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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.

Mehbooba Mufti Calls Detentions Without Trial a ‘Tragedy’, Seeks Review of J&K Prisoners’ Cases

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Mehbooba Mufti Calls Detentions Without Trial a ‘Tragedy’, Seeks Review of J&K Prisoners’ Cases

‘A Tragedy for Democracy’: Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm Over J&K Prisoners Held Without Trial By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Prolonged Detentions Undermine Constitutional Rights and Public Faith in Justice Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has described the continued detention of many Jammu and Kashmir residents without trial as a “tragedy,” arguing that prolonged incarceration without judicial conclusion represents a serious challenge to constitutional principles and democratic accountability. Her remarks have once again brought attention to a…

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J&K High Court Calls Backdoor Appointments a “Fraud on the Constitution”, Rejects Regularisation Plea of University Engineers

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J&K High Court Calls Backdoor Appointments a “Fraud on the Constitution”, Rejects Regularisation Plea of University Engineers

J&K High Court Slams Backdoor Appointments, Calls Them a ‘Fraud on the Constitution’ By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 ‘Public Jobs Cannot Be Distributed Through the Back Door’: J&K High Court Delivers Strong Message on Recruitment In a significant judgment with far-reaching implications for public employment in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has strongly condemned appointments made without proper advertisements, competitive examinations, or transparent selection procedures, describing such practices as a “fraud on the Constitution.” The ruling reinforces a fundamental principle of public…

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Sidhra Demolition Row Deepens: Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’ as J&K Forest Minister Boycotts Own Department Event

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Sidhra Demolition Row Deepens: Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’ as J&K Forest Minister Boycotts Own Department Event

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’, J&K Minister Boycotts Event By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 Gujjar and Bakarwal Families Accuse Authorities of Targeting Settlements; Minister’s Protest Signals Growing Rift Within Government The political and humanitarian fallout from the controversial Sidhra demolition drive in Jammu & Kashmir has intensified after members of nomadic communities filed formal complaints alleging “atrocities” by authorities, while the Union Territory’s Forest Minister staged a dramatic boycott of his own department’s event in apparent protest against the handling of the demolitions. The…

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“Officers Are Taking Decisions”: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary’s Remark Reignites Debate Over Power Structure in J&K

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“Officers Are Taking Decisions”: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary’s Remark Reignites Debate Over Power Structure in J&K

Surinder Choudhary Says Officers Taking Key Decisions in J&K, Sparks Governance Debate By: Javid Amin | 21 May 22026 Deputy Chief Minister’s Admission Sparks Questions Over Democratic Authority, Bureaucratic Control and Governance Accountability in Jammu & Kashmir A candid statement by Surinder Choudhary has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir over who truly governs the Union Territory — elected representatives or the administrative bureaucracy. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that ministers operate with limited authority while key decisions are often…

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“Comfort in Pepleo’s Lives”: PM Modi Pushes Ministers Toward Next-Generation Governance Reforms

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PM Modi Urges Ministers to Focus on Ease of Living, Next-Generation Governance Reforms

PM Modi Urges Ministers to Focus on Ease of Living, Next-Generation Governance Reforms By: Javid Amin | 21 May 22026 Prime Minister Tells Council of Ministers to Focus on Ease of Living, Citizen-Centric Delivery and Long-Term Structural Change Narendra Modi has once again sharpened the Centre’s governance narrative around a simple but politically powerful idea: government policies must ultimately translate into “comfort in people’s lives.” Addressing the Council of Ministers (CoM), the Prime Minister reportedly urged ministers to prioritize next-generation reforms that directly improve everyday living conditions for citizens rather…

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Eid for Some, Responsibility for Her

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Eid for Some, Responsibility for Her

Eid for Some, Responsibility for Her — Sharing Joy, Sharing the Load By: Mehrun Nisa Bilal | 21 May 2026 Adulthood is not just about realizing that festivals are meant for celebration. It is also about realizing who silently makes that celebration possible. As children, most of us think Eid is about new clothes, warm hugs, laughter, the sweetness of sheer khurma, and the joy of being together. But as we grow older, we begin to notice things that childhood never allowed us to see. We start noticing the invisible…

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Kashmir Tourism Boom 2026: Dal Lake Crowds, Gurez Valley Rush & Sustainable Tourism Challenges

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Kashmir Tourism Boom 2026: Dal Lake Crowds, Gurez Valley Rush & Sustainable Tourism Challenges

Kashmir Tourism Boom 2026: Dal Lake Crowds, Gurez Valley Rush & The Big Challenge of Sustainable Travel By: Javid Amin | 20 May 2026 From Srinagar’s Dal Lake to Gurez Valley, Kashmir Witnesses Massive Tourist Influx as Paradise Reclaims Its Spotlight Tourism in Kashmir is witnessing a dramatic resurgence, with thousands of visitors pouring into Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the remote valleys of North Kashmir. From the iconic waters of Dal Lake to the untouched landscapes of Gurez Valley, the Union Territory is experiencing one of its strongest tourism waves…

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Smart City Projects Under Fire: Non-Functional Traffic Signals, Barricaded Roads and Empty Cycle Tracks Frustrate Residents

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Smart City Projects Under Fire: Non-Functional Traffic Signals, Barricaded Roads and Empty Cycle Tracks Frustrate Residents

Smart City or Smart Chaos? Residents Question Functionality of Urban “Modernization” Projects By: Javid Amin | 20 May 2026 Smart City or Smart Showpiece? Citizens Raise Questions Over Urban Planning and Ground Reality Glittering traffic signals, redesigned roads, decorative cycle tracks, digital systems, and modern street infrastructure were supposed to transform cities into efficient urban spaces under the Smart City vision. But for many residents, the reality feels very different. Across several upgraded urban corridors, people increasingly complain that “smart infrastructure” appears more cosmetic than functional — filled with non-working…

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Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as J&K Minister Javed Rana Calls Drive ‘Illegal’ and Orders Probe

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Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as J&K Minister Javed Rana Calls Drive ‘Illegal’ and Orders Probe

Javed Rana Calls Sidhra Demolition ‘Illegal,’ Orders Probe Into Eviction of Gujjar-Bakarwal Families By: Javid Amin | 19 May 2026 Forest Minister Accuses Officials of Targeting Gujjar-Bakarwal Families; Political Storm Deepens Over Anti-Encroachment Drive in Jammu A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Forest Minister Javed Ahmed Rana strongly condemned the recent demolition drive in Sidhra, Jammu, calling it “illegal, unjust, anti-people, and inhuman.” The minister announced an institutional inquiry into the operation and warned that officials involved would not be spared if found guilty of…

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Kashmir’s Silent Demographic Shift: Are Smartphones, Digital Isolation, and Social Change Shrinking the Valley’s Future?

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Kashmir’s Silent Demographic Shift: Are Smartphones, Digital Isolation, and Social Change Shrinking the Valley’s Future?

Kashmir Fertility Crisis: How Smartphones and Digital Isolation May Be Lowering Birth Rates By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 From Srinagar to Seoul, Experts Warn That Smartphones May Be Reshaping Human Relationships — and Lowering Birth Rates A profound demographic transformation is quietly unfolding across the world — and increasingly in Kashmir as well. Fertility rates are collapsing in country after country, marriages are happening later than ever, and younger generations are spending more time online while forming fewer long-term relationships offline. While economic stress, unemployment, housing costs, and…

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