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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 escape army cordon in Pahalgam village

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After militants escaped an army cordon in Wularhama village of Pahalgam on Thursday, the soldiers beat up local youth on their way back, residents of Wularhama told Kashmir Post. They said that protests and clashes broke out against the soldiers and troops fired teargas shells to quell the protests. Shopkeepers in the region downed their shutters in protest and traffic went off the roads during the day. The army laid a cordon around Hardkaethal locality of Wularhama early Thursday morning. Locals told KR that when the siege was being laid,…

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Army expels Kashmiri teacher from its school for calling slain militant ‘Shaheed’

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40 teachers resign in protest, parents told to take out students who wrote Azadi slogans on blackboard A Kashmiri teacher has been expelled from the Army Goodwill School at Sharifabad garrison for calling a slain militant ‘martyr’. After the expulsion, 40 teachers of the school have resigned in protest. Principal of the school Shaista Khan confirmed the expulsion of the teacher, Mudasir Abdullah. Two days after Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Bhat was killed in Tral on May 27, Class 9 students wrote “Azadi” slogans on the board of their classroom,…

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”MODI Festival” to be organized in Jammu

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organizing a three-day `MODI festival` on completion of three years of Union Government at Satwari in Jammu from on Friday. Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, will formally inaugurate the event.On the occasion, the people will be provided vital information regarding the various welfare schemes and programmes that have been launched by the NDA Government. Variety of stalls of Ujala LED lights, for filling the lucky draw coupons of MODI Fest, registering of phone numbers for Jan Ki Baat, downloading…

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Restriction imposed in Srinagar following Hurriyat’s shutdown call

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The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to impose restrictions in seven areas of Srinagar following a shutdown call by Hurriyat leaders. Confirming the report, Srinagar Deputy Commissioner told ANI that the separatist leaders have called a bandh in Srinagar on Friday. Restrictions will be imposed in Khanyar, Maharaj Gunj, Safa Kadal, Rainawari, Kral Khud, Nowhatta Maisuma areas The separatists called for a strike and peaceful protests in Kashmir on Friday against the killing of a youth at the hands of government forces in Shopian district yesterday. They have also…

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Ladakh the cold desert sees tourism boom

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Even as the tourism sector is still on a revival path in the Valley, the Ladakh region is attracting a good number of visitors. Officials are expecting a record footfall this year as over 45,000 tourists visited Ladakh in May only. With three major festivals on the cards, the arrivals are expected to increase in summer when the region attracts the maximum number of tourists. “We received 45,000 tourists in May only. We are hopeful that the arrivals this year would exceed last year’s number of 2.35 lakh,” said Assistant…

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Ready for talks with everyone to solve Kashmir Issue: Rajnath Singh

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that he was “ready for talks with everyone” to resolve the Kashmir issue, and will not put any conditions for the purpose. “Those who are instigating the Kashmiri youth should look upon them as their own child,” Singh said while speaking to reporters in Mumbai about the Modi government’s achievements in three years. “In a healthy democracy, every solution can be achieved through dialogue. I have said many times that I am ready for talks with everyone. We will not put any conditions and…

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Class work to remain suspended in Srinagar Colleges, Schools tomorrow; KU postpones all exams scheduled for tomorrow

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The district administration in Srinagar – summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir – has ordered the suspension of class work in all Degree Colleges and schools on Friday. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Lone said there will be no teaching activity in the Degree Colleges and schools in Srinagar district on Friday. “Teaching activity will remain suspended in Colleges and schools of Srinagar district tomorrow,” Farooq Ahmad Lone said. Meanwhile, In view of concerns expressed by students vis-a-vis transportation, all Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on June 09,…

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Cordon and Search operation in Pahalgam, Poonch; Aerial firing during search operation in south Kashmir

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Security forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam an area which is a base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra commencing later this month. A cordon and search operation was launched this morning at Sheikh Mohalla Wularhama in Pahalgam area of Anantnag district following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said. He said the security forces fired some warning shots in the air to establish contact with the militants but there was no retaliation. The operation concluded at 10:30…

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Kashmir to return to normalcy soon: Army Chief

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Accusing Pakistan of trying to create unrest in the valley, General Rawat said that Islamabad is using social media to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has expressed the hope that the condition in the Kashmir valley will soon become normal. Accusing Pakistan of trying to create unrest in the valley, General Rawat said that Islamabad is using social media to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. “Pakistan is spreading disinformation among the youth of Kashmir with doctored videos and messages. This is further…

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Seven persons killed by Windstorms, Lightning in Jammu

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Seven people were killed, dozens of cattle perished and hundreds of houses damaged in massive windstorms and lightning here in Jammu and Kashmir. Damage to houses, electric department infrastructure including transformers and poles were reported from Udhampur, Rajouri, Reasi, Kathua and Samba districts due to the severe weather conditions late on Wednesday evening. Three persons were killed in Laap village, while one in Ramnagar area of Udhampur district due to tree falling, an official said. “Over 200 houses have been damaged in the district by windstorm,” the official added. Two…

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