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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.

From Gridlock to Greenlight: Rethinking Srinagar’s Smart City Journey

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Editor

Navigating Srinagar’s Smart City Odyssey: A Tale of Challenges and Solutions By: Javid Amin Srinagar, the jewel of Kashmir, is embarking on a transformative journey toward becoming a Smart City. This endeavor holds the promise of a brighter future, with enhanced infrastructure, sustainable development, and improved quality of life for its residents. However, recent developments have cast a shadow over this vision, raising questions about the efficacy of its execution. The Squeezed Streets: A Bottleneck for Progress As the Smart City project unfolds, one of the most glaring issues plaguing…

NC Faces Setback in Kargil: Leaders Decline Support for INDIA Candidate

May 7, 2024 Editor

The NC high command is pressuring us to support the official candidate of Congress from Ladakh, which is unacceptable to us. — Qamar Ali Akhoon, senior NC leader In a major development which has made the politics of Ladakh ahead of Lok Sabha poll on May 20 complicated, all leaders of the National Conference (NC) in Kargil on Monday resigned from the party after they were asked to support INDIA bloc candidate, Tsering Namgyal, instead of Independent candidate Haji Hanifa Jan. The political situation in Ladakh had become complex a…

Abdullah’s Advocate Dialogue with Pakistan on Kashmir: Why Not Extend Talks Beyond Borders?

May 7, 2024 Editor

India is even talking to China, a dialogue is ongoing there. Why not Pakistan?, NC chief Dr. Abdullah asked National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah pitched for a dialogue with Pakistan over the Kashmir issue on Monday. “You (India) are talking to everyone. India is even talking to China; a dialogue is ongoing there. Why not that side (Pakistan)? You claim a part of J&K is there. The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) himself says war is no longer a solution. There is no other way…

Prescription for Danger: Expired Drugs a Bitter Pill to Swallow in Kashmir

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Editor

In a worrying turn of events, the use of white labels to obscure expiry dates on medicine strips has ignited fear and suspicion among the local populace. The residents have raised their suspicions regarding the possibility of substandard medicines flooding the market, posing serious risks to public health. The practice of concealing expiry dates has raised questions about transparency and accountability within the pharmaceutical industry. Muneer Ahmad, a 30-year-old resident of Srinagar has been suffering from viral infection for the last month. Ahmad consumed many medicines for relief. However, lately, his medication…

Beyond the Beauty: Unveiling the Ripple Effects of Expensive Flights to Kashmir

May 6, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Vs Singapore: Why Your Dream Vacation Might Cost More Here Srinagar : Kashmir, the “Crown of India,” famed for its breathtaking landscapes, serene lakes, and rich cultural heritage, is facing a challenge that threatens to dim its tourist season’s sparkle: skyrocketing airfares. While travelers dream of idyllic houseboat stays on glimmering Dal Lake or adventures amidst snow-capped mountains, the reality of exorbitant flight costs casts a shadow on these aspirations. Imagine this: a summer escape to Kashmir, a haven nestled in the Himalayas, costing more than a vacation to…

Farooq Abdullah: ‘EVM is a Theft Machine’, Warns of VVPAT Fraud, Attacks PM Modi

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 Editor

Farooq Abdullah warned all voters against VVPAT fraud, calling EVMs “theft machines”, and lobbed attacks at PM Modi over communal politics. National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Sunday warned the voters in the union territory against EVM and VVPAT fraud, urging them to be vigilant when it comes to manipulations in the Electronic Voting Machines. Terming EVMs as “theft machines”, the former J&K chief minister urged all the voters in Kashmir to check the LED light on the machines when they go in…

Exploring the New Frontier: Top Work-From-Anywhere Jobs Unveiled

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 Editor

Ditch the Desk, Embrace the Globe: Your Ultimate Guide to Work-From-Anywhere Jobs By: Javid Amin In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the allure of work-from-anywhere positions has skyrocketed, offering professionals unprecedented flexibility to shape their careers from virtually any corner of the globe. This paradigm shift comes in the wake of escalating mandates for remote work and the increasingly flexible policies adopted by forward-thinking employers. A recent study conducted by the renowned jobs portal, FlexJobs, titled ‘Top 30 Companies That Hire for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs,’ delved into data spanning from January…

Tragedy on Kashmir Roads: Soldier Killed, Eight Injured in Vehicle Crash

May 5, 2024 Editor

An Armyman was killed and eight others were injured on Saturday when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell in a gorge in Anantnag, officials said. The accident occurred in the Verinag area of the south Kashmir district. Nine army personnel were injured and rushed to the hospital, they said. Of the nine injured, one jawan succumbed to his injuries, they said. According to the official, an Army vehicle of 19 Rashtriya Rifles went out of the driver’s control at Batagund village in Verinag area of Anantnag district and…

Farooq Abdullah Accuses PM Modi of Spreading Fear and Hate Among Hindus to Regain Power

May 5, 2024 Editor

Most National Conference party leaders have made the BJP and its anti-Muslim narrative central to their election campaign in the Kashmir Valley Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spreading hate and infusing fear psychosis among Hindus to return to power in the country. Speaking at an election rally in Srinagar’s Khanyar area, Dr. Abdullah referred to the speeches made by Mr. Modi in elections rallies across the country. “Mr. Modi’s poll speeches are all about…

Imran Khan’s Defiant Message from Prison: ‘All That Is Left for Pak Army Is to Murder Me, But I Would Prefer Death Over Slavery’

May 4, 2024 Editor

“I have stated publicly that if anything happens to me or my wife (Bushra Bibi), Gen. Asim Munir will be responsible. But I am not afraid because my faith is strong. I would prefer death over slavery,” he says. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lamented the sorry state of affairs in the country where political leaders like him languish in jail and said all that is left for the powerful military leadership was to “murder” him. In a column for the UK’s ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper, penned from the…