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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 Ghazipur to Srinagar: Rotten Meat Scandal Exposes Kashmir’s Food Safety Crisis

August 20, 2025 Editor

FDA’s stance: No guilt without lab proof — but public trust hangs in the balance By: Javid Amin | 20 Aug 2025 A chilling exposé titled “From Ghazipur to Srinagar: How substandard meat floods Kashmir’s markets” has shaken public confidence in food safety across the Valley. The investigation, published by Greater Kashmir and Kashmir InFocus, reveals how unfit and often rotten meat makes its way from Delhi’s Ghazipur slaughterhouse hub into Kashmir — slipping past weak regulatory checks, corrupt networks, and unaccountable systems. What emerges is not just a case…

Flash Floods in Pir Panjal: Rajouri Youth, Poonch Girl Swept Away; Roads Blocked, Schools Shut

August 19, 2025 Editor

Flash Floods in Pir Panjal: Rajouri Man, Poonch Girl Swept Away; Schools Shut, Roads Blocked By: Javid Amin | 19 Aug 2025 The Pir Panjal region of Jammu & Kashmir is facing the brunt of relentless rainfall, with flash floods and landslides wreaking havoc across Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi districts. The downpour has already claimed lives, damaged infrastructure, and brought traffic to a grinding halt. Tragedy Strikes Rajouri and Poonch In Rajouri’s Mubarakpur area, tragedy unfolded when 20-year-old Sayeed Atif Shah was swept away while trying to cross a swollen…

Stray Dog Menace in Srinagar: A Public Health Emergency, Governance Failure & Moral Dilemma

August 19, 2025 Editor

Stray Dog Menace in Srinagar: A Growing Crisis of Public Health, Safety & Compassion By: Javid Amin | 19 Aug 2025 Srinagar’s Stray Dog Dilemma Early mornings in Srinagar are beautiful—mist rolling off the Dal Lake, shopkeepers raising shutters in Lal Chowk, children rushing to schools with their backpacks, and the aroma of freshly baked kulchas drifting from bakeries. Yet, there’s another sight that has now become inseparable from the city’s daily life: packs of stray dogs wandering the streets, loitering near garbage dumps, chasing bikers, or sleeping on pavements.…

Quota Review in Jammu & Kashmir: Why Open Merit Students Are Launching a Digital Signature Campaign

August 19, 2025 Editor

The reservation debate in Jammu & Kashmir has taken a new turn, with open merit students launching a digital signature campaign demanding a review of the existing quota system By: Javid Amin | 19 Aug 2025 A Debate That Refuses to Fade The reservation debate in Jammu & Kashmir is not new, but 2024 has given it a fresh spark. At the heart of the controversy lies the approval of 10% reservation for the Pahari community, a move that has reignited deep questions about fairness, equality, and the shrinking space…

Endless Loop of Heart Tragedies: Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Behind Surging Deaths in Young Adults

August 18, 2025 Editor

Heart-Related Deaths in Young Adults – How Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Are Fueling a Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 The Silent Epidemic Among Young Hearts They look fit, they hit the gym, and their Instagram feeds show vibrant lifestyles filled with marathons, protein shakes, and fitness selfies. Yet, in shocking headlines week after week, we read about young men and women—some barely in their 20s or 30s—collapsing from sudden heart attacks. India today is witnessing a disturbing surge in heart-related deaths among young adults. What…

The Tightrope Walk: How Overbearing Love in Kashmiri Families Can Strangle a Daughter’s Married Life (And What Needs to Change)

August 18, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Family Dynamics: Why Parents Interfere in Daughters’ Marriages? | Cultural Analysis By: Zulfikar | 18 Aug 2025 The Bittersweet Symphony of Kashmiri Weddings The air in Kashmir during a wazwan feast is thick with the aroma of Rogan Josh and Rista, the rhythmic beat of the dhol, and an undeniable undercurrent of profound emotion. A daughter, adorned in intricate pashmina and gold, prepares to leave her maika (natal home). Tears flow freely – tears of joy, tradition, and an immense, palpable sorrow. The rukhsati (departure) is a cultural moment etched deep into the Kashmiri psyche, symbolizing a profound…

Climate Change and Flooding in Kashmir – A Himalayan Crisis Unfolding

August 18, 2025 Editor

Climate Change and Flooding in Kashmir: Why the Himalayas Are on the Frontline of a Global Crisis By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 A Region on the Brink In the last 48 hours, more than 300 lives were tragically lost across India and Pakistan due to catastrophic flooding and landslides. A significant share of this devastation has struck the Kashmir region, long seen as the “crown of the subcontinent” and a place of serene beauty. Once considered a relatively safe zone compared to the flood-prone plains, Kashmir is now…

Endless Loop of Drug Addiction: From Heroin to Prescription Pills – The Silent Epidemic in Kashmir and South Asia

August 18, 2025 Editor

Endless Loop of Drug Addiction: From Heroin to Prescription Pills in Kashmir & South Asia By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 From One Trap to Another In Kashmir and across South Asia, a silent epidemic is tightening its grip. People who fight bravely to escape the deadly clutches of heroin addiction are finding themselves caught in another trap—prescription pill dependency. This troubling pattern is reshaping the narrative of recovery. What begins as a hopeful journey of detox and healing often ends in another cycle of dependence, this time hidden…

From Kashmir to India U-17: Aazim Parvez and Abrar Ali’s Journey Through the Kashmir Super League

August 17, 2025 Editor

Two Kashmiri Footballers Selected for India U-17 National Camp After Kashmir Super League 2025 Success By: Javid Amin | 17 Aug 2025 A Breakthrough Moment for Kashmiri Football For years, Kashmiri youth have turned to football as both a passion and an escape. From the crowded streets of Srinagar to the picturesque valleys where makeshift grounds serve as playgrounds, football has been more than a sport—it has been a source of hope, identity, and resilience. Now, in a story that embodies this spirit, two young Kashmiri footballers—Aazim Parvez and Abrar…

Digital Meltdown in J&K: 91 Government Websites Officially Down – A Crisis of Trust, Governance, and Technology

August 17, 2025 Editor

Digital Meltdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 91 Government Websites Down Due to Audit Failure By: Javid Amin | 17 Aug 2025 A Digital Blackout in the Digital Age In the 21st century, governments across the world have been embracing digital governance as the cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and citizen service delivery. From filing taxes to applying for welfare schemes, the internet has become the bridge between citizens and the state. But what happens when that bridge collapses? That is exactly what is happening in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) today. According…