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’s Traditional water mills dying a slow death

Srinagar: The wooden wheel creaks briefly inside a small stone-and-timber structure in Guiwa village of Baramulla. Seventy-two-year-old Abdul Rashid Bhat taps the mill gently as he collects freshly ground rice flour. “It

Jun. 3, 2026

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C-section deliveries hit 51% in J&K

Srinagar: Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries have crossed 50 percent in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), 51 per cent of births in Jammu and Kashmir were delivered through caesarean section during 2023-24, up from 41.7

Jun. 2, 2026

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Anti-hail nets become lifeline for orchardists

Srinagar: Once a luxury, anti-hail nets have become a necessity among the apple growers, with demand

Solo travellers discover Kashmir

Srinagar: Come summer, Kashmir is witnessing a surge in queries from solo travellers seeking to explore

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

Feb. 21, 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

Feb. 20, 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

Feb. 19, 2019

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Sad day for football as Minerva skip RKFC game

AIFF refers matter to disciplinary committee

Feb. 18, 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

Feb. 17, 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

Feb. 13, 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

Feb. 13, 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

Feb. 12, 2019

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Highway blockade enforces closure of meat, vegetable shops in valley

Mutton dealers claim Rs15 crores loss this winter

Feb. 11, 2019

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Srinagar-Jammu highway was closed for 22 of 37 days so far this year

Srinagar, Feb 8: Srinagar- Jammu National Highway remained closed for traffic for nearly 22 days in the first 37 days of this year. For rest of the days, the 294-kilometre highway has

Feb. 8, 2019

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Firdous Hassan

Kashmir’s Traditional water mills dying a slow death

C-section deliveries hit 51% in J&K

Anti-hail nets become lifeline for orchardists

Solo travellers discover Kashmir

I never enjoyed any protection from govt, says Yasin Malik

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

Valley traders blame Jammu counterparts of ‘fuelling’ violence

Sad day for football as Minerva skip RKFC game

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

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

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

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

Highway blockade enforces closure of meat, vegetable shops in valley

Srinagar-Jammu highway was closed for 22 of 37 days so far this year

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