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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.

Guns fall silent along IB, but fear deafening

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The guns have fallen silent on the International Border and a fragile calm exists but the fear remains. Border residents living in relief camps are scared of going home as they do not want to risk their lives in case Pakistan again rains mortar shells on them. They have decided to stay put in camps till the Republic-Day celebrations are over. “Though we have been provided the best possible facilities in the relief camp established at the ITI Institute here, nothing can match the facilities at home. The circumstances have…

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Vehicle number across Kashmir Division goes up by 26% in past 15 years

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The number of vehicle in Kashmir division has increased during last 15 years by 26 per cent. According to the official data there is an increase of 26.25 percent in vehicle registrations from 2004 to 2017 in Kashmir. From the year 1971 to 31 March 2004 there were 154227 vehicles registered in regional transport office (RTO), Kashmir and the registrations have increased to 587697 vehicles as of 2016-2017. In the year 2004-05 vehicles registered were 16953, followed by slight decrease in 2005-06 with 16395 registrations. In 2006-07 and 2007-08 there…

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Rape and murder of Asifa Bano has shaken conscience of Kashmiris: Geelani

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Saying that the “rape” and murder of a minor girl in Kathua has shaken the conscience of Kashmiris, Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday condemned the arrest of a Gujjar leader protesting against the ‘gruesome’ incident. In a statement, Geelani said that the instead of arresting the culprits, the government arrested the Gujjar leader Talib Hussain. While expressing sympathies with the family of the minor, Geelani termed police action on the mourners as ‘unjustified’. Geelani in his statement also questioned silence of some electronic channels over the…

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No mediation on Kashmir unless both parties agree: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

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chief Antonio Guterres has ruled out any mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue unless all parties agree to it and asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through talks amidst heightened tensions along the border. The U.N. Secretary-General’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that in principle good offices of the U.N. chief are always available for mediation, but everyone needs to agree on involving the world body. Asked about escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to ongoing skirmishes and firing along the border, Mr. Dujarric said, “We’re obviously…

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Govt’s muscular militaristic approach won’t solve Kashmir problems: Chidambaram

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Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the government’s “muscular militaristic approach” won’t help in solving problems in Kashmir. He also came out in support of Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra for saying that the rules of engagement for handling conflicts calls for restraint. “The fundamental flaw is the belief that a muscular militaristic approach will lead to a solution in Kashmir,” Chidambaram tweeted. “Governor Vohra is absolutely right when he said that rules of engagement for handling internal conflicts called for ‘restraint’, he added. The former home…

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Kashmir turned into a garrison ahead of Jan 26: Opposition walks out of assembly

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The opposition National Conference on Tuesday staged walkout from the Legislative Assembly to protest against “turning of Kashmir into a prison” ahead of January 26. As soon as proceedings of the House began, NC legislators stood up and protested against the “harassment” of people by the government forces in Kashmir ahead of R-Day. “Kashmir has been turned into a prison. Why are people being harassed?” asked Ali Muhammad Sagar of the National Conference. He said that people are not being allowed to come out of their homes in Kashmir. The…

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Govt pushes for inclusion of Kashmir cricketers in IPL

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As the three Kashmiri cricketers have got their names listed in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) player’s auction, J&K Government is also using its influence as a last attempt to make their entry into teams. The 2018 IPL player auction in Bengaluru on January 27-28 has created a buzz ahead of the 11th season of the T20 league. From an original pool of 1122, there will be 578 cricketers up for auction; of these, 360 are Indian and the rest overseas players. The list of 578 includes 244 capped…

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Apprehending fidayeen attacks, coaching centers closed till January 27

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Amid looming threats of fidayeen attacks by militants ahead of Republic Day, the J&K Government has shut private coaching centers in Srinagar. “We have been asked to stay closed till January 27,” said an employee of a private coaching centre at Parraypora in Srinagar. He said the coaching center administration had asked the authorities to allow them to run the classes for pre-medical National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and engineering entrance examinations but to no avail. “Engineering examinations are scheduled in March and NEET is scheduled in May. It is unfortunate…

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WGFI & IISM celebrated World Snow Day at Gulmarg

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The Winter Games Federation of India in association with the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) celebrated World Snow Day in Gulmarg on Sunday. A statement issued by the institute said the day was celebrated all over the world to ‘bring children to snow and promote snow sports among our future generations’. It said 90 children from Kashmir and many from other statesparticipated in the celebrations. JS Dhillon, Director, IISM, said many children were interested to pursue snow sports but there was a huge gap in the knowledge on…

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Govt has failed to protect border dwellers: Ajay Sadhotra

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National Conference (NC) leader Ajay Sadhotra has said the BJP governments at the Centre and the state have failed to protect the lives and property of the people living along the International Border and the Line of Control. During his visit to border villages from Chakrali-Gajansoo to Lalyal Camp and Kanachak in the Marh block, the NC leader condemned the frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan. “I have come to enquire about your condition,” he told border residents and expressed shock and grief over the killing of people and expressed sympathies…

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