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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 Flood Alert 2025: Jhelum River Crosses Danger Mark Again — Why 11 Years of Projects Haven’t Secured the Valley

September 4, 2025 Editor

Big Projects, Little Relief: Kashmir’s 7th Close Flood Call Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A Valley on Edge — The Seventh Flood Scare Srinagar, September 4, 2025 — As the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh this week, residents of Kashmir held their breath. Sirens blared, mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings, and families in low-lying areas scrambled to move valuables to higher floors. For many, the unfolding crisis felt like déjà vu — the haunting shadow of September 2014 returning once…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed Amid Landslides & Flooding: Supplies, Railways Hit Hard

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Valley Cut Off Again as Rains Trigger Chaos By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s lifeline for essential supplies and passenger movement, has been shut indefinitely after heavy rains triggered a chain of landslides, shooting stones, and road cave-ins between Udhampur and Banihal. Traffic Police officials said the suspension was a precautionary measure, warning that unstable hill slopes continue to shed debris, making driving conditions life-threatening. “Safety First” Approach “Given the scale of landslides and the risk of shooting stones, keeping NH-44 open…

Kashmir on the Brink: Disaster at Our Doorstep — Why the Valley Remains Unprepared for the Next Flood

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Kashmir on the Brink of Collapse: Disaster at Our Doorstep By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A 2025 ground analysis of the Valley’s flood threat, readiness gaps, and the urgent choices before us. The Water is Rising — Again The Valley is holding its breath. The Jhelum has crossed the danger mark at Sangam and is swelling past safe limits in Srinagar. Tributaries like Vishow and Rambiyara are spilling over, and the rain hasn’t stopped. In South Kashmir, fields are lakes; in Srinagar’s low-lying colonies, water is already at…

Kashmir’s Apple Industry Demands Train Lifeline as NH-44 Blockade Risks ₹20,000 Cr Loss

September 3, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Apple Industry at Risk: Fruit Growers Demand Cargo Train as NH-44 Closure Hits ₹20,000 Cr Sector By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 Kashmir’s Apples on the Brink The closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has once again put Kashmir’s ₹20,000 crore apple industry on the edge. With the harvest season peaking, fruit growers warn of massive losses as trucks carrying apples remain stuck for days along Ramban, Banihal, and Udhampur stretches. Cold storage units are packed, mandis are overflowing, and market prices are collapsing. For growers, every…

Rain Paralyses North India: Dozens Dead, Highways Cut Off, Houses Swept Away

September 3, 2025 Editor

Rain Paralyses North India | Yamuna Floods Delhi, J&K Cloudbursts, Himachal Landslides By: Javid Amin | 03 Sep 2025 North India in Crisis: The Monsoon Turns Deadly North India is facing one of its worst monsoon disasters in recent memory. Torrential rains, cloudbursts, and swollen rivers have left dozens dead, thousands homeless, and key transport arteries severed. From Punjab’s submerged districts to Ladakh’s rare deluge, the region is battling nature’s fury on a scale not seen in decades. State-by-State Impact Breakdown Punjab: Worst Flood in 40 Years 29 confirmed deaths…

Traffic Suspended on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Due to Landslides and Heavy Rain

September 3, 2025 Editor

Mudslides, road collapses, and falling boulders halt movement across NH-44; commuters urged to avoid travel By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 Relentless Rain Forces Shutdown of J&K’s Lifeline The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India — has been completely closed following incessant rains that triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones across multiple stretches. Officials confirmed that no vehicular movement will be allowed between Nagrota (Jammu) and Qazigund (Kashmir) until further notice, citing ongoing risk to commuters.…

Melting Dreams: Glacial Lake Floods Cast Shadow Over Kashmir’s Hydropower Future

September 3, 2025 Editor

GLOFs Endanger Key Projects Like Pakal Dul, Kiru, and Ratle—Experts Warn of Climate-Driven Infrastructure Collapse By: Javid Amin | 03 Sep 2025 A Collision of Dreams and Disasters Jammu and Kashmir, with its mighty Himalayan rivers, has long been seen as India’s hydropower powerhouse. Projects like Kishanganga, Uri, and Salal have already lit up millions of homes, while mega-dams on the Chenab River—Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, and Ratle— are under construction with an investment exceeding ₹22,000 crore. But beneath this promise lies a fragile foundation. As glaciers retreat and unstable…

J&K Politics Erupts Over ‘Denial of Protocol’ to CM Omar Abdullah During Amit Shah’s Jammu Visit

September 3, 2025 Editor

Denial of Protocol to Omar Abdullah: J&K Parties Slam Amit Shah’s Jammu Visit Optics By: Javid Amin | 03 Sep 2025 Srinagar/Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to flood-hit areas of Jammu has sparked a political firestorm in Jammu and Kashmir. Viral images from the visit have ignited a heated debate over protocol, respect for institutions, and the balance of power between the Union Government, the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and the elected state leadership. At the center of the controversy is Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who, according to…

Delhi–NCR Rain Fury: Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark, Gurgaon Flooded After Record Rainfall

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Editor

Yamuna Above Danger Mark, Gurgaon Underwater After Cloudburst-Like Downpour By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 The National Capital Region is once again grappling with the fury of the monsoon. On Tuesday morning, the Yamuna river breached the danger mark, prompting urgent evacuations in low-lying parts of Delhi, while neighbouring Gurgaon was left paralysed after record rainfall submerged its arterial roads. Yamuna Above Danger Mark At Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge, the Yamuna swelled to 205.75 metres, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Officials warned that the river could reach…

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hydrogen Bomb’ on Vote Chori: Explosive Allegations, Political Shockwaves & the Battle for India’s Democracy

September 2, 2025 Editor

A Political Detonation in Patna By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 In Indian politics, metaphors are often weapons, but rarely do they arrive with the nuclear intensity of Rahul Gandhi’s latest declaration. Speaking in Patna at the culmination of the Voter Adhikar Yatra on September 1, Gandhi told a charged crowd: “Earlier, you saw the atom bomb. Now, a hydrogen bomb of revelations is coming on vote chori. After this, Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country.” This statement, layered with drama, anger,…