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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.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges GoI to Release Ailing Separatist Leaders on Humanitarian Grounds

October 30, 2025 Editor

Hurriyat Chief Calls for Compassionate Approach Amid Rising Health Concerns By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2025 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has appealed to the Central government to release ailing separatist leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah and Mohammad Yasin Malik on humanitarian grounds, citing their worsening health conditions and the moral responsibility of the state to uphold human dignity. In a public statement issued from Srinagar, Mirwaiz stressed that the appeal is not rooted in political considerations but in basic human compassion. “Humanity should come before politics. We are…

Jammu & Kashmir’s Economy Under Acute Stress in 2025

October 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Economy 2025 | Tourism, Transport, Horticulture in Crisis By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2025 A Region in Economic Freefall The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is experiencing what can only be described as a deepening economic crisis in 2025. Once heralded as the “Paradise on Earth” with a booming tourist economy, vibrant horticulture (especially apples) and a thriving informal trade network, the region now finds many of its key sectors reeling from a cascade of shocks.From air and road transport disruptions to landslides, from…

No Title for Trespass: J&K CM Blocks Land Regularisation Bill

October 29, 2025 Editor

Landlines and Lifelines: Who Owns Kashmir’s Shelter Rights? By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2025 In the autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly (J&K LA), a private member’s bill stirred a vortex of legal, political and human-rights issues. Moved by Waheed ur Rehman Para of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the legislation sought to grant ownership rights to residents who have built homes on government land—State land, ‘kacharai’ land, common land and ‘shamilat’ land.But the bill was rejected by the ruling coalition in the Assembly, led by…

The Push for Hindi: How Jammu & Kashmir’s Language Policy is Redrawing Cultural Lines

October 29, 2025 Editor

The Policy Shift By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2025 The Jammu & Kashmir government is taking firm steps to increase the use of Hindi in official correspondence and administration, signaling a new linguistic direction in the Union Territory’s governance framework. This move aligns with the Jammu & Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020, which recognizes Hindi as one of the five official languages alongside Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English. While officials describe it as a push for inclusivity and modernization, linguists and cultural observers warn that the growing preference for…

Free Power Only After Rooftop Solar Panel Installation in J&K – Why Linking the Two Makes Sense

October 29, 2025 Editor

In a bold policy move, the administration of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region has announced that the promised 200 units of free electricity for the poorest households will be delivered only after rooftop solar panel installation on those homes. According to official responses in the local Assembly, the benefit will apply exclusively to families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category—some 2.22 lakh such families. The installation will be under the national scheme PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG) via its Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA)/RESCO model. On the face…

Waheed Para Flags Regional Bias in Caste Certificate Distribution in Jammu & Kashmir

October 29, 2025 Editor

PDP MLA Raises Alarm Over Unequal Implementation of Reservation Benefits By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2025 Srinagar, October 2025 — A fresh political debate has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after PDP MLA Waheed Para exposed what he described as a “deep regional divide” in the issuance of caste and social category certificates across the Union Territory. In a pointed intervention during the Legislative Assembly session, Para cited official figures provided by the Revenue Department, revealing striking differences between Jammu and Kashmir divisions in the granting of Scheduled Caste…

Sajid Yousuf Dar Makes History as First FIFA Coach Educator from Jammu & Kashmir

October 28, 2025 Editor

Sajid Yousuf Dar Becomes First FIFA Coach Educator from Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 27 October 2025 In what can only be described as a groundbreaking milestone for Indian football, Sajid Yousuf Dar has become the first-ever FIFA Coach Educator from Jammu & Kashmir. His appointment not only marks a personal triumph but also signals a turning point for football in a region often celebrated for its passion yet underrepresented on the global stage. This achievement places Sajid among a select global network of elite professionals entrusted by…

‘Vote Chori!’ Slogans Rock J&K Assembly as NC Accuses BJP of Rajya Sabha Manipulation

October 28, 2025 Editor

National Conference alleges cross-voting and ballot tampering as BJP secures an unexpected Rajya Sabha seat; Assembly witnesses unprecedented uproar. By: Javid Amin | 27 October 2025 The Flashpoint High drama gripped the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators stormed the well of the House, shouting “Vote chor! Vote chor!”—accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating the recent Rajya Sabha elections through cross-voting and invalid ballots. The storm erupted during Question Hour, when Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary rose to comment on the Rajya…

Rights, Representation, and Repression: J&K Assembly Faces Dual Crisis Over PSA and Quotas

October 28, 2025 Editor

Legislators clash over Mehraj Malik’s PSA detention and renewed demands for reservation reform — Speaker urges restraint as opposition slams “politicization” of governance. By: Javid Amin | 27 October 2025 Mehraj Malik’s Detention Triggers Political Storm The Autumn Session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly opened to fiery scenes on Monday, as opposition benches erupted over the detention of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA). National Conference (NC) MLA Sajjad Shaheen, representing Banihal, demanded an urgent, one-hour discussion on the issue, calling…

From Detox to Despair: Why J&K’s Drug Crisis Needs More Than Short-Term Fixes

October 27, 2025 Editor

10% of J&K Population Struggling with Substance Abuse, Yet Long-Term Rehab Remains a Mirage By: Javid Amin | 26 October 2025 The Hidden Epidemic Jammu and Kashmir is facing one of India’s most severe drug addiction crises, with over 10% of its population—approximately 13.5 lakh individuals—struggling with substance abuse, according to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment. Behind the numbers lies a grim picture: a generation caught between trauma, unemployment, and easy access to narcotics. Despite government campaigns and public awareness drives, long-term rehabilitation remains a distant…