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…

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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…

Art 35-A: Mainstream parties suspect BJP’s intentions, expect favourable verdict

Srinagar, Aug 31: The deferment of Article 35-A hearing by the Supreme Court of India for the third time this month on Friday made the mainstream parties critical of BJP’s intentions and hopeful…

September 1, 2018

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TOTAL SHUTDOWN: Unprecedented Day 1 of strike in Kashmir to safeguard Art 35A

Srinagar, Aug 30: For the second time this month, the valley and parts of Jammu on Thursday observed a shutdown in support of the Article 35-A a petition against is going to…

August 31, 2018

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Article 35-A: Protests intensify as hearing draws near

Srinagar, Aug 29: As scheduled date for hearing on Article 35-A draws near, Kashmir is witnessing an increase in the protests from various sections of the society. Supreme Court is scheduled to…

August 30, 2018

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JK fails to develop internal vigilance in govt departments

Srinagar: The state government has failed to develop a mechanism of internal vigilance in departments as was recommended by the State Vigilance Commission (SVC) years ago. In view of the rising corruption, the…

August 29, 2018

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JK utilised only 10% of money released for Jhelum flood management

Srinagar, Aug 26: The state has spent only 10 per cent of the funds released for comprehensive flood management of the river Jhelum and its tributaries. In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

August 27, 2018

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Srinagar among poorest cities in India

Srinagar, Aug 25: Figuring at 100th position, Srinagar is among the poorest cities in India in the ‘Ease of Living Index’, the report of which was made public by Ministry of Housing…

August 26, 2018

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Indian rapper says Kashmiri youth needs medium to express their concerns

Srinagar, Aug 19: Famous Indian rapper and music composer, Badshah, Sunday said that the valley youth lacked medium to express their, which he believed can bring revolution when explored by them. At…

August 20, 2018

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BJP’s Kashmir unit holds Fateh Khwani for Vajpayee, invites ridicule

Srinagar, Aug 17: Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Kashmir cadre held Fateh Khawani for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at multiple places, which attracted ridicule by the netizens throughout social media networking…

August 18, 2018

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Intense security measures in place across Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 14: Security arrangement across the city and in other districts of Kashmir was intensified ahead of August 15. Considering the recent appearance of militants at Batamaloo here, the police, on high alert,…

August 15, 2018

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GST Loss: GoI paid JK Rs 1307 crore as compensation in one year

Srinagar, Aug 13: One year past the implementation of the Goods and Service Tax (GST), New Delhi has released more than Rs 1307 crore to the state as compensation for the loss…

August 14, 2018

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