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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.

From Flood Alerts to Heatwaves: Exploring the reasons behind weather extremes in different states

June 20, 2023 Editor

Several parts of India experienced extreme weather conditions on Monday — there was flooding in the northeastern states including Assam and Sikkim, heavy rain in arid Rajasthan triggered by cyclone Biparjoy, waterlogging in parts of Tamil Nadu, and the death toll from the heatwave in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha climbed to 114— as weather vagaries laid bare the impact of the climate crisis. While the monsoon has arrived only in parts of southern and northeastern India — it advanced into some parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, parts of…

Statehood must be on MHA Agenda for further talks: Ladakh Leaders Firm Stand

June 20, 2023 Editor

Ladakh leaders met a panel of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to discuss their four-point agenda, including statehood and special status for the Union Territory under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in Delhi on Monday. The discussion was organised to set the agenda for the high-powered committee (HPC) meeting, scheduled to be held in the coming weeks. The six-member delegation of Ladakh said it wouldn’t take part in the upcoming meeting if the agenda doesn’t include statehood and Sixth Schedule. The other two demands are related to separate…

Ethnic violence in Manipur: A brief history

June 20, 2023 Editor

Ethnic clashes have overrun Manipur since early May, leading to widespread deaths, injuries and displacement. The state’s fault lines were exposed in the first week of May after a rally by a tribal Kuki group to protest against a move to consider the inclusion of the dominant and politically stronger Meitei community to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list sparked a wave of violence between the two communities. While the state is no stranger to violent protests, the latest showdown between the Kukis and the Meiteis is perhaps the first time…

Kashmir to experience continued hot and humid weather conditions

June 20, 2023 Editor

Hot and humid weather conditions to prevail during the next six days in Jammu and Kashmir, Met officials said on Monday. The meteorological department predicts hot and humid weather to continue for the next six days in Jammu and Kashmir with 60 per cent chances of light to moderate rain coupled with thunder and lightning likely at scattered to fairly widespread places. It said the weather mainly remains dry, but a brief spell of Shower or thunderstorm mainly towards late afternoon or evening can’t be ruled out till June 23.…

Omar taunts as J&K marks five years under central rule: ‘Democracy ends where J&K begins’

June 20, 2023 Editor

Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday taunted the continuation of central rule in Jammu and Kashmir and said democracy ends where J&K begins. “Democracy is in our veins, it is in our culture’; ‘India is the mother of democracy’; ‘India is the temple of democracy’. Great sounding words that the international community lap up & regurgitate ad-nauseam,” Omar tweeted. “Meanwhile J&K completes 5 years under central rule today. Democracy ends where J&K begins.” It has been five years since Jammu & Kashmir saw…

Jammu and Kashmir completes five years under Central Rule

June 19, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir completed five years under central rule today – the second-longest period of Presidential rule in the country since Independence. Across India, Central rule has been imposed on states 125 times. Jammu and Kashmir has gone under direct Central rule eight times since 1977. It is also the place which had the longest stint of Central rule – over six years. The last assembly elections were held in 2014, which threw a fractured mandate. Mehbooba Mufti’s People’s Democratic Party and the BJP formed alliance after agreeing on a…

Kashmir witnessed Hottest Day of the Season

June 19, 2023 Editor

The heat wave has started to grip Kashmir as Sunday recorded the hottest day of the season so far with Srinagar recording 31.8 degrees Celsius while the Meteorological Department predicted hot and humid conditions for a week. “Today was the hottest day of the season in Kashmir so far,” the MeT officials said. They said that mainly dry weather was expected during the next week even though the possibility of brief spell of showers and thunderstorms mainly towards late afternoon or evening could not be ruled out. “Hot and dry…

Earthquakes rock J&K and Ladakh, 11 in a week

June 19, 2023 Editor

Eleven earthquakes in J&K and Ladakh in the past one week have caused panic among residents even as a study by the Geology Department of University of Jammu suggests that the region is vulnerable and activities beneath the Earth’s crust have been going on for a long time. Six earthquakes hit parts of J&K and Ladakh on June 17 and 18. The series of earthquake of magnitude of mostly above 4 on the Richter scale started on June 13 when Doda district of Jammu division was hit by an earthquake…

Kashmir In The Dark: Electricity Crisis a threat to economy and tourism

June 19, 2023 Editor

Unscheduled power outages in Kashmir do not seem to be going away anytime soon as a result of the government’s move to purchase less power from outside J&K discoms, which has increased the gap between supply and demand for electricity. Official sources said, “There is a directive to procure less electricity from outside discoms, resulting in annoying and unannounced power outages.” A senior official of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL), who wished to remain anonymous, said, “Right now, our peak demand is around 1450 MWs and we are only…

Alarming increase in Child Sex Abuse cases unveils Kashmir’s hidden crisis

June 19, 2023 Editor

By: Farzana Nisar It was a balmy afternoon, the sun shone through the veil of clouds, casting a diffused glow across the fields of Shopian. But for eleven-year-old Farah*(name changed), it was just another day, as she made her way to tuition classes. With her school bag slung over her shoulder, the little girl, brimming with jolliness, looked forward to learning from a teacher whom both she and her family deeply respected. However, unbeknownst to them, hidden beneath his respected facade, lurked the true nature of a beast. In a…