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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.

Maximize Your iPhone’s Battery Life: Expert Insights for Lasting Power

December 23, 2023 Editor

Charging Hacks You Didn’t Know: Smart Habits for Faster and Efficient Charging By: Javid Amin Gone are the days of scrambling for a charger with a sinking battery percentage. Here are some proven strategies, endorsed by a seasoned Apple expert, to keep your iPhone energized and extend its lifespan: Embrace Efficiency: Bluetooth Breather: When not actively connected, disable Bluetooth. Its constant scanning eats away at battery life unnecessarily. App Background Lockdown: Restrict background app refresh to those you actively use. Rogue apps secretly siphon power in the background, even when dormant. Location Lockdown: Unleash the power…

Doors Reopen After 10 Weeks: Faithfuls Return for Friday Prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid

December 23, 2023 Editor

Congregational prayers were allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Friday after remaining barred for 10 consecutive weeks, officials said. A substantial number of devotees gathered at the historic mosque located in the Nowhatta locality here to participate in the prayers. This significant development follows the release of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq earlier this year, allowing him to lead the congregational Friday prayers after more than four years of house detention. The 14th-century architectural marvel stands as the most prominent cultural and religious centre in Kashmir. Closure of the…

Tragedy in Poonch: Families Mourn 3 Lives Lost After Army Interview

December 23, 2023 Editor

Picked for questioning by Army, 3 Poonch residents found dead Three men were found dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday near the site of an ambush by terrorists on two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district that left four soldiers dead and three injured on Thursday, officials said. The deceased were among the eight persons reportedly picked up by the Army for questioning in connection with Thursday’s attack at Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Bafliaz, under the jurisdiction of the Surankote police station, the officials said.…

Poonch Terror Attack: Deciphering PAFF’s Claim of Responsibility

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Editor

The PAFF is a proxy outfit of Jaish-e-Mohammed and was involved in terror acts and issuing threats to security forces, political leaders, civilians. The People’s Anti-Fascist Front or PAFF, an offshoot of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), claimed responsibility for the Poonch terror ambush in Jammu and Kashmir in which four soldiers were killed and three injured on Thursday. The bodies of two of the slain soldiers were mutilated, officials said. Security and defence experts have called for immediate strengthening of the security management and intelligence network along the Line of Control…

Check Your Body, Not Just Your Blood: Key Signs You Might Have High Cholesterol

December 22, 2023 Editor

Silent Saboteur: Hidden Signs You Have High Cholesterol A ticking time bomb: While most people worry about visible, outward health concerns, high cholesterol silently lurks within, posing a significant threat. This waxy, fat-like substance, despite playing crucial roles in cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D production, can turn villain if its levels go rogue. Understanding the transport system: Cholesterol, unable to traverse our watery bloodstream solo, relies on protein-coated carriers called lipoproteins. Among these, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ferries cholesterol throughout the body, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) acts as a scavenger,…

50+ Mission in J&K: BJP Goes All-In, Eyes Majority Without Pre-Poll Pacts

December 22, 2023 Editor

The BJP will not enter a pre-poll alliance for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir as the party is confident of winning over 50 seats and forming the government on its own, senior leader Ashok Koul said on Thursday. “After the elections, if there’s a need for an alliance, the party will look into it. But as of now, we are confident of crossing 50 seats with the support the BJP is getting in Kashmir,” Koul, the BJP’s general secretary, organisation, Jammu and Kashmir, told reporters here. When asked…

Militants strike in Rajouri killing three soldiers and injuring three

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Editor

MIlitants strike in Rajouri killing three soldiers and Injured three

Security forces launched an operation based on “hard intelligence” in the general area of DKG late on Wednesday Three army soldiers died in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Dera Ki Gali (DKG) area of Poonch district on Thursday, people familiar with the matter said. A military spokesperson said the operation based on “hard intelligence” was launched on Wednesday night in the general area of DKG, Thanamandi, Rajouri. Two army vehicles carrying troops that were headed to the operational site came under attack by terrorists at about 3:45pm on…

Parliamentary Turmoil: Two More MPs Suspended, INDIA Bloc Takes Dig ‘Batting Without Fielders’

December 21, 2023 Editor

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla suspended two more Opposition MPs over “unruly behaviour” on Thursday, taking the total number of suspensions to 145. The action comes hours after the INDIA bloc marched from the Parliament to Vijay Chowk against the government. The two MPs suspended today — DK Suresh and Nakul Nath — belong to the Congress party. During the protest, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi had violated parliamentary privilege by not speaking on the security breach issue inside the Parliament. Reacting to the…

Owaisi Raises Concerns About New Criminal Bills: Threat to Muslims, Dalits and Adivasis

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Editor

Asaduddin Owaisi, the Hyderabad MP and leader of AIMIM, asserted on Wednesday that the newly proposed criminal bills pose a danger to civil liberties and the rights of individuals, as they grant extensive powers to the police to take action against anyone. During a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three criminal laws put forth, Owaisi argued that these legislations work against the common people of the country, as their rights would be taken away once the laws are enacted. Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the three redrafted bills…

Winter’s Wrath Unleashed: Kashmir Welcomes Chilla-i-Kalan with Frigid Temperatures

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Editor

Chilla-i-Kalan: Navigating the 40-Day Odyssey of Kashmir’s Winter Majesty As the chill of winter tightens its grip, Kashmir, a realm of unparalleled beauty, readies itself for a spectacle unlike any other — Chilla-i-Kalan. Commencing on December 21st, this 40-day stretch marks the pinnacle of winter’s harshness, casting the valley into a mesmerizing panorama of glistening frost and cutting winds. Winter’s onset appears unusually prompt this year. Even before Chilla-i-Kalan officially commences, Srinagar experienced a bone-chilling -4.4°C, a frigid prelude to the impending season. Pahalgam and Gulmarg, donned in icy robes…