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

Kashmir

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…

Senior footballer recalls: This game reminded me of my past

Srinagar, Nov 6: On a pleasantly-cold November afternoon, emotions soared high as Real Kashmir FC team lined up to enter the Astro Turf TRC Stadium here. As the referee placed the ball at…

November 7, 2018

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I-League 2018-19:Real Kashmir to take on Churchill Brothers in Srinagar today

Srinagar, Nov 5: Amidst harsh weather, the stage is set for the first-ever I- league match in Kashmir to be played here at the Astro Turf TRC on Tuesday between the native…

November 6, 2018

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Panchayat Polls: ‘About 200 former Panchs not to contest’

Srinagar, Nov 2: A valley-based Panch body claims that, at least, 200 formerly-elected candidates would not contest the upcoming Panchayat polls due to the prevailing situation. In nine phases, the Panchayat polls…

November 3, 2018

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Director Tourism sacked over speech; inquiry ordered

Srinagar, Nov 1: The state government on Thursday removed Director Tourism, Tasaduq Jeelani, and has ordered an enquiry “into the incident that occurred during Kashmir FAM tour”. The order followed Tasaduq’s festival…

November 2, 2018

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Missing student’s family ‘receiving conflicting reports’

Srinagar, Nov 1: The missing student’s family on Thursday said they were receiving conflicting information from the authorities about the location of the phone. Ahtisham Bilal, a student of Sharda University in Greater…

November 2, 2018

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Director Tourism’s speech leaves many surprised

Srinagar, Oct 30: Director Tourism Tasaduq Jeelani’s recent speech ridiculing the absent delegates at the Kashmir FAM Autumn Festival has come as a surprise to many. A small clip of his speech…

October 31, 2018

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October saw bloodshed in north, south, and centre

Srinagar, Oct 26: Bloodshed has dominated October, with 44 killings recorded in the valley in the last two weeks alone. While the first fortnight of the month passed rather peacefully, except the…

October 27, 2018

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Talks possible when Hurriyat forgets Pakistan: Governor

Srinagar, Oct 25: Governor, Satya Pal Malik, on Thursday said talks with Hurriyat were possible only after they keep Pakistan out of the equation. Talking to reporters on the side-lines of ‘Kashmir…

October 26, 2018

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Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Ram Madhav discussing some points with party State President Ravinder Raina during the celebration rally of winning of urban local bodies elections,in Srinagar on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018. PTI Photo by Umar Ganie

Ram Madhav on low turnout: Many MPs were too elected with less votes

Srinagar, Oct 24: Reacting to criticism by political parties over low voter turnout in the recently-held municipal polls, National General Secretary of BJP, Ram Madhav, on Wednesday said even many political leaders…

October 25, 2018

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Municipal Polls: Nearly 50 successful independent candidates were supported by BJP

Srinagar: BJP on Wednesday claimed that nearly 50 winning independent candidates in recently held Municipal elections were supported by the party. While addressing a press conference here at Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Ravinder…

October 25, 2018

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