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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.

Landmark conviction marks first success of Anti-Narcotics Task Force in Jammu and Kashmir

June 3, 2023 Editor

In its first conviction since the creation of the anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) in 2020, a court in north Kashmir’s Kupwara on Friday sentenced two drug peddlers to 10-year imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on each convict. The court of additional district and sessions judge Kupwara announced the judgment against Mohammad Shafi Lone and Bilal Ahmad Dar, both of Sopore in Baramulla district. Over two years ago, the ANTF intercepted their vehicle and found them in possession of 435 gm and 372 gm of commercial quantity heroin…

Tragic Train accident in Odisha claims 50 Lives and Leaves 150 Injured

June 3, 2023 Editor

At least 50 people died and over 150 were injured as three to four coaches of Yashwantpur Howrah Superfast Express derailed and fell on opposite track, near the Bahanaga railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening, where the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express collided with them, leading to derailment of 10-12 more coaches, officials said. Railways Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw, who said that he is rushing to the spot, announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the next of the kin of the dead, Rs 2 lakh for seriously injured…

Protests erupt as demolition drive takes place in Kathua

June 3, 2023 Editor

Demonstrations were held by locals and members of the business community in Kathua when authorities demolished a commercial complex on Friday. The owner of the building alleged that he was not notified before the demolition drive. Policemen were deployed in large numbers at Shaheedi Chowk where the demolition was carried out. The team of Kathua Municipal Council was led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Santosh Kotwal. Mohinder Mahajan, who is the owner of the building, reached the spot and protested against the action. Heated arguments between officials and building owner…

Kashmir witnesses remarkable response as Rs 80 Lakh raised in 24 Hours for Cancer Patient through Crowd Funding

June 3, 2023 Editor

In less than 24 hours, over Rs 80 lakh were crowdfunded for a Leukemia patient from Pulwama. A family from Lassipora area of Pulwama had appealed for help on social media on Thursday and they managed to get over 80 lakh required for treatment of their daughter in less than 24 hours. Uzair Ahmad, brother of Leukemia patient (a 24-year-old woman) told news paper, that his sister was diagnosed with Leukemia in January 2022 following which she was shifted outside the Valley for treatment. “Her nine month treatment incurred about…

Mehbooba Mufti calls for restoration of Democratic Rights in J&K Prior to Elections

June 3, 2023 Editor

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday that resolution of the crisis in Kashmir is a challenge before the entire country, not of Kashmir alone. Speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Kashmir – Changing The Discourse’ during the relaunch of Frontline magazine, a sister publication of The Hindu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader said that while polls in Kashmir are important, more urgent is the restoration of basic democratic rights of the people there. “Several Kashmiri youth were taken away and put in jails outside…

Adverse weather conditions impact Rice and Apple Crop in Kashmir: Cold Wave, Rain, and Hailstorm Cause Damage

June 3, 2023 Editor

Rain, frequent windstorm and hailstorm has severely impacted horticulture and agriculture – the mainstay of Kashmir’s rural economy. The erratic weather has plunged temperature several degrees below normal in Kashmir. In June, people are still wearing woollens. At Daragam village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, it’s a double whammy for Bilal Ahmad. Not only his paddy seedlings are failing before plantation due to erratic weather and cold, a severe hailstorm has badly damaged his apple and cherry crops. Bilal’s family of six, entirely dependent on farming, is now despairing.…

Income Tax Department cracks down on Bogus Refund Cases, Files FIRs against 404 Employees and Chartered Accountant

June 3, 2023 Editor

The income Tax Department, Srinagar has taken a serious view of the bogus refunds claimed by various persons in the past few years. The department has filed two FIRs against one Chartered Accountant and 405 other persons in Jammu & Kashmir in bogus refund cases. The FIRs have been filed by Akash Kumar Meena, Income Tax Officer (Technical), Srinagar with the Crime Branch of Jammu & Kashmir Police at the direction of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh, M.P.Singh based on the investigation carried out by the…

Mohan Bhagwat RSS chief assures that Islam is safe in India and encourages people to focus on their Indian identity rather than foreign connections

June 2, 2023 Editor

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat assures that Islam is safe in India and encourages people to focus on their Indian identity rather than foreign connections

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat claimed Thursday the Muslim community in India is ‘safe’ and called for a shift from ‘foreign connections’. Speaking at an event organised by the group widely seen as the ideological mentor of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, he said: “Though we all look different and follow different faiths, we all belong to the motherland – Bharat.” The RSS chief was quoted by Live Hindustan as saying, “The country is divided due to the perception that we look different… and that is why we feel…

Kashmir ranked as the second-best summer tourist destination in India: Survey

June 2, 2023 Editor

Kashmir has been ranked second best summer tourist destination in India. According to Summer Vacation Index 2023, 82% of Indians are intending to travel to Kashmir during summer. 92 percent are planning to explore domestic destinations. The survey was conducted by OYO. With 30% votes, mountains are a clear choice this summer, followed closely by beaches at 26 %. Among the mountainous summer destinations, Kashmir holds the second place after Manali. “India’s favorite mountain destination is Manali, followed by Kashmir, Mcleod Ganj, Ooty, and Coorg,” the survey said. It said that…

J&K government to cease regulating mutton prices following the opinion of the central government

June 2, 2023 Editor

In a significant move, the J-K government has directed authorities to refrain from regulating prices of mutton and other livestock products. The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs on Tuesday issued a notification directing authorities to refrain from regulating prices of livestock products. “…the Directorates of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer affairs, Jammu/Srinagar, all district administrations and other enforcement agencies who are regulating prices of livestock products by issuing price notifications quoting SRO-646 dated 19.12.1973 are henceforth directed to refrain from issuing or enforcing any order based on…