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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.

Special court acquits former DSP- Yusuf Mir in Sex Scam

February 21, 2018 Editor

Mohammad Yusuf Mir, who was posted as Srinagar Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in 1995, was today acquitted by a special court here in the Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal. Mir was booked under Section 376 of the Ranbir Penal Code, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and Section 67 of the Information and technology Act in July 2006. He was accused of sexually exploiting a minor for money via a brothel run by the prime accused, Sabeena, and her husband in 2004. However, the…

HC Seeks updated probe status in theft of Aurangzeb’s handwritten Quran from SPS Museum

February 20, 2018 Editor

The High Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to inform it about the latest status of probe regarding theft of a Holy Qur’an handwritten by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb from Sri Pratap Singh Museum here in 2003. A division bench of Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and Justice M K Hanjura sought from the CBI latest updated report by March 19, the next date of hearing. The report, the court said, should be factually correct. The bench did not take on record the status report which the CBI had…

Srinagar Master Plan turns ‘Commercial’, Residential Colonies turning into Business Centres

February 20, 2018 Editor

With the authorities preparing the final draft of Srinagar Master Plan 20-15-35, it has been seen that scores of residential areas in the city are fast turning into commercial hubs. Housing Colonies in Srinagar city were well developed for residential purposes and no commercial building permissions were accorded in these colonies other than the area earmarked for commercial activity. However official sources told KNS that majority of these housing colonies have acquired the status of more of a commercial hub having big shopping centres of every type. Sources said that…

Soon, Walk amid Snow Leopards and Himalayan Bears at Kashmir’s first Zoo in Pahalgam Valley

February 20, 2018 Editor

There is good news for animal lovers. Kashmir’s maiden zoo in the stunning Pahalgam valley will be a reality in few years. The zoo, spread over 47 hectares, will initially have over 20 species for display and will be set up at a cost of Rs 100 crore. It will house native species like the leopard, Himalayan black and brown bears, spotted deer, musk deer, Hangul – the Kashmiri stag – and the goat antelope species of Serow, Goral, Markhor. Grey Langoors, leopard cat and even the prized snow leopard…

J&K Govt hires consultant to quantify Indus Water Treaty losses

February 20, 2018 Editor

After years of delay, the J&K government has hired a consultant for quantifying losses suffered by the state on account of Indus Water Treaty (IWT). A source said the Power Development Corporation (PDC) has awarded the contract to Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI) India Water and Environment Pvt Ltd. The Institute has already started the work and a team of its officials visited some river sites in J&K last month. There was also a meeting between officials from PDC and DHI a few days ago, said the source. The institute, part…

Mehbooba Mufti promises fair trial in minor’s rape case, Section 144 imposed in Hiranagar

February 20, 2018 Editor

Hindu Ekta Manch seeks CBI probe, fails to get audience with Mehbooba Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today did not meet a delegation of the Hindu Ekta Manch (HEM) from Hiranagar which had come to her with a request for a CBI probe into the alleged rape and murder of an eight-year-old tribal girl in Rasana village of Kathua district. The CM, however, made it clear that “the probe would be transparent and fair” to ensure that the culprits got exemplary punishment for the heinous crime. In view of the simmering…

Army foils BAT attack in Poonch sector, 3 Civilians injured during Pak Firing in Uri Sector

February 20, 2018 Editor

Averting a major tragedy, the Army on Sunday night foiled an attempt of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector, killing one intruder. Two other BAT members were seriously injured but they managed to return amid heavy firing. The body of the intruder and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered in the morning. The incident occurred ahead of the fence in the Gulpur area. The BAT team had reached near an Indian post when its movement was observed…

MeT predicts Rain, Snow in Kashmir from Tuesday

February 19, 2018 Editor

A fresh spell of rain or snow was likely to be witnessed as the western disturbance (WD) will affect the region from February 20, Meteorological Department predicted on Sunday. “A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan region from 20th February onwards and is likely to cause isolated to scattered rainfall or snowfall activity over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh,” IMD said in its weather forecast. On February 11, Kashmir valley along with other parts of the state received major snowfall after a long dry spell. The…

Man shot down while trying to enter IAF base station in Budgam

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Editor

An unidentified man, trying to intrude into the security zone of Indian Air Force (IAF) base station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, was shot down by security forces on Monday morning. Around midnight, the unidentified individual tried to cross the security fence and came close to perimeter wall of the IAF air station, reported news agency ANI. The sentry gave warning shots but the man continued to proceed. Later, the forces shot at him. According to latest reports, the man was believed to be mentally unsound. “Spot examination revealed…

Family living near LOC seeks police probe, apprehends Army fired on their house

February 19, 2018 Editor

A family which lives near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar area of Poonch has sought a police probe after their house was hit by a bullet and members had a narrow escape Saturday evening. The family apprehended that the house was targeted by army men as it falls nearly 5 kilometer away from Pakistan Administered Kashmir. A resident Mohammed Younis and his wife were in their kitchen during the dinner time when a bullet hit the tin shed and pierced it. The family was scared and had sleepless…