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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.

Scholarship Scam hits work at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

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The infamous scholarship scam at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) has dented the credibility of the varsity and affected its functioning badly for the past one and a half months. The scholarships were granted to various categories of students, mainly Paharis, by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The protesting students have been demanding action against the officials, including former registrar Rashid Choudhary, allegedly involved in embezzlement of funds meant for the poor students. As protests continued, Choudhary was attached to the Vice Chancellor’s secretariat last month. In his…

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Telecom cos again take to digging roads as govt fails to provide utility ducts

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Much to the annoyance of residents, telecom companies have again begun to dig city roads to lay new communication cables as the Roads and Building (R&B) Department fails to create permanent underground utility ducts to prevent frequent destruction of roads. As roads are already in a dilapidated condition for want of blacktopping and repair, the digging carried out by telecom companies make them unsuitable for travel and gives an ugly look to the city. Many residents say that at times it seems the “government is preparing the city for war…

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Shape Up or Step Down: NC to Mufti

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The National Conference (NC) today asked Chief Minister Mohammad Mufti Sayeed to either deliver on the promises or quit. “When Mufti sahib says he has been disappointed by the Modi government, one begs to ask the obvious question what stops Mufti sahib from walking out of this coalition? He cannot have the cake and eat it too,” NC spokesman Junaid Mattu said in a statement. The NC statement came a day after the Chief Minister expressed disappointment over the delay in announcement of a flood rehabilitation package. Mattu said the…

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‘Meadow of Gold’ loses its glitter

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Unplanned, illegal constructions continue unabated in Sonamarg  The ‘Meadow of Gold’ Sonamarg is fast losing its charm, thanks to the failure of the successive governments to prevent unplanned and illegal constructions from coming up at the world famous tourist resort. A number of concrete structures- including hotels, restaurants and even residential houses- have sprouted in Sonamarag. “These days Sonamarg seems to be turning into a residential colony due to the mushroom growth of unplanned constructions in recent past,” a local resident said. “Many influential people who had sought permission for…

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Effect of Article 370 & Laws Not Applicable in J&K

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Whenever there is discussion about law and order in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a blame game starts and both side (State of Jammu & Kashmir and the Indian Government) accuses each other for deteriorating the law and order situation of the state. Article 370 is also accused for entire mess and few people came up with their own laws, even if they are non-existing. The article 370 is one of the main reason for current tug of war as it empowers the state of Jammu & Kashmir to…

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Palhallan observes shutdown after discovery of three bullet-ridden bodies

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Life has come to a halt in Palhallan and Pattan towns after after three bullet-ridden bodies were found in an orchard in Shutz village on Monday. Witnesses said that shopkeepers downed their shutters while schools and colleges were closed after news of the deaths spread in the area. Hours after three bodies were found by locals in the orchard, police is yet to ascertain the identity of the deceased youth. “It has been hours since the bodies were recovered. And their pictures have become viral on the social media. Still,…

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Govt failed to stop attacks on the Kashmiri students outside the state: Hurriyat

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Expressing its deep concern and anguish over the attack on the Kashmiri students in Udhaipour Rajasthan, All Parties Hurriyat Conference criticized the state government for completely failing in stopping the mistreatment and attacks on the Kashmiri students studying outside the state and said that they are merely doing lip service over this issue. In a statement issued to GNV .Hurriyat conference said that the Kashmiris are looked with suspicious eyes everywhere in India and they are being harassed and punished for resisting the forced occupation of India. Hurriyat conference also…

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BJP leader to organize beef party in South Kashmir

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Even as BJP, a coalition partner in Jammu & Kashmir government, has welcomed the high court ruling asking police to strictly implement beef ban in the state, a party leader from south Kashmir will organize a beef party to send across a message of religious tolerance. “I have decided to organize a party for both Hindus and Muslims. The Muslims will be served beef and the Hindus an exclusively vegetarian meal. They will share a table and it will send a message of brotherhood and religious tolerance,” Khurshid Ahmad Malik,…

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Union Health Ministry recommends H1N1 vaccine to vulnerable group in J&K

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With the spurt in H1N1 cases this year in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Health ministry has recommended vaccination for doctors, healthcare workers and other vulnerable groups for the three prevalent virus strains, including H1N1 in the month of September and October. As per the advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), vaccination should be given to four to five vulnerable groups to prevent H1N1 epidemic in the coming months. The group includes children under the age of five, elderly and immune compromised patients and doctors and…

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Kashmir on the streets and Palestine at the UN

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Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani People of Jammu and Kashmir (Muslims in particular) and the people of Palestine (Muslim in particular) are engaged in opposition with two respective cruel administrations. Imprisonment, torture, taking the dissent (youth in particular) out of circulation and use of military force are common practices followed by Delhi and Tel Aviv. Kashmiri and Palestinian people continue to be on the streets and this semblance of unrest is a permanent feature in their daily lives. Palestinians however, have distinguished their method and wisdom, by being active off street…

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