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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.

Uniform Date Sheet Released for Summative Assessments in Kashmir

November 10, 2024 Editor

DSEK notifies uniform date sheet for classes up to 9th Srinagar, Nov 9: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday notified a uniform date sheet for students up to class 9th for their summative assessment in their respective schools.Best online courses The date sheet comes days after the government issued formal notification for the restoration of the previous November session for schools. The National Conference (NC)-led government on October 30, 2024, announced the restoration of the November session for schools up to class 9th from the current academic session.…

Karnataka College’s Beard Rule Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Students

November 10, 2024 Editor

The college principal asked them to trim or shave their beards to reportedly maintain a professional look Students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in a nursing college in Karnataka alleged that they were asked by the institution to trim or shave their beard, reported The Indian Express. The students, who were studying at the Government Nursing College in Hassan, which is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University in Karnataka, stated that the “discriminatory grooming standards” applied to them were against their religious and cultural rights. According to college authorities, 14…

Tragedy in Quetta: 24 Killed, Over 40 Injured in Railway Station Blast

November 9, 2024 Editor

Pakistan: 24 killed, over 40 injured in blast at Quetta railway station in Balochistan; At the time of the explosion, a train was ready to depart from the platform for Peshawar At least 24 people were killed, and more than 40 others injured after an explosion occurred at the Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan’s Balochistan on Saturday. At the time of the blast, a train was ready to depart from the platform for Peshawar, reported news agency Reuters. Quetta senior superintendent of Police (SSP) operations Mohammad Baloch said the incident…

‘Article 370 Will Never Be Restored by Rahul Gandhi or His Descendants’: Amit Shah

November 9, 2024 Editor

Neither Rahul Gandhi nor his descendants will be able to restore Article 370: Amit Shah Sangli, Nov 8: Neither Congress leader Rahul Gandhi nor his fourth generation will be able to bring back Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Amit Shah said on Friday in a stinging attack on the opposition at a poll rally in Maharashtra’s Sangli. The J&K assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking a dialogue between the Central government and elected representatives for the restoration of Article 370 granting special…

Stormy Final Day in J&K Assembly: Article 370 and Statehood Debates Dominate

November 9, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir assembly debates Article 370 restoration amid BJP protests. Leaders call for statehood and job protections, asserting historical rights. The discussion on the final day of Jammu and Kashmir assembly’s first session focused on restoration of Article 370 and statehood, besides the protection of the land and jobs for the people of the union territory. The discussion on motion of thanks on lieutenant-governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha which he delivered on Monday could only start after a majority of Bharatiya Janata Party legislators were marshalled out as they tried…

Kashmir’s Dry Spell to End Briefly with Rain and Snow: MeT

November 9, 2024 Editor

Dry Spell to End Briefly with Rain and Snow in Kashmir: The Meteorological Department Srinagar 09 Nov: The Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather forecast and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, covering the period from November 8 to November 16, 2024. According to news agency KINS, the forecast indicates that generally dry conditions will prevail across the region until November 9, offering residents a brief respite. However, a change in weather is anticipated between November 10 and November 11, with light rain and snowfall expected over northern and central…

Assembly Resolution Signals Rejection of August 5 Decisions: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

November 8, 2024 Editor

Assembly resolution signals J&K’s rejection of August 5 decisions: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Ganderbal, Nov 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that by passing the resolution demanding the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, a clear message had been sent across the world that the decisions taken on August 5, 2019, were not acceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “During the elections, I kept saying that we have to raise our voices with the help of the assembly.…

Fresh Resolution in J&K Assembly: PDP and People’s Conference Demand Special Status

November 8, 2024 Editor

PDP, People’s Conference seek restoration of Articles 370, 35A A group of MLAs, including from the PDP and the Peoples’ Conference, on Thursday submitted a fresh resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly demanding immediate restoration of Articles 370 and 35A in their original form. They also called for the reversal of all changes introduced in the Union territory after the erstwhile state was stripped of its special status in 2019. The resolution was submitted by PDP legislators Waheed Para and Fayaz Mir, Peoples’ Conference MLA Sajad Lone, Awami Ittehad Party…

Kishtwar in Mourning: Militants Kill Two Village Defence Guards

November 8, 2024 Editor

Amid spike in terror attacks this year, terrorists killed two village defence guards (VDGs) in Kishtwar district on Thursday, said official sources. Amid spike in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir this year, terrorists killed two village defence guards (VDGs) in Kishtwar district on Thursday, said official sources. The deceased were identified as Nazir Ahmed, son of Mohammad Khalil and Kuldeep Kumar, son of Amar Chand, both residents of Ohli Kuntwara village. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police haven’t yet confirmed the incident. Sources said, the two VDGs were blindfolded, abducted and then…

Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash in JK Assembly Over Special Status Resolution

November 7, 2024 Editor

Chaotic Scenes in JK Assembly as Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash Over Special Status Resolution Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes today as MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, and BJP members clashed on the floor of the house. The uproar ensued during the discussion on the resolution seeking the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP members vehemently opposed the resolution, arguing that it was against the rules and not listed on the agenda for the day. The heated exchange between…