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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.

Controversy Erupts: Mehbooba, Omar Question Engineer Rashid’s Bail Timing

September 11, 2024 Editor

Sheikh Rashid has decided to field candidates in the strongholds of the Muftis and the Abdullahs in south and north Kashmir respectively The release of jailed Member of Parliament (MP) Sheikh Rashid, widely known as Engineer Rashid, on Tuesday (September 10, 2024) left two main regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), jittery in the wake of Mr. Rashid’s decision to field candidates in strongholds of the Muftis and the Abdullahs in south and north Kashmir respectively. NC vice-president, who is contesting from central Kashmir’s…

Ram Madhav’s Comeback: Rekindling Ties with PDP, Says Altaf Bukhari

September 11, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 10 : Jammu and Kashmir’s Apni Party president Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari today stirred a hornet’s nest by stating that it seems that the BJP’s point-man Ram Madhav was brought back to Kashmir to revive old bonds with the PDP. Talking to reporters during his maiden visit to Bagh-e-Mehtab area of newly carved Chanapora constituency, Bukhari said he wonders as to why there was no Awami Itehad Party (AIP) candidate in Bijbehara, where PDP President Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija Mufti is contesting. “It looks as if Ram Madhav…

Apology Needed: Sajjad Lone Urges PM Modi to Address Kashmiris’ Grievances

September 11, 2024 Editor

‘PM Should Apologize to People of Kashmir’: Sajjad Lone on BJP’s Actions in J&K In a powerful statement, Sajjad Lone, the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC), has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to issue a formal apology to the people of Kashmir. Lone’s demand comes in response to what he describes as the BJP’s “misguided policies” that have caused significant distress and unrest in the region. Lone emphasized that the BJP’s approach to Jammu and Kashmir has led to widespread discontent among the local…

Double Down on Fitness: 5 Exercises to Shed Pounds Twice a Day

September 10, 2024 Editor

Beyond the Daily Grind: Boost Your Metabolism with Twice-Daily Workouts By: Saika J Tired of the same old weight loss routine? Feeling frustrated with endless diets and grueling workouts that seem to yield little results? You’re not alone. Many of us have been there. But what if there was a way to accelerate your weight loss journey without drastically changing your lifestyle? Introducing the power of double-duty workouts. By performing a select group of exercises twice a day, you can supercharge your metabolism, build lean muscle mass, and shed those…

Omar Abdullah Claims Delhi’s Agenda is to Erase Kashmir’s Mainstream Political Players

September 10, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah is leading the campaign of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)’s oldest party National Conference for the first assembly elections in the region since 2014 National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah, 54, is leading the campaign of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)’s oldest party for the first assembly elections in the region since it was stripped of its semi-autonomous status in 2019 with the nullification of Constitution’s Article 370 and split into two Union Territories. A third-generation politician from the Abdullah family and a former chief minister, Omar Abdullah spoke to…

Pre-Election Surprises: 15 Candidates, Including Apni Party Contender, Withdraw in Central Kashmir

September 10, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sept 9: The Apni Party candidate, Muntazir Mohi-Ud-Din, was among over a dozen candidates who withdrew their nomination papers from Central Kashmir today leaving 160 candidates in fray including former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hamid Karra. Mohi-ud-Din said that he withdrew his nomination papers to give a chance to the people to opt for the deserving candidate. “There are many big names in the electoral fray from Budgam constituency, who can play a big role in the Assembly for the…

Abdullah Dynasty Rallies: Omar’s Sons Enter the Political Arena

September 10, 2024 Editor

As former CM and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah is facing a tough battle in Ganderbal, his sons Zamir Abdullah and Zahir Abdullah have joined him in the poll campaign. Omar is contesting from two seats in central Kashmir — Ganderbal and Budgam. In Ganderbal, which is the family bastion of the Abdullahs, Omar faces jailed cleric and pro-separatist Sarjan Barkati. To boost his campaign, Zahir and Zamir travelled to Ganderbal on Sunday and addressed the workers. Zamir highlighted the Abdullah family’s deep-rooted connection with Ganderbal, dating back to his…

Congress Unveils Third Candidate List: Ex-NSUI Chief Neeraj Kundan to Contest from Bishnah

September 10, 2024 Editor

The Congress released its third candidate list for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, including ex-NSUI chief Neeraj Kundan from Bishnah The Congress party on Monday released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Among 19 candidates, the party has fielded ex-NSUI chief Neeraj Kundan from Bishnah. Neeraj Kundan, former chief of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), will contest from Bishnah. Chaudhary Lal Singh is fielded from Basohli, and Raman Bhalla will vie for the R S Pura-Jammu South seat. Other key candidates…

‘Return Our Power Projects,’ Insists Hakeem Yaseen to NHPC

September 9, 2024 Editor

He said people of Jammu and Kashmir were the real owners of thier natural resources and have every right to utilise their own resources by themselves Srinagar, Sep 8: Chairman Peoples Democratic Front ( PDF ) and candidate from Khansahib assembly constituency has demanded that all the power projects under NHPC should be returned to Jammu and Kashmir immediately so that power generated in these power projects could be utilised for the local use and to overcome the prevailing power crisis. According to a press note, he said it was…

BJP Creating False Fear to Intimidate Hindu Voters : Farooq Abdullah

September 9, 2024 Editor

Former CM and J&K National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to “intimidate” the Hindu voters of J&K by creating false fears. He also accused the BJP of misleading the people by claiming that terrorism will rise again if the NC and Congress alliance came to power in Jammu and Kashmir. “They (BJP) want to threaten the Hindu community. They think the Hindus will vote for them but today the Hindus have changed. First they (BJP) sought votes in the name of…