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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.

Jamaat Leader’s Stand: Fighting J&K Polls to Lift the Ban

September 4, 2024 Editor

Gulam Qadir Lone of banned Jamaat-e-Islami said they are fighting the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls so that the ban imposed on them can be lifted. The banned Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday announced that its members would participate in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections to “raise their voices”. Gulam Qadir Lone, a member of the central committee and ex-general secretary of the Jamaat-e-Islami, said they are fighting the polls so that the ban can be lifted. The organisation cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed…

Imran Khan Draws Line: Talks Only with Pakistan’s Power Brokers

September 4, 2024 Editor

Jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Monday dismissed rumours of negotiations with the Pakistan government, stating that he would only engage in talks with the powerful establishment to resolve the political deadlock in the country. “Whenever negotiations are mentioned, they bring up the May 9 violence. We are always open to talks, but only with those who hold the real power,” PTI reported quoting Khan telling reporters at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi during the hearing of the Toshakhana case against him. Khan’s rejection of any talks with…

Rana Hits Out at NC for ‘Canards’, As Omar Abdullah Raises Possibility of BJP-PDP Alliance

September 3, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 02: The senior Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Devendra Singh Rana on Monday said that JKNC vice president, Omar Abdullah is trying everything in book to fool the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said, Omar does this by projecting every other party other than JKNC as an alliance of BJP, which isn’t true, he said. Rana, who was a member of the JKNC, said that in 2014 elections, JKNC and Omar Abdullah tried their utmost to alliance with BJP. “I was a part of that team back then, Omar…

Nature’s Wrath: Flash Floods Hit Ganderbal, Machine Operator Swept Away In Banihal

September 3, 2024 Editor

Flash floods triggered by a possible cloudburst in the upper reaches occurred in the Kullan area of Kangan in Ganderbal district on Monday, blocking the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. The flashfloods in the nallah snaking through Shah Mohalla Kullan occurred due to a possible cloudburst on Monday afternoon following a heavy spell of rain. However, there are no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. The flash floods also resulted in the closure of Srinagar-Leh National Highway near Kullan due to which traffic remains suspended on both sides of…

Tragedy on Vaishno Devi Track: Landslide Claims Two Lives

September 3, 2024 Editor

Two women, who were on their way to the Vaishno Devi shrine, died in a major landslide in Reasi district on Monday. The mishap that occurred on the Himkoti track around 2.30 pm also left a girl severely injured. The area witnessed heavy downpour during the past few days, loosening the soil adjacent to the track. Although there was an iron roof to protect pilgrims from shooting stones and landslips, it could not protect the victims as heavy boulders and mud broke the iron roof. As this path to the…

PDP Faces Exodus: Leaders Quit Ahead of Crucial Polls

September 3, 2024 Editor

Ahead of the first phase of the poll on September 18, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a major challenge as party’s senior leaders are leaving one after the other over the allocation of seats. On Monday, PDP’s senior leader and spokesperson Tahir Sayeed, announced his resignation. Tahir, who hails from Kupwara, had joined the party in 2014. “It is with a very heavy heart that I write this unpleasant letter of resignation,” Sayeed said, while announcing that he is parting away from the basic membership of the party.…

Supreme Court Slams ‘Bulldozer Justice’: No Demolitions Even for Convicted Individuals

September 2, 2024 Editor

The Supreme Court, however, clarified that it will not protect any illegal structure obstructing public roads. The Supreme Court on Monday made critical observations against the so-called bulldozer justice, saying properties can’t be demolished just because they belong to a person accused of a crime. The court observed that the property can’t even be demolished if the person had been convicted. Hearing a batch of pleas against bulldozer/demolition action often undertaken by authorities against the houses of those accused of serious crimes, the court said the property can’t be demolished…

Militants Target Army Base in Jammu, Soldier Sustains Injuries

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 Editor

The attack took place near the sentry post in the camp, which is manned by the 36 Infrantry Brigade. A search operation has been launched in the area for the terrorists. A soldier was injured after terrorists attacked the Sunjwan army camp near Jammu Darbar in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The attack took place near the sentry post in the camp at around 10.50 am on Monday, which was manned by the 36 Infrantry Brigade, the Army said. A search operation has been launched in the area for the…

Mending Fences: Ram Madhav Tackles BJP’s Internal Strife in Jammu

September 2, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 01: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership is holding hectic deliberations with disgruntled leaders in Jammu and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) senior functionary and former BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav is actively involved in the process. The saffron party has been hit by an open revolt ever since its first list of candidates was released only to be withdrawn within an hour. A perplexed BJP leadership including BJP J&K unit’s chief Ravinder Raina, Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, and Union Minister Jitendra Singh have launched a salvage…

Ladakhis March to Delhi: A Call for Statehood and Representation

September 2, 2024 Editor

To urge the Centre to resume the stalled dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh on their four-point agenda, at least 100 volunteers of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), led by educationist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk, started ‘Delhi Chalo’ foot march on Sunday from Leh. LAB and KDA are jointly spearheading an agitation over the past four years in support of their demands, including statehood, inclusion of Ladakh in Sixth Schedule, separate Public Service Commission and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts. The talks…