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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.

Traders, Transporters call for strike today

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We’re ready to face losses but won’t allow implementation of GST in present form: KTMF Have decided to stop booking of goods, essentials from outside Valley: Transport Asscn GST implementation will trigger another unrest: KEA Traders and transporters have called for Kashmir bandh on Saturday to protest against implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in J&K saying they will fight “tooth and nail” against the tax bill. “We are ready to face any losses but won’t allow implementation of GST in the state in its present form,” Kashmir Traders…

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Fear, Insecurity create a new minority in Kashmir

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A new microscopic minority has come up in the radicalised Kashmir – those who believe in violence-free society and the capabilities of moderate voices. These people drawn from various walks of life are practically living in dread of their own shadows – they are having hallucinations about the radicalised lot amidst them. “I came out of my house and I saw three long-bearded men with short trousers and slippers standing outside my house. I was so scared that I stood frozen at my gate. I became unsure of myself,” a…

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Center must safeguard Article 370 or PDP-BJP alliance may fall apart: Muzaffar Baig

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As controversy over implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST J&K refuses to die down, senior PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig has said that if New Delhi refuses to ensure safeguards to protect the state’s fiscal autonomy and Article 370 under the new tax regime, then separation of the alliance partners, PDP and BJP, was a possibility. He blamed the government for its failure to create awareness about the GST, saying “some people” in the government who were responsible for “spreading the message” remained in deep slumber which allowed misunderstanding…

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After Air India, will BJP government look to sell Kashmir citing expenditure: Shiv Sena

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The Shiv Sena on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government’s decision to privatise Air India, saying tomorrow the government may similarly look to sell Kashmir citing expenditure on its security. In an editorial in the party’s mouthpiece Saamana, the Shiv Sena said, “Air India is an icon of the country’s pride and prosperity. If this decision was taken by the previous Congress government, the BJP would have heavily criticised it and asked if the government cannot run the national carrier how is it going to run the…

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Restrictions in parts of Srinagar today

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Authorities have decided to impose restrictions in parts of Srinagar on Friday in view of the protests called by separatist leaders and United Jehad Council (UJC) against designating of UJC chief, Syed Salah-ud-din as a “global terrorist” by United States. District Magistrate Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Lone said restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC will remain in force in areas under the jurisdiction of Police Stations Nowhatta, M R Gunj, Rainawari, Khanyar and Safakadal in district Srinagar. UJC has condemned the Trump administration’s move. “Designating Salah-ud-din as global terrorist is against…

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Governor NN Vohra briefed on Jhelum flood recovery project

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Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Chief Executive Officer, Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project, called on Governor NN Vohra here today. Nayak briefed the Governor about the status of ongoing works to support the recovery and increase disaster resilience in the project areas along with the restoration of public service infrastructure. The Governor advised Nayak to ensure the timely completion of all projects, with particular attention to strengthening disaster risk management systems and institutions so that the project benefited the entire affected region. Meanwhile, S Khurshid-ul-Islam, Course Coordinator, J&K Institute of Management,…

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NGO protests sale of momos the ‘Silent Killer’ in state

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The Naya Savera, an NGO that has launched a campaign against the sale of momos in the state, today held a protest and burnt an effigy of the “silent killer”. The campaign against momos was launched by the NGO after it received complaints from different parts of the state about the health hazards posed by consumption of momos. The campaign is spearheaded by BJP MLC Ramesh Arora. Meanwhile, the report prepared by the Controller, Drugs and Food Control Organisation, Jammu and Kashmir, after taking samples of Chinese momos, has found…

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Gondola grounded till French expert’s nod

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Pomagalski to inspect Gulmarg’s famed tourist attraction The Gulmarg Gondola service, suspended after the recent accident that claimed seven lives, will be resumed only after the go-ahead by a team of French experts. “The service will remain suspended till the enquiry is completed and service will be resumed only after a go-ahead by the French team, which is arriving soon,” said a senior official of the Jammu and Kashmir State Cable Car Corporation (JKSCCC). A team of the French firm Pomagalski would conduct the inspection. Seven persons, including four members…

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Delaying GST implementation due to fragile situation in Valley: Haseeb Drabu

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Haseeb Drabu said the GST cannot be implemented directly in the state as it has its own constitution. “… the state’s own GST will be put before the Assembly and it will be passed. After that, the GST regime will become operational in Jammu and Kashmir.’’ Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu on Wednesday said the state government is taking its time over the GST implementation because of the “fragile situation” in the Valley. He added that they want to build a legislative consensus on the issue. “It is…

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India must seek ways to pacify youth; Pakistan-stoked anger gives China strategic edge

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The recent agreements between India and US to purchase American armaments call for a quick analysis of the challenges on the ground. The sobering fact is that the threat of conflict could turn out to be far closer than the prospect of those armaments becoming operational. China’s response was immediately belligerent. It described the prime minister’s visit to the US as provocative. And it extended its own border provocations from Arunachal Pradesh to Sikkim on the other side of Bhutan. As if that weren’t enough, there are disconcerting reports of…

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