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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.

Amarnath Yatra Goes Green: 600+ Workers Aim for ‘Zero-Landfill’

July 5, 2024 Editor

Fifteen waste processing facilities have been set up and over 600 workers deployed along the two routes of the Amarnath Yatra in the south Kashmir Himalayas to achieve “zero-landfill” by ensuring a garbage-free sustainable pilgrimage, a senior government official said on Wednesday. More than one lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metre — using the 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal — since the 52-day yatra began on June 29. The official said the 15…

Kashmir Burning! Srinagar Heats Up, Outpacing Kolkata in Record-Breaking July

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Editor

The Kashmir Valley continues to reel under a heatwave, with Srinagar recording a season-high for the second straight day at 35.6° C on Wednesday. It made the city even hotter than Kolkata, which registered a maximum temperature of 31° C. The 35.6° C was not only six degrees above normal, but the highest for July in 25 years. “Srinagar has recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6° C… the highest July temperature recorded in Srinagar since 1999, when the maximum temperature reached 37.° C on July 9. The all-time highest maximum temperature…

Jio-Airtel Price Hike: Will Uncle Sam Step In? Centre Says ‘Not Critical’

July 4, 2024 Editor

The tariffs in India are still among the cheapest in the world and authorities want the companies to ramp up their focus on quality of services. The government and the telecom regulator will not interfere or stop telecom companies from increasing prices, officials in the know told Economic Times. The tariffs in India are still among the cheapest in the world and authorities want the companies to ramp up their focus on quality of services, the officials said as per the report. “There is enough competition in the telecom sector…

Hot & Humid with a Splash: Intermittent Rains Expected in J&K, Heavy Downpours Likely on 5th & 6th July

July 4, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Meteorological department on Wednesday said that hot and humid weather to remain continue with intermittent light to moderate rains till July 10. It also said that there is a possibility of intermittent moderate rainfall at most places of J&K with heavy rainfall at few places. It also predicted thundershowers at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir divisions. “Today hot and humid weather with possibility of spell of rain & thundershower at scattered places of Jammu division towards late night & early morning, while as spell of rain & thundershower at…

Embracing Faith: Ex-Imam Defends Voluntary Conversion to Islam; Challenges Waqf Board’s Decision

July 4, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Questioning the ‘authority’ of the Muslim Waqf Board for barring him to stop discharging his religious duties, the former Imam-o-Khateeb of the revered Hazratbal shrine, Dr Kamal-ud-Din Farooqi Tuesday said the man who embraced Islam did so ‘voluntarily’ and not under ‘duress’. Following allegations of forced conversion of a Hindu man from Haryana in April this year, Farooqi was barred from leading prayers at the Hazratbal shrine. He said the Waqf Board accused him of presiding over the meeting of the alleged forced conversion, causing total chaos and confusion…

Sizzling Srinagar: Valley Swelters as Second Hottest July Day in a Decade Scorches City

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Sizzles Under Unprecedented Heatwave, Srinagar Records Second Hottest July Day in a Decade Kashmir is experiencing a brutal heatwave, with scorching temperatures exceeding normal levels by a significant margin. On Tuesday, Srinagar, the region’s capital, witnessed its hottest day of the season, reaching a staggering 34.6°C. This scorching temperature even surpassed Kolkata’s high of 31°C, making Srinagar hotter than a city typically known for its sweltering summers. This scorching heatwave isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s setting records. Meteorological officials report that Tuesday marked the second hottest July day in Srinagar…

J&K Assembly Polls: NC Announces Formation of Manifesto Committee

July 3, 2024 Editor

The committee will be led by senior party member and former Jammu and Kashmir finance minister Abdul Rahim Rather With an eye on the impending assembly polls scheduled to be held before September, the National Conference has constituted its manifesto committee. The committee will be led by senior party member and former finance minister Abdul Rahim Rather. The NC is buoyed by its recent performances in the Lok Sabha polls, where it had won two of the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir and polled the highest number of total…

Reunion on the Cards: Three DPAP Leaders Set to Re-Join Congress

July 3, 2024 Editor

Ahead of the Assembly elections Jammu and Kashmir Congress party is all set to get a boost as three Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) leaders are all set to re-join Congress party in upcoming days. These leaders include former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Uri Taj Mohiddin, former MLA Shangus Gulzar Ahmed Wani and former MLA Doda Abdul Majeed Wani. Sources said that they have contacted party leadership in New Delhi and during the recent meeting between party high command and Congress leaders from Jammu and Kashmir it was…

Triggering UAPA: Tribunal Stresses Caution on Plebiscite Advocacy in J&K

July 3, 2024 Editor

The tribunal also said that the outfit cannot take refuge behind the UN resolutions of 1948 or any international treaty. New Delhi: An association in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be permitted to blatantly indulge in secessionist activities and cannot ague that seeking a plebiscite does not amount to unlawful activity under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a tribunal has ruled while confirming the Union home ministry’s ban on Muslim League Jammu Kashmir, which is led by separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat (MLJK-MA). The tribunal also said that the outfit cannot…

Beat Stress Naturally: Discover the Top 7 Foods for Relaxation and Calm

July 3, 2024 Editor

Eat Your Way to Zen: 7 De-Stressing Foods to Combat Chronic Stress By: Saika J Chronic stress has become a modern-day epidemic, impacting both our mental and physical health. The relentless pressure to juggle work, family, and personal commitments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depleted. While seeking professional help and practicing stress-management techniques are crucial, what we put on our plates can also play a significant role in managing stress levels. Certain foods are nature’s stress-busters, packed with nutrients that can help regulate stress hormones, improve mood, and…