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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 for United Political Front in J&K on ‘Ladakh Model’

May 26, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on Ladakh Model By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 PDP Chief Urges Regional Parties to Rise Above Politics, Revive PAGD for Jammu and Kashmir’s Political Future In a significant political statement from Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for the formation of a united political front in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing inspiration from the collective movement launched by leaders in Ladakh after the constitutional changes of 2019. The president of Peoples Democratic Party urged political parties across Jammu and Kashmir…

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key Kashmir Routes: Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road Closed

May 26, 2026 Editor

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road, Travel Disrupted By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 Heavy Snowfall Returns to Kashmir, Disrupting Road Connectivity A fresh spell of snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir has once again brought life to a standstill in several mountainous regions, forcing the closure of two strategically important roads—the Srinagar–Leh Highway and the Bandipora–Gurez Road. The sudden weather change has disrupted travel, stranded vehicles, delayed supplies, and pushed temperatures sharply downward across the Valley. Recent weather reports indicate that snowfall in the Zojila…

Ladakh ‘Deal’ Sparks Political Ripples Across Kashmir, Rekindles Autonomy Debate

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Editor

Ladakh Deal Triggers Political Storm in Kashmir, Revives Debate on Autonomy and Article 370 By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Centre’s Assurances to Ladakh Trigger Sharp Reactions in Kashmir Valley A fresh political debate has erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after reports emerged of a major understanding between the Centre and Ladakh-based groups over demands related to land rights, jobs, cultural protection, and administrative safeguards. The reported “Ladakh deal,” which follows months of protests and negotiations involving civil society groups from Leh and Kargil, is being viewed in Kashmir…

Kashmir Hailstorm Damages Apple Orchards, Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches

May 25, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc on Apple Orchards; Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Severe Weather Strikes Kashmir at a Critical Time for Farmers Kashmir’s fragile weather pattern took a dramatic turn over the weekend as a powerful hailstorm, accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms, gusty winds and fresh snowfall in higher altitudes, battered large parts of the Valley. The extreme weather event has left apple growers counting losses, disrupted normal life in several areas, and claimed the life of…

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

May 24, 2026 Editor

‘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…

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

May 24, 2026 Editor

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…

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

May 24, 2026 Editor

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…

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

May 22, 2026 Editor

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…

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

May 22, 2026 Editor

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…

Eid for Some, Responsibility for Her

May 21, 2026 Editor

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…