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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.

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…

BJP’s Proxies Fail to Bloom in Kashmir: Tarigami

September 9, 2024 Editor

BJP pushes proxies and fails to bloom lotus in Kashmir; our competition is with BJP: Tarigami Kulgam, Sept 08 : CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami said on Sunday that his competition is with the BJP and its proxies, who do not step forward on their own but push their “stepneys” (supporters or substitutes) ahead. Tarigami was addressing rallies in the Kulgam constituency, including Yaripora, HS Bugh, Matibugh, Pandithpora, Nonmaie, Zaban, and Matipora. Tarigami said that the areas that have joined the Kulgam constituency after delimitation include Yaripora and others, adding…

Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Under House Arrest: No Naqsband Sahib Sermon After 5-Year Hiatus

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Editor

Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Detained: No Naqsband Sahib Sermon After 5-Year Hiatus

Authorities Place Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Under House Arrest. Barred From Delivering Sermon at Naqsband Sahib Ahead of Khawaja Digar after 5 Years of Waiting Those governing us ignorant about Srinagar, Sep 08:Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid informs that authorities have once again ruthlessly placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest since early morning today. Today, the 3rd of Rabiul Awal is an important day in the Islamic Calender . For generations on this day Muslims of Kashmir gather at the Naqsband Sahib, Srinagar to participate in the Khoja Digar . At the Khoja…

Jammu Holds the Key to J&K’s Next Government : Amit Shah

September 8, 2024 Editor

Jammu, Sep 07: Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah Saturday launched Bharatiya Janata Party’s high-octane Assembly poll campaign with a strong pitch for politically empowering its stronghold, stating that the route to power in J&K would flow from Jammu, unlike the past practice. “Jammu would be the fulcrum, setting the tone for political narrative and deciding about the government formation in J&K. Gone are the days when someone else would take a call as to how and who would form the government here (in J&K). Now the people…

Election Heat: Amit Shah Accuses Cong-NC of Misleading on Statehood

September 8, 2024 Editor

The BJP leader and Union home minister reiterated that the central government will restore J&K’s statehood at an ‘appropriate time’ after the election. Addressing a rally on the second and final day of his visit to Jammu in poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader and Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday asked the Congress and National Conference (NC) to ‘stop fooling people in the name of statehood.’ “The Congress and NC are saying that they will restore statehood. Tell me, who can give it (statehood)? Only the central government…

Crackdown in J&K: Nine FIRs Filed, Five Govt Employees Suspended for Poll Code Breaches

September 8, 2024 Editor

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has said nine FIRs were lodged and five government employees suspended for violations of the Model Code of Conduct in Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-three warnings were issued and inquiries were underway in 48 cases of poll code violations, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said in a statement. The Model Code of Conduct for elections to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly came into effect on August 16. The statement from the CEO’s office said 175 cases of poll code violations, including…