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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.

Degree in Hand, No Job Yet? Six Digital Skills That Could Open New Career Paths in 2026

October 29, 2026 Editor

Six Digital Career Paths Graduates Can Explore in 2026—and How to Get Started

From Degree to Skill: The New Rule of Success in 2026 How Digital Skills, Freelancing, Remote Jobs and AI Are Reshaping Career Opportunities for India’s Graduates — Including Young Professionals in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2026 The Degree Is in Your Hand. What Comes Next? For generations, the formula for career success appeared straightforward: complete your education, earn a degree, apply for jobs and work your way towards a stable future. In 2026, that formula still matters, but it is no longer sufficient on its own. Thousands…

Omar Abdullah Cabinet Expansion: BJP Alleges Jammu’s Interests Have Been Hurt

October 29, 2026 Editor

CM Omar Hurts Jammu’s Cause in Cabinet Expansion, Turns NC Back to Muslim Conference: BJP By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2026 Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP has accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of weakening Jammu’s representation in the government following the recent cabinet expansion, arguing that the induction of four ministers from the Kashmir Valley has deepened regional and community-based concerns. BJP chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi alleged that the reshuffle had disadvantaged Jammu, particularly the plains, and questioned the decision to remove independent MLA Satish Sharma from the…

Israel Election 2026: Netanyahu Leads, but Coalition Deadlock Leaves the Country Facing an Uncertain Future

October 28, 2026 Editor

Israel Election Results 2026: Netanyahu Leads, but Majority Remains Out of Reach

Netanyahu vs Eisenkot: Israel Faces Coalition Deadlock After Election By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2026 Jerusalem: Israel’s parliamentary election has produced a result that may keep Benjamin Netanyahu politically relevant without giving him the numbers needed to govern comfortably. With around 85% of ballots counted, the bloc led by the Israeli prime minister is projected to win 53 seats, compared with 48 for the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Arab-led parties are on course to secure 19 seats, their strongest showing in the current electoral…

J&K Cabinet Imbalance: BJP’s Charge, 2024 Election Results and the Ground Reality

October 28, 2026 Editor

J&K Cabinet’s Regional Imbalance: What the Numbers Show—and What They Don’t By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2026 The BJP’s criticism has a verifiable factual basis on regional representation, but the wider question is more complicated: does an uneven cabinet automatically mean the government is ignoring Jammu, or does it partly reflect how voters distributed Assembly seats in 2024? The key distinction is between electoral representation, cabinet representation and fair governance. They are related, but they are not the same thing. As of October 28, 2026, reporting from The Tribune,…

J&K Cabinet Expansion Triggers Dissent in National Conference; Mubarak Gul Named General Secretary

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Editor

Farooq Abdullah appoints veteran Eidgah MLA to a key organisational post after four ministers are inducted into Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet; discontent among senior leaders exposes the challenge of balancing political aspirations and regional representation By: News Desk | 27 October 2026 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s long-awaited Cabinet expansion has triggered visible resentment within the ruling National Conference (NC), with several senior legislators expressing disappointment over their exclusion from ministerial positions and supporters of veteran leader Mubarak Gul staging a protest at the party headquarters. The political…

Ladakh Liquor Policy Row: Women’s Protest Enters Day Six as Sonam Wangchuk Accuses LG Administration of ‘Firing Alcohol Cannons’

October 27, 2026 Editor

Leh Women’s Protest Against Liquor Shops Enters Day Six; Sonam Wangchuk Targets Ladakh LG

Leh Women’s Protest Against Liquor Shops Enters Day Six as Sonam Wangchuk Targets Ladakh Administration By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Leh: A growing protest against the expansion of liquor outlets in Ladakh has brought questions about public health, cultural traditions and community participation into sharp focus, with women from different religious communities continuing their sit-in in Leh and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk accusing the Union Territory administration of encouraging alcohol availability despite public opposition. The agitation, centred at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Memorial Park in Leh, had entered…

Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost: Why Dangerous Road Stretches Remain a Major Concern in J&K

October 27, 2026 Editor

J&K Road Safety Crisis: 367 Black Spots Identified, Only 68 Rectified By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Srinagar: Every dangerous bend, unprotected road edge and poorly marked stretch of highway presents a risk that can turn an ordinary journey into a tragedy. Across Jammu and Kashmir, concerns over accident-prone roads have once again drawn attention to a difficult question: are the authorities moving quickly enough to make known danger zones safer? The issue is no longer limited to individual crashes. It concerns the wider effectiveness of road planning, infrastructure…

Rakesh Handoo Arrested in Cyber-Terror Case Over Threat Messages Targeting J&K Employees

October 27, 2026 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir Police investigation into alleged online threats targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees

Rakesh Handoo Arrest: Probe Into Online Threats Against J&K Employees By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Police allege that the Kashmiri Pandit activist circulated and amplified online threat material; the case follows months of concern among PM package employees over posters containing names and personal details. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo, also known as “Bunty,” in Haryana’s Greater Faridabad in a case concerning the alleged circulation of online threat messages targeting minority employees and migrant workers in the Kashmir Valley. A special…

Netanyahu, Trump and Iran: How Two Elections Could Shape the Next Phase of War

October 26, 2026 Editor

Israel Elections 2026: Will Netanyahu's Political Future Change the Iran War?

Israel Elections and the US-Iran Crisis: Could Political Pressure Push the Middle East Back Into War? By: Javid Amin| 25 October 2026 Israel’s election on October 27 and the United States midterm elections on November 3 are arriving at a dangerous moment for the Middle East. The confrontation with Iran has moved far beyond diplomatic disagreements, with military strikes, maritime attacks, economic pressure and a struggle over the strategic Strait of Hormuz shaping the region’s future. For millions of people across the Middle East, the immediate concern is whether the…

Jammu Shiv Market and Srinagar Kaka Sarai Fires: Why Urban Fire Safety Needs Urgent Attention

October 26, 2026 Editor

J&K Fires Expose Risks in Crowded Markets as Jammu and Srinagar Assess Damage

Rising Fire Incidents in J&K: A Wake-Up Call After Jammu’s Shiv Market and Srinagar’s Kaka Sarai Fires By: News Desk| 25 October 2026 The recent major fire at Shiv Market, Jammu, which reportedly caused extensive property damage, and the devastating fire incident in Kaka Sarai, Karannagar, Srinagar have once again highlighted the growing vulnerability of residential and commercial areas to fire hazards. While investigations generally determine the exact causes, fire officials across India frequently identify a combination of preventable factors behind most urban fire incidents. Why Are Fire Incidents Increasing?…