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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.

Militants attack army patrolling party in Pulwama; area cordoned off

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A group of terrorists attacked at Indian Army’s patrolling party at Jammu and Kashmir’s Saimooh village in Pulwama’s Tral area on Friday. A group of terrorists attacked at Indian Army’s patrolling party at Jammu and Kashmir’s Saimooh village in Pulwama’s Tral area on Friday. The entire area has been cordoned off as the army and the police are conducting combing operations. The operation is still underway. Earlier in the day, the Indian Army recovered two bodies along with weapons including one AK 47 rifles and one pistol after foiling an…

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Complete flood protection works on time: Mehbooba Mufti

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Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has underscored the need for the speedy completion of flood protection works on the Jhelum in view of the coming rainy season and directed the officers to run both the phases of the comprehensive flood management plan. The Chief Minister was addressing the first meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) to monitor the dredging and completion of the comprehensive flood management works on the river. Mehbooba who heads the CSC reviewed the status of the ongoing works of the Phase-I of the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan,…

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Clashes, Protests erupted in Srinagar, Sopore post Friday prayers

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Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces after Friday prayers in north Kashmir’s Sopore town and Old City in Srinagar. Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces after Friday prayers in north Kashmir’s Sopore town and Old City in Srinagar. Police said a group of protestors raised slogans against the government and indulged in stone-pelting at the deployed security forces in Sopore town after the congregational Friday prayers. Police used tear smoke to disperse the protesters who kept regrouping to engage the security forces in pitched clashes. Similar…

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Social Media ban likely to continue in Kashmir

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The ban on social media in Kashmir will most likely continue even as it completes a month today. The authorities will be reviewing the decision today in this regard. “We will review it (ban on social media). It will continue most likely,” Inspector General of Police Kashmir range, Munir Ahmad Khan told Kashmir Post. Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir government imposed a ban on 22 social media networks on 26 April in the wake of heightened protests by students in the valley and live streaming of videos. “Any message or…

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Reports about death of 38 students in Poonch mishap a hoax, Magisterial probe ordered

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The news reports of the death of more than 38 students from Rajouri district in a road mishap near Pir Ki Gali in Poonch district, created panic in Manjakot, Rajouri and other major towns on Thursday. However, it turned out to be a hoax later, much to the relief of people who were fervently praying for the safety of the children. The initial information, which was also confirmed by the Rajouri Deputy Commissioner, said a bus carrying students from Gareeb Nawaz School, Manjakot, for a picnic at Pir Ki Gali…

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Saudi Arabia to start Ramadan on Saturday

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The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan is due to begin Saturday in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, religious authorities in both countries announced. The announcements came after religious authorities in the two Gulf Arab countries failed to sight the crescent moon today night, state media reported. The Sunni mufti of Lebanon, Abdullatif Deryan, also announced that Saturday would be the start of Ramadan. There was no immediate announcement from other Muslim countries in the Middle East and North Africa. During Ramadan, Muslims around the world abstain from…

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‘Human shield’ approaches rights panel, Separatists call for Friday protests against the act

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Describes Commendation Certificate to Maj Nitin Gogoi ‘illegal, against norms’ Kashmiri villager Farooq Ahmad Dar, who was made a human shield by Major Nitin Leetul Gogoi, has approached the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) with a complaint, questioning the award given to the Army officer. In his complaint before the SHRC, Dar has described the award conferred on Major Gogoi by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat as “illegal” and against the norms. Dar, 26, was tied to the bonnet of an Army jeep and paraded through villages in Budgam district…

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No talks, Compromise with Resistance group: Defence Minister

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Days after the Centre told the Supreme Court that it won’t hold any dialogue with Kashmir’s separatist leaders, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday again ruled out any talks with the separatists, at least for now. “In this current atmosphere of violence, we will not hold talks with separatists who are instigating violence. Not for now,” he told TimesNow news channel. Jaitley said the government will definitely talk to the people of Kashmir and would like to address their grievances. Asked if this included Hurriyat, he said, “I am not…

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Secy Tourism pitches for ‘South African Model of Adventure Safari Tourism’

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ATOAK, Wildlife hold seminar on ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ While asking for cooperation of stakeholders, Secretary Tourism Farooq Ahmad Shah pitched for ‘South African Model of Adventure Safari Tourism’, which does not disturb wild animals and is also nature friendly. “African countries have most popular tourism products and attract large number of tourists,” Shah said while addressing a seminar titled ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ organised by Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) and Wildlife SOS on Wednesday here. The event was supported by Tourism Department, J&K Bank and Hotel…

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