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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.

Jammu Battles Rising Dengue Outbreak: 1,200 Cases Expose Civic Gaps

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Jammu Battles Rising Dengue Outbreak: 1,200 Cases Expose Civic Gaps

Mosquito Menace: Jammu Fights a Growing Dengue Crisis By : Javid Amin | October 6, 2025 | Srinagar Over 1,200 Cases Reported in 3 Weeks; Hospitals Overloaded as Civic Inaction Deepens Outbreak A silent epidemic is creeping through Jammu. With more than 1,200 confirmed dengue cases in just three weeks, the city is witnessing one of its worst post-monsoon health crises in years — a battle fuelled by unchecked mosquito breeding, poor sanitation, and delayed government response. Hospitals are overflowing. Fogging trucks hum through the streets far too late. And…

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October Snowfall in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg Turn White as Valley Faces Sharp Chill

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October Snowfall in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg Turn White as Valley Faces Sharp Chill

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Kashmir’s Higher Reaches; Valley Shivers as Temperature Dips by 13°C By : Javid Amin | October 6, 2025 | Srinagar Winter’s Early Whisper Turns Valley White Kashmir’s majestic peaks have once again donned their winter attire. Early this morning, fresh snowfall transformed the upper reaches of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez, and Pahalgam into enchanting white wonderlands, while a biting chill swept through the plains of the Valley. Driven by an active western disturbance, the sudden weather shift brought a dramatic 13°C drop in day temperatures, turning the usual…

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Kashmir’s Dynasty Politics: Seven Decades of Betrayal and Broken Promises

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Kashmir's Dynasty Politics: Seven Decades of Betrayal and Broken Promises

The Red Apple Metaphor: How Kashmir’s Leaders Feast and Flee By: Javid Amin | 06 October 2025 Elections in Kashmir arrive like monsoon floods—dramatic, disruptive, and ultimately draining. Politicians descend upon the valley with garlands and grandiose slogans, feast on the “red part of the apple”—the sweet, visible fruit of public sentiment—then vanish, leaving Kashmiris to chew on the bitter peel of broken promises. For 77 years, since 1947, Kashmir has witnessed a political theatre where dynastic actors perform empathy during campaigns, only to exit stage left when accountability comes…

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Centre Orders Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Toxic Batch Kills 11 Children in Madhya Pradesh

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Centre Orders Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Toxic Batch Kills 11 Children in Madhya Pradesh

Toxic Cough Syrup Tragedy: Centre Orders States to Review Pediatric Medicines By: Javid Amin | 05 October 2025 National Health Emergency: Toxic Cough Syrup Claims 11 Young Lives India is reeling from yet another pharmaceutical tragedy. The Union Health Ministry has ordered all states and Union Territories to review and regulate the use of cough syrups, following the deaths of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district. Preliminary investigations confirmed the cause: a toxic batch of pediatric cough syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) — a deadly industrial solvent known…

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Restrictions Under Review, To Be Eased Soon: LG Ladakh Assures Relief Amid Public Concerns

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Restrictions Under Review, To Be Eased Soon: LG Ladakh Assures Relief Amid Public Concerns

LG Ladakh Announces Review of Restrictions, Promises Easing Soon By: Javid Amin | 05 October 2025 In a bid to address mounting public unease, Lieutenant Governor Brig. (Retd.) B.D. Mishra on Sunday announced that the Ladakh administration is reviewing several existing restrictions and will ease them “soon,” aligning with “evolving ground realities and public sentiment.” Speaking during a public outreach event in Leh, the LG emphasized that Ladakh’s governance model would remain transparent, accountable, and people-centric, reiterating that “the future of the Union Territory depends on collective effort between the…

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No Respite for Passengers as 28 J&K Trains Remain Suspended | Kashmir’s Rail Lifeline in Crisis

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No Respite for Passengers as 28 J&K Trains Remain Suspended | Kashmir’s Rail Lifeline in Crisis

28 Kashmir Trains Suspended: How Rail Disruption Is Hurting Passengers, Students & Traders in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 05 October 2025 When the Tracks Go Silent For most regions, a train suspension is a temporary inconvenience.In Jammu & Kashmir, it’s a crisis. Three weeks into the suspension of 28 crucial train services across the Union Territory, the silence along the tracks from Baramulla to Banihal and Jammu to Katra tells a larger story — one of disrupted lives, broken connectivity, and rising public frustration. What was initially…

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Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Halal & Source Transparency Made Mandatory

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Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Transparency Now Mandatory

Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Transparency Now Mandatory By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2025 Transparency on the Table: Kashmir’s New Meat Labeling Law Kashmir’s food regulators have drawn a firm line in the sand. Beginning August 2025, every kilogram of dressed meat entering the Valley — whether mutton or chicken — must come with a full, verifiable label. The Jammu & Kashmir Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it clear: no label, no sale. The move follows a storm of public concern triggered by the seizure of 1,200…

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Trash Tower: Srinagar’s Achan Landfill Exposes Urban Decay and SMC’s Biggest Test

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Trash Tower: Srinagar’s Ugly Truth and the SMC’s Test

Trash Tower: Srinagar’s Ugly Truth and the SMC’s Test By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2025 The Stench of Neglect On a damp Friday morning, drizzle fell softly over Srinagar’s Achan landfill, but it brought no comfort.Instead of freshness, the air was thick with the stench of decay that drifted across neighborhoods — Nowshehra, Lal Bazaar, Soura, and Eidgah. Children waiting for school buses covered their noses with handkerchiefs. Shopkeepers sprayed cheap room fresheners into the air. Windows were shut tight despite the humidity. What was once a quiet stretch…

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Kashmir Tourism Revival: After Tulips, Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemums) Keep the Valley Blooming into Autumn

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Kashmir Tourism Revival - After Tulips, Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemums) Keep the Valley Blooming into Autumn

Kashmir Bets on Chrysanthemums to Keep Tourism Blooming Beyond Spring By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2025 Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir — After the record-breaking success of the Tulip Festival earlier this year, Kashmir’s tourism authorities are cultivating a fresh chapter in the Valley’s floral story — one filled with color, fragrance, and resilience. Enter the Chrysanthemum Festival 2025, a first-of-its-kind celebration at Srinagar’s iconic Botanical Garden, where over 80,000 blooms across 60+ varieties will paint the landscape in golden yellows, fiery reds, lavender purples, and snowy whites. This initiative,…

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‘Faith Above Politics’: J&K BJP Leader Dr. Jahanzaib Sirwal’s Stand Over ‘I Love Muhammad’ Row Exposes Cracks Within Saffron Ranks

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‘I Love Muhammad’ Row: JK BJP Leader Threatens Resignation Over UP CM’s Remarks — And Reactions Pour In

‘I Love Muhammad’ Row: JK BJP Leader Threatens Resignation Over UP CM’s Remarks — And Reactions Pour In By: Javid Amin | 03 October 2025 When Faith Meets Fear Srinagar, October 3, 2025 — In a political landscape often defined by loyalty and conformity, Dr. Jahanzaib Sirwal, a young and outspoken leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Jammu & Kashmir, has broken ranks. His bold statement condemning Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent comments and the police crackdown on Muslims displaying “I Love Muhammad” banners during Eid-e-Milad…

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