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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.

Winter Dreams Come True: Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Doodhpathri Transformed into Snow-Laden Paradises

December 2, 2023 Editor

Embracing Winter Magic: A Tale of Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Doodhpathri As winter’s icy fingers delicately touch the landscape, transforming it into a wonderland, the enchanting hill stations of Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Doodhpathri in Kashmir undergo a metamorphosis. These pristine destinations, once adorned with lush greenery, now wear a glistening white blanket of snow, creating a visual symphony that captivates every onlooker. Gulmarg: A Haven for Winter Sports Gulmarg, often hailed as the crown jewel of Kashmir, is a winter sports enthusiast’s dream come true. The slopes of the Affarwat mountains,…

Six Individuals Face Legal Action for Spreading Misinformation

December 2, 2023 Editor

A day after Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Ranjan Swain said that they have decided to bring a law to deal with misuse of social media for instigation, Police in Srinagar took cognisance and initiated legal action against six persons for propagation of false information on social media platforms. The Police appealed to the people to desist from posting any material that would lead to instigation and breach of peace. “Srinagar Police and Cyber Police Kashmir have taken cognisance against six persons for the propagation of false information, instigative…

Rs 250 Crore Fraud Unravelled: Former J&K Co-operative Bank Chairman Nabbed in Massive Money Laundering Scheme

December 2, 2023 Editor

Former bank chairman Mohammad Shafi Dar arrested along with chairman of River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Building Society, a ‘fictitious firm’ The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former J&K Co-operative Bank chairman Mohammad Shafi Dar in connection with a Rs 250-crore money laundering case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. Dar was arrested along with Mohammad Hilal A Mir, the chairman of the River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Building Society, a “fictitious firm”, and they will be presented before a special court, according to the officials. The ED had conducted…

Srinagar battles cancer epidemic as cases surge to record levels

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Cancer Crisis: A Deep Dive into the Soaring Numbers Kashmir’s premier healthcare institution, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, is grappling with a surge in cancer cases that has sent shockwaves through the region. Over 4,000 new cases were registered in 2023 alone, adding to the staggering tally of 44,112 cases since 2014. This alarming trend is evident in the yearly statistics, with a steady rise from 3,940 cases in 2014 to 5,294 in 2022. The Tip of the Iceberg: Underreporting and Out-of-Region Treatment These figures may not…

NIT Srinagar Prematurely Closes for Winter Break Amidst Protests

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Editor

The J&K Police on Wednesday filed a case against NIT Srinagar student, alleging the uploading of ‘sensitive content’ that offended religious sentiments. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar declared an early onset of the winter break, almost 10 days earlier than the originally planned schedule, due to the ongoing protests that originated from a social media post and spread to other educational institutions, news agency PTI reported. Amid ongoing examinations, college authorities assured that the remaining exams would be held after the winter break, ensuring no academic setbacks. First,…

Bengaluru Schools Receive Anonymous Bomb Threats, Triggering Widespread Panic

December 1, 2023 Editor

15 schools in Bengaluru receive bomb threat emails; Students evacuated The city police suspect that the emails are a hoax, however they are conducting a probe to rule out all possibilities. As many as 15 schools in Karnataka capital Bengaluru have received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, leading to a panic situation amongst authorities, who are leading searches in the premises of these schools to uncover evidence. The city police suspect that the emails are a hoax, however they are conducting a probe to rule out all possibilities, news…

#WrongNumber: A Clarion Call to Reclaim Our Youth from the Perils of Virtual Reality

December 1, 2023 Editor

By : Javid Amin In the heart of a world reshaped by technology, a silent crisis unfolds, threatening to erode the very essence of our society – the youth. Our generation, once brimming with promise and potential, has embarked on a perilous journey, lured by the siren call of the virtual world. The allure of virtual reality is undeniable, a realm where connections are forged in the blink of an eye, where experiences are curated to perfection, and where escape from the mundane is just a click away. However, this…

Kashmir Endures Nation’s Worst Power Outages, Disrupting Daily Life

December 1, 2023 Editor

Valley’s electricity Woes National Power Portal points to KPDCL as the weakest performer among power distribution companies Monthly average number of interruptions has reached 80.49 hours, with interruptions reaching up to 105.32 hours For 2022, KPDCL reported a dismal System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) of 889 and a System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) of 723.95 In contrast, the all-India averages for the same indices were significantly lower at 116.12 for SAIDI and 171.64 for SAIFI Amid mounting concerns over power challenges, Kashmir is confronting the undesirable distinction of…

BJP Supports UAPA Charges Against Students for Raising Anti-India Slogans

December 1, 2023 Editor

Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta has supported the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to invoke the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against some students accused of anti-India sloganeering on a university campus in Srinagar during the Cricket World Cup final. India lost the match to Australia on November 19. “We fully support the administration’s move to invoke UAPA in case of anti-India sloganeering by some students…. The dispensation cannot allow bids to incite revolts and rebellion,” Gupta told reporters here. The former deputy chief minister criticised Kashmir-based political parties, including…

J&K Criminalizes Social Media Posts Inciting Disharmony, Reinforcing Commitment to Peace

December 1, 2023 Editor

Posting such messages or videos by “terrorists, separatists or anti-national elements” will be a crime, Swain said Posting any content on social media that promotes disharmony will be a criminal offence in Jammu and Kashmir, director general of police RR Swain said on Thursday. A new provision under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be introduced into the effect, the DGP said. Posting such messages or videos by “terrorists, separatists or anti-national elements” will be a crime, Swain said.” Under (Section)144 CrPC, we have decided to…