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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.

Second Chance: NEET Controversy Resolved with Re-Exam for 1563 Students

June 14, 2024 Editor

The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared on Thursday that the allocation of “grace marks” will cause the results of 1,563 applicants in the 2024 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) to be revoked. On June 23, these applicants will have another chance to take the test. Judges Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta of the Supreme Court bench were notified by the NTA that a committee had examined the cases of more than 1,563 applicants who had received grace marks to make up for time lost in the NEET-UG exam, reported ANI.…

Manhunt Intensifies: Police Detain 50 in Reasi Bus Attack Investigation

June 14, 2024 Editor

At least 50 individuals have been detained by the Reasi police in connection with the investigation into the recent terror attack on a bus, in which nine pilgrims were killed. A police official said the detentions were made following an intensive investigation led by the police at the Kanda area police station in Pouni. “Significant leads have been uncovered in the probe, which will aid the identification and arrest of those involved in orchestrating the attack,” the official added. For a comprehensive probe, search operations have been expanded to encompass…

KTMF’s Eid Appeal: Skip Online Giants, Support Local Kashmiri Businesses!

June 14, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Ahead of Eid, the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) is making a fervent appeal to shoppers to prioritise purchasing from local physical stores rather than opting for online shopping. In a statement issued today, KTMF incumbent president Muhammad Yaseen Khan said, “In light of the ongoing challenges faced by the local retail sector, KTMF emphasises the importance of supporting our community’s businesses during this crucial time. By choosing to shop in physical stores, consumers can play a pivotal role in sustaining local businesses and ensuring their continued operation.”…

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce Denounces JNU Scientist’s ‘Israeli Model’ Suggestion for Kashmir

June 13, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has strongly condemned a suggestion made by JNU scientist and author Anand Ranganathan to implement the “Israeli Model” of settlements and other forceful measures in Kashmir. Ranganathan made this suggestion during a podcast on ANI news agency. The KCCI takes particular offense to his claim that tourism revenue in Jammu and Kashmir benefits terrorists. KCCI Rejects Ranganathan’s Claims: Misinformation about Tourism: The KCCI refutes Ranganathan’s assertion that tourist income goes to terrorists. They clarify that a significant portion…

Singing the National Anthem Now Compulsory in All Jammu & Kashmir Schools

June 13, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has cited that morning assemblies have been invaluable in fostering a sense of unity among the students. The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has made the national anthem mandatory in the morning assembly for all schools in the union territory. The directive has come from the principal secretary of the School Education Department through a circular, instructing all schools to make the morning assembly uniform across the Union Territory. “Morning assembly should begin with the national anthem as per standard protocol. It has…

A Call for Introspection: Charting Progress for Youth

June 13, 2024 Editor

A Call for Introspection: The Path to Progress for Kashmiri Muslims By: Javid Amin In a digital age dominated by social media, the voices of individuals and communities are more connected than ever before. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become arenas for discussion, debate, and, unfortunately, often for unproductive behaviors such as trolling and consuming trivial content. This phenomenon isn’t unique to any single community, but it has particular resonance in the context of Kashmiri Muslims, where societal issues are deeply intertwined with political and economic challenges. The Digital…

Love, Greed, and Murder: Daughter-in-Law Orchestrates Hit-and-Run for ₹300 Crore Property

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Editor

The victim, identified as Purushottam Puttewar – a Nagpur-based businessman, was hit by a speeding car on May 22 at Balaji Nagari in Nagpur. The Nagpur Police has uncovered a gruesome murder during an investigation into the death of an 82-year-old man in a “hit-and-run” case in the city. According to the police, the victim’s daughter-in-law, identified as Archana Puttewar, hired contract killers for his murder over a property dispute worth ₹300 crore. The man, identified as Purushottam Puttewar – a Nagpur-based businessman, was hit by a speeding car on…

Stepping Up Security: Police Intensify Training for Village Defense Guards After Terror Attacks

June 13, 2024 Editor

Hundreds of people are being given arms training in the far-off areas of Jammu—especially those inhabited by the Hindu population—to deal with the terror threat that is looming large over many parts of the region. Multiple attacks have taken place on security forces and civilians in Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi in the recent past, prompting the police to intensify the training of locals under the Village Defence Guards (VDG) scheme. While the VDGs (earlier called Village Defence Committees) have been functioning in the rural areas of Jammu division since long,…

Tragedy Strikes: 49 Lives Lost in Kuwait Building Blaze

June 13, 2024 Editor

Footage shared on social media showed huge flames and black smoke coming out of the building as fire fighters attempted to control the blaze Forty-nine people, including 42 Indian nationals, were killed and dozens more injured on Wednesday in a devastating fire in a building in southern Kuwait housing foreign workers, with local authorities detaining the building’s owner as part of an investigation into potential negligence. The fire in Al-Mangaf building, a residence for workers, was reported to authorities in Al-Ahmadi governorate at 4.30am and most of the deaths were…

Omar Abdullah Slams Proposal to Postpone J&K Elections Amid Attacks

June 13, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that it would a matter of shame if the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were postponed due to a series of attacks by the “extremist forces” in the Jammu region over the past few days. Reacting to former Army Chief General (retired) V P Malik’s suggestion to postpone assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by a year, Abdullah said it would be akin to giving in to the extremist forces. “Yes, please feel free to give in to these extremist…