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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.

J&K Politics at Boiling Point: NC Faces Internal Revolt as Statehood and Article 370 Return to Centre Stage

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18 NC MLAs Seek Sweeping Changes: Is Omar Abdullah Facing His Biggest Political Test?

Cabinet Reshuffle Was the Trigger, Not the Cause: 18 Legislators Seek Major Changes as Ruhullah’s Exit Deepens the Party’s Ideological Crisis By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), which returned to power in Jammu and Kashmir with a strong electoral mandate in 2024, is facing an increasingly public test of internal cohesion. What initially appeared to be disappointment over the latest cabinet expansion has developed into a wider confrontation over political accountability, the concentration of decision-making, implementation of election promises and the party’s position on…

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INDIA Bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ March: Opposition Unites in Delhi Over SIR, Voter Rights and Demand for CEC’s Resignation

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Chalo Dilli Rally: Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav Lead Opposition Show of Strength

Delhi Opposition Rally: Can INDIA Bloc Turn SIR Controversy Into a Nationwide Political Movement? Ramlila Maidan becomes the centre of a major Opposition mobilisation as Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders from regional parties rally against electoral roll revisions By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 New Delhi: Delhi’s political landscape witnessed a major Opposition mobilisation on Sunday as parties belonging to the INDIA bloc came together for the ‘Chalo Dilli, Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign, bringing their protest against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls…

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Omar Abdullah Govt in Danger? Facts, Ground Reality and What Could Happen Next

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24 NC MLAs Revolt? Is Omar Abdullah's Government Really in Danger?

Short Answer: The Government Is Not in Immediate Danger, But NC Faces Its Biggest Internal Crisis Since Returning to Power By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 The headlines about “24 NC MLAs rebelling” and Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s planned resignation have undoubtedly shaken the ruling National Conference (NC). However, based on currently available facts, there is no evidence that Omar Abdullah’s government is on the verge of collapse. The real story is not government survival. The real story is a battle over power, ideology, accountability, statehood, Article 370 and…

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Kargil Political Realignment: Jaffer Akhoon Joins BJP as Raza Abbasi and Fida Hussain Enter Congress Ahead of Ladakh Polls

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Kargil Political Churn: Jaffer Akhoon Joins BJP as Congress Gains Two New Leaders

Former LAHDC-Kargil chief’s switch gives BJP a prominent local figure, while Congress recruits two new faces; November 21 elections will test whether party changes translate into voter support By: Javid Amin | 31 October 2026 Kargil: A fresh political realignment is taking shape in Kargil ahead of Ladakh’s November 21 local body elections. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, a former Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, and an expelled National Conference leader, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. At the same time, former senior government officer…

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17 NC MLAs Give Farooq, Omar Abdullah 15-Day Ultimatum Over ‘Coterie Culture’; Internal Crisis Deepens

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'End Coterie Culture': 17 NC MLAs Challenge Omar Abdullah's Leadership

A closed-door meeting involving 17 National Conference legislators and an Independent MLA has taken the cabinet reshuffle controversy to a new level, with demands for an end to unilateral decisions, greater consultation and accountability within the ruling party. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2026 The growing discontent within Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) has entered a more serious phase, with 17 party legislators reportedly issuing a 15-day ultimatum to party president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address what they describe as an unhealthy culture…

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Higher Electricity Bills, Longer Power Cuts: Kashmir Consumers Question Smart Meter Reforms

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Kashmir's Power Crisis: Why Consumers Pay More Yet Continue to Face Electricity Cuts

Rising Power Bills Amid Long Outages: Why Kashmir’s Electricity Consumers Are Losing Patience By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2026 Smart Meters, Higher Tariffs and Winter Shortages Have Changed the Power Equation in Jammu and Kashmir, but Consumers Still Want One Basic Answer: Where Is the Reliable Electricity They Are Paying For? Srinagar, October 31: For thousands of households across Kashmir, electricity has become an increasingly expensive necessity. The arrival of smart meters, revised tariff rates and consumption-based billing has changed how families pay for power. Yet, for many consumers,…

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Expensive Books, Costly Uniforms: Why Kashmir Parents Want Accountability from Private Schools

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New Academic Session, Rising School Costs: Are Parents Paying the Price for Weak Regulation?

New Academic Session, Rising School Costs: Are Parents Paying the Price for Weak Regulation in Jammu & Kashmir? Education | Jammu & Kashmir | Private Schools | Parents’ Concerns Srinagar 30 October 2026: Books, uniforms, transport charges and disputed fee demands are once again putting household budgets under pressure. But behind the growing frustration lies a bigger question: why do parents continue to struggle when Jammu & Kashmir already has regulations governing private school fees and purchases? SRINAGAR: For thousands of families across Jammu & Kashmir, the beginning of a…

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Global Alert? Why Countries Are Issuing Travel Warnings and What They Mean for the World

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Why the US, UK and Other Countries Are Warning Travellers About Middle East Risks

Middle East tensions, missile and drone threats, and risks to aviation and shipping have prompted renewed travel warnings. But do the advisories point to an imminent global crisis? By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2026 New Delhi: A series of travel warnings and security advisories issued by governments across the world has drawn attention to the deteriorating security environment in parts of the Middle East, triggering speculation on social media about the possibility of a major geopolitical escalation. The warnings have raised questions among travellers and observers about whether governments…

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From Sufi Saints to Modern Clerics: How Religious Leadership Evolved in Kashmir

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Who Speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? Understanding the Valley’s Diverse Religious Leadership

Who Speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? A History of Religious Authority, Shrines and Competing Traditions From Sufi saints and the Mirwaiz institution to Ahl-e-Hadith scholars, Jamaat-e-Islami and Shia clerical families, Kashmir’s religious leadership has never belonged to a single authority By: News Desk | 29 October 2026 Srinagar: Who speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? The question frequently returns during political controversies, religious disputes and major public events. It is often directed at prominent clerics, the Mirwaiz of Kashmir, religious organisations or influential Shia leaders. Yet Kashmir’s history offers no simple answer. For…

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KPSS Seeks Fair Investigation After Rakesh Handoo’s Arrest in Threat Case

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KPSS Seeks Fair Investigation After Rakesh Handoo’s Arrest in Threat Case

KPSS Demands Impartial Probe Into Threat Allegations Against Kashmiri Pandit Activist By: News Desk | 29 October 2026 Srinagar: The Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti (KPSS) has called for an impartial and comprehensive investigation into allegations involving online threats against members of the Kashmiri Pandit community, cautioning against media trials and premature conclusions in a case that has raised fresh concerns over the safety of Prime Minister’s Package employees in the Kashmir Valley. The organisation’s demand follows the arrest of Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo from Faridabad, Haryana, in connection with…

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