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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.

Loans, EMIs & Losing Sleep: How Debt Steals the Joy from Kashmiri Living

July 29, 2025 Editor

Home & Vehicle Loans in Kashmir: A Never-Ending Trap? Why—and How—Do Kashmiris Get Hooked? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 29 July 2025 Dreams for Sale—And the Real Cost In modern-day Kashmir, the glow of a new house or the glint of a car isn’t just about property or mobility. It’s an identity badge, social currency, and for many, proof of “making it” in a society shaped by deep cultural roots and aspirational modernity. Walk through Srinagar’s bustling commercial corridors or villages in Anantnag and Baramulla, and you’ll see the…

Six Years After Article 370 Abrogation, Congress Launches ‘Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq’ Movement

July 29, 2025 Editor

Congress to Stage Massive Statehood Protests in Jammu & Kashmir on August 5 By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 July 2025 Why August 5 Still Resonates in Jammu & Kashmir Six years ago, on August 5, 2019, the Government of India made one of the most far-reaching constitutional decisions in recent Indian history — the abrogation of Article 370. The decision revoked the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir, bifurcated the state into two Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh — and dissolved its legislative autonomy.…

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Barbaric Torture of J&K Constable by Fellow Policemen

July 29, 2025 Editor

Supreme Court Slams J&K Police Over ‘Barbaric’ Custodial Torture of Constable By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 July 2025 Judiciary Steps In After ‘Systemic Collapse’ in Rights Protection In a stunning rebuke of the Jammu & Kashmir Police, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the gruesome custodial torture of a fellow police constable, Khursheed Ahmad Chohan, at the Joint Interrogation Centre, Kupwara, in February 2023. The case involves six policemen—including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)—who allegedly inflicted brutal torture,…

Parliament Gears Up for High-Stakes 16-Hour Debate on Operation Sindoor: Top Leaders, Security Questions, and Global Fallout

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Editor

Parliament Showdown: Operation Sindoor Sparks 16-Hour Mega Debate Today By: Javid Amin | 28 July 2025 All Eyes on Parliament as Operation Sindoor Takes Center Stage In what is expected to be one of the most consequential parliamentary debates of the year, both Houses of Parliament are bracing for a marathon 16-hour session centered on Operation Sindoor—India’s controversial counter-offensive in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. From national security to foreign policy, the debate promises fireworks, fierce rhetoric, and potentially historic statements, with key figures from all…

Kashmiri Language Set to Enter 9th & 10th Class Curriculum in J&K

July 27, 2025 Editor

Kashmiri Language Set to Enter 9th & 10th Class Curriculum in J&K By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 July 2025 A Long-Awaited Academic Breakthrough in Jammu & Kashmir In a move set to rekindle cultural pride and linguistic identity, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has announced that Kashmiri language will soon be formally included in the curriculum for 9th and 10th-grade students across the region. The announcement, made by Dr. G.N. Yattoo, Director of School Education, signifies not just an educational development, but a symbolic leap toward…

SC Issues Student Suicide Prevention Guidelines: Ban on Marks-Based Segregation, Mandatory Counsellors

July 26, 2025 Editor

Supreme Court Bans Marks-Based Segregation, Orders Nationwide Student Mental Health Reforms By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Student Suicide a “Systemic Failure,” Rules Supreme Court in Landmark Decision In a landmark judgment with far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court of India has declared student suicides a “systemic failure”, calling for urgent psychological safeguards and educational reforms across the country. The Court issued a set of binding national guidelines on Friday, designed to be implemented in all educational institutions, including schools, universities, hostels, and private coaching centres. The ruling…

Healthcare in Crisis: Back-to-Back Medical Controversies Shake Public Trust in Jammu & Kashmir

July 26, 2025 Editor

J&K Healthcare Crisis 2025: Medical Negligence, Assaults, and Infrastructure Failures Expose Systemic Collapse By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A System in Distress: Medical Flashpoints Spark Public Outcry in J&K Jammu & Kashmir’s fragile healthcare system is under unprecedented scrutiny. A wave of controversies — from alleged medical negligence to attacks on doctors — has sent shockwaves through the union territory, triggering widespread anger, institutional burnout, and political posturing. This is not just a healthcare emergency. It’s a crisis of trust between citizens and caregivers in a…

Jammu Shoot-Out Sparks Outrage Over Gujjar Youth’s Death: The Killing of Mohammad Parvez Raises Serious Questions on Policing and Accountability

July 26, 2025 Editor

Jammu Police Shooting: Gujjar Youth Mohammad Parvez Killed in Alleged Fake Encounter, Sparks Protests and Political Storm By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A Life Lost in Seconds — Who Was Mohammad Parvez? On July 24, 2025, a regular day for Mohammad Parvez, a 21-year-old from Nikki Tawi, Jammu, turned into a national headline. He had stepped out to purchase medicine with his brother-in-law, but never returned home. Instead, news came that he had been shot dead during a police operation in the Sure Chak area of…

Kashmir’s Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

July 25, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Crisis: Beyond Politics – Mental Health, Marriage Debt, Drugs & Spiritual Disconnect | Cultural Breakdown By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Paradise Under Siege Kashmir. The very name conjures images of breathtaking, snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the serene waters of Dal Lake, vibrant saffron fields, and intricate handicrafts. For centuries, it has been celebrated as “Jannat” – Paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this postcard-perfect facade, a profound and devastating crisis is unfolding – one not solely defined by geopolitical conflict, but by a deep, internal fracturing…

Russia’s Far East Aviation Tragedy: Plane Crash Near Tynda Kills 49, Sparks Safety Concerns

July 25, 2025 Editor

Russia Plane Crash 2025: 49 Dead in Tynda, Aviation Safety Under Scrutiny By: Javid Amin | 24 July 2025 Fatal Flight: 49 Killed in Plane Crash Near Tynda, Amur Region In one of the worst aviation tragedies in Russia in recent years, a domestic passenger plane crashed in the dense forests of the Far East, killing all 49 people on board. The accident occurred near Tynda, a remote settlement close to the Chinese border, underlining growing concerns about the safety of Russia’s aging aircraft fleet. The ill-fated aircraft, an Antonov…