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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.

Chandrababu Naidu is richest CM, Manik Sarkar poorest: Report

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With assets worth Rs 177 crore, Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, is the richest CM in the country. Giving him company in this exclusive club, are the chief ministers of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, whose assets are worth Rs 129 crore, and Punjab CM, Amarinder Singh, who has Rs 48 crore to his name. An analysis of the self sworn affidavits filed by chief ministers of 29 states and two Union Territories throws up interesting facts. Like Mamata Banerjee,CM of West Bengal, has declared assets worth Rs…

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Civilian houses near boundary walls of army camps a problem: Nirmala Sitharaman

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The defence minister said she was studying the scenario and would come up with a solution. Construction of civilian houses adjacent to the boundary wall of Army camps is a problem across the country, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. The minister was in Jammu to visit the people injured in Saturday’s terror attack on the Army camp in Sunjuwan. “Civil constructions are taking place near the boundary walls (of army camps across the country) and it is getting difficult to remove these constructions because these are taking place…

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Snowfall on ‘Herath’ eve brings cheer to Kashmiri Pandit community

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Even as “Herath” (Mahashivaratri) is being celebrated from tomorrow, snowfall on the festive occasion has cheered up the Kashmiri Pandit community in the Valley. “Though it usually snows or rains during Herath, heavy snowfall on the festival eve is a very auspicious and good omen. As Lord Shiva’s abode mostly lies in the snowbound mountains, we consider snowfall a blessing. We hope and pray this augurs well for us all,” said Hindu Welfare Society Kashmir (HWSK) president Chunni Lal Bhat. He said as per traditions, they would hold nightlong puja…

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Hurriyat (G) leader Yousuf Rather shot dead in Budgam

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Unidentified gunmen shot dead Hurriyat Conference (G) leader Mohammad Yousuf Rather (Nadeem) in Charangam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday . Police sources said unknown gunmen fired towards Rather at Charangam area in the evening when he was travelling in a Tavera vehicle. Rather, a resident of Sanzipora Budgam, sustained critical bullet injuries was shifted to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. He was also working in Power Development Department, family sources said. “He was shot in the head in a moving vehicle. We have…

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Encounter in Karan Nagar underway for over 20 hours; Explosion and Gunfire heard

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An encounter between terrorists and security forces is underway, Tuesday, near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 23 Battalion Headquarters at Karan Nagar in Srinagar. The intermittent firing was reported through the night. Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility for the attack. On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri, informed the state Assembly that a CRPF personnel had been killed in the ongoing encounter. Providing details, the minister said that at about 4:30 am on Monday, a sentry at CRPF 23 Battalion Headquarters spotted…

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Mahashivaratri fervour grips Jammu City

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The city is gearing up to celebrate Mahashivaratri with temples being prepared to receive thousands of pilgrims. Displaced Kashmiri Pandits celebrate the festival in their own unique way. Ahead of the festival, a religious procession was taken out in the city, which passed through various markets, depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva. Many social and cultural organisations displayed tableaus to mark the festival, which falls on Tuesday. In Jammu city, a large number of devotees gather at the historical Pir Kho Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple and other shrines. Like every year,…

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Fresh snowfall ends dry spell in Kashmir, Valley cut off from rest of the world

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Highway closed, air traffic suspended Father, son killed by lightning in Reasi SASE issues high danger avalanche warning The plains and the upper reaches in Kashmir valley Monday received fresh snowfall, ending a dry spell of nearly two-month. The first snowfall of the season in Srinagar, the summer capital of the State, brought cheers to the people. Following Western Disturbances on Sunday, Metrological department Srinagar had predicted heavy rains and snowfall. A MeT official told Kashmir Post that moderate to heavy snowfall had been recorded in plains as well as…

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War with Pakistan not an option, dialogue the only solution: Mehbooba Mufti

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In the wake of repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan and terror strikes in the state, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) chief minister Mehbooba Mufti advocated dialogue with the neighbouring country as the only way to resolve differences. “We fought and won all wars against Pakistan but even now there is no solution other than dialogue, till when will our jawans and civilians keep dying,” Mufti said in the J&K assembly on Monday. “Dialogue with Pakistan is necessary if we are to end bloodshed… We have to talk because war is not…

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SC stays proceedings against Indian Army Major named in FIR over 3 civilian deaths

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The father of army major Aditya Kumar moved the apex court last week, demanding that the FIR registered by the Jammu and Kashmir Police be quashed. The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings on Monday against an Indian Army officer named in an FIR over a recent firing incident in Shopian that killed three civilians. The father of army major Aditya Kumar moved the apex court last week, demanding that the FIR registered by the Jammu and Kashmir Police be quashed. The SC restrained the Jammu and Kashmir government from taking…

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Search operation under way,Lone militant still holed up in Sunjuwan military camp

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The army on Monday said that one militant was still holed up inside the Sunjuwan military camp in Jammu, three days after an attack left six persons dead. “One militant is still holed-up inside the camp and efforts are on to neutralize him,” a Defence Ministry official said. The Army said on Monday that the search operation was under way in its Sunjwan camp, which was attacked by a group of suspected JeM terrorists, killing six people, including five soldiers. Three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists involved in the attack were killed…

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