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

April 14, 2024

After clinching Mr J&K title, powerlifter Fardeem Hussain eyes international championships

Srinagar: After clinching Mr Jammu and Kashmir title, Fardeem Hussain, a Srinagar-based powerlifting athlete is setting his sights on international championships. Last month, the 20-year-old athlete won the Jammu and Kashmir Powerlifting State…

Kashmir

March 5, 2024

Liberal seed funding to Rs 250 crore venture fund: J&K works overtime to make UT a startup capital of India

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government is working overtime to transform the union territory into the startup capital of India. From targeting 2000 new startups to creating a venture capital fund, the Jammu and…

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February 21, 2024

`Travel-Now-Pay-Later’: India’s top tour companies unveil unique credit scheme for women tourists visiting Kashmir

Srinagar: Have you put off your Kashmir plan because of the financial crunch? No worries! You can realize this dream by completing your trip and paying later to the service provider. Many…

Interest subsidy liability crosses Rs 60 crore:Govt quietly rolls back Artisans Credits Card scheme

Srinagar, Dec 12: Jammu and Kashmir government has quietly suspended much hyped Artisans Credit Card (ACC) scheme after interest subsidy liability crossed Rs 60 crore. Launched by National Conference- Congress government in…

December 13, 2019

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Broccoli, parsley on our plate!Exotic vegetables to make international debut

Srinagar, Dec 11: Forget famed apples and saffron, Kashmir is all set to export exotic vegetables including broccoli and parsley to different countries across the globe. Shifting gears from traditional crop patterns,…

December 12, 2019

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Life in times of fog:Zero visibility, no flights

Srinagar, Dec 10: For the fifth straight day, dense fog and poor visibility forced the cancelation of all 27 flights at Srinagar International Airport. With this, the total number of flights cancelled…

December 11, 2019

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Fog disrupts air traffic for 3rd straight day

Srinagar, Dec 9: No flights could operate from Srinagar airport for the third consecutive day due to poor visibility. The Meteorological (Met) Department has warned that foggy conditions will continue for the…

December 10, 2019

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Post abrogation of Art 370:Kashmir Inc. begins counting biz losses

Srinagar, Dec 5: Three months on, Kashmir Inc. has formally kicked off the process to assess the exact losses incurred by the business community due to the unrest post abrogation of Article…

December 6, 2019

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In a major concession to Kashmir Inc; Govt unblocks e-way bills to facilitate imports, exports

Srinagar, Dec 4: Business community has heaved a sigh of relief after Jammu and Kashmir government ordered unblocking of e-way bill generation in a bid to allow traders to import and export…

December 5, 2019

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Centre launches UDAN 4.0: JK likely to get affordable air connectivity

Srinagar, Dec 3: Centre Tuesday launched the fourth round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) meant to stimulate air connectivity in an affordable way, which is a part of its plan to…

December 4, 2019

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4 arrested for torching shops in Baramulla: Police

Srinagar, Dec 3: Police Tuesday claimed to have arrested four local youth, who were allegedly involved in torching three shops in Baramulla town last week. On November 24, at least three shops…

December 4, 2019

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Amid uncertainty, BJP holds organisational polls in Kashmir

‘1.5L new members joined our party’…

December 3, 2019

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Internet gag ‘big turnoff’:Tourism stakeholders to stay away from promos

Srinagar, Nov 30: The J&K tourism department’s promotional blitzkrieg has suffered a major setback as the tour agents have decided not to participate in any such programme till internet is restored in…

December 1, 2019

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