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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.

Don’t Let Hypertension Steal Your Tomorrow

November 15, 2024 Editor

The Silent Thief: Understanding and Combating Hypertension in Kashmir By: Javid Amin A Ticking Time Bomb – Kashmir, a region of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent health crisis: hypertension. This condition, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other serious health problems. While the prevalence of hypertension is increasing globally, its impact on Kashmir’s population is particularly concerning. The Stealthy Nature of Hypertension Hypertension is insidious, often progressing without noticeable symptoms. This makes…

Congress stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back: Tariq Karra

November 15, 2024 Editor

Fielding media queries on the sidelines of a party function to mark 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru here, Karra said, “I would not like to go into minute details but as far as Congress is concerned, the CWC resolution passed in August 6, 2019, is very clear and self-explanatory” The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said, “Congress stand on Article 370 was very clear since August 6, 2019”, and that “If anything has to be demanded from the Centre…

Rajasthan Bypolls Turn Violent: SDM Assaulted, 60 Arrested in Tonk

November 14, 2024 Editor

According to Rajasthan police, the incident took place in Samravata village of Deoli-Uniyara during a protest by supporters of an independent candidate. A major violence broke out in the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency in Rajasthan’s Tonk district after Independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly slapped sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary at a polling station on Wednesday. The incident, which took place in Tonk district’s Samravata village, led to violence, arson, and clashes between police and supporters of Meena, who is running as an Independent candidate in the poll-bound constituency. Ajmer range inspector-general…

The Hidden Danger of QR Codes: How Scammers Use Technology to Steal Your Money

November 14, 2024 Editor

QR Code Scams: How a Man Stole Money at a Petrol Pump Using a Fake Google Pay QR Code By: Javid Amin With the increasing use of digital payments, QR code scams have emerged as a new method of theft. Recently, a 23-year-old man from Mizoram, identified as H. Lalrohlua, was arrested for a scam involving QR codes at a petrol pump in Aizawl. By replacing the legitimate QR code sticker at the station with his own, he diverted customer payments directly to his account. The Incident at Mizofed Petrol…

Amit Shah Asserts: No Restoration of Article 370, Even If Indira Gandhi Returns From Heaven

November 14, 2024 Editor

Amit Shah further said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should remember that even if his “fourth generation were to come”, Muslims won’t get reservations. Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday declared that Article 370 will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir even if “Indira Gandhi returns from heaven”. In 2019, the Narendra Modi government revoked the special status and divided the former state into two union territories. “Even if Indira Gandhi were to return from heaven, Article 370 won’t be restored,” the BJP stalwart told a gathering in poll-bound Maharashtra.…

Jammu Cop Caught Selling Drugs in Government Medical College Complex

November 14, 2024 Editor

Jammu cop selling drugs in govt medical college complex caught: Police A Jammu and Kashmir selection grade constable was arrested on Wednesday on charges of selling drugs on the premises of Jammu’s government medical college (GMC), the second policeman to be arrested on a similar charge in a week, police said. The policeman was identified as Mohammad Mukhtiyar of Geloti village in Udhampur district. Mohd Mukhtiyar reached the hospital on his motorcycle when the in-charge of police post GMC Jammu, accompanied by an executive magistrate, frisked him and allegedly found 15…

Unauthorised Occupation of J&K Govt Bungalows: High Court Takes Action

November 13, 2024 Editor

The court directed the personal appearance of the commissioner secretary to the estates department on the next date of hearing of December 12 A division bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh high court, headed by chief justice Tashi Rabstan, on Tuesday directed the personal appearance of the estates department commissioner secretary in a public interest litigation pertaining to unauthorised occupation of government bungalows by former ministers and former legislators. The bench comprising Rabstan and justice MA Chowdhary expressed deep anguish and displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of the…

How a Man Lost ₹4 Lakhs in Minutes Trying to Book a Cab on Google: A Cautionary Tale of Online Scams

November 13, 2024 Editor

Beware: How a Simple Cab Booking Scam Cost a Man ₹4 Lakhs By: Javid Amin In today’s digital world, convenience is at our fingertips, but so too is risk. Recently, a resident of West Bengal fell victim to a sophisticated online scam while attempting to book transportation in Udupi, Karnataka, losing ₹4.1 lakhs in a matter of minutes. The unfortunate incident sheds light on the alarming tactics fraudsters use to exploit unsuspecting internet users. The Price of Convenience: A Costly Mistake in Cab Booking While searching for a car rental…

Syllabus Reduction for Classes 1-9: Education Deptt Eases Student Burden

November 13, 2024 Editor

Education Department announces syllabus relaxation for junior class students Srinagar, Nov 11: The students appearing in the annual examination of classes 8th and 9th have been given a reduction in syllabus by the concerned District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs). The DIETs have dropped a few chapters and topics from the textbooks to ease the students for the upcoming annual (term-II) examination. Relaxation has been provided to students in all the subjects for the exams. The announcement for relaxation for the syllabus comes two days after the Directorate of School…

Dry Spell Hits Hard: Kashmir’s Agriculture Suffers from Lack of Rain

November 13, 2024 Editor

‘Thirsty lands, struggling Farmers’: Kashmir suffers from severe rain deficit The months’ long dry spell in Kashmir has left farmers struggling as the lack of rainfall continues to affect crops, from fruit to vegetables, experts and farmers said Monday. Even as the dry spell was broken by the snowfall in upper reaches and light rain in plains, the experts opined that there was a desperate need for major spells of rainfall as trees are craving for moisture and soil is thirsty. The scarcity of water has not only affected the sowing…