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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.

From Kashmir to Canada: Jamawar Sarees Weaving Heritage Into Global Glam

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 Editor

From Kashmir to Canada: Jamawar Sarees | Heritage Fashion | Kashmir Store & Kashmir Bazar By: Javid Amin | 11 Sep 2025 When Kashmir Meets Global Glamour Fashion often travels faster than people. It has the power to carry a story, a culture, and a legacy across continents. Recently, when Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor graced an international stage wearing a hand-embroidered Jamawar saree, the world wasn’t just admiring her style—it was celebrating Kashmir’s centuries-old artistry. This moment became more than a fashion statement. It was a cultural bridge between Kashmir…

HC Miffed Over Tardy Action on Unhygienic Meat Sale in J&K: Public Health, Accountability & The Fight for Safe Food

September 11, 2025 Editor

Judicial Rebuke: A Wake-Up Call from the Bench By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently came down heavily on the administration for failing to act against the rampant sale of unhygienic meat and poultry across the Union Territory. The court described official responses as “cosmetic”, highlighting that reports filed by departments lacked both substance and seriousness. The Bench minced no words when it observed: “There may be officers who will do nothing, but you as amicus file your response in writing and also…

Let’s Create a New Spring: Kashmir as India’s Next Big Destination Wedding Paradise

September 11, 2025 Editor

A Blooming Vision: Omar Abdullah’s Pitch to Wedding Planners By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 At the Tulip Show 2025 in Srinagar, an event that drew celebrities, influencers, and travelers from across the globe, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered an emotional message to India’s wedding industry: “Let’s create a new spring—one that blossoms not just in gardens, but in hearts, homes, and hospitality.” This wasn’t just poetry. It was an invitation. A promise. A call to wedding planners, luxury travel curators, and couples seeking something unforgettable: to bring weddings…

Mehbooba Mufti: Mehraj Malik’s Detention Meant to Distract from Hazratbal Outrage

September 11, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti on Mehraj Malik’s Detention: A Political Diversion from Hazratbal Outrage By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Politics, Religion, and Democracy Collide in Jammu & Kashmir In the politically volatile landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issues of governance often intertwine with religion, identity, and public sentiment. The latest controversy revolves around the detention of Mehraj Malik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s J&K unit, and the Hazratbal shrine plaque outrage that shook the Valley. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused the administration of deliberately using Malik’s…

Kashmir This Week: From Rising Waters and Roadblocks to Rising Tensions

September 10, 2025 Editor

Kashmir This Week: Deep Analysis of Srinagar & Anantnag Flood Threats, Highway Shutdown, Hazrat Bal Row & Mehraj Malik By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Kashmir’s Week of Many Storms Kashmir, a land celebrated for its pristine lakes, snow-kissed peaks, and timeless shrines, found itself once again grappling with nature’s fury and political tremors this week. The Valley witnessed ominous flood threats in Srinagar, waterlogging in Anantnag that crippled highways, religious tensions around the revered Hazrat Bal shrine, and the controversial detention of AAP leader Mehraj Malik under the…

Doda Erupts: AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Arrested Under PSA Sparks Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir

September 10, 2025 Editor

Doda Protests Erupt After AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Arrested Under PSA By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 The Arrest That Shook Doda On September 7, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir witnessed an unprecedented political move: Mehraj Malik, the lone Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Doda, was arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The PSA allows detention without trial for up to two years. By invoking it against an elected MLA, authorities have triggered a storm of protests, raising questions about democracy, dissent, and state power in Kashmir. Malik…

Kashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic

September 10, 2025 Editor

Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmiri Teen Girls Trapped in Addiction Crisis By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 A Silent Storm in the Valley For decades, Kashmir has been synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, political turmoil, and cultural resilience. But beneath the surface lies a hidden epidemic—one that is claiming its victims quietly, often unnoticed until it’s too late. In the narrow lanes of Srinagar, teenage girls—some as young as 13 years old—are falling prey to drugs. What begins as casual cannabis use at tuition centers or through peers soon spirals into…

CP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s 15th Vice President: Sudershan Reddy’s Challenge Highlights Opposition Unity

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

CP Radhakrishnan elected Vice President of India, defeats Sudershan Reddy By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 Election Outcome CP Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee and current Governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. He defeated the opposition INDIA bloc’s candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, in a closely watched contest. Radhakrishnan’s tally: 452 votes Sudershan Reddy’s tally: 300 votes Total strength of electoral college: 781 MPs (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha) The results were formally declared by Returning Officer PC Mody,…

Nepal Gen Z Protests 2025: 20 Killed, 347 Injured as Social Media Ban Sparks Nation’s Largest Youth Uprising

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

Nepal Gen Z Protests 2025: 20 Killed, 347 Injured in Social Media Ban Uprising By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 The Spark That Lit the Fire On September 4, 2025, Nepal’s government under Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli imposed a blanket ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). Officials claimed the ban was necessary to curb cybercrime, misinformation, and unregulated foreign influence. But for Nepal’s youth—especially Gen Z, this ban felt like a direct assault on their freedom, voices, and futures.…

Kashmir on the Brink: Flood Vulnerability, Governance Failures, and the High Court’s Judicial Reckoning

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

A Valley on Edge: Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In early September 2025, as the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, sirens blared across Srinagar. Mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings. Families in Bemina, Jawahar Nagar, and other low-lying neighborhoods rushed to shift valuables to higher floors. It was a chilling déjà vu. This was Kashmir’s seventh major flood scare since 2014, when devastating waters displaced nearly one million people, submerged large parts of Srinagar, and left scars that…