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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.

Is Offering Funeral Prayers a Crime in Naya Kashmir? Mirwaiz Challenges J&K Administration

November 5, 2024 Editor

Is offering funeral prayers in your Naya Kashmir a crime: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Srinagar, Nov 4: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday condemned the actions for once again placing him under house arrest and preventing him from attending a pre-scheduled condolence gathering for the late Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Ahmad Shah, son of the Muhaajir-e-Millat Mirwaiz Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Shah and brother-in-law of Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Farooq. A statement of the Mirwaiz issued here said that this gathering was to take place at the family’s ancestral house – Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal,…

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP’s Article 370 Resolution as ‘Publicity Stunt’

November 5, 2024 Editor

In a heated first day of the assembly session, Omar Abdullah dismisses the PDP’s resolution for restoring Article 370 as a mere publicity stunt, emphasising the need for genuine dialogue. NC called it a clever half attempt by PDP MLA. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said on November 4 that the resolution moved in the assembly seeking restoration of Article 370 was introduced just ‘for the cameras’ and carries no real significance. Abdullah said if there was a genuine intention behind the resolution, it should have been…

Tourism in Crisis: Why Rising Violence in Kashmir is Putting Local Investment at Risk

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Editor

Violence and Uncertainty Threaten Investment and Tourism Hopes in Kashmir – A Closer Look at the Impact on Local Business By: Javid Amin Kashmir’s breathtaking landscapes and rich culture have long attracted travelers and investors alike, establishing tourism as a critical pillar of its economy. However, recent instability and violence have severely impacted this essential industry, leaving local businesses to face unprecedented challenges. The ripple effects are widely felt, from the bustling streets of Srinagar to the serene resorts of Gulmarg. This article explores the effect of the unrest on…

Violence at Canada Temple: Khalistanis Attack Hindu Devotees, Leaders React

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Editor

Khalistani attack on Hindu temple: Canadian MP Chandra Arya condemned the violence and said that a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists. The recent attack on the Hindu Sabha temple in Canada’s Brampton by Khalistani extremists witnessed widespread condemnation by Canadian politicians, including opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, Toronto MP Kevin Vuong and MP Arya. “Our country’s leaders have failed to protect Hindus,” Toronto MP said. The Indian government also condemned the attack on Hindus at a temple adding that the Canadian authorities had been requested well in advance…

Ruling Alliance in J&K Holds Three Meetings Ahead of Assembly’s First Session

November 4, 2024 Editor

Ahead Of First Session Of J&K Assembly, Ruling Alliance Partners To Hold 3 Meetings Today Evening Srinagar 03 Nov : Ahead of the first session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, National Conference and Congress have called their separate legislature party meetings here on Sunday evening here before holding their joint meeting, sources disclosed. Quoting sources, news agency KNO reported that National Conference has called a meeting of its legislature party at the banquet hall here today evening. Senior National Conference leader and MLA Baramulla Javaid Hussain Baig confirmed…

Chaos in Srinagar: Grenade Attack at Busy Sunday Market Leaves 11 Injured

November 3, 2024 Editor

11 Injured in grenade attack near busy Sunday market in Srinagar Terrorists lobbed a grenade at a CRPF bunker near a crowded flea market in the heart of the city here on Sunday, injuring at least 11 civilians, officials said. The attack, which took place near a heavily guarded complex housing All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), comes a day after security forces eliminated a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar. A senior police officer said the…

Farooq Abdullah Demands Investigation into Increased Terror Incidents Since Omar’s Swearing-In

November 3, 2024 Editor

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Investigation into Spike in Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attacks Following Omar Abdullah’s Oath Jammu and Kashmir – In a call for heightened accountability, senior leader and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has urged an inquiry into the recent uptick in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir following his son Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in. Farooq Abdullah, a prominent figure in Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape, expressed concern over the spike in terror attacks in the region and questioned whether external factors were at play. Since Omar Abdullah assumed…

Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary: Past Leaders Must Answer for J&K Terror Surge

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 Editor

Question those who ruled J&K for 10 years: Deputy CM Jammu, Nov 2: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary Saturday reiterated that the questions about the recent surge in terror attacks should be posed to those who ruled J&K during the last ten years. He was responding to media queries, on the sidelines of a government event, about a spurt in terror attacks in the past few days. “Is it fair to pose these questions to those who have taken over the reins of government just a fortnight ago or so?…

CCI Jammu Delegation Raises Concerns with State Taxes Commissioner

November 2, 2024 Editor

Allege harassment, businessmen delegation meets commissioner The Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, has claimed that the multiple issues concerning the state taxes were impacting traders in the region. A delegation of the chamber led by its president Arun Gupta met the Commissioner of State Taxes Department in which they raised the issues concerning the traders. Gupta said the businessmen who are doing their business honestly, paying and filing their GST return in time are being harassed on one pretext or the other. “There is a general practice that even the businessmen…

Kashmir’s Saffron Fields Suffer Amid Weather Challenges

November 2, 2024 Editor

The past three years saw good saffron production due to favourable weather conditions but the dry September and October has had an impact this year As the plucking of saffron begins across the expansive meadows of Pampore, the dry spell in the month of October has affected the golden crop’s production far fewer than usual flowers being seen in fields in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. This October saw 95% deficit rain in South Kashmir. “This time, there was no rain in October. Also, September witnessed very minimal rainfall, which has…