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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.

Eid Expenditure Woes: High Prices of Essentials Impact Communities

April 9, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Consumers in the summer capital are facing financial strain as the prices of essential commodities, particularly bakery products, mutton, poultry, and other essential items skyrocketed on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. This surge in prices comes amidst the absence of government regulations, allowing traders to exploit the situation and charge exorbitant rates. Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of this deregulation on vulnerable segments of society, including low-income families and individuals already grappling with financial constraints. The sudden surge in prices not only strains household budgets but also threatens…

Mehbooba Alleges Coercion and Temptation: PDP Leaders Reportedly Blackmailed into Quitting Party

April 9, 2024 Editor

After the abrogation of Article 370, the PDP became the biggest target. I tried to raise my voice against their oppression and me and my family members faced many difficulties due to that. —Mehbooba Mufti, PDP President In a veiled attack on the Centre, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday alleged her party became the “biggest target” after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and its leaders were either “lured or blackmailed” to break away from it. Mehbooba, who is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls…

Falling Apple: South African Imports Threaten Kashmir’s Crop

April 9, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: With South African apples now entering Indian markets, the prices of Kashmiri apples have seen a further decline, resulting in significant losses for buyers and growers. Efforts by the South African government to expand its market share in India have received a boost with a new agreement between India and South Africa, allowing in-transit sterilisation of South African apples and pears. This has enabled South African fruit to reach retail markets across the country more quickly, maintaining their freshness. Growers and buyers, speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer…

Warmer Days, Earlier Dismissals! Kashmir Schools Adjust Timings as Spring Arrives

April 9, 2024 Editor

Schools will close for Eid holidays in the valley following which new timings will come into effect from April 12, as stated by a DSEK order. The school education authorities of Kashmir on Monday ordered a change in school timings from April 12 owing to improvement in temperatures. The schools will close for the Eid holidays in the valley which falls on April 10 or 11 depending on the sighting of the moon. From April 12, classes in government as well as private schools of Kashmir division will start 30…

Don’t Miss a Second! A Breakdown of the Total Solar Eclipse’s Stages and Durations

April 8, 2024 Editor

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will traverse the sky over North America, making the moon appear exceptionally enormous in its new phase. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will traverse the sky over North America, making the moon appear exceptionally enormous in its new phase. The moon will be able to obscure the sun’s disk due to its limited path of totality. Solar eclipses can be classified into three categories: annular, partial, and total solar eclipse. Total solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes closer to the sun…

Why the Scale Isn’t Budging: Unveiling the Hidden Reasons Behind Weight Gain

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 Editor

Unexplained Weight Gain? It Might Not Be Your Diet By: Saika J Hitting a weight loss plateau can be incredibly frustrating. You put in the effort, sweat it out at the gym, and meticulously track your calories, yet the number on the scale stubbornly refuses to budge. Here’s the truth: sometimes, weight gain isn’t just about diet and exercise. Underlying health conditions, hormonal imbalances, and even your sleep patterns can play a significant role in why the pounds just won’t seem to come off. This article dives deep into five…

Strategic Encounters: Tarun Chugh, Sajad Gani Lone Meet with Altaf Bukhari Amid Alliance Buzz

April 8, 2024 Editor

As the BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh and People’s Conference (PC) president Sajad Gani Lone paid a visit to the residence of Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, speculations about a potential new alliance in the Valley began to surface. The visit of Chugh and Lone to Bukhari’s suggests that the meeting might be another attempt to forge an electoral alliance among like-minded parties, aiming to challenge the dominance of the traditional political players — the National Conference, PDP, and Congress. While Bukhari downplayed the political significance of…

INDIA Bloc Crumbles in Kashmir as PDP Joins the Fray in All Three Seats

April 8, 2024 Editor

While party chief Mehbooba Mufti will contest from Anantnag-Rajouri, youth leader Waheed ur Rehman Parra will be in the fray from Srinagar and veteran Fayaz Ahmad Mir will lead the charge in Baramulla. Srinagar: After failing to reach an agreement with its INDIA bloc ally National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday fielded candidates from all three seats in the Kashmir Valley on Sunday. The decision of the PDP, which had been pushing for at least one seat from Kashmir, came almost a week after the NC…

Altaf Bukhari’s Residence Hosts Chugh and Sajad Lone: Apni Party President Clarifies Non-Political Nature

April 7, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and People’s Conference (PC) President Sajad Gani Lone today visited the residence of Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari here. Talking to us, Bukhari said, “There is nothing political about the visit. I was unwell and they came to inquire about my health. It was purely a courtesy call by them and no politics was discussed. Sajad sahib keeps on visiting me and we have family terms.” Asked when the Apni Party will announce its candidate for the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, he said,…

Jamia Masjid Closed for Shab-e-Qadr Prayers, Mirwaiz Under House Arrest

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Editor

Authorities Close Historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar Ahead of Shab-e-Qadr Observance Srinagar: Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, a symbol of religious and cultural significance, has been at the center of controversy as authorities disallow nigh-long prayers ahead of the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. The decision has sparked disappointment and condemnation from the mosque’s management body, Anjuman Auqaf, amid concerns over religious freedoms and restrictions on community gatherings during Ramadan. This article provides insights into the recent developments surrounding Jamia Masjid Srinagar and the implications for the local community. Closure of Jamia Masjid…