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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.

J&K IAS Officer Faces Contempt Charges, Given Two Days to Respond

August 13, 2024 Editor

The high court is hearing the case of the IAS officer’s contempt of chief judicial magistrate Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi in Ganderbal for not complying with an earlier order of the CJM and “attempting to attack” him personally by “scandalising him” In the criminal contempt case against deputy commissioner of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, the officer Shyambir on Monday sought time before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court to decide whether he was willing to file an affidavit of apology before the concerned chief judicial magistrate (CJM) court. The high court…

Kashmir Chamber Warns Against Sale of Fake Handicrafts

August 13, 2024 Editor

Behind the Counterfeit Curtain: Kashmir’s Handicraft Battle Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has sounded an alarm over the rampant sale of fake and machine-made products masquerading as authentic Kashmiri handicrafts. In a press conference held today, KCCI President Javid Ahmad Tenga expressed deep concern over the practice, stating that it is not only damaging the reputation of Kashmir’s rich handicraft heritage but also causing significant financial loss to genuine artisans and traders. “This is a shameful practice that is cutting into the very roots of our…

Muslims Protest Shiv Sena MPs’ Absence During Waqf Amendment Bill Debate

August 12, 2024 Editor

‘Vote lekar bhaag gaye’: Muslims protest outside Matoshree over Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs’ absence during Waqf Amendment Bill debate A section of Muslims on Sunday protested outside Matoshree, the residence of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, in Mumbai. They protested over the absence of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s MPs when the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was being introduced in the Lok Sabha. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. After a heated discussion, the bill was referred to a joint parliamentary committee…

J&K Police Unveils Strategy: VDGs to Raise the Stakes for Adversaries

August 12, 2024 Editor

Jammu, Aug 11: Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain Sunday stated that Village Defence Guards (VDGs) would be strengthened at all levels to bolster anti-infiltration grid, particularly in border stretch and “create new difficulty level for enemy” in J&K. With regard to foreign terrorists, he reiterated that they (foreign mercenaries) were few in number but taking advantage of treacherous terrain, riverine in depth areas, were getting food at gun-point. They would be eliminated soon, he added. He was replying to media queries after holding meetings with VDGs in…

BJP Gears Up: Election Preparations on War Footing

August 12, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, 10 August: Tarun Chugh, BJP National General Secretary & J&K Prabhari, Ravinder Raina, President, J&K BJP, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organization), Aseem Gupta, Vice President, J&K BJP & Convenor of Election Management Committee hold 1st meeting with the newly announced J&K BJP Assembly Election Management Committee at BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Tarun Chugh, while addressing the 2024 Assembly Election Management Committee meeting of J&K BJP, asked the party leaders entrusted with the different responsibilities, to prepare their roadmap to extreme working till the last day of elections. He…

Civilian Dies from Encounter Injuries, Anantnag Death Toll Climbs

August 12, 2024 Editor

Three Lives Lost: Anantnag Encounter’s Bitter Harvest The death toll in the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir rose to three on Sunday as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter succumbed, officials said. Abdul Rashid Dar, who was injured in terrorist firing on Saturday, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here early Sunday, the officials said. Two Army personnel were killed and two civilians injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Ahlan Gagarmandu forest area of Anantnag district at an altitude…

Silencing the Spam: Your Ultimate Guide to Blocking Unwanted Calls

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Editor

How to Block Spam Calls : A Step-by-Step Guide By: Javid Amin The relentless onslaught of spam calls has transformed our once-peaceful phones into digital battlegrounds. These intrusive calls, often disguised as legitimate businesses or government agencies, can be incredibly annoying, time-consuming, and even dangerous. But fear not! You’re not powerless against this digital invasion. With the right strategies and tools, you can reclaim control over your phone and enjoy a more serene communication experience. Understanding the Spam Call Menace Before diving into the solutions, let’s understand the problem better.…

Who is Hindenburg? The Firm Behind Explosive Allegations Against Adani & SEBI Chief

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Editor

Hindenburg Research, has released a new report that alleges that the SEBI chief and his wife were stakeholders in offshore firms linked to Adani The American firm accused the market regulator of showing a “surprising lack of interest in Adani’s alleged undisclosed web of Mauritius and offshore entities” Hindenburg Research on Saturday released a report that alleged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) did not act on claims it made in its 2023 report against the Adani Group because the market regulator’s chief, Madhabi Puri Buch, had investments…

Drug Addiction Crisis Among Kashmir Students: A Growing Concern

August 11, 2024 Editor

Save Kashmir’s Future: Fight Drug Addiction Srinagar, Aug 10: The growing menace of drug addiction among school and college students in Kashmir has thrown up a major challenge for the authorities to keep this vulnerable age group away from substance abuse. According to various surveys and experts, this vulnerable age group has increasingly become the worst victims of substance abuse, leading to a widespread call for collective efforts to save the present generation from this menace. Amid the growing concern, the role assigned to the School Education Department (SED) and…

Dry Spell Continues: J&K Records 43% Rainfall Deficiency

August 11, 2024 Editor

Kashmir’s Cool Haven Turns Hotbed: Heatwave Bites Amidst Dry Spell Srinagar, Aug 10 : The heat wave has once again gripped multiple places of Kashmir including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir where the mercury settled at 34.8 degree Celsius on Saturday. However, Srinagar and Kupwara stations were hotter than the Jammu division. The maximum temperature in Srinagar settled 4.8 degree above normal, a data shared by the local Meteorological department (MeT) reveals. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir, also recorded…