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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.

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…

Kashmir Universities Erupt in Protest Over Controversial Social Media Post

November 29, 2023 Editor

A senior official said NIT has rusticated the student for a year but protesting students want more stringent punishment and his arrest. A day after Srinagar’s National Institute of Technology saw protests over an alleged social media post on the Prophet by a student from outside Kashmir, protests spread to other colleges on Wednesday. NIT was, meanwhile, closed for all academic activity to prevent the protests from escalating, and police and paramilitary personnel were deployed on the premises. A senior official said “no outsider, student or even employees are allowed…

#OpenToWork: A Double-Edged Sword in Your Job Search

November 29, 2023 Editor

#OpenToWork on LinkedIn: A Counterproductive Approach? By : Javid Amin In the fiercely competitive landscape of today’s job market, individuals seeking employment are constantly exploring avenues to distinguish themselves. A prevalent method is the use of the hashtag #OpenToWork on LinkedIn, intended to signal active job-seeking status to recruiters. Despite its apparent proactiveness, this approach might have counterproductive implications for several reasons. 1. Perception of Desperation: Recruiters tend to gravitate towards candidates who are in high demand, receiving multiple job offers. Broadcasting an active job search to the entire LinkedIn…

Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: A Looming Threat to Daily Life and Economic Vitality

November 29, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Power Crisis: Casting a Shadow over the Region’s Well-being By : Javid Amin The picturesque landscapes of Kashmir, often revered as “Paradise on Earth,” are currently shrouded in the darkness of an escalating power crisis that has plunged the region into extended periods of electricity deprivation. Daily power cuts reaching up to 16 hours have become a grim reality for Kashmiris, disrupting their daily routines, hindering economic activities, and casting a pall over the region’s overall well-being. The Grip of Darkness: Disrupting Essential Services and Education The power crisis…

Tarigami Spearheads Demonstration Against Allegedly Anti-Public Government Measures

November 29, 2023 Editor

CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Tuesday held a protest rally under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Kisan Tehreek against “anti-workers, anti-farmers and anti-people policies” of the government. He also called slapping UAPA against seven students of a farm university in Kashmir as “repressive”. Despite restrictions imposed by the UT administration, hundreds of workers and farmers assembled at Maharaja Hari Singh Park here and held protest demonstration against “anti-workers, anti-farmers and anti-people” policies of the governments at the Centre and UT of Jammu and Kashmir, he said. While…

NIT Srinagar Student’s Social Media Post Sparks Outrage, Prompts Legal Action

November 29, 2023 Editor

Police have booked a student of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar for posting a hurtful video on social media, officials said today. The action comes after the students of the institute held a massive protest against the derogatory video clip. Talking about the incident, IGP Kashmir VK Birdi said that upon receiving the information and a written letter from the registrar of NIT campus for seeking legal action, they have taken action under relevant laws and have set an investigation into motion. “This evening police received information about a…

Kashmir Police Defend UAPA Action Against Students Accused of Pro-Pakistan Slogans During World Cup Match

November 29, 2023 Editor

Seven students have been booked for cheering Australia’s win in World Cup final. Reacting to the opinions and comments on booking of some students of SKUAST-Kashmir under UAPA for sloganeering during India-Australia cricket World cup final, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said ‘it is not merely about raising pro Pakistan slogans and is also about normalising an abnormal : that everyone hates India (as different from the government of the day and party in power) ‘openly’. In a statement, a police spokesperson said a number of opinions and comments…

Unlocking Nature’s Healing Touch: A Comprehensive Guide to Herbs and Spices for Natural Blood Pressure Management

November 28, 2023 Editor

Harnessing Nature’s Bounty for Natural Blood Pressure Management By : Javid Amin In the relentless pursuit of holistic health, the realm of herbs and spices emerges as a treasure trove for managing hypertension, the silent adversary affecting millions worldwide. While pharmaceutical interventions are prevalent, delving into the richness of nature’s pharmacy offers an intriguing avenue for promoting cardiovascular well-being. Embark on a journey through these 11 herbs and spices celebrated for their profound properties: 1. Garlic: The Heart’s Ally Key Compound: Allicin Mechanism: Promotes vasodilation, relaxing blood vessels, enhancing blood…

‘Islamic Republic of Bihar’: BJP Criticises Bihar’s School Holiday Calendar, Cites Alleged Bias Towards Muslim Festivals

November 28, 2023 Editor

BJP leaders accused the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government of reducing holidays for Hindu festivals and increasing holidays for Muslim festivals. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched another offensive against the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for allegedly axing the number of holidays for the state’s schools during Hindu festivals and increasing it for Muslim festivals. Calling Nitish Kumar the “chief of appeasement”, Union minister Ashwini Choubey claimed that the “anti-Hindu face” of the grand alliance has come to the fore again, alleging that the Bihar government “hates Sanatan for…