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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.

BJP MPs Eye Third Term: High Stakes for Omar and Mufti

June 4, 2024 Editor

Besides former Chief Ministers and a Union Minister, the Lok Sabha results for J&K on Tuesday will also bring out the impact made by smaller parties, including Ghulam Nabi Azad-led DPAP, Altaf Bukhari’s Apni Party and Sajad Lone’s People’s Conference (PC). While the BJP candidates from Jammu and Udhampur constituency — Jugal Kishore Sharma and Jitendra Singh — respectively, are seeking a third term, the elections are a matter of prestige for NC vice-president Omar Abdullah, who contested from Baramulla, and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who was the party candidate…

Canine Conundrum in Srinagar: Stray Dog Attacks Spark Community Concerns

June 4, 2024 Editor

A Delicate Dance: Balancing Public Safety and Animal Welfare in Nawa Kadal Srinagar: The narrow, winding streets of Khanqah-e-Sokhta in Nawa Kadal, Srinagar, have always pulsed with life. Children’s laughter mingles with the rhythmic calls of vendors, creating a symphony of everyday life in the heart of the Old City. However, a recent event has disrupted this harmony, casting a shadow of fear and apprehension over the close-knit community. A stray dog, fiercely protective of her newborn puppies, has attacked six residents, sending shockwaves through this peaceful neighborhood. What began…

Tragedy Strikes: Two Lives Lost and 16 Injured in Akhnoor Bus Overturn

June 3, 2024 Editor

In a tragic road accident, two people lost their lives while 16 others were injured after a bus overturned near Kalith village of Jammu in Akhnoor. Authorities responded swiftly rushing the injured to the sub-district hospital of Akhnoor for treatment. The deceased have been identified as Kewal Kumar and V Bhagat. Dr. Vijay of Sub-district Hospital in Akhnoor said that three of the injured were referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu for further treatment while 13 were stable and undergoing treatment. He said, “There were a total of 18…

Tragedy Strikes: Elderly Man Fatally Hit by Police Vehicle in Hawal

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Editor

Police Armored Vehicle Runs Over Elderly Man In Hawal Srinagar: A 75 year-old man lost his life after allegedly being run over by a police armored vehicle in Hawal area of the city here Friday afternoon. The incident sparked protests in the area, with demonstrators demanding legal action against the driver they accused of negligent driving.” The deceased, whom they identified as Abdul Salam, a native of Hawal, was crossing the road, when an armored vehicle of Jammu and Kashmir police struck him near Firdous Cinema, leaving him critically injured. No…

Kashmir’s Power and Water Woes: Crisis Deepens Amidst Rising Temperatures

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Editor

Kashmir facing unprecedented electricity, water crisis: National Conference Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday expressed concern over the “deepening power and water crisis” across the Kashmir region during the ongoing summer sizzle, underscoring the urgency to enhance utility services to mitigate public inconvenience. In a statement issued here, Tanvir said that in the absence of any proactive measures to tackle the public inconvenience due to water shortage and pesky power supply, the situation has taken a dire turn due to the spike in…

Conquer Cholesterol: Everyday Habits for a Heart-Healthy You

June 1, 2024 Editor

Small Changes, Big Impact: Manage cholesterol and reclaim your well-being By: Saika J High cholesterol is a growing concern worldwide, silently raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health complications. But the good news is, you have significant control over your cholesterol levels through everyday lifestyle choices. This guide explores simple yet powerful habits you can incorporate into your routine to keep your cholesterol in check and promote a healthier, happier you. The Power of Fiber: Binding Bad Cholesterol (Soluble Fiber) Imagine cholesterol as a sticky substance clinging…

#JammuHeat Vs #KashmirCool: A Tale of Two Climates

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: After over 10 days of an intense heatwave, Kashmir experienced a slight dip in temperatures on Friday, providing much-needed relief to the residents. However, the scorching heatwave continued in Jammu, with the city recording 43.7 degrees Celsius. In Kashmir, Srinagar recorded a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, marking a slight but significant downward trend. Qazigund registered 28.6 degrees Celsius, Kupwara saw 27.4 degrees Celsius, Kokernag noted 28 degrees Celsius, and Gulmarg recorded 18.1 degrees Celsius. The relentless heatwave has had severe impacts on daily life, prompting warnings and advisories…

Light at the End of the Tunnel? CS Sets June 10th Deadline for Two-Way Traffic on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

May 31, 2024 Editor

Long-Awaited Move Aims to Ease Traffic Congestion and Improve Travel Times Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Thursday set a deadline of June 10 for streamlining of riding surface and ensuring two-way traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway given the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and fruit season in J&K. Addressing a meeting held with all the concerned to take stock of road conditions and the current traffic scenario on the highway, the Chief Secretary said took cognisance of the time being taken, at present, by both the Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs)…

Power to the People: JPDCL Withdraws Curtailment Notice, Ending Jammu’s Outage Woes

May 31, 2024 Editor

Power scenario in Jammu division improved a day after Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) withdrew a notice regarding curtailment of electricity for long hours. JPDCL Managing Director Vikas Kundal decided to withdraw the notice in wake of intense heat wave in the region, which soared the temperature to as much as 45 degree in Jammu. “In view of the improvement in power infrastructure by way of capacity addition and repair of 2x50MVA, 132/66KV power transformer at Samba grid station and 10MVA, 33/11kV power transformer at Miran Sahib, the curtailment…

A Day of Mourning: 21 Pilgrims Perish in Akhnoor Bus Crash En Route to Shiv Khori

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Editor

21 killed, more than 40 hurt as bus skids into a gorge in Jammu’s Akhnoor. The bus was carrying passengers from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. They were travelling from Jammu to Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi district. At least 21 passengers were killed and around 47 others injured after a bus rolled down a deep gorge in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Thursday afternoon. The J&K Police said the bodies of 21 deceased passengers had been shifted to the Sub District Hospital (SDH), Akhnoor. “Seven injured were admitted to the SDH, Akhnoor…