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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.

Amidst 18-Hour Power Cuts, Kashmir Opposition Denounces ‘Collective Punishment’ Strategy

November 25, 2023 Editor

The Valley is in the middle of the longest power cuts in two decades, with 12 to 16 hours of cuts per day, according to locals. Kashmir is dealing with its worst electricity crisis with power generation hitting a record low of 50-100 MegaWatts (MWs) against the demand of 1800 MWs, badly impacting the life of over 70 lakh people. The Valley is in the middle of the longest power cuts in two decades, with 12 to 16 hours of cuts per day, according to locals. The prolonged cuts come…

Unseasonably Warm Weather Allows for Continued Operation of Kashmir Schools: DSEK

November 25, 2023 Editor

With the medical experts suggesting not to vent out in foggy weather, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on contrary says that the ‘weather is pleasant’ for attending the school. For the past several days, Kashmir has been reeling under intense cold and foggy weather conditions and doctors have suggested taking precautions against the possible ill effects of it. However, according to the news agency Kashmir News Observer, DSEK on Thursday said, “The Government is aware of the matter and was sensitive of the situation too. We will make an…

Safeguard Your Privacy: Simple Steps to Identify if Your Phone’s Microphone and Camera Are Tracking You

November 24, 2023 Editor

Safeguarding Your Privacy: Unveiling Hidden Surveillance and Protecting Your Phone from Unauthorized Microphone and Camera Access By : Javid Amin In the digital age, privacy concerns have become increasingly paramount, particularly with the pervasiveness of smartphones and the vast array of apps that utilize our devices’ capabilities. A recent viral tweet by a Twitter engineer sparked a wave of worry among WhatsApp users, alleging that the app continues to listen through a smartphone’s microphone even when the app is not actively in use. While WhatsApp emphatically denies these claims, attributing…

Kashmir Remains in Grip of Frigid Temperatures: Unrelenting Cold Wave Sweeps the Region

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Editor

MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before The cold weather conditions slightly improved in Kashmir valley on Thursday, though mild fog continued for the fourth day, the meteorological department said. The MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before. “Slight improvement in minimum temperatures was observed over many stations of Kashmir division,” said MeT director…

Kashmir’s Power Crisis Takes Center Stage: PDP and Congress Lead Protests in Srinagar

November 24, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Valley is facing its worst power crisis with long unscheduled power cuts, especially in the evening hours As power crisis in Kashmir is increasing with every passing day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress workers held a protest demonstration in Srinagar against the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The Kashmir Valley is facing its worst power crisis with long unscheduled power cuts, especially in the evening hours. This has affected the normal lives of the people adversely. Dozens of PDP workers tried to take out protest demonstration from…

Supreme Court Warns Patanjali to End False Product Claims or Face Heavy Fines

November 23, 2023 Editor

Cautioning Yoga guru Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved over “misleading” claims in ads, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said a fine of Rs 1 crore will be considered on every product if a false claim is made that it can cure a particular ailment. Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-founded by yoga guru Ramdev and dealing in herbal products, was issued notice by the top court on August 23 this year on the plea of Indian Medical Association (IMA) alleging a smear campaign by Ramdev against the vaccination drive and modern medicines. Along…

Giriraj Singh Sparks Controversy with Call to Ban Halal Products, Drawing Parallels to ‘Jihad’

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Editor

Union minister calls for ban on Halal certificates in Bihar, raises concerns about alleged link between Halal certification and discriminatory activities. Union minister Giriraj Singh has called for an immediate ban on Halal certificates on food products in Bihar by following the lead of Uttar Pradesh. In a letter addressed to Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, the union minister for rural development raised concerns about the alleged link between Halal certification and potential involvement in socially discriminatory and terrorist activities. The minister asserted that such certification, which has no connection…

Punjab Gurdwara Clash Turns Deadly: Nihang Sikh Opens Fire, Killing One Constable and Injuring Five

November 23, 2023 Editor

Tension escalates as Nihang Sikhs open fire on police, one constable killed. A Punjab home guards constable was killed and five policemen were injured in a clash with Nihang Sikhs in Kapurthala’s Sultanpur Lodhi in the wee hours on Thursday. The deceased constable has been identified as Jaspal Singh, who was posted at Sultanpur Lodhi police station. Two of the Nihang groups have been at loggerheads for the past three days over the control of the Gurdwara Akal Bunga situated opposite to main Gurdwara Ber Sahib. However, the situation escalated…

Omar Abdullah Urges PM Modi to Return Control of NHPC Power Projects to Jammu and Kashmir

November 23, 2023 Editor

Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah today appealed the prime minister Narendra Modi to return the power projects under National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in Jammu and Kashmir to the J&K people. He was talking to media persons on the sidelines of a function in Beerwah area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, a local news agency KNS said. “We have never handed over power projects to NHPC, instead it was compulsion then. We have repeatedly said that NHPC earned a lot from these projects, so…

Crackdown on Hooking and Power Theft: KPDCL Intensifies Night Inspections to Safeguard Power Supply

November 23, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has accelerated the pace of night patrolling and inspections across all 10 districts of the Kashmir division to combat incidents of massive hooking and power theft by consumers that often result in outages and damage to distribution transformers. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that KPDCL also warned that legal action should be taken against offenders found involved in rampant hooking and connecting electricity lines of their own. While incidents of hooking in metered areas on bare conductors have witnessed…