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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.

Ripening Doubts: Rumors Put a Chill on Kashmir’s Watermelon Sales

March 15, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Abdul Rashid Parray, 45, has been selling fruits on his cart for over 15 years. Every year he procures over a ton of watermelons from fruit mandi, Parimipora in Srinagar, which he then vends along the Srinagar-Baramulla highway. However, over the past two weeks, Parray has noticed a decrease in demand for the fruit. “This is very unusual given the fact that people would consume watermelon during the Ramazan,” Parray, a resident of Parimpora told Kashmir Post. Not just Parray, but nearly all fruit vendors across Srinagar city and…

Reimagining Education in the Valley: A Critical Look at Kashmir’s Summer Sessions

March 15, 2024 Editor

Transforming Education in the Valley: Reimagining Kashmir’s Summer Sessions for a Brighter Future By: Javid Amin Srinagar: Nestled amidst the majestic peaks of Kashmir lies a unique educational system facing a formidable challenge: the summer session. As schools emerge from a 100-day winter slumber, a curious reality unfolds – the initial month is not dedicated to easing students into the new academic year but rather to navigating a rigorous series of examinations. This departure from conventional routines begs the question: Is the summer session truly conducive to the educational landscape…

US Intelligence Report Warns of Potential Armed Conflict Risk Due to India-China Border Deployment

March 14, 2024 Editor

The report highlights a fragile global order, China’s military expansion plans, its aggressive cyber operations An assessment by US intelligence agencies warns of a “potential” armed conflict between India and China amid large troop deployments by both sides and sporadic encounters between their militaries, adding the border dispute “will remain a strain” on ties between the neighbours. The assessment further states that China is looking to establish overseas military bases at mulitple locations – including Sri Lanka and Pakistan – in its attempt to “project power” and “protect China’s interests…

The Symphony of Strength: Essential Vitamins for Women’s Wellbeing

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Editor

Beyond the Essentials: A Deeper Dive into Women’s Vitamin Needs By: Saika J For over a billion women and adolescent girls worldwide, the melody of health plays a distorted tune. Deficiencies in micronutrients, iron, and overall undernutrition paint a stark picture according to a 2023 UNICEF report. But amidst this daunting reality, there’s a symphony of strength waiting to be conducted – the essential vitamins that orchestrate a woman’s well-being. Understanding these vital players is key to composing a life filled with vibrant health. Let’s delve deeper into the world…

Orchard Land Seized for Rail Lines: Mehbooba Raises Alarm Against Centre

March 14, 2024 Editor

While sharing a purpoted video of a protest in Shopian village against alleged “takeover of an orchard for a railway project”, Mehbooba said that building railway lines through Kashmir without taking ecological impact into consideration was fraught with dire consequences Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday urged the government to avoid chopping of fruit orchards and “haphazard” laying on railway line in Kashmir. She said that environmental experts should be discussed in such projects. While sharing a purpoted video of a protest in Shopian village against alleged…

Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm: CAA Implementation Sparks Partition Fears in Jammu and Kashmir

March 14, 2024 Editor

Anger has gripped Kashmir over the Centre’s decision to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with Valley-based political parties calling it an anti-Muslim move that seeks to create another partition and masks the alleged weakness of the BJP to face the voters in the upcoming elections. Jammu and Kashmir was the only Muslim-majority state in the country that was partitioned and downgraded to two Union Territories. Many Kashmiris believe the BJP-led government is determined to change the Muslim-majority character of the region. Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked…

CAA Non-Negotiable, Opposition Criticism Mere Formality: Amit Shah

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Editor

The Union home ministry on Tuesday launched an online portal after announcing implementation CAA just weeks before general elections. Union home minister Amit Shah asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will never be taken back and the BJP-led government will never compromise with it. “This is our sovereign right to ensure Indian citizenship in our country, we will never compromise on it and CAA will never be taken back,” the senior BJP leader said in an interview with ANI. The rules of the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA,…

The Sunshine Within: Unveiling Vitamin D’s Vital Role in Health

March 13, 2024 Editor

Vitamin D: Your Ally for Strong Bones, Sharp Eyes, and More By: Saika J Vitamin D, often nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” isn’t just another dietary component. It’s a powerhouse nutrient weaving its magic throughout our bodies, influencing everything from bone strength to eye health and even our mood. Unlike most vitamins we obtain solely from food, our bodies possess the remarkable ability to synthesize Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Harnessing the Sun’s Power: Vitamin D Production Imagine sunlight as a key that unlocks a treasure chest of health benefits…

Omar Abdullah Casts Doubt on BJP’s Electoral Calculations Over CAA Agenda

March 13, 2024 Editor

As the Union Government rolled out the Citizenship Amendment Act ahead of the Lok Sabha poll, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said it shows the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not confident of winning 400 seats. “Notifying (CAA) rules days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections shows the BJP is not confident about winning 400 seats in the ensuing polls. It is evident that the BJP wants to use religion in the coming Lok Sabha poll,” Omar said, talking to reporters at the party headquarters here. “It was…

Will J&K See Simultaneous Polls? Parties Make Strong Case to Election Commission

March 13, 2024 Editor

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived in Srinagar on Monday for a three-day visit to J&K, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), BJP, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Congress, and the Apni Party, officials said Leader of various Jammu and Kashmir political parties on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of India to hold assembly elections simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls as the panel started two-day consultations with stakeholders to review preparedness for the upcoming…