violence on February 24, 2026, after members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) allegedly entered the campus, assaulted a student, and vandalized university property. The Azim Premji University Kashmir row has reignited debate around campus safety, academic freedom, and the politicization of university spaces. What Happened A student-organized discussion on women’s resistance in…

Indian Medical Students in Iran Face Exam–Evacuation Dilemma Amid Rising Tensions

February 25, 2026 Editor

Indian Medical Students in Iran Face Exam Clash as Embassy Issues Evacuation Advisory By: Javid Amin | 25 Febuary 2026 Safety or Semester? A Crisis of Choice for Indian Students As geopolitical tensions escalate between Iran and the United States, hundreds of Indian medical students in Iran find themselves at the intersection of national security advisories and academic survival. Following heightened instability and fears of potential military confrontation, the Embassy of India in Tehran issued an advisory urging Indian nationals—students, pilgrims and business visitors—to leave Iran using available commercial means.…

Kashmir February Heatwave 2026: Vanishing Snow, Tourism Losses, and Rising Climate Risks

February 25, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Vanishing Winter: Inside the February 2026 Heatwave That Is Rewriting the Valley’s Climate Memory By: Javid Amin | 25 Febuary 2026 When Winter Forgot to Snow In late February 2026, residents of Srinagar stepped out into a winter afternoon that felt suspiciously like early April. Daytime temperatures hovered 7–8°C above seasonal norms. Snow that once blanketed rooftops and orchards had either failed to arrive or vanished within days. Up in the slopes of Gulmarg, ski instructors waited for tourists who never came. In Pahalgam and Sonamarg, streams began to…

India Aviation Safety Under Scrutiny: Ranchi Air Ambulance Crash, Pawan Hans Sea Ditching & SpiceJet Leh Emergency Raise Urgent Questions

February 24, 2026 Editor

India Aviation Safety Under Scrutiny By: Javid Amin | 23 February 2026 Three Incidents. One Question: Is India’s Rapid Aviation Expansion Outpacing Oversight? In the span of days, three aviation incidents shook public confidence in India’s air safety ecosystem: A fatal air ambulance crash near Ranchi involving a Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90. A helicopter operated by Pawan Hans ditching into the sea near Mayabunder. A SpiceJet Delhi–Leh flight declaring a full emergency due to suspected engine trouble. Individually, each incident falls into a distinct operational category: charter medical…