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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.

Jammu & Kashmir Witnesses Unprecedented Judiciary Reshuffle with Transfer of 102 Judges

August 30, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Thursday ordered transfer of 102 judicial officers including 57 district judges in Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order by Registrar General, Sanjay Parihar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (PDSJ), Jammu has been transferred and posted as Member J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu on deputation. Yash Paul Bourney has been posted as PDSJ, Jammu; Jaffer Hussain Beg has been posted as PDSJ Srinagar; Ashok Kumar as Member, J&K Special Tribunal, Srinagar on deputation; Ravinder Nath Wattal as PDSJ, Samba; Jawad Ahmad as…

Dynasty Politics: 5 Kin of Top Kashmir Leaders Secure Election Tickets

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, 30 Aug 2024: The National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party- the two main regional political parties- have fielded at least five candidates who are kith and kin of senior politicians. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given mandate to Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Chief Minister and party president whereas National Conference has given mandate to four such sons of former ministers who will contest to get elected to the Legislative Assembly. From NC, Mehar Ali, son of Member Parliament (MP) from Anantnag-Rajouri seat Mian Altaf, has got the mandate…

Lost in Time: The Forgotten Mughal Marvel of Aliabad Sarai

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 Editor

A Forgotten Mughal Marvel: The Haunting Beauty of Aliabad Sarai By: Javid Amin A Glimpse into the Past : Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of South Kashmir, along the historic Mughal Road, lies a forgotten gem – the Aliabad Sarai. This ancient halting station, once a bustling hub of travelers and traders during the Mughal Empire, now stands as a silent sentinel, its walls etched with the tales of a bygone era. A Journey Through Time: The History of Aliabad Sarai The origins of Aliabad Sarai can be traced back to…

Jailed J&K Cleric’s Nomination Rejected Over Missing Oath Certificate

August 30, 2024 Editor

The authorities said the nomination was rejected owing to non-submission of the oath certificate under section 16 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 As more political voices rally behind jailed separatist cleric Sarjan Barkati for his decision to fight assembly elections, the Jammu and Kashmir election authorities said Barkati’s nomination was rejected as he did not submit an oath certificate signed by superintendent of Central Jail, Srinagar. The nomination papers of Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati, known for his pro-Azadi stance and speeches, were among those rejected by…

Election Integrity: Rs 5.71 Crore in Cash, Drugs, Liquor Seized in J&K

August 30, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Aug 29: In the 12-days since the implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across J&K ahead of Assembly elections, the authorities say they have seized 5.71 crore worth of cash and other material including drugs and liquor. The cash and other items, the authorities said, were meant to be given as freebies to influence voters during the upcoming polls. “From the date of announcement of General Election to Legislative Assembly of J&K by Election Commission of India, Rs 5.71 crores worth drugs, cash and liquor have been seized…

Jammu BJP Turmoil: Party Chief Dials Disgruntled Leaders

August 30, 2024 Editor

BJP chief JP Nadda is learnt to have spoken to some of the senior leaders in the party’s J&K unit who are said to be upset over not getting ticket for the Assembly elections. He reportedly called up former deputy CMs Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta, and UT chief Ravinder Raina. The party had not named any of these leaders in the candidate list announced so far. Earlier in the day, other senior party leaders also tried reconciliation between former MLA Baldev Raj Sharma and Reasi district chief Rohit Dubey.…

Omar Abdullah Urges Vigilance: ‘Elections Should Never Be Taken for Granted’

August 30, 2024 Editor

Former CM and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said even though the newly elected Assembly lacks power, it can be strengthened through the Assembly only. Omar, who is contesting the polls from Ganderbal seat, was asked if he had sacrificed his principles after changing his earlier stance not to contest Assembly elections. He said those who talk about sacrificing principles for power have fielded their own relatives. “If they were so bound to their principles, they should have completely stayed out of the elections. What is the point…

BJP’s Ticketing Decisions Stir Protests in J&K, Prompting Urgent Damage Control

August 29, 2024 Editor

Reasi BJP chief Rohit Dubey strikes conciliatory note with Baldev Raj Sharma, who replaced him as the Vaishno Devi assembly constituency candidate in the second list released by the party. Amid bickering in the party over ticket allocation for the Vaishno Devi assembly constituency, the Jammu and Kashmir BJP attempted to iron out differences between former MLA Baldev Raj Sharma and Reasi district unit chief Rohit Dubey on Wednesday night. Dubey was the first choice of the party in its list of 44 candidates that was withdrawn. However, in the…

ECI Issues Notification for 2nd Phase of Polling in J&K Assembly Election

August 29, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir is expected to witness multi-cornered contests on most seats. It is the first assembly poll since the abrogation of Article 370. The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by the candidates for the second phase of the elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir scheduled to start from the third week of September. 26 seats will go to the polls in the second phase on September 25. As per the notification, the last date for filing the nomination…

DPAP’s Strategy in Doubt as Ghulam Nabi Azad Withdraws From Election Campaigning

August 29, 2024 Editor

Clouds hang over DPAP’s plans as Azad unavailable for campaigning; Due to poor health, ex-CM not to fight election either Former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is the chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), is unlikely to contest the Assembly poll and wouldn’t be able to campaign in the first phase of elections, one of his party’s senior leaders said on Wednesday. “Because of Azad’s health issues, he won’t be able to campaign for at least the first phase of polls,” DPAP general secretary (organisation) RS Chib told…