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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.

Ruling Party’s Jitters Exposed: Omar Abdullah on Kejriwal’s Arrest

March 22, 2024 Editor

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was a “blot” on democracy, and shows the ruling party’s “remarkable degree of nervousness”. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said his party stands with Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party. “Aisi Taisi Democracy. For all the talk of 400+ seats, the ruling dispensation is displaying a remarkable degree of nervousness. Having a sitting opposition CM arrested by a pliable central agency within days of the general elections being announced is a blot…

Directorate of School Education Kashmir Warns Against Unauthorized Charges by Schools

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Editor

Strict Action Against Schools Charging Capitation, Miscellaneous Charges Srinagar: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK)Thursday warned private schools of strict actions for charging prohibited capitation charges from students. Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, as per the news agency KNO told reporters that schools will face action who will charge admission or miscellaneous charges. He also said that the department had already issued a circular in this regard and are monitoring the situation closely. About the recent incident of distributing wrong question paper to 12th standard students, Mir said…

Eight-Year-Old Girl Tragically Mauled by Stray Dogs in Kashmir

March 21, 2024 Editor

Tragedy Strikes South Kashmir: Eight-Year-Old Girl Succumbs to Stray Dog Attack Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: A young life was tragically cut short in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, when eight-year-old Arshima, daughter of Gh Nabi Wani from the Waghama area of Bijbehara, was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs. According to local officials, Arshima was playing near her home in Waghama village when she was attacked by the stray dogs. The severity of her injuries necessitated immediate medical attention, and she was rushed to a nearby hospital. However,…

The Roaring Engines of Change: Exploring the Impact of Motorsports on Kashmiri Youth

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Editor

Unveiling the Checkered Flag: A Deep Dive into Motorsports and Kashmiri Youth By: Javid Amin The arrival of motorsports in Kashmir, marked by the thunderous roar of the Formula 4 Race Car Rally in Srinagar, has stirred a whirlwind of emotions and ignited a critical conversation. For a region long burdened by conflict, the image of sleek race cars carving through breathtaking landscapes presents a stark contrast. This begs the question: can these high-octane machines become catalysts for positive change in the lives of Kashmiri youth? Beyond the Spectacle: Delving…

Kharge’s Jibe: ‘Modi ki Chinese Guarantee’ Amid Stir in Ladakh

March 21, 2024 Editor

‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ to assure Constitutional rights to the people of Ladakh remains a colossal betrayal. It is nothing but fake and Chinese in nature. Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Modi government has put the country’s territorial integrity and national security at risk in dealing with China and is also “attacking the constitutional rights of our own citizens of Ladakh”. Kharge asserted that the Congress remains committed to protecting Ladakh and securing national interests at the borders. “Modi Ki Chinese Guarantee! In…

Washington Throws Weight Behind India: China’s Arunachal Gambit Backfires

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Editor

Joe Biden administration said it recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts by China. China, under Xi Jinping, has gone downhill economically as well as politically with its BRI brand losing sheen by the day. The United States said it recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts by China to advance its territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control. Days after the Chinese military reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit there, state department…

Spring Awakenings: Witness the Rejuvenation of Kashmir During Nauroz

March 21, 2024 Editor

By: Syed Mohammad Burhan Srinagar: Nauroz, the festival of spring and the first day in the Persian New Year is celebrated across Central Asia. Pertinently, Nauroz starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, commencing the start of the spring. Exact moment of the vernal equinox in Srinagar, commonly known as ‘Tahvil’, this year (20th March 2024) was at 08:36:26 a.m. on Wednesday. In Kashmir however, the festival has sadly attained sectarian connotation and this has decreased its significance for the general public. “It is sad Nauroz in Kashmir has…

Srinagar’s Tulip Garden Opens its Petals to Visitors on March 23rd

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 Editor

Unveiling a Floral Paradise: Witness the Magic of Srinagar’s Tulip Garden with JKL Travels Srinagar : Srinagar’s Tulip Garden, nestled at the foothills of Zabarwan Hills, is set for a grand opening on March 23 as 17 lakh flowers of different varieties will welcome the visitors. Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri chaired a meeting to oversee the arrangements at the Tulip Garden for visitors. The meeting was attended by the Director of Floriculture, SSP Traffic, Srinagar, Joint Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), officials from the Tourism department, and…

Flipkart Customer Duped? Ordered High-End Phone, Got Cheap One Instead

March 20, 2024 Editor

The Kashmir man said he was unable to return the I Kall phone he received instead of the newly-launched Nothing Phone 2a. A Flipkart customer in Bandipore, Kashmir, received a low-cost phone instead of the recently-launched Nothing Phone (2a) that he had ordered. Tuyyab Malilk had paid ₹20,808 for a Nothing Phone (2a) on Flipkart last week. Five days later, he received a package containing a phone from a brand called I Kall. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Malik said he has been trying to return the product but that…

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Enters 15th Day, Focuses on Statehood and Constitutional Protections

March 20, 2024 Editor

Braving sub-zero temperatures, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk began his ‘climate fast’ on March 6. The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday called for a half-day general strike on Wednesday, March 20, in solidarity with renowned education reformist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike in Leh since March 6 over his demand for statehood and constitutional safeguards under the sixth schedule for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Braving sub-zero temperatures, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk began his ‘climate fast’ after talks between the joint representatives of Leh-based Apex body and Kargil…