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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.

Cyber Cell begins snapping VPN’s: Blocking the blocked

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‘JKP taking measures to counter Lashkar’s 2017 social media-driven war’ To ensure a complete ban on the use of social networking sites in Kashmir and make sure access to the banned sites is completely blocked, J&K Police’s Cyber Wing is taking on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). “We are aware that VPN proxy services are being used to access the banned social networks and we have notified the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block them and some popular VPN applications have already been blocked,” a senior police official at Cyber Police…

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Authorities restart axing Chinars for grade separator

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11 more Chinars to be felled between MA Road- Radio Kashmir stretch Throwing environmental norms to wind, authorities have once again started axing Chinars between Radio Kashmir junction and MA Road for constructing the grade separator on this stretch. Pertinently, axing Chinars to pave way for the grade separator earlier this year was stopped following massive public outcry. Authorities had planned to axe 11 Chinars on the stretch out which seven were felled earlier in January while rest are being axed now. The felling of Chinars has been entrusted to…

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Protests in Jammu over killing, alleged mutilation of Indian soldiers

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Several political parties and groups on Tuesday held protests in Jammu against the alleged mutilation of Indian soldiers by Pakistani army on Monday in Poonch area of the state. As per reports, Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party leaders and activist staged a protest against Pakistan outside the United Nations Military Observer Group for India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) office in Jammu. The protestors held banners and raised anti-Pakistan slogans and urged the UN authorities to declare Pakistan a ‘terror state’. “The incident is an insult to the whole nation and…

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‘Hired’ to stage anti-Pak protest outside UN office, labourers demand ‘Wages’ from ‘Contractor’

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“This man (contractor) said he needed some 10 labourers. He provided us a Sumo vehicle and promised to pay Rs 400 each,” they said. Several poor labourers were reportedly hired by a ‘contractor’ here on Tuesday who duped them resulting in confrontation at Press Enclave where the labourers spilled the beans. The labourers demanded their ‘wages’ for staging anti-Pakistan demonstration outside UN office here to oppose the neighbouring country’s proposed move to give Gilgit-Baltistan the status of a province. The facts came to fore after the hired protesters had argument…

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Alarming situation is an understatement

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That the Kashmir situation is alarming is an understatement. The kind of violence and fear prevalent among the people has led the Election Commission of India to conclude that the conditions were not conducive for holding byelection for the Anantnag parliamentary constituency. It is the extension of the similar situation that has given a reason to the Centre not to hold dialogue with “all the stakeholders” in Kashmir. The ruling PDP can afford to breathe easy for some time as it lifts the pressure of contesting and winning election in…

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Pollen-induced allergy hits Kashmir valley

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Even as freaky weather conditions continue, the Kashmir region is grappling with pollen-induced allergy, which is now turning into a seasonal phenomenon. The common symptoms of pollen-induced allergy include nasal irritation, running nose and red and watery eyes, which may further exacerbate if proper medical advice is not sought by the affected persons. Being the spring season, most of the tree varieties, including apple trees in the hinterland across Kashmir, are currently in the pollination phase and are also roving a health hazard by inducing seasonal pollen allergies. Though pollen…

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Post 2 days ban, Separatists active on social media: Admin informed ECI

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In the report, the State Government also asserted that “certain elements have also resorted to use of force which has a demoralising effect on the overall environment in the area.” Two days after banning social media networking sites in Kashmir, the J&K administration informed the Election Commission of India that “separatist and anti-national elements” have launched “extensive anti-poll campaign” on social media. On April 26, the Government imposed a ban on transmission of messages or pictures through 22 social networking sites including widely-used Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. However, on April…

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Militants snatch five rifles at Shopian Court Complex

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A day after terrorists shot dead five policemen and two bank employees in cold blood in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, militants on Tuesday night snatched five rifles from police guards posted at the Shopian district court complex in south Kashmir. A day after terrorists shot dead five policemen and two bank employees in cold blood in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, militants on Tuesday night snatched five rifles from police guards posted at the Shopian district court complex in south Kashmir. In the wake of the incident, an alert…

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Rajnath Singh meets Governor expresses displeasure over ‘Prolonged’ Kashmir Unrest

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the tense situation prevailing in the Valley and instructed Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra to work together with the state government in order to restore normalcy there. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the tense situation prevailing in the Valley and instructed Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra to work together with the state government in order to restore normalcy there. Chairing a meet with Vohra, Rajnath also discussed the grievous attack by…

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41 Juice Cures you should know about

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Ages ago, juice cures were very common as people relied more on home remedies than medicines. If we refer back to them, we can find juice cures for almost all health issues. Wondering how they work? Let’s have a look. The treatment of diseases through an exclusive diet of fruits and vegetables is known as raw juice therapy. It is also called juice fasting or juice cure. During the therapy, the eliminative and cleansing capacity of organs (lungs, kidneys, liver and skin) increases. As a result of this, all the…

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