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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.

Kishtwar Cloudburst Disaster Day 3: Death Toll Rises to 65, Families of 70 Missing Fear the Worst

August 17, 2025 Editor

Kishtwar Cloudburst Day 3: Death Toll at 65, 70 Still Missing as Rescue Operations Continue in J&K By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 A Humanitarian and Environmental Crisis in the Heart of Jammu & Kashmir Hopes Fading Amid the Rubble On the third day after the devastating cloudburst in Chosoti village, Kishtwar district, the official death toll has climbed to 65. While 50 bodies have been identified and handed over to their families, the fate of nearly 70 missing persons—many of them pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra—remains uncertain.…

Signature Campaign on J&K Statehood: Symbolism, Strategy, or Mere Theatrics?

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 Editor

Opposition Tears Into Omar Abdullah’s Move, Calling It a Betrayal of Public Trust By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 A Campaign That Raised More Questions Than Hope On Independence Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced what he described as a “massive democratic mobilization”—a door-to-door signature campaign across all 90 Assembly constituencies of Jammu & Kashmir. The campaign, planned to run over eight weeks, seeks to gather lakhs of signatures demanding the restoration of J&K’s statehood, a promise that has remained unfulfilled since the abrogation of Article 370 and the…

Omar Abdullah’s Statehood Signature Campaign: Symbolism, Strategy, or Political Hypocrisy?

August 16, 2025 Editor

Why the New Campaign Has Stirred More Questions Than Answers in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 Aug 2025 The Promise and the Protest “We will launch a massive signature campaign across Jammu & Kashmir. Over the next eight weeks, we will reach all 90 Assembly Constituencies, gathering signatures in support of restoring J&K’s statehood,” announced Honourable CM Omar Abdullah, standing before party leaders, legislators, and a charged crowd of supporters. It was meant to sound like a battle cry—a show of defiance, a mobilization of…

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Business According to Islamic Principles

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 Editor

How to Run a Business in Islam – Complete Guide to Islamic Business Ethics and Practices By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 Why Islamic Business Ethics Matter Islam is more than just a set of rituals—it is a holistic way of life that illuminates every action, including how we earn, spend, and manage wealth. In today’s fast-paced global economy, where profit often eclipses principle, Islamic business ethics provide a timeless blueprint for integrity, fairness, and social upliftment. Running a business in accordance with Islamic values isn’t simply about avoiding what is…

Kishtwar Cloudburst 2025: 60 Dead, 69 Missing, and the Himalayan Wake-Up Call

August 16, 2025 Editor

Kishtwar Cloudburst 2025: 60 Dead, 69 Missing, Machail Mata Yatra Suspended After Flash Floods By: Javid Amin | 16 Aug 2025 The August 14, 2025, Kishtwar cloudburst will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the recent history of Jammu and Kashmir. A sudden, violent downpour struck Chosoti village along the sacred Machail Mata Yatra route, unleashing a torrent of flash floods, boulders, and mudslides that buried everything in its path. By the time the skies cleared and rescue teams began clawing through the debris, the grim tally…

Omar Abdullah’s Sharp Rebuke to Supreme Court’s Pahalgam Remark: Statehood, Security, and the Battle for J&K’s Future

August 15, 2025 Editor

When Hope Turns to Caution By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 Just 24 hours before India celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervor, Omar Abdullah—the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir—was preparing to address his people at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Hopes were high. The air was filled with speculation that this might be the year when the Centre finally announced the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood—a promise made repeatedly since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. But instead of celebratory announcements, Omar Abdullah’s tone was one of…

J&K at the Crossroads: Statehood, Assembly Powers, and the Fight for Democratic Space

August 15, 2025 Editor

Two Landmark Cases Could Reshape Post-Article 370 Governance in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 14 Aug 2025 Jammu & Kashmir’s political and legal landscape is witnessing an unprecedented convergence of court battles and political manoeuvring, with two critical cases unfolding simultaneously: The Supreme Court hearing on a petition demanding time-bound restoration of statehood The J&K High Court challenge to the Lieutenant Governor’s nomination of five MLAs These cases — while legally distinct — are deeply connected in their implications for democratic representation, federalism, and constitutional balance in the…

Cloudbursts in the Himalayas: A Deadly Mix of Nature and Human Activity

August 15, 2025 Editor

When the Sky Opens Without Warning By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 The Himalayas, often romanticized as serene, snow-clad peaks, are increasingly becoming the scene of sudden, violent weather events. Cloudbursts — once considered rare — are now recurring with alarming regularity in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The result: flash floods, landslides, destruction of homes, and, all too often, loss of life. According to Dr. Yudhbir Singh, Associate Professor of Geology at the University of Jammu, this trend is no accident. It is the product of natural atmospheric…

Kishtwar Cloudburst Disaster: 46 Dead, Dozens Missing as Rescue Operations Intensify on Machail Mata Yatra Route

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Editor

Breaking update with complete on-ground analysis, survivor voices, and expert insights By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 A Sacred Journey Turns into a Nightmare What began as a pilgrimage of devotion turned into one of Jammu and Kashmir’s deadliest natural disasters in recent years. On August 14, 2025, just past midday, a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in Kishtwar district — the last motorable point before the uphill trek to the revered Machail Mata temple. The death toll has now climbed to 46, with over 100 injured and dozens…