Firdous Hassan

Self-help believer, a gadget lover and nature's admirer. Presently Senior reporter at The Kashmir Monitor with an experience of nine years in reporting business, crime, defense, politics and environment.Have also contributed to reputed media organizations including First Post, India Spend, Forbes India

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April 14, 2024

After clinching Mr J&K title, powerlifter Fardeem Hussain eyes international championships

Srinagar: After clinching Mr Jammu and Kashmir title, Fardeem Hussain, a Srinagar-based powerlifting athlete is setting his sights on international championships. Last month, the 20-year-old athlete won the Jammu and Kashmir Powerlifting State…

Kashmir

March 5, 2024

Liberal seed funding to Rs 250 crore venture fund: J&K works overtime to make UT a startup capital of India

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government is working overtime to transform the union territory into the startup capital of India. From targeting 2000 new startups to creating a venture capital fund, the Jammu and…

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February 21, 2024

`Travel-Now-Pay-Later’: India’s top tour companies unveil unique credit scheme for women tourists visiting Kashmir

Srinagar: Have you put off your Kashmir plan because of the financial crunch? No worries! You can realize this dream by completing your trip and paying later to the service provider. Many…

Politicians rue ‘mismanagement’; civil society, biz fear worse

Srinagar, Feb 24: Valley-based political parties, civil society and business associations have blamed Government of India for its “mismanagement” in Kashmir affairs following the uncanny situation in the state in the last…

February 25, 2019

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I never enjoyed any protection from govt, says Yasin Malik

Srinagar, Feb 21: Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik on Thursday disputed the government order of withdrawing his security, saying that he “never enjoyed protection from government”. The…

February 22, 2019

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Kashmiris stuck in several states: ‘We may be attacked on our way back home’

Srinagar, Feb 20: Following the spate of violence against Kashmiris in other states, there are many Valleyites out there apprehensive to start their journeys fearing they may be attacked on their way…

February 21, 2019

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Valley traders blame Jammu counterparts of ‘fuelling’ violence

Srinagar, Feb 19: Blaming Jammu Chamber of Industries and Commerce (JCCI) of playing “divisive” politics, Kashmir Inc on Tuesday hit out at Jammu traders’ community for fueling violence in the region, which…

February 20, 2019

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Sad day for football as Minerva skip RKFC game

AIFF refers matter to disciplinary committee…

February 19, 2019

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Srinagar: I-League team Real Kashmir FC Head Coach David Robertson along with team player Mason Robertson addressing a press conference ahead of their I-League match with Minerva Punjab FC, in Srinagar on Sunday, Feb 17, 2019. Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC forfeited their I-League match against Real Kashmir FC,which was scheduled tomorrow in Srinagar after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down their request to relocate the fixture in the aftermath of the Pulwama Suicide car bomb attack in which 42 CRPF Jawans were killed and dozens others injured. PTI Photo by Umar Ganie

I-League: RKFC ready for today’s game, Minerva yet to reach Sgr

Srinagar, Feb 17: Real Kashmir FC is ready to play its scheduled match against Minerva Punjab in the ongoing I-League, though the visitors have not arrived in Srinagar yet and are seeking…

February 18, 2019

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Highway closure means skyway robbery: Airfares to Kashmir increase by 400%

Srinagar, Feb 13: Since Srinagar-Jammu highway has remained largely off or dangerous to tread on in 2019, the airline companies have taken complete advantage of it and increased the airfare to and…

February 14, 2019

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Ladakh division row: GoI using Guv for ‘anti-Muslim’ agenda in JK, says Mehbooba

Srinagar, Feb 13: Governor Satya Pal Malik was implementing the BJP’s agenda of “dividing people to break” Muslim character of J&K, former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Wednesday. Referring to…

February 14, 2019

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Day 7 of Jammu-Srinagar Highway closure: Stuck LMVs, oil tankers let pass amid wet weather

Srinagar, Feb 12: One way traffic on the 300-kilometre Srinagar-Jammu highway was Tuesday restored after six days of continuous closure due to landslides caused by inclement weather Kashmir has been facing in…

February 13, 2019

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