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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.

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…

Supreme Court seeks J&K admin’s explanation for suspending lecturer who appeared in Article 370 case

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

The Supreme Court on Monday urged Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) lieutenant governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha to review the suspension of a lecturer, who argued against the move to nullify Article 370 before a Constitution bench, saying the proximity between his suspension and his appearance before the top court makes the development “suspect”. The five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, asked attorney-general (A-G) R Venkataramani and solicitor-general Tushar Mehta to speak to the L-G and ascertain the reasons behind the suspension of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a…

Swami Chakrapani pitches for declaring Moon as ‘Hindu Rashtra’ so no ‘Terrorist can reach there with Jihadi mentality’

August 28, 2023 Editor

Day after Chandrayaan-3 made a successful soft-landing on the lunar surface’s south pole, Swami Chakrapani Maharaj, a Hindu seer, urged the government to declare the Moon as a “Hindu Rashtra”. The appeal from the national president of All India Hindu Mahasabha Swami came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the point on the Moon where the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram soft-landed will be named ‘Shiv Shakti’ and the spot where the Chandrayaan-2 crash-landed will be called ‘Tiranga’. Sharing a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, Swami Chakrapani Maharaj said…

Vishwa Hindu Takht chief detained ahead of Nuh Shobha Yatra, Security tightened, Internet suspended in area

August 28, 2023 Editor

The Haryana police on Monday detained Vishwa Hindu Takht (VHT) chief Viresh Shandilya, minutes before he could leave for South Haryana’s Nuh to take part in the ‘Jal Abhishek’ yatra in Nuh district. According to SP Jashandeep Singh Randhawa, the VHT chief has been kept under “house arrest” at his residence in sector 1. Haryana is put on high alert with heavy security arrangements in place after the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat called for a ‘Shobha Yatra’ on Monday in Nuh district despite chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar denying permission…

Exploring the Enchanting Border Villages of Kashmir: A Must-Visit Experience

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, serene valleys, and picturesque lakes. While the popular destinations in the region like Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam attract a large number of tourists, there are several hidden gems in the form of border villages that offer an equally mesmerizing experience. These border villages, located along the Line of Control (LoC), not only showcase the natural beauty of the region but also provide a unique glimpse into the local way of life. Here are some of the…

Rahul Gandhi Condemns Slapping of Muslim Student, calls School a ‘Marketplace of Hatred’

August 28, 2023 Editor

A teacher at the Neha Public School in Khubbapur village in Muzaffarnagar, identified as Trapti Tyagi was booked a day after a video showed that she was asking her students to slap a Muslim boy in class while making communal remarks Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacted to the viral video from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh where a Muslim boy was being slapped by his classmates on the instruction of their teacher. He said a holy place like a school is being turned into a “marketplace of hatred”. Gandhi wrote on…

Plastic pollution poses threat to tourism in Kashmir’s border areas

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Editor

Tourist Boom in Kashmir’s Border Areas Brings Plastic Pollution Concerns to the Forefront By: Javid Amin Over the past two years, regions such as Keran, Bangus, Tangdhar, Gurez, and Uri along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir have witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist activity. This uptick in tourism can be attributed to the February 2021 ceasefire agreement between the Indian and Pakistani armies, which opened up these areas for visitors. However, with this influx of tourists comes a concerning rise in plastic pollution. Local officials and environmentalists…

J&K Designates 75 New Tourist Destinations to Enhance Religious Tourism

August 28, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir administration said it has earmarked another 75 tourist destinations to enhance religious tourism in the region. This comes after the valley witnessed a record number of tourists- over 1 crore- in the year 2022, as per government data. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Tourism Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke optimistically about the strides made in the region’s tourism sector during the “Jashn-e-Adab—Cultural Karavaan” event. “We are bypassing last year’s tourist influx this year by leaps and bounds,” Shah emphasized, shedding light on the flourishing state of…

Demolition order against ex-J&K Dy CM’s wife stayed by tribunal

August 26, 2023 Editor

A Jammu and Kashmir special tribunal has stayed the demolition order issued to Mamta Singh, wife of former deputy chief minister Nirmal Singh, by the Jammu Development Authority. The order, issued on July 28, had directed Singh to demolish the “unauthorised construction of the palatial bungalow situated at Ban village in Nagrota of Jammu within five days”. After Mamta Singh’s appeal, the tribunal had directed the JDA to maintain the status quo. The matter came to fore on Friday. The JDA had issued the order under the Control of Building…

‘What happened to bulldozers, thok do?’: Asaduddin Owasi asks CM Yogi over UP teacher Tripti Tyagi video

August 26, 2023 Editor

Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen on Saturday reacted sharply to a viral video showing a school teacher in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar asking her students to slap a boy from a minority community and passing objectionable remarks against the community. Owaisi also questioned chief minister Yogi Adityanath for not taking his “bulldozer action”. Owaisi alleged that the father of the Muslim boy has withdrawn his son from the school and given in writing that he doesn’t want to pursue the matter because he knows he won’t get justice…