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

Action, drama, thrill : Excitement brews as countdown begins for IFFJK

Srinagar: Excitement is brewing as the countdown begins for the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK). Scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10, the festival is expected

Sep. 1, 2026

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Bhand Pather:Folk artists struggle to keep art form alive

Palhalan: Drum beats, folk songs and satirical performances that once echoed through this north Kashmir village have fallen silent. Folk artists struggle to keep the centuries-old tradition of Bhand Pather alive. Declining audiences, changing entertainment habits and dwindling livelihood opportunities

Aug. 27, 2026

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Aabha Hanjura, Khan Brothers’ new single breaks internet

Srinagar: The internet has gone gaga over Kashmiri folk singer Aabha Hanjura’s latest single O Ri

‘Mutton crisis’: Valley’s food industry takes a hit

Srinagar: Mutton crisis has hit Kashmir’s food industry, with several restaurants and hotels scaling down non-vegetarian

Congress indecisive over participation in civic polls

‘Let New Delhi clear whether it is election or a gimmick’

Sep. 12, 2018

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When 70 family members from Malaysia travel to Kashmir for a birthday

Srinagar, Sep 11: For years together Waheeda, a Malaysian, had desired to visit Kashmir. Every time she made an effort, professional engagements of her family members spoiled the plans. Finally, after years

Sep. 11, 2018

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Constructions shrink Narkara wetland by 81 hectare

Srinagar, Sep 10: Unchecked contractions have reduced Narkara wetland, a prime water absorbing basin here Srinagar, by 81 hectares in the last four decades. Situated on the outskirts of the city with

Sep. 10, 2018

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Exports from Kashmir down by 300% in five years

Srinagar, Sep 7: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a decline of more than 300 per cent in exports in the last five years. As per data quoted by the Department of Industries and

Sep. 8, 2018

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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

Sep. 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

Aug. 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

Aug. 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

Aug. 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

Aug. 26, 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

Aug. 25, 2018

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Firdous Hassan

Action, drama, thrill : Excitement brews as countdown begins for IFFJK

Bhand Pather:Folk artists struggle to keep art form alive

Aabha Hanjura, Khan Brothers’ new single breaks internet

‘Mutton crisis’: Valley’s food industry takes a hit

Congress indecisive over participation in civic polls

When 70 family members from Malaysia travel to Kashmir for a birthday

Constructions shrink Narkara wetland by 81 hectare

Exports from Kashmir down by 300% in five years

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

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

Article 35-A: Protests intensify as hearing draws near

JK fails to develop internal vigilance in govt departments

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

Srinagar among poorest cities in India

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