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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.

Three Ladakh Villages Near LoC Cut Off by Flash Floods

June 26, 2023 Editor

Connectivity to three strategic villages close to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan was snapped due to flash floods on Saturday, prompting the Army to swing into action to restore the damaged roads. The road connectivity to the three villages — Turtuk, Tyakshi and Thang — in Nubra Valley region is expected to be restored by Monday. An Army spokesperson said soldiers began work to restore the roads for locals and tourists. The region witnessed unusual flash floods due to the melting of glaciers on higher mountains. Turtuk, which…

Pulwama Mosque Incident: Mehbooba Mufti calls for Investigation following residents’ claims

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 Editor

Armymen enter mosque, force Muslims to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Mehbooba Mufti seek probe Residents of Zadoora village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that Armymen entered a local mosque and forced people to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ during pre-dawn prayers on Saturday. The alleged incident prompted former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to seek a probe. “Shocked to hear about army troops… storming a mosque at Pulwama & forcing Muslims inside to chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’. Such a move when Amit Shah is here & that…

Surviving Summer: Essential Tips for Senior Citizens

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 Editor

By: Professor Upendra Kaul The Summer is with us, the day temperatures in the valley soar up to 35 degrees Celsius. Mornings and late evenings are however cooler. This year it has been the hottest June in 18 years according to the meteorological department. The Jammu region of our UT, gets the full summer of north India with temperatures close to 42 degrees and sometimes even more. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to its adverse effects. The modern houses in the valley are made with winter in mind, with poor…

Marking 200 weeks in Confinement, Hurriyat Conference demands end to Mirwaiz’s House Detention

June 25, 2023 Editor

The Hurriyat Conference led by separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and managing body of Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Friday deplored the continued house detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The separatist leader, who is also chief priest of the Jamia Masjid, has been under house detention since August 5, 2019, when the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked and the region split into two union territories. All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), in a statement, said its chairman who is also the chief priest of Kashmir’s grand mosque, completed a…

Kashmir Society in Crisis: Man allegedly poisons grandson, Wife kills husband

June 25, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin In two separate incidents in Kashmir on Saturday, a man allegedly poisoned his two-year-old grandson, and a woman killed her husband. The first incident took place in the Mir Bazar area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The family of the victim said that a dispute was going on between the father and the son’s family for a long time, and that the man allegedly poisoned his grandson in the form of an injection. The child is currently in critical condition in a hospital in Srinagar. The second…

Srinagar Sizzles as Temperature Soars to 35°C, Hottest June Day in 18 Years

June 24, 2023 Editor

Amid the ongoing heat wave in Kashmir, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded hottest June day after 18 years at 35.0 degree Celsius on Friday while Qazigund and Pahalgam in South Kashmir recorded second hottest June day in the last 33 and 15 years respectively. An Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the mercury settled at 35.0 degree Celsius today, which is the equal warmer June day recorded on June, 03 2018. The all-time highest June day was…

Summer Vacation in Kashmir Schools from July 1

June 24, 2023June 24, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered all schools in the Kashmir Valley to close for summer vacation from July 1. The decision was taken in view of the hot weather conditions in the region. Government on Saturday ordered for summer vacations in Kashmir colleges from July 01-July 10. “It is hereby ordered that all the Government Educational Institutions and recognized private Schools upto higher secondary level functioning in the Kashmir Division shall observe summer vacation w.e.f 1st July, 2023 to 10th July, 2023.” Reads an order of Director School…

Preventing Heatstroke: Do’s and Don’ts when using an Air Conditioner

June 23, 2023 Editor

Air conditioners create a barrier between the outdoor heat and the conditioned indoor space, which prevents the accumulation of heat within the living or working environment, reducing the strain on the body and minimising the risk of overheating. They provide a controlled indoor environment with lower temperatures, which helps prevent excessive heat buildup and they help maintain a comfortable and safe temperature range, especially in areas where extreme heat prevails. However, it is important to use them responsibly and consider energy efficiency by setting the temperature at a moderate level…

Omar Abdullah criticizes yoga event at Sufi saint shrine as a mere ‘Photo-Op’

June 23, 2023 Editor

The yoga event at the premises/lawns of the shrine of Kashmir’s revered sufi saint, Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani (RA), also called Alamdar e Kashmir, in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, meanwhile, elicited a harsh reaction, including by former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah. “The burial place of one of our most revered saints is used as a venue for a yoga day photo op!,” Abdullah said in a tweet. The event organised by army and local officials at the shrine called Charar-e-Sharief also saw the participation…

Clashes in Manipur: Assam Rifles troops engage in gunfire with unidentified individuals

June 22, 2023 Editor

Assam Rifles troops exchanged gunfire with unknown men early Thursday morning at North Boljang in Manipur’s Imphal West district, reported PTI citing people familiar with the matter. The report suggests that the situation has been brought under control and combing operations are underway. The exchange of fire occurred amid fresh bouts of violence in the strife-torn Manipur where armed forces have been deployed to bring the situation under control and crack down on rioters. Several incidents of violence were reported on Wednesday, including a blast in a parked car at…