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

‘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 offerings. Jammu and Kashmir is staring at a major mutton shortage after wholesale mutton dealers launched

Jul. 1, 2026

by Firdous Hassan

Tobacco, liquor consumption drops in J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a notable decline in both tobacco and alcohol consumption among men and women. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24, a significant reduction in tobacco use has been recorded among men

Jun. 23, 2026

by Firdous Hassan

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.

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

Mountaineer’s video sparks debate on Gulmarg’s ecological stress

Srinagar: Riza Alee carves through the fresh powder on the upper slopes of Gulmarg calmly. As he glides past a bend, the scene jars — heaps of plastic bottles, food wrappers, and

Jan. 20, 2026

Environment·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

How Kashmiri pheran has become national fashion trend

Srinagar: Twenty seven-year-old Ananya Sharma, this winter, ditched her jackets and shawls for a deep maroon pheran, which she bought from Kashmir recently. Its embroidered neckline catches the light as she moves.

Jan. 15, 2026

Business·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories·Lifestyle

Gold dealers fear cost escalation, biz slump

Srinagar: United States-Venezuela crisis has delivered another blow to Kashmir’s already struggling gold trade. Gold traders in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley said the latest global geopolitical tensions have pushed

Jan. 7, 2026

Business·Lead Stories

Srinagar’s Traffic Chaos Finally Easing

Srinagar : For years, navigating Srinagar’s streets has felt like a daily battle. Endless jams, honking horns, and frustration on roads like MA Road, Residency Road, and the bustling downtown area. But

Jan. 4, 2026

Auto·Lead Stories·Travel

Apple import duty cut to impact Kashmir farmers

Srinagar: Mohammad Akbar Dar, a seasoned apple grower, expanded his business after the growth of cold storage facilities in Kashmir. This year, he is worried. The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has

Dec. 24, 2025

Business·Latest News·Lead Stories

Papier-mâché demand drops, tariff surges

Srinagar: The festive season has failed to bring relief to Kashmir’s centuries-old papier-mâché craft. Global conflicts and increasing tariffs have hit the sector badly this season. Artisans say sales during Christmas and

Dec. 18, 2025

Business·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

How Kashmir train rescued stranded passengers

Srinagar: Amid widespread flight disruptions, the Kashmir train has come to the rescue of the stranded passengers. With the IndiGo Airlines fiasco now stretching into its second week, scores of flights are

Dec. 11, 2025

Business·Latest News·Lead Stories

IndiGo crisis hits private hospitals, labs

Srinagar: The usually bustling cargo bay at Srinagar International Airport lies eerily quiet. Its conveyor belts are still, and stacks of unattended packages are growing by the hour. With IndiGo’s nationwide service

Dec. 9, 2025

Business·India·Kashmir·Latest News

How youth are finding catharsis in gyms

SRINAGAR: Asif Abdullah, 23, was left bedridden for six months due to a chronic health condition. Unable to move around, he slipped into depression. Come winter, his anxiety disorders accentuated. It was

Nov. 26, 2025

Health·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories·Sports

Almond orchards shrink as Californian imports flood India

Srinagar: Walking through a dwindling orchard in Budgam, farmer Bashir Ahmad Bhat surveys the thinning rows of almond trees with a heavy heart. “These trees have been in my family for generations,”

Nov. 18, 2025

Business·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

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Firdous Hassan

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

Tobacco, liquor consumption drops in J&K

Kashmir’s Traditional water mills dying a slow death

C-section deliveries hit 51% in J&K

Mountaineer’s video sparks debate on Gulmarg’s ecological stress

How Kashmiri pheran has become national fashion trend

Gold dealers fear cost escalation, biz slump

Srinagar’s Traffic Chaos Finally Easing

Apple import duty cut to impact Kashmir farmers

Papier-mâché demand drops, tariff surges

How Kashmir train rescued stranded passengers

IndiGo crisis hits private hospitals, labs

How youth are finding catharsis in gyms

Almond orchards shrink as Californian imports flood India

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