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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.

Probe Ordered Into Livestreamed Clash Between Doctors and BJP MLA in Udhampur Hospital

January 29, 2026 Editor

Probe Ordered Into Livestreamed Tiff Between Doctors and BJP MLA Inside Udhampur Hospital By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 When a Hospital Turns Into a Political Battleground A government hospital is meant to be a place of care, calm, and professional focus. But in Udhampur, that sanctity was disrupted when a heated confrontation between doctors and a BJP legislator unfolded — not behind closed doors, but live on social media. The livestreamed argument, which took place inside a government hospital in Udhampur district, quickly went viral, triggering outrage, political…

Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport After Snowfall Disruption

January 28, 2026 Editor

Flights Resume After Two Days of Snow-Induced Disruption By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining suspended for two consecutive days due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility across the Kashmir Valley. Airport authorities confirmed that snow clearance operations were completed and visibility conditions improved sufficiently to allow aircraft movement, enabling the resumption of arrivals and departures. Normal Operations Expected, Weather Permitting Officials said that normal flight operations are expected to continue throughout the day, provided weather conditions remain…

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Vandalism of Baba Bulleh Shah Shrine in Uttarakhand

January 28, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Vandalism of Baba Bulleh Shah Shrine in Uttarakhand, Calls It Attack on India’s Pluralism By: Javid Amin | 27 January 2026 PDP Chief Accuses BJP Leaders of “Deliberate Hypocrisy” Over Silence on Shrine Damage Strong Political Reaction to Shrine Vandalism Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has strongly condemned the vandalism of the shrine of 18th-century Sufi poet Baba Bulleh Shah in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, describing the incident as a deliberate attack on India’s pluralistic and syncretic traditions. The incident, which involved alleged…

50 Flights Cancelled in Srinagar Due to Heavy Snowfall | Govt Suspends Officials Over Snow Clearance Lapses

January 28, 2026 Editor

Snowfall Grounds Kashmir: Flights Cancelled, Officials Suspended as Winter Paralyses Srinagar By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 When Winter Brings Kashmir to a Halt In the early hours of January 27, 2026, Kashmir woke up to a familiar yet formidable adversary — heavy snowfall. Thick white layers blanketed Srinagar and large parts of the Valley, transforming the landscape into a postcard-perfect winter scene. But beneath the beauty lay disruption, uncertainty, and mounting frustration. Within hours, air traffic was grounded, highways were closed, daily life slowed to a crawl, and…

Deadly Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Four Killed Near Udhampur

January 27, 2026 Editor

Four Killed in Triple-Vehicle Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway Near Udhampur By: Javid Amin | 27 January 2026 At least four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving a bus, a four-wheeler and a motorcycle on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Tuesday, triggering fresh concerns over road safety on the Valley’s lifeline highway. Full News Report At least four people lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur district on Tuesday, January…

Mohra Hydroelectric Project: How Asia’s First Powerhouse in Kashmir Became a Forgotten Ruin

January 26, 2026 Editor

Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project: How Asia’s Earliest Power Station in Kashmir Slipped Into Silence By: Javid Amin | 25 January 2026 More than a century ago, when large parts of Asia still relied on oil lamps and fireplaces, electric bulbs glowed in Srinagar—powered not by coal or diesel, but by the flowing waters of the Jhelum River. At the heart of this quiet revolution stood the Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project, commissioned in 1905 during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh. It was not merely a power station; it was a…

Re-merging the Lost Unity: Omar Abdullah’s Call to Restore Ladakh with Jammu & Kashmir

January 26, 2026 Editor

Re-merger of Ladakh with Jammu & Kashmir: Omar Abdullah’s Historic Call from Gulmarg Snowfields | Political Feature By: Javid Amin | 25 January 2026 A Snowy Summit with a Political Message On Republic Day 2026, from the expansive, iconic snow slopes of Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered a politically charged appeal: “Re-merge Ladakh with Jammu & Kashmir.” This was not an ordinary speech, nor merely a political soundbite targeted at local constituencies. Rather, it was a strategic declaration framed to resonate with history, symbolism, and contemporary…

Special Katra–Srinagar Train to Run on January 27–28: How Railways Are Keeping Kashmir Connected Amid Snowfall Crisis

January 25, 2026 Editor

Special Train Between Katra and Srinagar to Run on January 27–28: A Lifeline During Kashmir’s Winter Disruptions By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 When winter tightens its grip on Kashmir, connectivity becomes more than a logistical concern—it becomes a lifeline. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and freezing temperatures routinely cut off the Valley from the rest of the country, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and supply chains stretched. Against this backdrop, officials have announced that a special train service between Katra and Srinagar will operate on January 27 and 28, 2026,…

Ladakh Pins Hopes on Feb 4 Talks With Centre Over Statehood and Sixth Schedule Demands

January 25, 2026 Editor

Ladakh Pins Hopes on February 4 Talks With Centre Over Long-Pending Demands By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 Statehood, Sixth Schedule safeguards, and land rights dominate agenda as region awaits a decisive political moment A Crucial Date for Ladakh’s Political Future Ladakh is preparing for what many residents and political observers see as a make-or-break moment. Scheduled for February 4, 2026, talks between Ladakhi representatives and the Union government, particularly the Ministry of Home Affairs, have raised expectations across the region that long-pending demands will finally receive serious consideration.…

Fresh Snow in Kashmir: Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed for Third Day

January 25, 2026 Editor

Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir Keeps Srinagar–Jammu Highway Shut for Third Day By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded as Winter Weather Continues to Isolate the Valley Highway Closure Enters Third Day Fresh snowfall across Kashmir has paralysed road connectivity, with the 270-kilometre Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remaining closed for the third consecutive day on Sunday. The highway — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country — has been shut since Friday, January 23, 2026, due to heavy snow…