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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.

Following the trends of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure, Obesity Surge raises alarm bells across India

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 Editor

While India continues to battle the steep rise in two major lifestyle diseases — type 2 diabetes and hypertension — the growing cases of obesity has raised an alarm in the country. The obesity surge comes at a time when millions of Indians turn away from home-made traditional diets to fatty, cheesy and oily processed foods and sugar-laden beverages. Obesity is a major health-care concern, even in middle-income and low-income countries, because of its association with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and some cancers. The prevalence of overweight…

Foxglove, a rare wildflower becomes a major tourist attraction in Doda District

July 3, 2023 Editor

The abundant growth of wildflowers, also known as foxglove, has turned out to be a major attraction for the visitors flocking to this picturesque valley in Doda district to beat the summer heat in the plains of the country. The high-altitude slopes and vast grasslands of Bhaderwah are once again painted in white and purple colours with bell-shaped Digitalis Purpurea or foxglove flowers in full bloom, attracting the attention of local and foreign tourists visiting the valley. A native of temperate Europe, foxglove is a delicate and fragrant bell-shaped flower…

KPDCL Instructs 57000 Power Consumers to Switch Smart Meters to Prepaid Mode or Face Action

July 3, 2023 Editor

Over 57,000 smart electricity meter users have been told by the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) that they must switch from postpaid to the prepaid mode to keep receiving electricity. Else, their connections would be cut off. The customers have been advised by the government-owned KPDCL to settle any outstanding debts before switching their postpaid electricity connections to prepaid mode. “To avoid inconvenience due to the disconnection of electricity supply, you are requested to clear your previous bills and port your electricity connection from postpaid mode to prepaid service…

Tragic Incident on Maharashtra Expressway Claims 25 Lives as Bus Engulfs in Flames

July 1, 2023 Editor

At least 25 people died after a bus carrying 33 passengers burst into flames on the Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway in Maharashtra’s Buldhana, police said. Deputy SP Baburao Mahamuni said that the injured were to Buldhana Civil Hospital, reported ANI. The incident happened around 2 am on Saturday when a private travels bus was on its way from Nagpur to Pune and rammed into a divider near Sindkhedraja in Buldhana district, police said. Buldhana SP Sunil Kadasne told PTI that as per preliminary information, a bus tyre burst and the vehicle…

Aspartame, sweetener in Diet Coke, classified as ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’ by WHO

July 1, 2023 Editor

Aspartame sweetener, used in diet sodas and chewing gum, likely to be named a carcinogen by WHO’s cancer research agency One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators. Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars’ Extra chewing gum and some Snapple drinks, will be listed in July as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” for the…

Stabbing in Srinagar leaves youth injured, police investigate.

July 1, 2023 Editor

A youth was injured after being stabbed in Nowhata area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district on Friday while the police said that the accused has been arrested. A senior police officer told a local news agency Kashmir Scroll that victim (name withheld) resident of Nowhata was attacked with a knife in his native area. “In the incident, he received grievous injuries following which he was shifted to hospital, where his condition is said to be stable,” he said. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and attacker has been…

Amarnath Yatra: 68 Pilgrims found with fake registrations, Police to initiate legal action

June 30, 2023 Editor

As many as 68 pilgrims for Amarnath Yatra were found carrying fake registration or Yatra permits in Samba district, triggering registration of an FIR on Thursday. The pilgrims said their fake registration was done by one Rahul Bhardwaj, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, who reportedly took Rs 7,000 per head for the same. The fraud came to light after the permits of the 68 pilgrims, who came in two buses, were checked at the e-KYC verification centre in Samba for issuance of RFID cards. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma…

ICC World Cup Schedule Announced: India to Face Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15

June 30, 2023 Editor

India will take on Pakistan in the 2023 men’s ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. Ahmedabad is also staging the tournament opener between England and New Zealand, the teams that contested the thrilling tied final in 2019, on October 5. The World Cup schedule has been announced after a significant delay. On May 27, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, had said the schedule would be out during the World Test Championship final. He did not provide the reason behind the delay, though. On…

Joy and Enthusiasm fill the air as Kashmir Celebrates Eid

June 30, 2023 Editor

Worshippers thronged to mosques and eidgahs across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to pay their obeisance on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. The biggest congregation was held at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar. Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah also offered prayers at Dargah Hazratbal and exchanged pleasantries with people. Grand prayers were held in towns and villages across the Valley and no untoward incident was reported as adequate security arrangements had been made at all eidgahs and mosques. Senior police and army officers greeted people and distributed sweets outside…

KCCI Reports 50% Decrease in Eid Sales across Kashmir Valley

June 30, 2023 Editor

Markets in Kashmir witnessed only 50 percent sales compared to previous years ahead on Eid-ul-Adha. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) president Javid Ahmad said they do not have a precise percentage of loss but there was a 50 percent decline in sales. “We cannot be sure about the exact percentage of loss on Eid ul Adha but the difference is more than 50 percent from the previous year. As compared to the previous Eid, Kashmir recorded a minimum of 50…