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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.

Fuel Panic Grips Kashmir Amid NH-44 Disruption: Officials Urge Calm

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

By: Javid Amin | 15 September 2025 As the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains choked by landslides and bad weather, Kashmir is witnessing a fresh wave of anxiety: panic buying of fuel. By Monday afternoon, petrol pumps across Srinagar—including Karan Nagar, Hyderpora, and Bemina—saw long serpentine queues, with motorists scrambling to top up tanks. Similar scenes were reported from Anantnag, Pulwama, Baramulla, and Kupwara, where rumors of petrol running out spread rapidly on social media. “No Shortage,” Say Officials Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg sought to allay fears: “There is no…

‘Mute Spectator to a Crisis’: Sajad Lone Slams Govt Over Kashmir’s Fruit Industry Breakdown

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Accuses Govt of Inaction as Fruit Industry Suffers By: Javid Amin | 15 September 2025 Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has unleashed sharp criticism against the Jammu and Kashmir administration, calling its handling of the Valley’s ongoing fruit industry crisis a case of “criminal inaction.” The breakdown, triggered by the prolonged blockade of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), has stranded thousands of apple-laden trucks for more than two weeks, resulting in massive losses and triggering protests across the Valley’s fruit belt. Lone’s Attack on Govt Inaction Taking…

J&K Government Seeks Public Suggestions to Address Academic Loss Amid School Closures

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

Academic Recovery in Jammu & Kashmir: Navigating Loss, Restoring Hope By: Javid Amin| 14 September 2025 Disruptions to education have far-reaching, long-term impacts—on individuals, communities, and society at large. In Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), multiple crises this year—armed conflict described as “war-like situation,” followed by devastating floods—have significantly disrupted schooling. More than 40 schools have been damaged or destroyed. Many students have missed extended classroom time. Recognizing the severity of this academic loss, the J&K government has taken a crucial step: inviting suggestions from parents, educators, students, and civil society…

Kashmir in Grip of Crisis: Highway Collapse Triggers Mutton Shortage, Apple Losses, and Inflation Chaos

September 15, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Crisis: NH-44 Blockage Triggers Mutton Shortage, Apple Losses & Inflation By: Javid Amin| 14 September 2025 Kashmir is reeling under a crisis unlike any in recent memory. The closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)—the region’s vital artery—has spiraled into a chain reaction of economic paralysis, cultural disruption, and social despair. What began as a natural calamity of landslides and torrential rain has now snowballed into a mutton shortage that has postponed over 150 weddings, fruit rotting in stranded trucks worth more than ₹400 crore, and inflation surging to…

AAP Rallies Behind J&K MLA Mehraj Malik, Forms Legal Team to Challenge PSA Detention

September 15, 2025 Editor

AAP Comes To The Rescue Of Mehraj Malik Its Lone Jammu Kashmir Legislator By: Javid Amin| 14 September 2025 A Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir The political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has once again been shaken by the controversial use of the Public Safety Act (PSA), a law that has often come under scrutiny from rights activists and political observers. This time, the storm surrounds Mehraj Malik, a sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and president of the Jammu & Kashmir unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Malik’s…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Partially Open, Apple Cargo Train Brings Relief to Kashmir Growers

September 14, 2025 Editor

Srinagar–Jammu Highway Disruptions and the Apple Cargo Train: A Lifeline for Kashmir’s Economy By: Javid Amin | 14 September 2025 The Highway That Holds Kashmir Together The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) is more than a stretch of asphalt and tar—it is Kashmir’s lifeline. It snakes through treacherous mountains, unstable slopes, and weather-beaten passes, connecting the Valley to the rest of India. Every sack of rice, every cylinder of cooking gas, every tourist vehicle, and every truckload of apples depends on this single artery. Unlike most other states, Jammu and Kashmir…

GoI Launches Multi-Pronged Campaign to Revive Kashmir Tourism After April Tragedy

September 14, 2025 Editor

Tourism Revival Strategy Includes Security Upgrades, Discounted Packages, and Cultural Outreach By: Javid Amin | 13 September 2025 A Valley in Shock, A Nation Responds On April 22, 2025, Pahalgam—a serene town known for its meadows and the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra—was struck by tragedy. A terror attack claimed the lives of 26 civilians, sending ripples of grief across the Valley and shaking the foundations of its most vital lifeline: tourism. For weeks after, hotels sat half-empty, shikaras glided on Dal Lake without passengers, and local guides waited…

Farooq Abdullah Expresses Hope for Restoration of J&K Statehood, Urges Centre to Heed Public Aspirations

September 14, 2025 Editor

Centre Must Listen to People’s Voice, Not Just Manage Optics, Says NC Leader By: Javid Amin | 13 September 2025 “We Are Hopeful”: Abdullah’s Call for Statehood Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has reiterated his belief that statehood will eventually be restored to Jammu & Kashmir, aligning with the aspirations of its people. Speaking as the guest of honour at a golf tournament in Pahalgam, Abdullah told reporters: “God willing, that will also happen one day. We are hopeful that Delhi will pay attention to…

The Plant That Drowned: Overcare, Silent Suffocation, and the Emotional Cost of Good Intentions

September 14, 2025 Editor

The Weight of Water: When Care Becomes Control By: Javid Amin | 14 September 2025 The Plant That Drowned I once killed a plant—not because I ignored it, but because I cared too much.Every morning, I watered it, sometimes twice, thinking I was giving it the love it needed. I hovered over it, checked its leaves, adjusted its position under the sun, and worried over the slightest change in color. But instead of thriving, it began to droop. Its soil stayed wet, its roots gasped for air, and slowly it…

Junk Food and Memory: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Changing Diet

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 Editor

Junk Food Beyond the Waistline By: Saika J | 12 September 2025 Kashmir has always celebrated food. From morning nun chai with girda to a grand Wazwan, meals are moments of togetherness, tradition, and love. But beneath this cultural pride, a quiet dietary shift is taking place. Burgers, chips, and sugary drinks have entered homes, schools, and workplaces. Until now, we thought junk food was mainly about obesity, cholesterol, or diabetes. But a new Neuron study by the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reveals something far more alarming:…