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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.

You don’t need enemy country to destroy Kashmir, News channels are enough: Nayeema Mehjoor

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Jammu and Kashmir women’s commission chief Nayeema Mehjoor has lashed out at news channels saying you don’t need enemy country, army or nuclear bomb to destroy the valley but media’s venom is enough to destroy the whole subcontinent. Taking herself to Twitter, Mehjoor, a former journalist who had served various media organisations including the BBC, said, “News channels….u don’t need enemy country, army or nuclear bomb to destroy kashmir, ur venom is enough to detonate it to the extent that it will also engulf whole subcontinent into destruction…..” She was…

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NC says arrest soldiers involved in Shopian shotout, BJP wants FIR withdrawn

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The National Conference (NC) on Monday demanded the arrest of soldiers named in an FIR in the killing of two civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, while the ruling BJP demanded withdrawal of the FIR. “Politics apart, this cycle of killings must end. We all have to end this bloodshed,” former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in the state assembly. “As per news reports soldiers, including a Major, have been named in the FIR. “Bullets have been fired at chest height, which means the forces were…

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‘Drunken Banter’ – Video of an army officer boasting of bloodshed goes viral

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The video shows the man in military uniform in a hilly place much like Kashmir in winter saying he is not satisfied till there is bloodshed, and how people should worship weapons and not gods. A video showing a man in military uniform boasting about bloodshed and worship of weapons was widely shared on social media in the Kashmir Valley on Sunday when tension was already running high over the killing of two men by security forces. The authenticity of the clipping could not be independently verified and the officer…

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Drugs, Sex, Stress: Why Kota may be a bad place for your child

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Self-harm, substance abuse, bullying, sexual experimentation and the possibility of pregnancy, sleep-related issues, loneliness, weight loss, acidity and anxiety are common among students in Kota, the coaching class capital of Rajasthan famous for offering preparatory courses to IIT hopefuls, a report by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has said. The report, submitted recently to the Kota district administration which had commissioned a study to find out reasons for student suicides, has a crucial suggestion for parents who aspire to send their children there: “Do an initial recce, if possible,…

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Civilian killings in Shopian rocks J&K Assembly

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Civilian killings in Shopian of South Kashmir rocked the J&K Assembly here on Monday. Opposition parties moved an adjournment motion and pressed for adjournment of the House business. They created uproar and raised slogans. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti intervened and urged Speaker Kavinder Gupta to allow discussion in the House. Later, the Speaker allowed the discussion. No question was taken in the Assembly. NC’s legislator Ali Mohammad Sagar started the discussion.

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Kashmir hails Manzoor Dar entry in IPL 2018, Parvez Rasool, Umar Nazir miss out

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Jammu and Kashmir’s hard-hitting batsman Manzoor Dar also known as Pandav bagged his maiden IPL deal of Rs 20 lakh from Kings XI Punjab. Jammu and Kashmir’s best cricketer Parvez Rasool and medium pacer Umar Nazir went unsold but hard-hitting batsman Manzoor Dar also known as Pandav bagged his maiden IPL deal of Rs 20 lakh from Kings XI Punjab. “Congratulations & all the best for the tournament. Look forward to watching you play,” former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah wrote on his twitter page after the franchise from…

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Villagers living near LoC face death and destruction as escalation reaches three-year high

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Fozia Bi ran frantically between what would have been a cluster of houses in the Jora Farm village, searching for her lost goat. The sudden escalation at the border last week forced the family to abandon their house and their livestock. The guns are comparably silent as she forces her husband to join the search. The road leading to the village is deserted. Only the clip-clop of horseshoes ringing against the road breaks the eerie silence. Few kilometers ahead, a group of village children are celebrating the Republic Day. One…

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Sunny days with Chilly nights a grave concern ahead

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The unusual weather pattern continued in Kashmir with sunny and warmer days while nights are extremely chilly. Cold wave continued with mercury at degrees below the freezing point. Meteorological department continues to predict light rains and snowfall in next 24 hours. Director MeT department, Sonam Lotus said a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to end the dry spell during the next 24 hours in Kashmir. “Light rain or snow would occur at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir from Monday evening as a fresh WD, originating in Arabian sea has…

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Have no faith in Govt ordered probe, A justice-delaying exercise

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Day after the government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the killing of two civilians in army firing at Gawanpora village of Shopian district, the families of the slain civilians today said they “have no faith” in such probe. “When the like probes have yielded nothing in the past, how could they yield any fair result now,” the families of slain civilians asked. Talking to Kashmir Post, Abdul Rashid Bhat father of Javed Ahmed Bhat, said: “It is useless to wait for the government report which is expected to come within…

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Displaced Kashmiri Pandits hail MHA’s advisory board proposal

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Displaced Kashmiri Pandits have welcomed the suggestion of the Ministry of Home Affairs to the state government to constitute an advisory board to look into the grievances of the displaced community members. They have sought a comprehensive plan and involvement of community representatives for its success. Living in exile for 28 years, Pandits feel neglected by the successive government. They claim the governments failed to implement any major plan to rehabilitate and resettle 3.5 lakh community members. Setting up of a welfare board to look after the issues of displaced…

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