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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.

Kashmir Press Club Row: Editors Guild of India, Mumbai Press Club condemn the ‘Coup’

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Editor

The country’s prominent journalists’ bodies, including the Editors Guild of India and the Mumbai Press Club, on Sunday came out in support of the elected management of the Kashmir Press Club Country’s prominent journalists’ bodies, including the Editors Guild of India (EGI) and the Mumbai Press Club (MPC), on Sunday came out in support of the elected management of the Kashmir Press Club (KPC), a day after it was taken over by a small ‘disgruntled’ group of mediapersons flanked by the police. The group on Sunday locked the club triggering…

Hate Speeches: India likely to witness massacres of Muslims, say Genocide Watch

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Editor

‘Modi has not spoken about genocidal calls despite his obligation to denounce such threat calls’ As Muslims in India continue to face threat calls by Hindu-right wing members, Dr. Gregroy Stanton, the President of Genocide Watch has warned that something similar to the inhumane Rwandan genocide could happen in India if stern action isn’t taken by the Government of India. “A gathering of saffron-robed Hindu monks held last month at the north Indian Hardiwar city was exactly aimed at inciting the genocide of Muslims,” said Dr. Gregory Stanton, President of…

Saraf Kadal Grenade Blast: Policeman, Civilian Injured, Hospitalized

January 16, 2022 Editor

Suspected militants hurled a grenade on joint patrol of police and CRPF in Saraf Kadal area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday evening, leaving a policeman and a civilian injured. A top Police officer told that militants threw grenade towards police and 23 battalions CRPF at Saraf Kadal. However, while earlier reports suggested that no one was injured, it been now been confirmed one policeman and a civilian suffered minor injuries in the blast. They have been identified as senior grade constable Mehraj Ahmad of police post-Fateh Kadal Srinagar.…

Journalist body shocked over ‘Forcible Takeover’ of Kashmir Press Club, Govt stalls Re-Registration process

January 16, 2022 Editor

After authorities withdrew registration of the Kashmir Press Club (KPC), a group of journalists on Saturday unilaterally formed an interim body in what several journalist bodies in the region said was “arbitrary” and “illegal” while many termed it a “state-backed coup”. The group of journalists entered the Kashmir Press Club premises earlier on Saturday amidst the presence of security personnel of J&K police and announced themselves as a new interim body, which they later in a statement termed as a “takeover” of the press club. The self-appointed interim body nominated…

Pherr Or Smoked fish -Kashmir’s winter delicacy

January 16, 2022 Editor

By: Urvat il Wusqa With the arrival of the winter season in Kashmir, many traditional delicacies are prepared. One of among them is “Pherr” or “Smoked Fish”. When its appetising aroma fills the room, one forgets the harshness of the cold weather. From ancient times people of Kashmir have been fond of smoked fish especially the elderly people of the downtown area of Srinagar. It is believed that Pherr provides energy to beat the harsh cold winters and helps keep the body warm. The pherr is usually cooked with Kashmiri…

Latest surge in Covid-19 cases giving big blow to Kashmir tourism industry

January 16, 2022 Editor

Just when the tourism season in Kashmir was picking up, the surge in Covid-19 cases has again hit the tourism sector. Tourists are cancelling their bookings. Just when the tourism season in Kashmir was picking up, the surge in Covid-19 cases has again hit the tourism sector. Tourists are cancelling their bookings. Kashmir Hotels and Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF) president Abdul Wahid Malik told this daily hotel occupancy has declined. He said tourists are cancelling bookings and they were receiving scores of calls in this regard. According to Wahid, there…

J&K reports 3251 fresh cases of Covid19 and 04 deaths in 24 hours

January 15, 2022 Editor

Cases included 1129 from Jammu and 2122 from the Kashmir division with the maximum number of 685 coming from the Jammu district Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a major spike in Covid-19 cases with 3251 cases being reported within 24 hours. Four Covid deaths were also reported from the UT. The cases included 1129 from Jammu and 2122 from the Kashmir division with a maximum number of 685 coming from the Jammu district. Srinagar district reported 624 cases and Ramban and Shopian reported minimum cases at three and four respectively. Two Covid…

As cold wave continues unabated in valley MeT predicts fresh rain, snow in J&K

January 15, 2022 Editor

Srinagar recorded minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam minus 11.4, and Gulmarg minus 9.5 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Saturday. Intense cold waves continued in J&K and Ladakh on Saturday as morning fog covered most parts of Jammu city and its adjoining areas. An official of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold waves continued in J&K and Ladakh on Saturday as morning fog added to the chilly conditions in Jammu city and its adjoining areas. Srinagar recorded minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam minus 11.4, and Gulmarg minus 9.5…

Imran Khan unveils new National Security policy, ‘Kashmir at core of ties’ bats for better ties with India

January 15, 2022 Editor

Pakistan desires to improve its relationship with India, though a “just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir” issue will remain the core of bilateral relations, according to Islamabad’s new National Security Policy released on Friday. Past governments had focused solely on military security and never planned beyond this, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said while addressing a ceremony at which he released the public version of the policy. “We’ve never had the concept of a coordinated national security policy,” he said. National security adviser Moeed Yusuf said the…

Guf Kral -The endangered legacy of Kashmiri potters as they struggle to keep the art alive

January 15, 2022 Editor

Gufkral is a site inhabited by potters who utilise the caves. Among the oldest caves in Kashmir, some estimates trace their origin to around 3000 BCE By : Mudasir Rawloo Guf Kral is a Neolithic site located at Banmir village in Hurdumir area of Tral which is 40 kilometers from the summer capital of Srinagar. Gufkral is a combination of two Kashmiri words ‘Guf’ (means cave ) and ‘Kral’ (means potter). Gufkral is one of the oldest caves in Kashmir and its origin has been traced to 2000-3000 BCE. These…