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

Batwina: The watermelon village of Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 23: A decade ago, Batwina, a small village nestled along the scenic Sind river in Ganderbal, looked like any other paddy-dependent settlement, its fields awash with rice and its farmers tied to

Aug. 23, 2025

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`Kashmir is Safe’: How tour operators hard sell valley to tourists across country

Srinagar, Aug 22: On a humid August afternoon in Srinagar’s busy Lal Chowk, Waheed Ahmad Bhat flips through a stack of brochures. Each carries the same message printed boldly across the front: “Kashmir is Safe. Kashmir Welcomes You.” The travel agent

Aug. 22, 2025

by Firdous Hassan

Eating out trends see major change post rotten meat scandal

SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Call it fallout of the rotten food scandal, eating out trends across Kashmir have

`The glitter fades’: Gold demand dips 80% this wedding season in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 16: Gold no longer glitters in Kashmir this wedding season! Dealers are reporting an

`Cast away your worries’: How Kashmir is fast emerging as angling tourism paradise

Srinagar, July 15: As the first ray of the sun touches the earth, a quiet buzz fills the air near Lidder River in Pahalgam. Wading knee-deep into the glacial waters, 24-year-old Zahid

Jul. 15, 2025

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How a Kashmiri edu-preneur helps youth crack competitive exams

Srinagar, July 12: Irfan Hyder, 29, stayed in New Delhi for years to prepare for competitive exams. Availing the benefits of a structured study environment, libraries, and access to resources, Hyder successfully

Jul. 12, 2025

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Kulwaan: How Kashmir villagers walk miles to guard water sources for irrigation

Srinagar, July 10: The sun had barely dipped behind the Pir Panchal range when Ghulam Nabi Dar, a wiry man in his 60s, left his village. With a flashlight and a kettle in

Jul. 10, 2025

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From shelling hotspot to refreshing getaway, Gurez comes alive to charm tourists

Srinagar, July 9: Once a hidden gem tucked away in the northern reaches of Kashmir, Gurez valley is fast becoming a go-to place for heat-weary Kashmiris. Traditionally, a quiet, scenic retreat known for

Jul. 9, 2025

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Climate emergency: Paddy fields dry up fast as irrigation crisis hits Kashmir

Srinagar, July 3: Abdul Gani Bhat, a 56-year-old paddy farmer, stands at the edge of his field with a soiled cap in one hand and a hopeful glance cast at the sky.

Jul. 3, 2025

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Agriculture Minister to visit Kashmir

Srinagar, July 1: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on July 3 to review multiple schemes in the rural development and agriculture sectors.

Jul. 1, 2025

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`Drone kebab’: Kashmiri chef uses Wazwan to pay tributes to Op Sindoor

Srinagar, June 30: A local chef (waza) has stirred both curiosity and criticism online after unveiling unconventional innovations to Wazwan. From `drone kebab’ to `meat corn’, the local chef has introduced some

Jun. 30, 2025

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#ReviveKashmirTourism: Influencers step in to offset Pahalgam impact

Srinagar, June 24: A powerful social media movement has been launched by local and non-local influencers to revive Kashmir’s tourism. #ReviveKashmirTourism has been launched to attract tourists and project Kashmir as a safe

Jun. 24, 2025

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Pahalgam attack fallout: Investments in Kashmir’s real estate sector dip sharply

Srinagar, June 23: Post Pahalgam attack, Kashmir’s real estate sector has taken a massive hit with investments dropping by 50-60%. Realtors said investor panic could prolong the slump. The Valley had been

Jun. 24, 2025

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Iran-Israel war: Jammu basmati exporters hope shipments will not be hit

Srinagar, June 18: Amid growing concerns of economic meltdown following the Iran-Israel war, basmati exporters in Jammu have expressed confidence that the conflict will not disrupt the region’s key agricultural exports to Iran.

Jun. 19, 2025

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Firdous Hassan

Batwina: The watermelon village of Kashmir

`Kashmir is Safe’: How tour operators hard sell valley to tourists across country

Eating out trends see major change post rotten meat scandal

`The glitter fades’: Gold demand dips 80% this wedding season in Kashmir

`Cast away your worries’: How Kashmir is fast emerging as angling tourism paradise

How a Kashmiri edu-preneur helps youth crack competitive exams

Kulwaan: How Kashmir villagers walk miles to guard water sources for irrigation

From shelling hotspot to refreshing getaway, Gurez comes alive to charm tourists

Climate emergency: Paddy fields dry up fast as irrigation crisis hits Kashmir

Agriculture Minister to visit Kashmir

`Drone kebab’: Kashmiri chef uses Wazwan to pay tributes to Op Sindoor

#ReviveKashmirTourism: Influencers step in to offset Pahalgam impact

Pahalgam attack fallout: Investments in Kashmir’s real estate sector dip sharply

Iran-Israel war: Jammu basmati exporters hope shipments will not be hit

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