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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.

Mirwaiz Umar farooq defends Kashmiri stone-pelters, says govt forcing students to take up stones

May 19, 2017 Editor

Coming out strongly in defense of stone-pelters Kashmiri students, Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday said that it was a way adopted by them to vent their anger against the system that is inimical and hostile towards them. Mirwaiz called for “blanket ban” on the freedom of expression and absence of student activism in the educational institutions was the primary factor for the ongoing students agitation in Kashmir. “There is a blanket ban on freedom of expression, even inside school premise, let alone in colleges and universities. Student activism…

Won’t allow infringement of Article 370: Kashmir INC on GST implementation

May 19, 2017 Editor

On a day when Goods Services Taxes (GST) council meet was organized in Srinagar, the business community of Kashmir warned the State government against implementation of GST, stating that they won’t allow infringement of State’s special status. The business chambers and associations flayed the state government over its decision to hold meet in Kashmir, stating that “they have kept business community in darkness about the impact and ramifications of one tax regime.” Kashmir is a disputed territory, by bringing it under uniform taxation policy is akin to implementing the BJP’s…

Mehbooba Mufti, Nirmal Singh not on same page over tackling Hurriyat leaders

May 19, 2017 Editor

Nirmal Singh not against banning Separatists Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh are not on the same page over dealing with separatist groups, including the Hurriyat Conference. The Chief Minister had recently stated that the state government would consider any request for security from separatist leaders if they approached it following a threat by former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Mussa. In contrast, the Deputy Chief Minister, who belongs to the BJP, is not against banning the Hurriyat Conference. “The Centre as well as the state will…

Restoration of peace in Kashmir top priority: Jaitley

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 Editor

Minister doesn’t outrightly reject dialogue with separatists Union minister Arun Jaitley today did not outrightly reject the possibility of talks with separatists, but said the focus at the moment was to first improve the situation in the Kashmir valley. When asked whether the Central government will have a dialogue with the Hurrriyat Conference, Jaitely responded with: “Let the situation become normal that is the top priority. As and when we decide, the Central government will make a statement.” The Peoples Democratic Party which shares power with the BJP in J&K…

Policeman, Civilian wounded in grenade blast in Safa Kadal

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Editor

A policeman and a civilian were injured in a grenade blast in Safa Kadal area of downtown Srinagar on Thursday. Sources said that a grenade was lobbed at Safa Kadal police station, resulting in injuries to a cop and a civilian. The injured cop was identified as Sameer Ahmad and the civilian as Arif Ahmad.

Hurriyat leaders oppose sending Kashmiri kids to schools, But want the best for their own children

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Editor

A few days ago, hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani had urged Kashmiri parents not to send their children to “goodwill” schools being run by the Army. The Hurriyat hawk had said: “For petty material gains, we are losing our next generation. The institutions run by Army are making our children indifferent towards their religion and specific culture.” Other separatists have been singing the same tune. However, the family members and children of many of such leaders have got the best education, are settled abroad and eventually leading a…

Resistance Group call for collective resistance to BJP ‘Onslaught’

May 18, 2017 Editor

Moderates, Hardliners share dais at Hurriyat seminar in Srinagar Sharing the dais after a long time, moderate and hardline separatist leaders of Kashmir today said “collective resistance” was the “only option left” for the people of Kashmir to “stop the onslaught” of the BJP and the RSS. This was the “bottom line” of almost every speech made today at a daylong seminar on “Resolution of Kashmir Issue — Prelude to Peace, Guarantee to Stability” organised by the Hurriyat faction headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Hardliner Syed Ali Geelani had also…

Army Goodwill schools gaining popularity across Valley

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Editor

Educational Institutions set up by the Army are gaining popularity among the people here as nearly 15,000 students are studying in these schools which continue to function smoothly despite uncertain atmosphere in the Valley. Established in 1983, the most prestigious school is Army Public School (APS), Srinagar. It is a part of a chain of 134 schools across the country that are run by the Army Welfare Education Society. The school has about 1,000 students, mostly locals, on its rolls. “The APS is primarily meant to provide education to the…