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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 Jail to Ballot: Cleric’s Ganderbal Bid Sparks Omar’s Outcry

September 7, 2024 Editor

Jailed clerix Sarjan Barkati’s papers accepted, putting him in a direct fight with former CM; will also contest elections from Beerwah seat in central Kashmir A week after his nomination from Zainapora seat of south Kashmir was rejected over missing documents, jailed separatist cleric Sarjan Barkati jumped in the race from Ganderbal. His nomination was accepted on Friday, putting him in a direct fight with former chief minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah. Barkati filed his papers from Ganderbal and Beerwah seats, both located in central Kashmir. His earlier…

Sajad Lone Eyes Dual Victory: Peoples Conference Chief to Run from Handwara and Kupwara

September 7, 2024 Editor

The Peoples Conference on Friday said party chief Sajad Lone would contest from two constituencies of Handwara and Kupwara in north Kashmir. The party on Friday released another list of seven more candidates for the last phase of Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the list, Sajad Lone will contest from Handwara and Kupwara; Imran Reza Ansari from Pattan; Irfan Pandithpori from Langate; Dr Nasir Awan from Karnah, Mudasir Akbar Shah from Lolab and advocate Bashir Ahmad Dar from Trehgam. The party issued the list following the Election…

Fierce Competition Ahead: 310 Candidates Submit Nominations for J&K Assembly’s 2nd Phase

September 7, 2024 Editor

As many as 310 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 26 Assembly constituencies of six districts in Jammu and Kashmir, which are going to polls in the second phase on September 25, according to the officials. Thursday was the last day of filing nomination papers. A statement from the office of Chief Electoral Officer said a total of 310 candidates have filed 329 nomination papers for the second phase. It said a total of 112 candidates have filed their nominations in Srinagar district, followed by 68 in Budgam district,…

Mehbooba Mufti Slams BJP: ‘Assembly Polls Aren’t the Solution for Kashmir’

September 7, 2024 Editor

BJP has reduced resolution of Kashmir issue to conducting Assembly polls: Mufti PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the BJP has succeeded in reducing the resolution of the Kashmir issue to the conduct of Assembly polls in the Union Territory. “The BJP has succeeded in reducing the Kashmir issue — for which thousands have died, thousands were orphaned and we suffered losses of billions — to Article 370 and reduced Article 370 to the restoration of statehood and statehood has been reduced to polls,” Mufti told reporters at the…

BJP’s New Game Plan: Fewer Seats, Friendly Independents in Kashmir

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Editor

The BJP, which is yet to win a seat in the Valley, has fielded only seven candidates in for the first phase, leaving many seats vacant for “friendly allies” The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been working in Kashmir for the past decade, has marked a significant shift in new strategy by focusing on fewer more winnable seats. The party, which is yet to win a seat in the Valley, has fielded only seven candidates in for the first phase, leaving many seats vacant for “friendly allies”. Of the…

People’s Conference Vows to Fight for J&K’s Autonomy and Statehood

September 6, 2024 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference president Sajad Lone on Thursday said the party will fight for restoration of Article 370, Article 35A, and also restoration of Jammu and Kashmir statehood. Releasing the party manifesto, Lone also said the party would encourage, support and facilitate any initiative aimed at peace building and conflict resolution which can lead to a durable resolution of Kashmir issue. Lone said the party would probe into the rigging of 1987 assembly elections and its aftermath and also strive to make sure the freedom and basic…

Muzaffar Baig Goes Solo: Prioritizes Kashmir’s Welfare in Independent Run

September 6, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 05: Veteran politician Muzaffar Baig has declared his decision to contest the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. In his announcement, Baig highlighted the importance of aligning with a party that genuinely respects and prioritizes the welfare of Kashmir. He expressed that his decision to run independently stems from his commitment to ensuring that the needs and concerns of the people of Kashmir are addressed effectively and with sincerity Baig, who has a long-standing reputation for advocating the interests of Kashmir, underscored the significance of his profession in…

On 3rd of Rabi’ al-Awwal Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir’s Long-Awaited Sermon at Naqshband Sahib Shrine

September 6, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 05 : Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar today announced that Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, after a gap of five years because of his house arrest, will follow the age-old tradition of Mirwaizeen and will deliver a sermon at the historic Astaan Aaliya Naqshband Sahib (RA) on the occasion of Khwaja Digar on the 3rd of Rabi’ al-Awwal, corresponding to Sunday, 8th September 2024. The Auqaf in a statement said that with the arrival of the blessed month of Rabi’ al-Awwal and in connection with the birth…

Farooq Abdullah: ‘J&K People Are Owners, Not Slaves of the Centre’

September 6, 2024 Editor

Farooq Abdullah Asserts J&K’s Autonomy: “We Are Not Slaves of the Centre” By: Javid Amin In a powerful and impassioned statement, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah declared that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are not subservient to the Centre but are the rightful owners of their land. This assertion was made during a press interaction in Beerwah, Budgam district, on Thursday. A Bold Declaration “Let me tell you one thing… we are not their slaves. People of this state are the owners of this place, remember it,” Abdullah emphasized,…

Bukhari’s Vision: Independent Infrastructure Growth with Apni Party

September 5, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, 04Sep 2024: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari Wednesday promised widespread infrastructure development in the Chanapora assembly constituency. After filing his nomination papers for the Chanapora assembly constituency, Bukhari urged the electorate to vote for him and support his vision for transforming Chanapora through extensive infrastructure development and various initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of its residents. “Apni Party is contesting these elections independently, neither seeking nor offering support to any other party,” he said. Bukhari was accompanied by a large number of his workers, supporters, and prominent party leaders…