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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.

National Conference Reaffirms Commitment to Article 370

October 11, 2024 Editor

Srinagar 10 Oct: The National Conference on Thursday said that the party will stick to its promises, stating that it will fight for the restoration of Article 370 and the rights of people that were snatched on August 5, 2019. Speaking with reporters at party headquarters in Srinagar, NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, as per news agency KNO said that the party will stick to its promises. “Today is our party meeting and tomorrow we will choose the leader. Jammu and Kashmir requires a strong and vibrant leadership and I don’t think…

Election Results Prompt BJP to Reassess Strategies in J&K

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Editor

While the BJP won its best-ever tally of 29 seats, it fell short of the intended target of 35 from the Jammu region With the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance upsetting the applecart of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, the saffron party has gone into self-introspection mode. While the BJP won its best-ever tally of 29 seats, it fell short of the intended target of 35 from the Jammu region. The party had planned to muster 15 seats from Kashmir including some independents and like-minded parties in…

International Cricket Returns to Bakshi Stadium After 40 Years

October 10, 2024 Editor

Legends League breaks 40-year silence at packed Bakshi Stadium Srinagar, Oct 9: In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s sporting history, international cricket returned to Srinagar after a four-decade absence as the Legends League Cricket (LLC) tournament kicked off at the revamped Bakshi Stadium on Wednesday. Toyam Hyderabad emerged victorious, defeating Southern Super Stars by 5 wickets in front of thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The historic match marked the beginning of LLC’s final leg in Srinagar, featuring cricket icons such as Martin Guptill, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, Ricardo Powell and…

National Conference-Congress Alliance Bolstered by Independent MLAs’ Support

October 10, 2024 Editor

Homecoming : 4 of 7 Independent legislators likely to lend support to National Conference Four of the seven Independent MLAs were earlier associated with NC They include Shabir Ahmad Kullay from Shopian, Pyare Lal Sharma from Inderwal, Satish Sharma from Chhamb and Choudhary Mohammad Akram from Surankote Pyare Lal Sharma, Khan and Akram had recently left the party after being denied ticket for the Assembly polls With the National Conference-Congress alliance set to form government in Jammu and Kashmir after winning the polls, four of the seven Independent MLAs are…

NC’s Strong Performance in Pir Panjal Driven by Discontent with PDP and BJP

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Editor

Anger against PDP, BJP helps NC perform well in Pir Panjal National Conference (NC) has been able to break into the stronghold of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Pir Panjal range of Rajouri and Poonch districts. The party, which won only one seat in the region in 2014, has managed to grab four of the eight seats this time. Till the 2014 Assembly polls, there were seven seats in the twin districts along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. However, after the delimitation of 2022, Thannamandi seat was added…

J&K Elections: Engineer Rashid and Jamaat’s Hype Doesn’t Translate to Votes

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Editor

Despite hype, Engineer Rashid, Jamaat fail to make an impact in J&K; ‘Strategic’ alliance wins one seat; Rashid’s brother the lone winner J&K Election Results 2024: The banned Jamaat-e-Islami and Engineer Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) – “strategic allies” who were expected to alter the poll dynamics in the Valley – failed to make an impact in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. Their only success was in north Kashmir’s Langate, where Rashid’s brother Sheikh Khurshid won by a narrow margin of 1,602 votes against Irfan Panditpuri of the People’s…

Trailblazers: Shagun, Shamima, and Sakina Elected to J&K Assembly

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Editor

The National Conference and Congress alliance won 48 seats in J&K, but only two of the 30 Hindu candidates from the bloc were successful in the elections. In the assembly polls held in Jammu and Kashmir after a hiatus of ten years, three women were elected among the 90 members, with one woman being a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Jammu region and the other two belonging to the National Conference in the Kashmir division. The elected women include Shamima Firdous and Sakina Itoo from the National…

Protect Your Phone, Protect Your Life: Top Security Tips for Digital Safety

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Editor

Your Smartphone—A Gateway to Your Life By: Javid Amin In an era where our smartphones hold the key to so much of our daily lives, from banking to personal communications and everything in between, their security has never been more critical. A mobile device is now much more than just a communication tool; it’s a portal to your personal data, financial records, and even health information. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, it’s crucial to understand how to safeguard your device from these evolving dangers. This article provides a comprehensive…

Jammu Vs Kashmir: The Growing Polarisation and Its Impact

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly elections reveal deep political divides, with NC dominating Kashmir and BJP thriving in Jammu, reflecting religious preferences An array of jagged mountain ranges and a state-of-the-art tunnel are not the only barriers between the two regions that make up India’s most restive region and its newest Union territory. As the results of the assembly elections showed on Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir are also separated by their political preferences, which tracked closely with the dominant faiths in these regions. The 2024 polls threw up among the most…

Kashmir Elections: Jamaat-Backed Candidates Fail to Secure Seats

October 9, 2024 Editor

Sayar Ahmad Reshi, who managed to draw huge crowds during campaigning, lost to Tarigami with a margin of 7,900 votes In south Kashmir’s Zainapora, former PDP leader Aijaz Ahmad Mir, who was backed by Jamaat and was contesting as an Independent, bagged 15,018 votes and stood second Talat Majid, another Jamaat-backed candidate, who was fielded from Pulwama, bagged 1,833 votes The banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI-JK), which fielded its 10 Independent candidates in the Assembly elections, failed to open its account across the Kashmir region. Sayar Ahmad Reshi was the face of…