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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.

Amid border flare-up, BJP mulls celebrating 4 year rule

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While the 198-km-long International Border remains volatile with nearly 10 civilian deaths in Pakistan firing and injuries to more than 90 residents in the past one week, the BJP is busy preparing for the celebratory programmes to highlight the party’s four-year rule. The list of programmes to be held by the party on May 26 was released by BJP state president Ravinder Raina. He chaired a meeting of party workers and decided to celebrate the four years of the BJP government at all levels. A party worker confirmed that all…

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After Jammu, India, Pak trade fire along Uri sector in Kashmir

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After several civilian killings along the International Border in Jammu region, the armies of India and Pakistan traded fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri region of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district Wednesday night. An official said that Pakistan army violated ceasefire around 9:55 pm by resorting to fire from automatic weapons and shelling in Kamalkote area. The shelling continued till 12:30 am, he said. The official said that several army posts were fired at by the Pakistani army. He said that Indian army retaliated to the fire. However,…

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Militants may shift focus to north Kashmir: J&K Police

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Even as south Kashmir has become a hotbed of violent confrontation between security forces and local Kashmiri commanders, police and state intelligence are warning of a sharp rise in militant activity in north Kashmir with infiltrators from across the border attempting to gain a foothold in the region. According to experts, senior Jammu and Kashmir police officers and intelligence officers, several incidents in north Kashmir in the past few of months, coupled with fresh intelligence inputs, seem to suggest that the northern region of the Valley could be a major…

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Antibiotic resistance linked to global warming, rising population

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The resistance to antibiotics among the human pathogens is spreading like a wild fire and will have serious consequences on the spread of infections and how our doctors treat them in the future. It is estimated that by 2050 around 10 million people will die worldwide, as a result of increased resistance to antibiotics. Till now the major reason given for this rising resistance in humans is overuse of antibiotics. But now scientists have come up with new findings which show that there are also other environmental factors which might…

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Top Officials, Politicians, Spymasters advocates for Kashmir talks

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Senior government officials from across India who attended a security meet chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday suggested holding a dialogue with the separatists as well as Pakistan to ease tensions in the Kashmir Valley and along the border. Mr. Singh sought the views of top intelligence and State government officials and the Army at the two-day National Security Strategies Conference, organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in Delhi, and the majority of them were of the view that Hurriyat should be roped in for talks, a top…

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Suspension of operations by security forces likely to continue in Valley after Ramadan: Sources

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Suspension of anti-terror operations by security forces in Jammu in Kashmir is likely to continue after Ramadan. The Ministry of Home Affairs had on May 16, 2018, asked security forces not to launch operations in J&K during the holy month of Ramadan. The ministry had said that the decision had been taken to help the “peace-loving Muslims observe Ramadan in a peaceful environment”. The Centre had also said that the security forces reserved “the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people”. As…

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Thanks to Ramadan Ceasefire, Interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma will finally get to do his job

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Unexpected things are happening in Kashmir — the Centre announced a suspension of military operations popularly being referred to as the ‘Ramzan Ceasefire’; there are strong rumours of the Centre holding talks with the Hurriyat leadership and the central government appointed interlocutor to Kashmir – Dineshwar Sharma – visited Makhdoom Sahib, a popular Sufi shrine, to pray for peace in the Valley. Sharma’s visit to Kashmir, his first since suspension of military operations were announced, was meant to review the situation in the Valley and build upon goodwill earned through…

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Smartphone overindulgence blamed for weapons snatching in Valley

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Blaming overindulgence in use of smartphones by police personnel for spike in weapon-snatching incidents in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Police has banned use of such gadgets by its sentries during duty time. The order, issued by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed, AK Choudhary, on Wednesday, said the tendency not only lowered the image of the police, but also compromised with personal security of individuals. “It has been observed that recent weapon-snatching incidents have occurred due to the reason that sentries on duty remain engaged with their smartphones…

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Nipah Virus infection contained, no need to panic: Centre

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The highly contagious Nipah virus infected 18 and killed 11 persons in Kerala before it was contained, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday of the viral disease that has triggered panic in the southern state. Seven infected persons were being treated in isolation wards. Another seven, including three persons from Karnataka’s Mangaluru who travelled to the Nipah-hit Kerala districts, were under observation though they had not shown symptoms of the infection. “It was a highly localized infection and we have been able to contain it well,” health secretary Preeti…

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Govt can cut petrol prices by up to Rs 25 a litre, but will not: P Chidambaram

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Congress leader and former union finance minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday criticised the Centre for the fuel price hike and claimed that petrol prices can be reduced by Rs 25 per litre, but the government is not doing it. “It is possible to cut up to Rs 25 per litre, but the government will not. They will cheat the people by cutting price by Re 1 or Rs 2 per litre of petrol,” Chidambaran said in a tweet. Across the four metropolitan cities, prices rose around 30 paise on Tuesday.…

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