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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 University not to revoke students suspension, Stalemate Persists

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Stalemate continued to persist on the Jammu University campus on Tuesday after the administration decided not to revoke the suspension of five students following the “adamant behaviour” of protesters, who announced to carry on their stir till the removal of Dean Students Welfare (DSW). Most of classes on the campus went off peacefully. However, a section of students held a demonstration outside the Vice Chancellor secretariat. They demanded a “written order” on the revocation of the suspension of students and the removal of DSW. However, the university has decided to…

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Sehrai calls for openness to criticism at Bar Seminar, Malik says resist more forcefully

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Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai, the new leader of Tehreek-i-Hurriyat, on Tuesday called upon his colleagues in the separatist camp to be open to criticism and not let their ego come in the way when it came to listening to critics. Sehrai, who replaced Syed Ali Geelani as chairman of Tehreek-i-Hurriyat, a vital member of the Hurriyat Conference, was addressing a gathering of leaders and members of the general public at a seminar to mark the twenty-second martyrdom anniversary of Jalil Andrabi. “People must go and tell them (leaders) their mistakes. Leader…

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Aditya Ghosh, IndiGo President calls for 24×7 Srinagar airport

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Asks Govt to lower sales tax on aviation industry Calling for having a fully functional Srinagar airport, President of the InterGlobe Aviation Limited, DBA IndiGo, Aditya Ghosh Tuesday said there was need to have a 24-hour operational Srinagar airport despite security issues. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural event of the 64th Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) convention at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Ghosh called for the need to reimagine the aviation industry and the travel and tourism market. The TAAI convention is being held…

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Interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma in Bandipora, 2 Injured during visit to NHPC complex

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The first day of the four-day visit of New Delhi’s special representative for Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma on Tuesday witnessed protests as well as sharp criticism from the Congress. Soon after Sharma landed at the Srinagar airport, he went directly to north Kashmir’s Bandipora district to meet various delegations, comprising mostly political workers. Ahead of Sharma’s visit, the meeting venue was rocked by protests in which two employees of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) were injured. The district administration had kept the meeting venue at the NHPC office. The police personnel…

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J&K has been left alone by the Country: Mehbooba Mufti

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Mehbooba Mufti said Jammu and Kashmir is the crown of the country but in the past few years it has lost its sheen. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Tuesday the state has been left alone by the country to deal with the difficult situation it is going through. The chief minister made the remarks while addressing the 64th convention and exhibition of Travel Agents Association of India or TAAI in Srinagar. “Jammu and Kashmir is going through difficult times. It has affected tourism not only in…

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Convention aimed at bringing Kashmir on global tourist map: TAAI President Sunil Kumar

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Buoyed by the support of Jammu and Kashmir government, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on Saturday said that the current convention being held in valley will promote “visibility” of the region on global tourism map. In a press conference, TAAI President Sunil Kumar who was flanked by tourism minister Tasaduq Mufti expressed confidence that the conference will boost tourism in Kashmir. “…We are very confident on behalf of TAAI that once you see this convention concludes successfully the visibility of Kashmir as tourism destination will multiply many times and…

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Undo negative perception about Kashmir: Tassaduq Mufti

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The negative impression about Jammu and Kashmir needs to be changed so that tourism regains its old glory in the state, Tourism Minister Mufti Tassaduq Hussain said on Tuesday. Addressing the media after inaugurating the 64th convention of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), the Minister said tourism had to grow in Kashmir simultaneously with an awareness on environment and ecology. “We have been polluting our rivers and lakes. This trend has to be reversed immediately so that environmental awareness keeps pace with the development of the tourist industry in…

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Clashes in Sopore after two youth held during searches operation, scores injured

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Four youth were injured after clashes erupted during a cordon-and-search-operation on the outskirts of Sopore town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday. Reports said that 22 RR of army, Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF launched a joint operation in Brath village following inputs about the presence of militants. They said that the searches were on for several hours, however nothing was found. Few gunshots were also heard during the searches, but it was not immediately known who fired the shots. However, a police…

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48 Bank Holidays in J&K for year 2018

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In the year 2018, there are total 48 bank holidays in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The list includes national holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Christmas; regional holiday, Sunday, Second Saturday and fourth Saturday of every month. Here’s complete list of Bank Holidays in Jammu and Kashmir:  Jan-13 Saturday Second Saturday Bank Holiday Jan-26 Friday Republic Day Jan-27 Saturday Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday Feb-10 Saturday Second Saturday Bank Holiday Feb-13 Tuesday Maha Shivaratri Feb-24 Saturday Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday Mar-01 Thursday Holi (Jammu Province only)…

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No proposal to scrap Article 370: Govt

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There is currently no proposal to scrap Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Ahir was replying to a written question by BJP MP Ashwini Kumar, who asked whether the government was committed to scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution. The MP from Karnal in Haryana also asked what was the present status and the procedure laid down for scrapping Article 370. “There is currently no such proposal under consideration of the…

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