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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.

Netanyahu, Trump and Iran: How Two Elections Could Shape the Next Phase of War

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Israel Elections 2026: Will Netanyahu's Political Future Change the Iran War?

Israel Elections and the US-Iran Crisis: Could Political Pressure Push the Middle East Back Into War? By: Javid Amin| 25 October 2026 Israel’s election on October 27 and the United States midterm elections on November 3 are arriving at a dangerous moment for the Middle East. The confrontation with Iran has moved far beyond diplomatic disagreements, with military strikes, maritime attacks, economic pressure and a struggle over the strategic Strait of Hormuz shaping the region’s future. For millions of people across the Middle East, the immediate concern is whether the…

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Jammu Shiv Market and Srinagar Kaka Sarai Fires: Why Urban Fire Safety Needs Urgent Attention

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J&K Fires Expose Risks in Crowded Markets as Jammu and Srinagar Assess Damage

Rising Fire Incidents in J&K: A Wake-Up Call After Jammu’s Shiv Market and Srinagar’s Kaka Sarai Fires By: News Desk| 25 October 2026 The recent major fire at Shiv Market, Jammu, which reportedly caused extensive property damage, and the devastating fire incident in Kaka Sarai, Karannagar, Srinagar have once again highlighted the growing vulnerability of residential and commercial areas to fire hazards. While investigations generally determine the exact causes, fire officials across India frequently identify a combination of preventable factors behind most urban fire incidents. Why Are Fire Incidents Increasing?…

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Farooq Abdullah’s Pakistan Remarks Trigger Wider Political Row as Azad and Congress Respond

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Azad Rejects Farooq Abdullah’s Kashmir Statement, BJP Demands Apology

“I Respect Farooq Sahab, But His Remarks Were Wrong”: Azad’s Response Deepens Row Over Kashmir Comments By: Javid Amin| 25 October 2026 Former Chief Minister says Pakistan is an enemy of India and J&K; BJP demands action, while Congress distances itself from NC chief’s remarks Srinagar, October 26: A political controversy over National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir has widened, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad publicly rejecting Abdullah’s assessment and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding an apology and action against…

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Stranded in Paradise: The Painful Irony of Wanting to Leave the Place Millions Are Dying to Reach

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Stranded in Paradise: The Painful Irony of Wanting to Leave the Place Millions Are Dying to Reach

Stranded in the Holy Land: The Cruel Irony When Pilgrims Desperately Want to Leave the Place Millions Dream of Reaching By: Javid Amin| 24 October 2026 The Prayer That Millions Carry — and the Irony That Few Speak Of Somewhere right now, an old man in a small town is sitting after Fajr prayer, his prayer beads turning slowly between his fingers, whispering a du’a he has whispered ten thousand times before. “Ya Allah. Grant me the chance to see your House. And if it is your will — call…

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Kashmir’s Autumn Blooms: What to Know About Srinagar’s Chrysanthemum Garden in 2026

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Srinagar's Chrysanthemum Garden Opens: 12 Million Blossoms Expected This Autumn

Kashmir’s Chrysanthemum Garden Opens for 2026: Can Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood Make Autumn a New Tourism Season? By: News Desk | 23 October 2026 Srinagar’s autumn landscape has a new attraction, and the Jammu and Kashmir government hopes it will do more than add colour to the season. On Friday, October 23, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the 2026 Chrysanthemum Show at Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, inviting tourists and local residents to experience a floral spectacle designed to give Kashmir another reason to welcome visitors after the spring tulip season. Featuring approximately 3.5 lakh chrysanthemum plants,…

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National Conference Says Jammu Gets Special Focus; What About Kashmir?

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National Conference Says Jammu Gets Special Focus; What About Kashmir?

Jammu Gets Development Push Under Omar Abdullah Government; What Is Kashmir Getting? By: News Desk | 22 October 22 2026 Jammu: The National Conference has defended the Omar Abdullah-led government’s development agenda in Jammu, with senior party leader and Jammu Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta asserting that the region is receiving due attention in infrastructure, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, education and employment generation. Gupta’s remarks come amid a continuing political debate over balanced development across Jammu and Kashmir, where regional priorities, public services and the distribution of development spending remain…

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Jammu and Kashmir’s Job Crisis: Why Educated Youth Still Struggle Despite Development

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Over One Lakh Youth Apply Under Mission YUVA as J&K's Employment Challenge Deepens

Development Without Jobs: Why Unemployment Remains a Major Challenge in Jammu and Kashmir By: News Desk | 22 October 22 2026 Infrastructure projects are expanding, investment proposals are being announced and government schemes are offering financial support to aspiring entrepreneurs. Yet for many young people in Jammu and Kashmir, the search for a stable livelihood remains frustratingly uncertain. A degree does not guarantee a job. Passing a recruitment examination does not always lead to an appointment within a predictable timeframe. And for those who want to start a business, access…

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Saudi Arabia Attacks: One Killed at Dammam Airport, Indian Injured at Shaybah Oilfield

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Saudi Arabia on Alert After Dammam Airport Attack Kills One; Indian Hurt at Shaybah

Saudi Security Concerns Grow After Deadly Airport Attack and Shaybah Oilfield Incident By: Javid Amin | 22 October 2026 Saudi Arabia is facing renewed security concerns after separate attacks hit a major airport in the kingdom’s east and the strategically important Shaybah oilfield, leaving three people dead and several others injured. An Indian national was among those injured at the oil facility, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The incidents, reported on Wednesday, October 21, have drawn attention to the vulnerability of civilian…

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Kashmir Mutton Supply Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Dealers Warn of Strike Over Transit Charges

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Will Mutton Prices Rise in Kashmir? Dealers Renew Protest Over Alleged ₹10,000 Truck Charges

Kashmir Mutton Dealers Warn of Strike Over Punjab Transit Charges, Raise Supply Concerns By: News Desk | 21 October 2026 Srinagar: Kashmir’s mutton trade is facing fresh uncertainty after the All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Association warned of a possible strike over alleged unauthorised collections from livestock-carrying trucks passing through Punjab. The dispute has raised concerns about the uninterrupted supply of sheep to the Valley, particularly during the busy wedding season, when demand for mutton traditionally increases. Mehraj-ud-din Ganaie, general secretary of the association, has alleged that transporters bringing livestock…

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Aga Ruhullah Accuses BJP of Creating Hostile Atmosphere for Kashmiris Since 2019

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‘Polarised, Not Normalised’: Aga Ruhullah Questions Kashmir’s Post-2019 Reality

‘Polarised, Not Normalised’: Aga Ruhullah Accuses BJP of Creating Hostile Atmosphere for Kashmiris By: News Desk | 20 October 2026 Srinagar: Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of creating an increasingly hostile environment for Kashmiris both within Jammu and Kashmir and in other parts of the country, arguing that the political changes introduced in August 2019 have failed to deliver the normalcy and public confidence promised by the ruling party. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on Tuesday, the National Conference MP…

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