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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.

Resistance leaders call protests today against Gogoi’s commendation

May 25, 2017 Editor

The separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik on Thursday expressed strong resentment over awarding Major Gogoi, who had used a youth Farooq Ahmad Dar as a human shield in central Kashmir’s Budgam district last month, and called for peaceful protests after Friday prayers tomorrow against this inhuman act. In a joint statement, they said awarding of Major Gogoi vindicated their stand that India is following “fascist dogma and acting as a colonial state”. “Life and dignity of civilians is at stake,” they said. They…

Mani Shankar Aiyar-led peaceniks met Mehbooba Mufti and Separatist leaders

May 25, 2017 Editor

A delegation of peace activists led by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Thursday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior separatist leaders in an effort to create space for dialogue in the unrest-wracked state. A delegation of peace activists led by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Thursday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior separatist leaders in an effort to create space for dialogue in the unrest-wracked state. Besides Aiyar, the delegation comprised O.P. Shah, Air Vice Marshal (retired) Kapil…

Thinking of doing the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek? Here’s what you need to know

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Editor

There is no place like Kashmir, and the place deserves to be explored. Named after the Ganges, the Gangabal Lake is considered a holy lake for Kashmiri Pandits Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India. This trek is located above Sonamarg (or Sonmarg), which lies on the Srinagar-Leh highway just before the Zozila Pass.The true beauty of Kashmir lies in the hidden valleys that are not accessible by road. Until a few years ago this trek was also not accessible to civilians and has…

Army free to take decisions in “War Zone”: Arun Jaitley

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Editor

Army officers are free to take decisions in a “war-like” zone, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday referring to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Army officers are free to take decisions in a “war-like” zone, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday referring to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a day after the Army went public on fire assaults on Pakistani posts along the LoC. “Well, military solutions are to be provided by military officers. How a situation is to be dealt with when you are in…

As unemployment grows across valley, finding a match for women has becomes difficult

May 25, 2017 Editor

Women in J&K marry very late compared to the women from all other states, a survey says. The average age of marriage among women in the state has risen to 25 years, against the all-India average of 21.8 years, says the survey, “Men and Women in India”, conducted by the Ministry of Statistics, the Government of India. The average age of marriage for women in J&K’s urban areas is higher (25.8 years) than in rural areas (24.9 years). The prevalence of late marriages among women in J&K had been pointed…

Political parties divided over award to Maj Gogoi

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Editor

The Commendation Certificate by the Army Chief to Major Nitin Leetul Gogoi has generated a fresh debate in the state as Jammu-based political parties, including the ruling BJP, on Tuesday said the award to the Army officer would boost the morale of the security forces fighting the anti-national forces in the Valley. The decision of the Army has also created a regional divide as Kashmir-centric parties, including the opposition National Conference, have condemned the decision. The Congress, which has base in all three regions of the state, has maintained a…

Governor NN Vohra urges Mehbooba Mufti to safeguard student’s interests

May 25, 2017 Editor

J&K Governor NN Vohra on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to ensure that students’ academic interests are safeguarded. A Raj Bhawan spokesman said Mehbooba met Vohra here and had “wide ranging discussions “which focused on maintenance of law and order and internal security, effective and accountable functioning of public delivery organizations and timely implementation of important state and central development schemes and projects.” “The Governor particularly discussed with Mufti the vital importance of ensuring against the student community’s academic interests being adversely affected by negative factors and influences,” the…

After killing 14, blinding 1000’s, Pellet guns to become less lethal

May 25, 2017 Editor

Pellet guns, which have left at least a 1000 people partially or fully blinded during street protests since July last year, will now be fitted with deflectors to minimise injuries to eyes and sensitive organs above the waist. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has received a consignment of the deflectors that will be fitted on all pellet guns in its possession, said its spokesman in Srinagar, Rajesh Yadav. A pellet gun or pump action gun normally fires a single cartridge that spits out as many as 400 small pellets,…

Tit-for-tat Pak Army’s video shows damaged Indian posts

May 25, 2017 Editor

The Pakistan Army has released a video showing heavy damage caused to the Indian military posts across the Line of Control, in a tit-for-tat action after the Indian Army released a clip of the “punitive fire assaults” on Pakistani positions. Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor in a brief statement with the video, posted on the army’s Facebook page, alleged that India on May 13 had targeted innocent civilians. “In befitting response, the Pakistan Army destroyed Indian posts in Nowshera Sector,” he said. The 87-second video purportedly shows heavy-artillery…