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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.

G20 Summit 2023 New Delhi: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

August 29, 2023 Editor

The G20 Summit, which is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, will be attended by several world leaders, who are a part of the grouping. This year will be the 18th G20 Summit and India’s first in terms of presidency. The theme of this year’s G20 is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future”. Preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital are in full swing. In view of the event, all central government offices, banks and financial institutions in…

Supreme Court Hearing on Article 370: Centre says Statehood of J&K will be Restored

August 29, 2023 Editor

As SG appeared to be critical of previous governments, CJI told him that he was representing Government of India and in constitutional theory, Government of India was a perpetual entity Maintaining that the current status Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory was temporary, the Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that its statehood will be restored. “It’s necessary that for some time it (J&K) remains under the Union as a Union Territory. The Hon’ble Home Minister has said in the House that this is a temporary measure. Ultimately,…

Supreme Court Strikes Down Article 35A, Says It Violated Fundamental Rights of Indians

August 29, 2023 Editor

Article 35A, which granted special rights to permanent residents of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir, took away a bundle of fundamental rights of the people of India, the Supreme Court observed on Monday, while hearing the matter of the abrogation of Article 370 and the restructuring of J& K into two Union territories. According to a Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Article 35A, which was added to the Constitution by a Presidential Order in 1954, denuded people of at least three fundamental…

Dalit IAS Officer Alleges Harassment, Humiliation by Lt Governor, Chief Secretary

August 29, 2023 Editor

In a major development, a Dalit whistle blower IAS officer Ashok Kumar Parmar has knocked the doors of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) against Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and chief secretary Arun Mehta for “inflicting harassment and humiliation upon him.” The 1992 AGMUT cadre IAS Parmar who had highlighted “irregularities” in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir, in a complaint to the chairman NCSC has alleged that he was also being frequently transferred for his being a scheduled caste solely for the reason that he…

Kashmir Welcomes Miss World and Other International Beauty Queens

August 29, 2023 Editor

In a major fillip to MICE tourism and in a historic development for the tourism industry of J&K, a group of global beauty divas visited Kashmir on Monday as a prelude to the Miss World pageant 2023 with Tourism Department making all necessary arrangements for the visit. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that the group includes Miss World, Karolina Bielawska; Miss World Caribbean, Emmy Pena; Miss World America, Shree Saini; Miss World India, Sini Shetty; Miss World England, Jessica Gagen; Miss Asia, Pricilia Carla Saputri Yules;…

PDP slams Waqf Board’s recruitment order, Says RSS trying to take over Religious Institutions

August 28, 2023 Editor

Jammu Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP), strongly criticized the recent announcement by the Chairperson of the Waqf Board, Darakshan Andrabi regarding the recruitment of Imams and Muazzins with degrees, expressing concerns about the underlying motivations behind the decision. In a statement issued to media, the Party’s Chief Spokesperson Syed Suhail Bukhari said the move seems to be an attempt to implement the agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which aims to gain control over the pulpit of Mosques and Khanqahs in Jammu Kashmir. Bukhari noted that the pulpit holds…

BJP leader Kavinder Gupta posts, then deletes, tweet about Jammu and Kashmir’s ‘Identity’

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

The comments come as the Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging the changes made to Article 370 by the Centre since 2019. Jammu and Kashmir had its separate identity even when India was an undivided “subcontinent”, former J&K deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta said Sunday, in what is being seen as criticism by a BJP leader of the party-led Centre’s 2019 move to revoke the erstwhile state’s special status. In a tweet on the origin of the J&K Bank, which he later deleted, a line Gupta posted in Urdu read: “Tum jab…

Early Snoring may be a Sign of future Health Problems, Study Suggests

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

Apart from a sleep disorder, snoring can be caused by a person’s lifestyle or habits. It can disrupt a person’s sleep, which can lead to other health issues. A study has raised concerns about the long-term health risks associated with night-time snoring in people below the age of 50. According to the research, young adults who snore at night are at a higher risk of having a stroke and developing heart disease later in life, according to Independent. The findings have been presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress…

Srinagar Properties, Heritage sites to be tagged with Unique IDs: Divisional Commissioner

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

Unique Identification Numbers for Every Property and Heritage Site in Srinagar The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, VK Bidhuri, has announced that a Unique Identification Number (UIN) will be assigned to every house, street, and heritage site in the Srinagar district. This initiative is part of the Smart City Project, which aims to make Srinagar a more efficient and livable city. The UINs will be used to streamline identification processes for both individuals and authorities. For individuals, the UINs will make it easier to access government services, such as getting a…

Unchecked Stray Dog Menace Continues to Pester Srinagarites

August 28, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The unchecked stray dog menace in Srinagar is causing widespread fear and anxiety among the people. Residents of various parts of the city have complained of packs of stray dogs roaming the streets, posing a threat to their safety. In the Downtown area, dozens of stray dogs can be seen roaming in packs, making it difficult for people to move around freely. “We are unable to roam freely in the presence of stray dogs,” said Ishfaq Ahmed, a resident of Nowhatta. “Unless there is a proper mechanism…