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

Pahalgam attack behind, shooting resumes in Valley

Srinagar: After a six-month-long hiatus, the mist-laden valleys of Kashmir are slowly awakening to the sounds of cameras clicking and footsteps echoing across their meadows. Thanks to the recent snowfall in upper

Oct. 15, 2025

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Made-in-Kashmir ‘diyas’ demand jumps 50%

Srinagar: Mohammad Umar Kumar, a potter from Ishber Nishat, is working overtime to make earthen lamps (diyas). For the last few days, he has been witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand, with buyers making beelines at his home and workshop.

Oct. 14, 2025

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Apple growers stare at huge losses

Srinagar : Mohammad Akbar Dar, a fruit dealer who purchased apples from multiple local farmers earlier

Valley’s real estate investment drops 60%

Srinagar: Post Pahalgam terror attack, Kashmir’s real estate investments have dropped 50-60 percent.With losses mounting, realtors

Kathua Rape-Murder: Victim’s family denied cattle fodder in home village, forced to relocate

Srinagar, Nov 15: For the first time in the last 30 years, Muhammad Yusuf will not be returning to his native village, Rasana, in Jammu’s Kathua district, in the winter with his

Nov. 15, 2018

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Kathua Rape-Murder: Victim’s family unable to access money donated for legal expenses

Srinagar, Nov 14: Nearly 10 months after the gruesome incident, parents of the Kathua rape-and-murder victim are yet to access the money provided to them for fighting the case. According to the

Nov. 14, 2018

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Power out, PDD clueless

We are also worried; will soon come out with uniform curtailment schedule: Chief PDD

Nov. 13, 2018

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I-League 2018-19:Neroca pips RKFC

Srinagar, Nov 11: Thousands yet again poured in at Astro Turf here on Sunday to watch the second home match of Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) in the ongoing edition of the

Nov. 11, 2018

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Waste management plants to become mandatory for establishments

Srinagar, Nov 10: The state government is mulling to make it mandatory for every medical and commercial establishment to have its solid-waste segregation, disposal, and treatment plant. A Draft Action Plan prepared

Nov. 10, 2018

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8 years on, JK yet to make progress on UNESCO recognition of Mughal Gardens

Srinagar, Nov 7: Eight years after UNESCO included Kashmir’s Mughal gardens in its tentative list of World Heritage sites, the state government has not even started the basic process to reap the

Nov. 7, 2018

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Panchayat Polls: Candidates may not be ready to risk lives for Rs 1,000-2,500 a month

Srinagar, Nov 7: No enhancement in the meagre monthly honorarium paid to the Panchs and Sarpachs seems to have discouraged many a potential candidates from risking their lives in the upcoming Panchayat elections.

Nov. 7, 2018

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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

Nov. 6, 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

Nov. 5, 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

Nov. 2, 2018

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Firdous Hassan

Pahalgam attack behind, shooting resumes in Valley

Made-in-Kashmir ‘diyas’ demand jumps 50%

Apple growers stare at huge losses

Valley’s real estate investment drops 60%

Kathua Rape-Murder: Victim’s family denied cattle fodder in home village, forced to relocate

Kathua Rape-Murder: Victim’s family unable to access money donated for legal expenses

Power out, PDD clueless

I-League 2018-19:Neroca pips RKFC

Waste management plants to become mandatory for establishments

8 years on, JK yet to make progress on UNESCO recognition of Mughal Gardens

Panchayat Polls: Candidates may not be ready to risk lives for Rs 1,000-2,500 a month

Senior footballer recalls: This game reminded me of my past

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

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

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