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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.

Srinagar Airport Suspends Flights Amid Heavy Snowfall: Delays, Cancellations and Travel Advisory

January 23, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Airport Suspends Flight Operations 2026 | Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Air Travel By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were temporarily suspended on January 23, 2026, as heavy snowfall and poor visibility conditions across the Kashmir Valley forced authorities to halt both arrivals and departures. The disruption has affected air travellers en route to and from the region, left several flights cancelled, and prompted airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and others to issue urgent travel advisories for passengers. This comprehensive feature explores the overarching circumstances…

Forest Fires Ravage Kashmir Valley in Unprecedented Spate

January 23, 2026 Editor

Forest Fires in Kashmir Valley 2026: Causes, Impacts, Response, Climate Context | Kashmir Wildfire Crisis By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 A Valley Under Fire In late January 2026, multiple forest fires erupted across the Kashmir Valley, consuming large swathes of woodland, threatening residential settlements and wildlife habitats, and drawing a stark spotlight on the growing wildfire crisis in the region. Fueled by unusually strong winds and prolonged dry conditions, these fires have rapidly spread across districts such as Anantnag, Kulgam and Uri, stretching firefighting resources and raising alarm…

Kashmir’s Smart Meter Rollout Sparks Power Bill Shock: Why Households Are Paying More and What It Means for the Valley

January 23, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Smart Meter Push: When Modernisation Meets Public Anger Over Power Bills By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 For decades, electricity in Kashmir followed a familiar rhythm—erratic supply, predictable billing, and public frustration that rarely spilled onto the streets. That balance has now been disrupted. Across towns and villages in the Valley, the government’s push to replace traditional electricity connections with smart meters has ignited widespread protests, sharp political reactions, and a growing trust deficit between consumers and power authorities. What was projected as a technological upgrade promising transparency,…

Kashmir Braces for Snow and Rain: Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Set to Hit J&K (Jan 22–28, 2026)

January 22, 2026 Editor

Kashmir is set to experience widespread rain and snowfall from today (Jan 22), as two back‑to‑back Western Disturbances grip Jammu & Kashmir. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy precipitation, possible highway disruptions, and avalanche risks, with peak activity expected on Jan 23 and again on Jan 27. By: Javid Amin | 21 January 2026 A Region Poised for Winter Extremes Kashmir, the picturesque Himalayan valley known for its dramatic landscapes and winter tourism, is bracing for another intense spell of winter weather. Beginning January 22, 2026,…

Editors Guild Flags Curbs on Journalists in Kashmir, Warns of Shrinking Press Freedom

January 22, 2026 Editor

Editors Guild Warns Against Repression of Journalists in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 21 January 2026 Police summons of reporters revive fears of intimidation, self-censorship, and democratic backsliding in India’s most sensitive region Journalism Under the Scanner Once Again The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning what it describes as the “continued repression of legitimate journalistic activity” in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that the repeated summoning of journalists by police risks normalising intimidation and undermining the foundations of a free press. The statement follows…

JKPSC KCS Mains Result Row: Kashmir Bar Alleges Regional Bias, Merit Undermined

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Editor

JKPSC KCS Mains Row: Kashmir Bar Association Rejects Results, Alleges Regional Bias in Civil Services Recruitment By: Javid Amin | 21 January 2026 Outrage erupts in Kashmir after JKPSC KCS Mains results reveal a stark regional skew, triggering protests, legal threats, and renewed debate over merit, transparency, and representation in Jammu & Kashmir’s recruitment system. A Result That Reignited an Old Wound Competitive examinations in Jammu & Kashmir are rarely just about marks and rankings. They often become mirrors reflecting deeper anxieties about power, representation, and fairness between the Union…

After Terror Hideout Bust, Detentions Rock Kishtwar: Inside Operation Trashi-I

January 21, 2026 Editor

Kishtwar Terror Hideout Busted: Detentions Follow Deadly Encounter in Chatroo Forest By: Javid Amin | 20 January 2026 A Quiet Forest, a Violent Discovery The dense forests of Kishtwar, long regarded as both a geographical buffer and a security blind spot in Jammu and Kashmir, once again emerged at the center of counter-terrorism operations after security forces uncovered a well-fortified militant hideout in the Chatroo forest belt. What initially appeared to be a routine search operation has now expanded into a full-scale security crackdown, with several individuals detained for questioning…

Kashmir Continues to Freeze as Winter Storms Loom, IMD Warns of Snowfall and Rainfall

January 21, 2026 Editor

Severe Cold Wave Grips Kashmir as IMD Predicts Snowfall and Rainfall By: Javid Amin |20 January 2026 Kashmir in the Grip of a Relentless Cold Wave Kashmir continues to endure an intense cold spell as winter tightens its grip across the Valley. Sub-zero night temperatures have become routine, freezing water bodies, hardening the ground, and disrupting daily life. Srinagar, the summer capital, has repeatedly recorded temperatures well below freezing, underlining the severity of the ongoing cold wave. The harsh conditions coincide with Chilai Kalan, Kashmir’s traditional 40-day period of extreme…

Unity of Jammu and Kashmir Non-Negotiable, Says Omar Abdullah | Bifurcation Not in Jammu’s Interest

January 21, 2026 Editor

Unity of Jammu and Kashmir Non-Negotiable: Omar Abdullah’s Political Line in a Time of Regional Churn By: Javid Amin |20 January 2026 A Familiar Debate in a Changed Political Landscape The question of Jammu and Kashmir’s unity has resurfaced yet again—this time against the backdrop of a deeply altered constitutional, political, and emotional landscape. At a National Conference (NC) convention held in Jammu, former Chief Minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah delivered a forceful rejection of demands seeking the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. His words were unambiguous: the unity…

Attack on Khamenei Will Trigger All-Out War, Iran Warns US After Trump Calls for New Leadership

January 20, 2026 Editor

Attack on Ayatollah Khamenei Means Full-Scale War, Iran’s President Warns US After Trump’s Regime-Change Remarks By: Javid Amin | 19 January 2026 A Red Line Drawn in Public Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated sharply after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stark warning that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would result in an “all-out war” with the United States. The warning followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that it was “time to look for new leadership in Iran,” a statement that…