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

‘Giraan’: Why are damaged apples selling like hot cakes?

Srinagar: : Believe it or not, hailstorm-hit apples are selling like hot cakes in Kashmir Buyers are making beelines to affected areas, particularly in north Kashmir, to buy damaged apples at low

Oct. 19, 2026

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Human-wildlife conflict: J&K records 17K cases in 5 yrs

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded more than 17,000 human-wildlife conflict incidents in the last five years. Asiatic black bears and common leopards account for the maximum number of attacks, human injuries and deaths linked to human-wildlife conflict in Jammu

Oct. 8, 2026

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J&K faces 58% irrigation deficit

Srinagar: Home to streams, rivers and springs, Jammu and Kashmir continues to face an irrigation deficit

MSMEs hit record 3.25 lakh in Valley

Srinagar: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have hit a record 3.25 lakh in Kashmir. Primarily

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,

Aug. 14, 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

Aug. 13, 2018

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Road accidents kill almost 5000 in 5 years

Srinagar, Aug 11: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed 4,783 deaths due to road accidents in the last five years. As per the data available with The Kashmir Monitor, the average number of

Aug. 11, 2018

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Agents credited nearly Rs 50 lakh in account of IAS officers’ kin for facilitating gun licenses

Srinagar, Aug 10: With Governor N N Vohra having given consent to the members of Delhi ‘Special Police Establishment’ to probe cases related to fake arms licenses in the state, name of

Aug. 11, 2018

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Srinagar airport witnesses trial run ahead of night-landing operations

Srinagar, August 9: Authorities on Thursday conducted a trial run on Srinagar-New Delhi air-route before the expected inauguration of night-landing facility next week. As per officials, the airport authorities scheduled the Go

Aug. 9, 2018

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Kashmir shuts on second consecutive day

Srinagar, Aug 06: Kashmir, Chenab valley along with parts of Jammu and Ladakh division, Monday witnessed complete shutdown on second consecutive day against the legal challenge posed to Article 35-A in the Supreme

Aug. 6, 2018

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Protest against challenge to Article 35-A continues

Pandits too register dissent against attemtps to weaken JK’s special status

Aug. 2, 2018

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Business fraternity vows to protect Art 35-A with blood; Supports joint Hurriyat’s shutdown call

Srinagar, July 30: Business fraternity of Kashmir on Monday announced its protest programme from Tuesday to August 6 to defend Article 35-A to be heard by the Supreme Court. Representatives from, at

Jul. 31, 2018

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Missing MBA student becomes 111th youth to join militant ranks this year

2018 may see highest number of such recruitments

Jul. 29, 2018

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Projected Leh, Kargil solar parks see no progress

Srinagar, July 29: The twin solar parks at Leh and Kargil have seen no headway, even as the Centre has also restricted funding for the last two financial years. Considering the scope of

Jul. 29, 2018

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Firdous Hassan

‘Giraan’: Why are damaged apples selling like hot cakes?

Human-wildlife conflict: J&K records 17K cases in 5 yrs

J&K faces 58% irrigation deficit

MSMEs hit record 3.25 lakh in Valley

Intense security measures in place across Kashmir

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

Road accidents kill almost 5000 in 5 years

Agents credited nearly Rs 50 lakh in account of IAS officers’ kin for facilitating gun licenses

Srinagar airport witnesses trial run ahead of night-landing operations

Kashmir shuts on second consecutive day

Protest against challenge to Article 35-A continues

Business fraternity vows to protect Art 35-A with blood; Supports joint Hurriyat’s shutdown call

Missing MBA student becomes 111th youth to join militant ranks this year

Projected Leh, Kargil solar parks see no progress

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