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…

Panchayat body to contest BDC polls as ‘independents’

Srinagar, Oct 7: Ending suspense, the All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Association (AJKPA), an apex body of elected Panches and Sarpanches, has decided not to align with any political party and contest…

October 8, 2019

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This festive season, tourists strike Kashmir off the list

Srinagar, Oct 6: Perching on the deck of his Shikara, 34-year-old Rafiq Ahmad recalls last year’s autumn season when the Dal Lake was bustling with tourists. Such was the rush that he…

October 7, 2019

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Fallout of communication blockade :Tasty walnuts turn bitter for farmers

Srinagar, Oct 1: Thirty eight year old walnut trader Farooq Ahmad Bhat procured fruit in bulk this year to cash in on the festive season and earn some extra bucks to offset…

October 2, 2019

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Stage set for first ever BDC polls;voting, counting on Oct 24

Srinagar, Sep 29:For the first time ever, Jammu and Kashmir government has set the ball rolling for Block Development Council (BDC) polls in a bid to strengthen grassroots democracy in the restive…

September 30, 2019

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Internet blackout hampers GST filing: Traders, bizmen stare at huge losses

Srinagar, Sep 27: Hundreds of traders and businessmen are staring at huge losses as internet blackout has severely hampered the process of filing Goods and Service Tax (GST) and Income Tax returns…

September 28, 2019

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Cutting jobs concept for downsizing or unemployment issues

Clampdown fallout: 46000 lose jobs in 53 days

Srinagar, Sep 26: Just 52 days ago,the office of Lelafe, a renowned IT company at Industrial Estate Rangreth, was bustling with activities with more than 100 employees struggling toattend to the calls…

September 27, 2019

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‘Kashmir incurs Rs 3900 Cr loss in 39 days of lockdown’

Srinagar: It was after years of hard work that 32- year -old Mushtaq Ahmad, who worked as a chef in Srinagar’s prominent hotel, started his own eatery in the city outskirts. Inspired by…

September 13, 2019

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Verifying if any fresh infiltration has taken place post 370 abrogation: Police

Srinagar: The Director General of Police, J&K, Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said the police was “verifying” whether any successful infiltration by militants had taken place after the abrogation of Article 370 early last month.…

September 12, 2019

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Five years after deluge, life comes full circle for lone Pandit flood survivor

Srinagar: Five years have passed since Kashmir witnessed devastating floods, but the scars of disaster are still fresh in the mind of 65 -year -old school teacher MotiLalDhar of Mandarbagh, Srinagar. Dhar, the…

September 7, 2019

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In modern day Kashmir, Tonga services stage a comeback

Srinagar: For the last 10 years, Mohammad Ramzan, 60, had switched over to farming after his Tonga (horse cart) services became redundant with the advent of modern transport. Last time he pulled…

September 6, 2019

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