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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.

Waqf Bill Controversy: Censored Dissent Notes Ignite Parliamentary Clash

February 14, 2025 Editor

Censored dissent notes in Waqf Bill create parliamentary storm; The corrigendum to Appendix 5 of the report was tabled in the post-lunch sitting in the Rajya Sabha by Kulkarni. She had tabled the report in the House in the morning New Delhi, Feb 13: Amid uproar over the alleged redaction of certain portions of the dissent notes in the joint parliamentary committee report on the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, BJP MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni tabled a corrigendum in the Upper House on Thursday afternoon. The corrigendum to Appendix 5 of the…

J&K Political Parties Welcome High Court Ruling on Passport Denial for Militants’ Kin

February 14, 2025 Editor

Jammu And Kashmir: NC, PDP, PC Welcome High Court Ruling On Denial Of Passport To Militants’ Kin; Justice M.A. Chowdhary of the high court said that an individual’s fundamental rights cannot be curtailed based on family associations. Srinagar 14 Feb: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed the verdict of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh that a person cannot be denied a passport based solely on a family member’s involvement in militancy. The verdict, pronounced on Tuesday, came in response to a petition filed by Mohammad Amir…

Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K’s Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah

February 14, 2025 Editor

Unfulfilled Promises Could Lead to Reassessment of J&K’s Relationship with Centre: Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — February 13, 2025 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a stern warning regarding the potential reassessment of Jammu and Kashmir’s relationship with the central government if promises made to the region remain unfulfilled. In a recent address, Abdullah highlighted the challenges posed by the dual control system in J&K and emphasized the need for the Union Government’s support in ensuring smooth governance. Abdullah’s remarks come amid concerns about his perceived approach…

Kashmir Valley Awaits Reduced Power Cuts During Ramazan: Will It Happen?

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 Editor

Will Kashmir Valley See Fewer Power Cuts During Ramazan? Srinagar 12 Feb: The Power Development Department (PDD) is likely to take a call on modification of power curtailment schedule a week before the commencement of the holy month of Ramazan. Sources in the department informed that it may consider a slight modification in the ongoing power curtailment schedule a week prior commencement of the Ramzan. “As of now PDD has not taken any call for revising the power curtailment schedule. But if there will be any proposal of modification in the…

NC Leader Proposes Alcohol Ban in Kashmir: Public Support Grows

February 13, 2025 Editor

NC leader moves bill demanding ban on drinking alcohol in Kashmir and other Muslim majority areas; Proposed alcohol ban in Kashmir gains widespread public support National Conference (NC) legislator Ahsan Pardesi has submitted a private member bill in the Assembly, seeking a ban on alcohol in Kashmir and other Muslim-majority areas of Jammu Kashmir. According to news agency JKNS, Pardesi stated that the bill aims to protect the region’s cultural and religious values, arguing that alcohol consumption contradicts Kashmir’s traditional Sufi-Reshi ethos. “The unrestricted sale of alcohol undermines our religious…

Digital Addiction Epidemic in Kashmir: Experts Call for Immediate Intervention

February 13, 2025 Editor

Dr Margoob Warns of Digital Addiction Crisis in Kashmir, Calls for Urgent Action Srinagar: Dr Mustaq A Margoob, an eminent psychiatrist, has raised alarm over the growing crisis of digital addiction among children in Kashmir, describing it as a pandemic that is already reshaping the mental health landscape of the region. Speaking at an interaction on “Digital Addiction: An Invisible Pandemic,” organised by the Amar Singh Club in Srinagar, he warned that excessive use of digital devices was leading to severe behavioural and psychological disorders among children, including virtual autism—an…

Rupee Hits All-Time Low of 87.94 Against US Dollar: Experts Warn of Further Decline

February 10, 2025 Editor

The rupee’s fall comes at a time when it has already become Asia’s worst-performing currency of the year and as the RBI tries to build up its forex reserves. The rupee plunged 44 paise to hit an all-time low of 87.94 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday. This comes at a time when the rupee has already become Asia’s worst-performing currency of the year after experiencing a series of record lows, according to a Bloomberg report which cited brokerage firm Nomura. Why did the rupee fall? The rupee’s…

Political Slugfest Erupts Over Proposed Modifications: Sajad Lone and Waheed Para Speak Out

February 10, 2025 Editor

Proposed modifications trigger new political slugfest; Triggers were pressed by Peoples Conference (PC) supremo Sajad Lone and PDP MLA Waheed Para through their posts on the microblogging site ‘X’ Jammu, Feb 9: Ahead of the ensuing Budget session commencing on March 3, 2025, the proposed medications in the draft rules of procedure for conducting business in the J&K Legislative Assembly (LA) have triggered a new political slugfest in the Union Territory. The latest sequence of allegations and counter-allegations began on February 4, 2025, when the Business Rules Committee of J&K…

#SrinagarSchoolFeeCrisis: Parents Demand Action as Institutions Hike Fees; Where is the Administration?

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 Editor

#SrinagarSchoolFeeCrisis - Parents Demand Action as Institutions Hike Fees by 40%—Where is the Administration

A Deep Dive into the Education Affordability Crisis Gripping Kashmir’s Capital By: Javid Amin The Rising Cost of Education in Srinagar By the Numbers: Staggering Fee Hikes in 2024–2025 Behind the Crisis: Why Are Schools Raising Fees? Parental Anguish: Stories of Financial Strain & Broken Trust Administration’s Silence: A Systemic Failure? Legal Frameworks: What Does the Law Say About Fee Regulation? Community Resistance: Protests, Petitions & Parent-Led Movements The Way Forward: Solutions for Fairer Fee Structures Resources & Contacts: Who to Reach for Help Bottom-Line: A Call for Accountability &…

Public Drunkenness Leads to Community Service: Offender Sentenced in Bhagat Barzullah

February 9, 2025 Editor

Man caught for public drunkenness, sentenced to community service for 3 days; The offender must perform three-days community service of cleanliness and hygiene at public buildings/areas/spaces at Bhagat Barzullah and report to Mohallah president and SHO concerned for compliance, who shall report the same to the court Srinagar, Feb 08: A man was caught for public drunkenness, sentenced to community service for three days. A police statement said that with the advent of New Criminal Laws, aimed at promoting social responsibility, police in Srinagar after reporting a case in the court…