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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.

Violence Erupts in Katra: Policeman Injured in Vaishno Devi Ropeway Protest

November 26, 2024 Editor

Shopkeepers, pony, and palanquin owners fear the ₹250 crore Vaishno Devi ropeway project will result in job losses and affect their livelihoods. Protests against the ₹250 crore ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine took a violent turn on Monday, leaving a policeman injured. Protesters allegedly resorted to stone pelting and clashed with the police in Jammu & Kashmir’s Reasi district, news agency PTI repoerted. Protests began when the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced plans to proceed with the ₹250-crore ropeway project along the 12-kilometre route…

Erratic Electricity Supply Hampers Daily Life in Kashmir; Businesses and Residents Demand Action

November 26, 2024 Editor

Unscheduled power cuts worsen Kashmir’s Winter Woes Srinagar, Nov 25: As the winter chill envelops Kashmir, it brings with it a persistent and familiar problem – prolonged and unscheduled power cuts. The residents and businesses are voicing their frustration over the erratic electricity supply, which has become a significant hurdle in daily life and economic activities. According to officials from the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL), the Valley’s unrestricted power demand has surged to 2200 MW, while the supply lags at around 1500 MW. The gap widens during peak evening…

Bhaderwah’s First Snowfall Breaks Dry Spell, Brings Winter Cheer

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Editor

Season’s first snowfall ends 2-month dry spell in Bhaderwah, cheers locals The hills surrounding the picturesque Bhaderwah in Doda district experienced season’s first snowfall overnight, providing relief from the dry spell prevailing in the region for the last nearly two months, officials said on Sunday. The snowfall in the upper reaches and rains in the plains brought cheers on the faces of the tourism players and agriculturists. The residents of Bhaderwah woke up to a layer of snow blanketing the surrounding hills. The Guldanda meadow located on the Bhadarwah-Pathankot highway, the…

Omar Abdullah Government to Rectify Decade-Long Anomalies: Dr. Farooq Abdullah

November 25, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah led govt will remove anomalies of past 10 years: Dr Farooq Abdullah Srinagar, Nov 24: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that the government led by Omar Abdullah is dedicated to rectifying the losses incurred in the health sector over the past 10 years. According to a press release, he made these remarks while speaking to a delegation of paramedic employees from GMC Anantnag and its affiliated hospitals, who visited him at his residence in Gupkar, Srinagar. The delegation members sought the establishment of a job…

Traffic Crackdown in Srinagar: Over 3000 Vehicles Seized in 9 Days

November 25, 2024 Editor

Traffic police seizes over 3000 vehicles in last 9 days Srinagar : As a part of stern action to curb underage driving and traffic violations in the valley, especially in Srinagar City, the Traffic Police Department has seized more than three thousand vehicles, comprising both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, over the last nine days in Srinagar alone. The traffic crackdown, which began after the tragic Tengpora accident on November 14, claimed the lives of two young boys, with another critically injured, after a collision between two vehicles. The incident sparked widespread…

Articles 370 and 35A Controversy: Heated Debates Continue in Kashmir

November 24, 2024 Editor

War of words over Articles 370, 35A continues in Valley As politics over Article 370 and 35A refused to die down in Kashmir Valley, lailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer’s Rashid party on Saturday hit out at the ruling National Conference and accused it of failing to honour “its pledge to restore Article 370 and 35A.” “NC promised to bring a strong resolution in the Assembly on this crucial issue, but the resolution they eventually brought—only after pressure from AIP and others—was ambiguous, chaotic and didn’t even condemn the post-abrogation situation,”…

Kashmir’s Tourism Gets a Fillip with Autumn Colors and Early Snowfall

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 Editor

The tourism players say the tourism sector has seen a slump after bumper tourism seasons in 2022 and 2023, noting that low footfalls since July after the end of Parliamentary elections By: Javid Amin After a lean tourist season in the backdrop of back-to-back Parliamentary and assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir this year and deterioration in security situation, there has been a slight uptick in visitors in November to Kashmir valley, hinting at better days. The tourism players say the tourism sector has seen a slump after bumper tourism…

Brace for Impact: Kashmir’s Winter Power Cuts, Says Chief Minister

November 23, 2024 Editor

Prepare for Winter Power Cuts: CM Omar Abdullah Urges Resilience Amidst Challenges Srinagar, Nov 22 – As the winter season approaches, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called on residents of Jammu and Kashmir to brace themselves for power cuts. Acknowledging the state’s longstanding electricity challenges, Abdullah assured the public that efforts are underway to mitigate the crisis but admitted that outages remain inevitable. Efforts to Alleviate the Power Crisis Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister explained the steps taken to reduce electricity shortages in the region. Additional Power Quotas: In…

Government Jobs Not Enough: Omar Abdullah Stresses Private Sector Growth

November 23, 2024 Editor

Not enough Govt jobs, private sector holds key: CM Srinagar, Nov 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that government jobs cannot resolve the entire employment crisis. “Reality is that we can’t give government jobs to everyone,” the CM said after laying the foundation stone for the upgradation of a hi-tech flower nursery and the development of Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemum Theme Garden) here in Srinagar. “Unemployment will not end with government jobs in J&K. We will give as much as we can. But until we increase the private sector, we will not…

Katra in Crisis: Shopkeepers Strike Against Vaishno Devi Ropeway

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 Editor

Shopkeepers go on strike against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway Shopkeepers, pony-owners and proprietors of other business establishments went on a three- day strike in Katra town, the base camp of Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, against the decision of the authorities to build a ropeway that will reduce the travel time of the pilgrims to the cave shrine. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg had recently announced that a ropeway will be constructed from Tarakote Marg to the temple area that will reduce the travel journey…