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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.

Kashmir in Headlines 2017

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The main trigger for the violence in 2017 in Kashmir is the ‘Burhan aftermath’ – a series of violent protests in the Valley after the killing of Burhan Wani, militant commander of the Kashmir-based terrorist organization Hizbul Mujahideen by Indian security forces on 8 July 2016. The year 2017 has therefore been christened as ‘The Year of Kashmir’ by terrorist organization Jamaat–ud-Dawa (JuD), earlier Lashkar-e-Taiba and now called Tehreek Azadi Jammu and Kashmir (TAJK). The declaration is a clear indication of the surge of militancy in Kashmir in the days…

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Patients suffer as doctors go on long winter holidays

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‘Patients suffer immensely due to long winter holidays of doctors’ Come winter, senior doctors at Kashmir hospitals go for two-month-long winter holidays leaving patients to fend for themselves, said Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday in a communique. “Patients suffer immensely due to long winter holidays of doctors,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “It is that time of the year again when senior doctors abandon their places of work to evade the harsh winter of the valley and go on sojourn within and outside the country,” he said.…

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High Court asks govt to decide on easing schoolbag burden

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The High Court on Friday left it to the government to take a decision on easing the burden of school children saddled under heavy bags. “We leave it to the wise decision of the government to address the issue before February 2018,” a division bench of Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and Justice M K Hanjura said. With this direction, the bench closed a contempt petition seeking action against the concerned officers for not implementing the court orders to lighten the school-going children of the bag burden. Before issuing its orders, the…

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Induction of Tassaduq Mufti brazen promotion of dynasty rule: Vakil

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President Jammu Kashmir Bachao Tehreek and former minister Abdul Gani Vakil Friday said that induction of Tassaduq Mufti brother of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti as a minister is a brazen promotion of dynasty rule in the State. He said BJP too is exposed by supporting induction as it speaks against dynastic rule at the national level. Vakil also lambasted NC and Congress and said they should correct their past on promotion of dynasty politics before raising fingers on others over the issue of dynasty politics. “National Conference has promoted and…

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Advt notice: 550 Posts of teacher for Srinagar, none for Jammu

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In an advertisement notice for teachers issued yesterday by the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) for district cadre posts of general, science/mathematics and Urdu teachers, the lion’s share has been given to Srinagar with 554 posts, whereas the winter capital has got none. The JKSSB has advertised 2,154 posts of teachers under the district cadre, but not a single post has been given to Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Jammu, Poonch, Kathua, Kargil and Leh districts. After Srinagar, which is the home district of Education Minister, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s…

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Tourists thronging Gulmarg for new year celebrations

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After witnessing little to no visitors for more than a year now, tourism players in Kashmir at the end of 2017 have got a reason to cheer. Hotels in Gulmarg are jam-packed, as tourists from across the country are rushing towards this famous ski resort in north Kashmir on the New Year’s Eve. People associated with travel trade say other tourist destination in Kashmir have also witnessed a good number of hotel bookings. They say tourist arrivals started to pickup from December 23 to celebrate Christmas here and later stayed…

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Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu to start shooting in Kashmir for Manmarziyan

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Recently, it was found that Abhishek Bachchan will play the lead role in Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming film ‘Manmarziyan’. If rumours are to be believed, Junior Bachchan has replaced Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan, who was previously cast for the role. Produced by Aanand L Rai, the shooting is said to begin in February 2018 in Kashmir. The makers of the film are looking forward to shoot a romantic scene at a snowy landscape. The film also stars Vicky Kaushal, who was known for his performance in Masaan, who will be playing…

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14 Dead, Scores injured in fire incident at Kamala Mills Compound Mumbai

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More than eight fire tenders, five water tankers, emergency ambulance and police rushed to the spot for rescue operation. At least 14 people died and several were injured when a major fire broke out at a building in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel late on Thursday night. The injured were rushed to nearby KEM and Sion hospital, where they are being treated. According to BMC disaster management, the fire was brought under control but the toll may rise. The fire started after 12:30am on the third floor of the…

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Ladakhi students hold Losar celebrations in Jammu

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Minister for Ladakh Affairs and Cooperatives Chering Dorjay participated in the Losar celebrations organised by the All Ladakh Students’ Association, Jammu, here today. Speaking on the occasion, the minister stressed upon the students to take a pledge to follow the path of righteousness as shown by the teachings of the 19th Kushok Bakula. He asked the Ladakhi community to strive for achieving quality education and serving the society by working for peace, love and compassion. Dorjey said in Ladakh, Losar was regarded as the most important socio-religious event. “The festivities…

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Cold wave tightens grip over Kashmir as mercury plummets below zero

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The cold wave conditions across Kashmir intensified as the night temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point Meteorological department director Sonum Lotus said there would not be any significant changes in the weather in the coming week “There can be light snowfall in the upper reaches on January 5, but as such there won’t be any significant changes for the week,” the official said Currently, Kashmir is in the grip of ‘chillai kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period when the mercury goes below the freezing point and the cold…

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