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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.

Yarkand Sarai: Authorities ask 50 families living in area to vacate within 7 days

March 14, 2022 Editor

t least 50 families living at Yarkand Sarai in the Safa Kadal area here have been asked to vacate the building within seven days According to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the administration has issued a notice to the dwellers living at Yarkand Sarai at Safa Kadal, asking them to vacate the building within seven days. As per the notice issued by Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Tehsildar South Srinagar, the families are living there “illegally, and if they don’t vacate from the Sarai within the set time frame, legal action…

Badamwari: Almond flower bloom a visual treat this spring season

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Editor

After a hiatus of more than 2 years, owing to COVID19 which had brought life to a standstill, thousands of holidaymakers are now looking forward to spending vacations in the scenic locales of Kashmir. While nature enthusiasts and picnickers are keen on visiting health resorts across Kashmir, the Valley is waiting to welcome nature lovers with open arms, with a riot of color across the Badamwari in old Srinagar. Badamwari, a historic park also known as Warris Shah Bagh, was revived by J&K Bank in 2008 and last year the…

Srinagar airport gets custodian status, Valley traders hail move

March 13, 2022 Editor

In a move that is expected to help the business community of Kashmir, Srinagar International Airport has been notified as to the custodian for import and export of goods directly from Srinagar to international destinations. Officials said that the Government of India, acting through the commissioner of customs, has notified the Srinagar airport as custodian for the import and export of goods from abroad at the airport’s cargo terminal. “With this authorisation and notification by the government of India, we can now offer our services to the business community for the…

Mukhtar Dohi an Off-Duty CRPF Personal shot dead by unknown gunmen in Shopian

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Editor

An off-duty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Saturday, police officials familiar with the matter said. According to officials, 34-year-old Mukhtar Ahmad Dohi was fired at by terrorists near his residence. “At about 7.35 pm, terrorists fired upon the CRPF jawan, who was on leave, near his home in Chotipora area of Shopian. He succumbed to his injuries while on way to a hospital. The area has been cordoned off,” a police spokesperson said on condition of anonymity. The…

For attracting tourists J&K admin gears up for spring season

March 12, 2022 Editor

head of the spring season, the tourism department of the Jammu and Kashmir administration has geared up to make this season yet another successful spring season for the tourists with a number of activities planned and lined up for the visitors. The tourists visited the valley in large numbers during the last winter season. The tourists enjoy the snowfall and all winter activities in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Srinagar. The department has geared up once again to make good arrangements for the tourists including comfortable hotels and houseboat services, healthy…

Shabir Ahmad Mir another sarpanch killed by un-identified gunmen, third political killing this month

March 12, 2022 Editor

Terrorists shot dead a sarpanch in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, the third killing of an elected representative in the Valley this month, police said. According to police, unidentified gunmen opened fire at Shabir Ahmad Mir outside his residence. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the terrorists fired at Mir near his residence. In this terror incident, he sustained critical gunshot injuries and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment where he succumbed to injuries,’ a police official said on condition of anonymity. Condemning the attack, BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur…

Army chopper crashes in Gurez, Pilot killed and Co-Pilot injured

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Editor

Army chopper crashes in Gurez, casualties not known

An Army Cheetah helicopter on its way to pick up sick BSF personnel crashed near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Gurez Sector on Friday, resulting in the killing of its pilot and injuries to the co-pilot, officials said. The injured co-pilot has been rushed to a medical facility, they said. The helicopter was about to land but “drifted away” because of the weather conditions, an official told PTI. The crash took place near Gujran Nallah in Gurez Sector in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Rescue teams have been despatched on…

BJP will repeat UP-like victory in J&K: Ravinder Raina

March 11, 2022 Editor

Leaders led by party’s J&K president Ravinder Raina, former deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta and others celebrated the BJP’s victory in assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) Jammu and Kashmir unit on Thursday celebrated the party’s victory in assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur, at the party headquarters here. Leaders led by party’s J&K president Ravinder Raina, former deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta and others celebrated the BJP’s victory. Raina said that people have chosen the public-centric policies of the…

Dead body of soldier Sameer Malla found in Khag; No mark of firearm injury found on his body

March 10, 2022 Editor

The body of an army soldier was found in the Khag area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday three days after he went missing, police said. Sameer Ahmad Malla hailing from Lokipora village of Khag was posted in Jammu and had recently come home on paternity leave. He went missing from the village on Monday. “Dead body of soldier Sameer Ahmad Malla found. No mark of firearm injury was found on his body. #Investigation is going on. We are looking into both aspects, terror crime & murder: IGP Kashmir,”…

Election 2022 – Early Trends: BJP leading in UP, Uttarakhand & Manipur; AAP in Punjab; Cong in Goa

March 10, 2022 Editor

As per the early trends in Uttar Pradesh, the saffron party was leading on 155 seats while Samajwadi Party was ahead on 97. As the counting of the votes began on Thursday morning, the Bharatiya Janata Party was seen leading in the early trends in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Manipur while the Aam Aadmi Party made an early headway in Punjab. As per the early trends in Uttar Pradesh, the saffron party was leading on 155 seats while Samajwadi Party was ahead on 97. The Bahujan Samaj…