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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.

Student’s killing sparks Shutdown, Protests, Clashes in Kashmir

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Thousands attend Adil’s funeral at Shopian village The killing of student Adil Farooq Magray in forces firing in a village in Shopian last evening triggered protests and shutdown in Valley while thousands of people attended the funeral prayer of the slain youth. Thousands of people attended the funeral prayers of the 20-year-old boy at Ganowpora village of Shopian district this morning amidst chanting of pro-freedom and anti-India slogans. Three rounds of funeral prayers were held due to a massive rush of mourners who marched to the village from several areas…

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United Nations ends half a century of silence on Kashmir: Human Rights Activists

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The United Nations (UN) has ended its long silence on Kashmir and has quietly increased pressure on India in recent months, diplomats and human rights activists say. They said India was criticized at the opening of the 35th session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday. This happened for the third consecutive session of the Council, and diplomats and human rights defenders say this is unprecedented, they said, adding: “The coming days indicate New Delhi could face more international diplomatic challenges on Kashmir.” “We continue to receive reports…

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In face of odds, Kashmir now has its own Girl’s Football Team

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Just a month ago some Kashmiri girls hit headlines by throwing stones at police vans in Srinagar but these football loving girls are determined to change that and pursue their dreams despite all odds. The first girls’ football team of Kashmir has been practising in Srinagar despite restrictions and curfews, the under 19 players will soon be playing with teams from other states. “If just five girls go out for stone pelting, it gives an impression that the entire Kothibagh school is involved in stone pelting, but all girls don’t…

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Chalk out ways to check Dal Lake pollution: High Court

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Pointing out that nitrates, phosphates and other nutrients were present beyond the permissible limits in the Dal Lake, the High Court today directed the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority to check the sources of these pollutants rather than focusing on weed-cutting. A division bench of the court headed by the Chief Justice also observed that the pH value of the lake water was high which meant that the water was alkaline in nature. “You have to apply your mind on how it can be controlled. These (nutrients and pH) increase…

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Joint Resistance called for Kashmir bandh on Friday against recent killings

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Joint resistance leadership led by an Octogenarian separatist leader and Hurriyat (G) chief, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, JKLF chairman Yasin Malik and APHC chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have called for a complete bandh in Kashmir Valley against the killing of a student by forces in Shopian. The shutdown has been called to express people’s resentment and indignation against the brutal killing of young Adil Ahmed Magray of Ganowpora, Shopian by the security forces and to express complete solidarity with the bereaved family, joint resistance camp said in a statement. “Complete…

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Internet Services Suspended (3G/4G ) as tension rise across Kashmir Valley post killing of youth by forces

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Authorities on Wednesday suspended 3g and 4g mobile Internet services in the Kashmir Valley following the death of a youth in firing by government forces in the Shopian district. The mobile Internet services which had been restored during the last four days after remaining suspended for over a fortnight, were again suspended after 20-year-old Adil Farooq Magrey died in the forces’ firing in Ganawpora village late Tuesday. Government forces had surrounded a house after specific intelligence input that two militants were hiding in the village on Tuesday evening. As soon…

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Once a month diabetes treatment may replace daily insulin jabs

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Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have developed a technology that may provide weeks of glucose control for diabetes with a single injection, which would be a dramatic improvement over current therapies. In primates, the treatment has been shown to last for weeks, rather than days, researchers at Duke University in the US said. By creating a controlled-release mechanism for a drug and optimising its circulation time in the body, the new biopolymer injection has the potential to replace daily or weekly insulin shots with a once-a-month or twice-a-month treatments…

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Doval doctrine and Army’s iron fist; Kashmir clean up in two months

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The Doval doctrine clubbed with the iron fist of the Indian Army is what you are getting to witness in Kashmir today. National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval’s doctrine made says, “Do not overreact, it will pass off as they cannot sustain beyond a point.” On the other hand, the Indian Army which has been given a free hand to deal with the Kashmir crisis has promised to wipe out every militant by the next winter sets in. Wiping out the 180 odd militants in the Valley is important for the…

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Will avenge all atrocities committed against Muslims in India, establish Sharia, warns militant Zakir Musa in new audio clip

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Former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Musa has urged the Indian Muslims to join the ongoing Islamic jihad (the holy war) to conquer India. Former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Musa has urged the Indian Muslims to join the ongoing Islamic jihad (the holy war) to conquer India. According to the Times of India, Musa made this appeal in his first audio message as an al Qaeda operative in which he slammed Indian Muslims for not joining the Islamic jihad for ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ – the final and last battle for the conquest of…

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PDP misled people on Power Projects, AFSPA, Art 370: Omar Abdullah

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Says GoI created political vacuum by failing youth reach out ‘Farooq told Modi to talk to Pak, Hurriyat; stop arrests and pellet gun use’ Opposition National Conference Working President and former chief minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) misled people about the return of power projects, revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and safeguarding of Article 370. “They misled people saying they would ensure the return of power projects to the State, revocation of AFSPA, and safeguarding of Article 370 and promised employment…

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