Author: Editor

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.

Mehbooba Mufti House Arrest Claim: J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row Intensifies as PDP Steps Up Protest Against NC Government

July 1, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti’s House Arrest Claim Adds New Twist to J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row By: Javid Amin | 01 July 2026 The controversy over outsourcing of jobs in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a sharper political turn after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that she was placed under house arrest in Srinagar while attempting to participate in protests against the government’s recruitment policy. The allegation has added a new dimension to an already heated political battle involving the PDP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the National Conference-led Jammu…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis Deepens: ₹14 Crore Daily Livestock Trade Disrupted, Wazwan Tradition Faces Supply Shock

July 1, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: When a Supply Chain Breakdown Threatens a ₹14 Crore Daily Trade By: Javid Amin | 30 June 2026 A shortage of mutton in Kashmir has now moved beyond empty market shelves. What started as a disruption in livestock transportation has turned into a wider economic and cultural concern, affecting traders, consumers and one of the Valley’s most cherished traditions — Kashmiri Wazwan. The livestock trade connected to Kashmir’s meat markets is estimated to involve business worth nearly ₹14 crore every day, supporting a large network of livestock…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…

J&K Summer Vacation 2026: Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed from July 6 to July 19 Due to Heatwave

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

J&K Announces Summer Vacations for Kashmir Schools from July 6 to 19 Amid Intensifying Heatwave By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 J&K Declares Summer Vacation for Schools Across Kashmir Amid Rising Temperatures As Kashmir experiences one of its hottest summers in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for all schools across the Kashmir Valley from July 6 to July 19, 2026. The decision comes in response to the ongoing heat spell that has pushed daytime temperatures well above seasonal averages, raising concerns over student…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis: Why Meat Disappeared From Markets as Omar Abdullah Takes Up Punjab Transit Fee Row

June 30, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Mutton Shortage Crisis: Omar Abdullah’s Punjab Appeal Over Livestock Supply Disruption Explained By: Javid Amin | 29 June 2026 Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: How a Highway Dispute Turned Into a Valley-Wide Supply Shock A commodity deeply connected with Kashmir’s culture, celebrations and daily life has suddenly become a symbol of a growing economic and administrative dispute. Across markets in the Kashmir Valley, mutton shops have witnessed empty counters, disrupted supplies and rising consumer anxiety after livestock movement from outside Jammu and Kashmir was affected by a dispute involving transport charges…

Kashmir Heatwave 2026: Valley Faces Unprecedented Summer Heat as Rising Temperatures Expose Climate and Power Challenges

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Heatwave 2026: Record June Temperatures, Power Cuts, Climate Change Impact and Health Risks By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 Valley Is Faces One of Its Hottest Summers as Climate Change Redefines Seasonal Patterns For generations, Kashmir has been known as India’s summer retreat—a place where cool mornings, pleasant afternoons and refreshing evenings offered relief from the scorching temperatures experienced across much of the country. However, the Valley is witnessing a dramatic shift in its weather pattern. The summer of 2026 has brought one of the earliest and most…

J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row: Sajad Lone Promises Recruitment Data Disclosure as Political Battle Over Youth Employment Intensifies

June 29, 2026 Editor

J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row: Sajad Lone’s One-Week Deadline Puts Recruitment Policy Under Political Spotlight By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 The debate over government job recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir has entered a fresh political phase after Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone questioned the administration’s outsourcing policy and promised to release what he described as “verified facts” within one week. The controversy revolves around the increasing use of private agencies for manpower hiring in government departments — a practice opposition parties argue is reducing transparency and…

Fake Medicines in Kashmir: When the Cure Becomes the Threat

June 28, 2026 Editor

Fake & Substandard Medicines in Kashmir 2026: CDSCO Flags 6 Failed Drug Samples — What You Must Know By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 The Pill That Cannot Heal: Kashmir’s Quiet Drug Crisis Imagine swallowing a painkiller for days without relief. Your blood pressure medication simply isn’t working. Your antibiotic seems useless against an infection that should have cleared up by now. You blame your body. You blame the illness. The thought that never crosses your mind — that the medicine itself might be the problem — may, in…

Silk Route Festival 2026 Nubra Valley: Sumoor Celebrates Ladakh’s Heritage, Culture and Green Future

June 28, 2026 Editor

Silk Route Festival 2026: Nubra Valley Revives Its Ancient Legacy Through Culture and Community By: Javid Amin | 27 June 2026 Amid the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh’s Nubra Valley, the historic village of Sumoor became a vibrant centre of culture, tradition and social awareness as the Silk Route Festival 2026 brought together local communities, artists, officials and visitors on June 26. The festival was more than a celebration of music and dance. It emerged as a platform where Nubra’s centuries-old identity met present-day concerns — from protecting the fragile Himalayan…

Iran’s Historic Farewell: Why Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral Could Become One of the World’s Biggest Gatherings

June 28, 2026 Editor

Iran’s Largest Funeral? Ayatollah Khamenei Farewell Ceremony Could Draw Millions as Nation Faces Historic Transition By: Javid Amin | 27 June 2026 Iran is preparing for what officials describe as one of the largest funeral gatherings in the country’s modern history as millions are expected to participate in ceremonies honouring late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The scale of the event has drawn global attention not only because of the expected crowds but also because it comes at a defining moment for Iran’s political future. Khamenei, who shaped the Islamic…