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

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. Seventy-two-year-old Abdul Rashid Bhat taps the mill gently as he collects freshly ground rice flour. “It

Jun. 3, 2026

by Firdous Hassan

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 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), 51 per cent of births in Jammu and Kashmir were delivered through caesarean section during 2023-24, up from 41.7

Jun. 2, 2026

by Firdous Hassan

Anti-hail nets become lifeline for orchardists

Srinagar: Once a luxury, anti-hail nets have become a necessity among the apple growers, with demand

Solo travellers discover Kashmir

Srinagar: Come summer, Kashmir is witnessing a surge in queries from solo travellers seeking to explore

`The future is female’: Meet Kashmir’s `Lakhpati Didi’ who earns Rs one lakh per month

Srinagar, July 23: On a sunny July morning, the hum of activity fills the small community center nestled between rows of apple orchards at Baramulla’s Pattan. Inside, a group of women sit

Jul. 23, 2025

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Over 2.35 crore tourists visit J&K in 2024

Srinagar, July 21: A record 2.35 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, said domestic tourist numbers shot up tenfold — from

Jul. 21, 2025

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`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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Firdous Hassan

Kashmir’s Traditional water mills dying a slow death

C-section deliveries hit 51% in J&K

Anti-hail nets become lifeline for orchardists

Solo travellers discover Kashmir

`The future is female’: Meet Kashmir’s `Lakhpati Didi’ who earns Rs one lakh per month

Over 2.35 crore tourists visit J&K in 2024

`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

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