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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.

One Jawan killed, one policeman injured as militants tried to storm CRPF camp in Srinagar

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The report came on the day the army was paying tributes to five of its men who were among the six people killed in an attack on a military camp in Jammu’s Sunjuwan. A constable was killed in a gunfight that broke out in Srinagar early on Monday after the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) foiled an attack on its camp in the city’s Karan Nagar area. At around 4am, a guard noticed two armed men moving towards the camp. “He fired, forcing them to flee from the bylanes,” the…

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Kashmir Valley shuts on Maqbool Bhat’s death anniversary

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A shutdown was observed across the Kashmir valley today to mark the death anniversary of militant leader Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail in 1984. The markets remained closed in all districts of the region and public transport remained off the roads. Bhat, a resident of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, had co-founded the first militant group in the region. He was hanged on February 11, 1984, in Tihar Jail. His body was buried inside the jail premises. Several key separatist leaders in the region had…

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Shahid Afridi wins Indian fans’ hearts with this gesture at Ice Cricket Challenge

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Shahid Afridi asked an Indian fan to hold the Tri-colour properly when she asked for a picture with him on the sidelines of Ice Cricket Challenge Not for nothing Shahid Afridi has big fan following all over the world. The Pakistan all-rounder, fondly called ‘Boom Boom’ Afridi for his swashbuckling batting, on Friday won the hearts of Indian cricket lovers with his gesture towards the Tri-colour. After leading his team Royals XI to win over Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds XI in the first edition of Ice Cricket Challenge at St Moritz…

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Army takes months, RSS can prepare a force within 3 days to fight on border: Mohan Bhagwat

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RSS will prepare military personnel within three days which the Army would do in 6-7 months said Mohan Bhagwat Rahul Gandhi seeks apology from RSS for ‘insulting’ remarks on Indian Army Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the organization has the ability to prepare an “army” to fight for the country within three days, if such a situation arises. The RSS chief said this while addressing the workers at Zila school ground on the last day of his six-day visit of Muzaffarpur. “Sangh will prepare military personnel…

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5 Armymen, 3 Militants, 1 Civilian killed in Sunjwan fidayeen attack

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Five army men and 3 JeM militants were killed and a civilian died in the ongoing encounter at a military station at Sunjwan in Jammu. Ten others were injured including five women even as the searches continued on the second day. Two militants were killed by the forces after a group of heavily armed Jaish-e-Mohammad militants attacked the sprawling camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry early yesterday. Two Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) were killed on the first day itself, while three…

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Protests in city over Akbar Lone’s pro-Pak slogans, terror attack

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The pro-Pakistan slogans by former Speaker and National Conference (NC) MLA Mohammad Akbar Lone in the Assembly and the terror attack on the Sunjuwan Military Station have sparked widespread protests in the winter capital today. The protesters demanded the expulsion of Akbar Lone and strict action against the terrorist organisations and its supporters. The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), which is the youth wing of the coalition partner BJP, staged a protest demonstration against NC legislator Akbar Lone on the recent statement given by him in which he was speaking…

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What the record says about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s views on Kashmir problem

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How would Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel have handled the Kashmir problem if he, instead of Jawaharlal Nehru, had been India’s first Prime Minister? The picture of Patel’s thoughts that emerges from his letters and conversations are complex and multilayered. Last week, in the course of a strong attack on the Congress party and its leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Lok Sabha: “Had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel been India’s first Prime Minister, a part of my Kashmir would not have been with Pakistan today.” Over the years, Modi and the BJP have…

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NC MLA Akbar Lone raises ‘Pro-Pakistan’ slogan in J&K assembly

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Jammu and Kashmir assembly today witnessed chaotic scenes after National Conference MLA from Sonawari, Akbar Lone, raised pro-Pakistan slogans in the house. Later, Lone said that he was “provoked” to raise the slogans after BJP MLAs started raising anti-Pakistan slogans in the assembly. “Yes, I said it. It is my personal view, I said it in the house and I don’t think anyone should have a problem with it,” Lone was quoted saying on ANI. BJP MLAs were raising slogans against Pakistan to protest the ongoing terrorist attack on the…

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Will FIR against army major be quashed? SC to hear plea in Shopian firing case on Monday

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The plea filed by Army Major Aditya Kumar’s father Lieutenant Colonel Karamveer Singh says that his son has been “wrongly and arbitrarily” named in the FIR. The Supreme Court will on February 12 hear the plea filed by Army Major Aditya Kumar’s father Lieutenant Colonel Karamveer Singh seeking to quash of the FIR against his son. Major Aditya Kumar is one of the armymen who has been named in the FIR in connection with the firing in Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Colonel Singh has said that his son,…

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Three army jawans injured in shelling along LoC in Poonch sector

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Three Army jawans were injured in intermittent firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said on Friday. The Army officials said intermittent firing was under way when reports last came in. The Pakistan Army continued firing and shelling overnight along the LoC in the Krishnagati sector of Poonch district, the officials said. In the firing and shelling, three jawans suffered minor splinter injuries, they said. On Thursday, a 45-year-old woman was killed in shelling by the Pakistani troops along the LoC…

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