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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.

Warning Against History: Parra Urges Government to Avoid Repeating 1987 Election Fiasco

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Srinagar Parliamentary seat Waheed ur Rehman Parra on Saturday said that the BJP-led government should not repeat 1987 rigged election saying it will have disastrous consequences. The elections were allegedly rigged by Congress alongside the National Conference in Kashmir, spurring armed militancy in the Valley a year later. He said that his party did not demand any support from the central government but was seeking free and fair elections. He said that the government shouldn’t support those who are misleading them, alleging Apni Party…

Woman in a Hijab to Become India’s First Muslim Prime Minister: Asaduddin Owaisi

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 Editor

Prediction: India’s First Hijabi Prime Minister Will Be a Woman, Says Asaduddin Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi interview: AIMIM leader on Prime Minister Modi’s retirement, the PM’s anti-Muslim rhetoric, INDIA alliance and other topics. Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM, often described as the political face of Muslims in India, is at a pivotal moment in his career. Owaisi is a four-time MP and is again contesting in the Hyderabad constituency in the fourth phase of the elections due on May 13. His party has cobbled together a grouping of Muslims, backward classes and other minorities. This grouping is putting up a spirited fight against…

Dr. Farooq Abdullah Criticizes BJP for Ignoring Common People’s Concerns

May 12, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today alleged that BJP is staying away from the issues of the common people. He was addressing an election rally at Hazratbal here. Dr Farooq Abdullah was accompanied by Srinagar Parliament candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi. The rally was organised by Provincial President Youth National Conference (YNC) and In-Charge Hazratbal Salman Ali Sagar. Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, DP Srinagar Peer Afaq Ahmad, party leaders Mohd Syed Akhoon, Dr Sameer Koul, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy, and Provincial President Women’s Wing…

In Anantnag, BJP’s Attention on Abdullahs, Muftis Despite Absence in the Race

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 Editor

Even as the BJP is not contesting the Lok Sabha poll in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, the party has dispatched all its top leaders to the area for campaigning. The party’s leaders are targeting the NC and PDP in their speeches, telling people that “J&K needs a vision beyond the ‘gun culture’ that has been promoted by Muftis and Abdullahs for their petty political gains.” The party, however, is not explicitly asking people whom they should vote for other than the PDP and the NC. BJP national…

Tragic Incident: Soldier Shot Dead by Father-in-Law in Reasi

May 12, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: A soldier was gunned down allegedly by his father-in-law over some matrimonial dispute in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Saturday, police said. Village Defence Guard (VDG) member Doulat Ram allegedly fired his .303 rifle on his son-in-law Amit Singh, an army soldier, at Kembal Danga village, causing chest injuries to him, they said. Ram, a resident of Panasa village, had come to meet his son-in-law, who was posted outside and had come on leave to his home, police said. However, he lost control after finding that Singh had…

Ghulam Nabi Azad Calls for AFSPA Revocation to Demonstrate Normalcy in J&K

May 11, 2024 Editor

The regional parties have a history of duping Kashmiris as they vacillated from “advocating autonomy to self-rule, and now fixating on Article 370, he said He said during his tenure, his government investigated and uncovered cases of “innocent civilians being falsely implicated as militants”. He said, “I will never exploit people and ensure justice” The DPAP chairman said citizens were craving for authentic transformation, development and tranquillity Azad said construction of the Hajj House in Srinagar during his tenure within a record time of six months showcased the efficiency and…

Kashmir Cools Down: Welcome Relief as Rain Douses Scorching

May 11, 2024 Editor

The Valley, including capital Srinagar, received light rains for a brief period coupled with winds at some places in the afternoon which prompted the maximum temperatures to fall back towards the normal Light showers drenched Kashmir valley and parts of Jammu region on Friday bringing down the day temperatures with weather office predicting intermittent rains for the next three days. The Valley, including capital Srinagar, received light rains for a brief period coupled with winds at some places in the afternoon which prompted the maximum temperatures to fall back towards…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Faces Another Round of House Arrest

May 11, 2024 Editor

Once again, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq finds himself under house arrest, barred from addressing the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar by the authorities, the Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the mosque’s managing body, said. The Anjuman condemned what it called “this repeated detention, particularly on Fridays” calling it disruption to religious practices and freedom of expression. The mosque management expressed deep concern over Mirwaiz’s continued confinement. “Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was again not allowed to offer Friday prayers and deliver the sermon at central Jama Masjid Srinagar. This is…

PDP Disappointed: BJP Fails to Deliver Promised Respect to J&K

May 11, 2024 Editor

BJP didn’t give J&K respect Centre promised: PDP Speaking out on the historical accord between Jammu and Kashmir and Union of India in 1947, former Chief Minister and president of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the J&K’s accession to Gandhi’s vision of India carried promises of respect and dignity, particularly for its Muslim-majority population in J&K. However, she alleged that the BJP had undermined these assurances, stripping away the respect and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba said that the ongoing elections…

Post Article 370 Repeal: BJP Opts Out of Contesting 3 Kashmir Seats in Lok Sabha Polls

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Editor

This is first time since 1996 that the BJP has not fielded candidates in the 3 Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir, allowing the regional satraps NC and the PDP to compete. The decision, BJP says, is part of a broader strategy, with support being extended to ‘patriotic’ parties in the Valley. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not fielded any candidate in three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir for the first time in about three decades. These seats – Srinagar, Baramulla and Anantnag-Rajouri – will vote in the next…