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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.

Rain lashes valley for third day, snowfall in Sonamarg

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Intermittent rainfall continued in the city here and in other districts of the Kashmir valley for the third consecutive day on Tuesday while Sonamarg resort received fresh snowfall. The downpour, which began on Sunday, has continued intermittently across the Valley and significantly brought down the soaring mercury which was causing the day temperature to rise by nearly eight to 10 degrees above normal. Srinagar received 29.5 mm rainfall during the first two days, and the downpour continued for the third day. Fresh snowfall draped central Kashmir’s Sonamarg resort, a meadow…

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BJP not supporting bandh, wants severe punishment to culprits: Ashok Koul

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The ruling BJP State General Secretary Ashok Koul Tuesday that the rightwing party has condemned the rape and murder of 8-year-old Kathua girl Asifa Bano and demanded severe punishment to the culprits. “Right from beginning, BJP condemned the incident and whosoever is involved in this heinous crime shall be punished under the law,” Kaul told reporters on sidelines of one day party workers convention at Dak Bungalow, Sopore which was attended by 30-35 party workers. He said the incident snowballed into a Hindu-Muslim case and a lot of confusion was…

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Four Civilians, Armyman killed, 60 Civilains, 2 Troopers wounded during Kulgam Gunfight

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The civilian death toll mounted to four after another youth injured in clashes near gunfight site in Khudwani area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The slain was identified as Aijaz Ahmad Palla, 30 from Bijbehara. Reports said Palla was injured in clashes near the site of gunfight in Wani mohalla area of Khudwani. Earlier, three civilians – identified as Sharjeel Ahmad Sheikh (28), Bilal Ahmad Tantray (16) of Hawoora Mishpora and Faisal Illahi (14) of Melhoora Shopian – were killed in clashes with the forces. A soldier has also been…

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Kashmiris stand with Chenab valley brethren: Joint Resistance Leadership

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Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Tuesday said Kashmiris stand with their Chenab valley brethren over the “harassment” meted to them at the hands of fanatical forces. In a joint statement issued by JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik said:“…whether it is the issue of justice for Asifa or any issue related to injustice or harassment of the people of Jammu, Chenab Valley, Rajouri and Poonch at the hands of fanatic elements who belong to a particular community.Kashmiri leadership and the people of Kashmir will always…

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UN should play its part on Kashmir Issue, Pakistan PM tells secretary general

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says UN should play its part in stopping “Indian atrocities” in Kashmir and accused New Delhi of “unprovoked ceasefire violations.” Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday met United Nations (UN) secretary general Antonio Guterres in China and urged the world body to play its part in stopping “Indian atrocities” in Kashmir and accused New Delhi of “unprovoked ceasefire violations”, which he warned can dangerously escalate the situation along the LoC. According to an official statement from the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office, Abbasi…

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Two soldiers killed, one injured after Pakistan Army resorts to heavy shelling in Akhnoor

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Two soldiers were killed in Pakistan firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said on Tuesday. The Pakistan Army resorted to heavy shelling and firing at Indian positions late on Monday in Akhnoor sector’s Khour area. “Two soldiers were killed and another injured. Our positions retaliated effectively and strongly. Firing exchanges continued for over an hour” the sources added.

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Kashmir violence being stoked by talk of revenge: Concerned Citizens Group

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The Concerned Citizens Group, including former Union minister Yashwant Sinha and former National Commission for Minorities chairperson Wajahat Habibullah, expressed deep anguish over the escalation in violence and said the solution to the present crisis lies in political dialogue. Violence in the Kashmir Valley shows no signs of abating and is, in fact, being stoked by “talk of revenge” and “unrestrained public statements” from various actors, a citizen’s group said in a statement on Tuesday. The Concerned Citizens Group, including former Union minister Yashwant Sinha and former National Commission for…

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Poonch Bar, Rajouri Lawyers, Jammu Chamber disassociate from Jammu bandh call

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Poonch bar association on Tuesday welcomed the lodging of an FIR against their counterparts in Kathua who tried to block challan in Asifa rape-and-murder case yesterday. General Secretary Poonch bar association Sajad Chouhan said that they welcome the FIR lodged against the lawyers who prevented police from filing the charge sheet against accused in Asifa rape-and-murder case yesterday. He also dissociated from the Jammu bandh call issued by the Jammu high court bar association tomorrow. Talking to reports in Poonch, he said: “The crime branch should continue to investigate the…

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KEA seeks FIR against lawyers for blocking challan in Asifa rape-murder case

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A traders’ body in Kashmir has warned of protests if an FIR wasn’t lodged against the lawyers and “other similar forces” which prevented the Crime Branch from filing charge-sheet against the seven accused in the horrific rape and murder of the eight-year-old Asifa Bano in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Kathua yesterday. Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) chief Haji Muhammad Yasin Khan “has given an ultimatum to the government to book the erring lawyers and other similar forces or face counter protests in Kashmir region.” “Support for rapists doesn’t make…

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An open letter to the People of India on the killing fields of Jammu Kashmir

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Are you aware that in your name the Indian army has killed 100,000 people in Jammu Kashmir since 1988? Are you aware that 7000,000 Indian troops are considered as an occupation force by Kashmiris? Are you aware that Kashmir is not a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan? Are you aware that over one dozen UN resolutions exist on the Kashmir issue? Are you aware that Kashmiris have not consented to be ruled by India or by any other country? As Kashmiris we only wish to exercise the right to decide…

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