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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 to return to normalcy soon: Army Chief

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Accusing Pakistan of trying to create unrest in the valley, General Rawat said that Islamabad is using social media to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has expressed the hope that the condition in the Kashmir valley will soon become normal. Accusing Pakistan of trying to create unrest in the valley, General Rawat said that Islamabad is using social media to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. “Pakistan is spreading disinformation among the youth of Kashmir with doctored videos and messages. This is further…

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Seven persons killed by Windstorms, Lightning in Jammu

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Seven people were killed, dozens of cattle perished and hundreds of houses damaged in massive windstorms and lightning here in Jammu and Kashmir. Damage to houses, electric department infrastructure including transformers and poles were reported from Udhampur, Rajouri, Reasi, Kathua and Samba districts due to the severe weather conditions late on Wednesday evening. Three persons were killed in Laap village, while one in Ramnagar area of Udhampur district due to tree falling, an official said. “Over 200 houses have been damaged in the district by windstorm,” the official added. Two…

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No one Sleeps on footpaths Or looks for Food in dustbins in Kashmir: Dukhtaran-e-Millat

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Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) on Tuesday said that arbitrary raids by India’s ‘National Investigation Agency’ (NIA) on the resistance leadership and the businessmen in Kashmir and keeping the schools and colleges shut are the acts done to malign the image, harm the economy and education of Kashmiris. In a statement, the DeM general secretary, Nahida Nasreen, said that India and its puppets in Kashmir are frustrated as this movement has passed onto the fourth generation of Kashmiris and has become a people’s movement. “Everyone including young, elders, men, women and students are…

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India unnerved by student anger in Kashmir

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Another student death in clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir has heightened tensions in the disputed territory and worsened India s worries about a foe that it cannot control — youths who do not carry guns. The teenager was fatally shot in the chest during an exchange of fire between troops and suspected militants in Shopian, south of Srinigar, late Tuesday, sparking further violent protests. Students have taken the lead in protests, hurling stones at soldiers tracking militants who want Kashmir to break away from India. More than 100 young men and…

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Kashmir, as a separate country!

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M.Ashraf There was recently a news item about the UN showing Kashmir as a separate country. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) have inserted Jammu & Kashmir in the “Country/Geographical area” section in their “Advanced search for Civil Society Organization”. This gives an impression of the State being treated as a separate country by the UN. Well, just showing Kashmir as a separate country may not change its present physical position but somehow it reminds one about the Kashmir’s ancient history when it was an independent…

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All parties should be taken into confidence over Kashmir: Congress

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Congress today said that the Modi government should take all the political parties into confidence if it wants to solve the Kashmir issue. “The Kashmir issue is very sensitive. There is no doubt that Kashmir is part of India. If the Prime Minister has to resolve the issue then it has to be done with humane angle to it,” Congress national spokesman Tom Vadakkan told reporters in Panaji. Quoting the statements of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Vadakkan said “pellets are no answer to the violence.” “The Centre has…

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2 lakh devotees secure Amarnath yatra registration for 2017

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Nearly two lakh pilgrims have secured advance registration through the designated bank branches, group registration facility and booking of helicopter tickets for this year’s annual Amarnath yatra beginning from June 29. This information was given to Governor NN Vohra, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), by Umang Narula, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the shrine board, at a review meeting here today. The registration of pilgrims is being provided from March 1 this year through 437 designated branches of Punjab National Bank, J&K Bank and YES Bank, located…

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As demand goes up, Residents suffer unscheduled power cuts

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With the ruling political class and state bureaucracy enjoying the cool climes in the Valley, unbridled power cuts and night outages amid humid conditions have made life difficult for Jammu residents. Despite the slogan of bringing ‘Achhe Din’, the PDP-BJP coalition government is forcing people to spend sleepless nights as residents are battling long and unscheduled power cuts. “It’s a double whammy for the residents of Jammu who are not just reeling under humid conditions but also bearing the brunt of a casual approach of the Power Development Department. Long…

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Medical supplies corpn in Vigilance net over spurious drugs purchase

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The state Vigilance Organisation has booked members of the Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) for allegedly purchasing spurious drugs and medicines on exorbitant rates without adhering to a proper procedure. Out of the total 23 lifted samples, three samples were reported to be not of standard quality and failed. The FIR has been registered against the then Managing Director, JKMSCL, Principal, GMC, Jammu, Senior Consultant, Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Chief Account Officer of JKMSCL, Consultant (Technical Expert), Technical Expert and the supplier Theon Pharmaceutical Ltd. According to…

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GST from July 1, no impact on Article 370: Finance Minister

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The state is all set to roll out the new goods and services tax (GST) from July 1, as the J&K Cabinet has approved the draft to be passed in the special Assembly session being held from June 17 in Srinagar. This was announced by Finance Minister Haseeb A Drabu at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here today. The state Legislative Assembly would discuss the extension of the 101st Amendment to the Constitution to J&K. The extension had three…

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