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

Keep Earth healthy: Forest cover increases by 2.4% in J&K.

Srinagar, Mar 29: A US-based Global Forest Watch (GFW) report has revealed a significant increase in the forest cover of Jammu and Kashmir. GFW revealed that Jammu and Kashmir experienced a net

Mar. 30, 2025

by Firdous Hassan

War on drugs: Over 7900 held; 830 kg hashish, 272 kg heroin, 6722 kg poppy seized

Srinagar, Mar 28: Intensifying its crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking, the law enforcement agencies have arrested 7,985 individuals over the past three years under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to data accessed by The Kashmir Monitor,

Mar. 29, 2025

by Firdous Hassan

How removing 4 surgical procedures from AB-PMJAY list will overburden govt hospitals.

Srinagar, Mar 22: The decision to remove four surgical procedures from the list of treatments covered under

A new pitch: For a change, Cricket legend Jonty Rhodes try snowboarding in Gulmarg

Srinagar Mar 21: Former South African fielding legend Jonty Rhodes delayed his return to South Africa

How substandard pesticides, fungicides are ruining horticulture industry in Kashmir

Srinagar, March 19: Substandard and misbranded pesticides are ruining the horticulture industry in Kashmir. Waking up to the crisis, apple growers have sent SOS to the government to stem the rot. Their concerns stem

Mar. 20, 2025

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Forget Harissa, Biryani emerges as clear favorite among Kashmiris this winter

Srinagar, Mar 18: For the record, Biryani has humbled Harissa to emerge as a clear favorite among foodies in Srinagar this winter. Contrary to the popular belief that Harissa is the most consumed delicacy in

Mar. 19, 2025

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Ramadan Kareem! Here are dos and don’ts for fitness enthusiasts to stay fit during fasting

Srinagar: Experts have asked fitness enthusiasts to take extra caution during workouts in Ramadan. From light workouts to consuming hydrating foods, fitness have come up with dos and don’ts for people during

Mar. 14, 2025

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Doctor’s appointment to ambulance booking: J&K set to roll out SEHAT App to transform healthcare

Srinagar, Mar 12: From doctor’s appointments to booking an ambulance, Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to roll out the SEHAT App for seamless healthcare accessibility in the union territory. A smarter

Mar. 13, 2025

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

India-US tariff war: Fruit growers send SOS to PM Modi; urges him to protect local industry

Srinagar, Mar 11: Panic has gripped apple growers in Kashmir over the tariff war between India and the US. The policy shift, led by President Donald Trump, has sent alarm bells ringing among the

Mar. 12, 2025

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How fake Kashmiri carpets are sold on e-commerce platforms

Srinagar, Mar 10: On Amazon, a 5*7 carpet with a label of Kashmiri silk carpet is sold at Rs 5000. Weavers, however, said that a typical silk carpet of the same size

Mar. 11, 2025

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1984 units with investment of ₹9606 Cr set up since 2019

Srinagar, Mar 6: As many as 1984 industrial units with an investment of ₹9,606.46 crore have been set up in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019. According to the Economic Survey, these units have created

Mar. 7, 2025

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231 government employees caught red-handed with bribes in last 5 years

Srinagar, Mar 4: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught 231 government employees red-handed accepting bribes during the last five years. Details accessed by The Kashmir Monitor revealed that the majority of such cases

Mar. 5, 2025

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

Ramadan Kareem: Cost escalation hits Umrah packages; bookings drop 95 % in Kashmir

Firdous Hassan Srinagar: A dramatic decline in Umrah pilgrimage bookings from Kashmir has been observed this Ramadan, with figures plummeting by nearly 95 percent this year. The staggering drop is attributed to a

Mar. 4, 2025

Kashmir·Latest News

Sheen Mubarak! Staring at drought-like conditions, fresh rains and snowfall bring sighs of relief to farmers.

Srinagar, Feb 28: A fresh spell of much-needed snowfall has brought a sigh of relief to apple growers and other farmers in Kashmir. Staring at drought-like conditions, the new spell of wet weather

Mar. 1, 2025

Kashmir·Latest News

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Firdous Hassan

Keep Earth healthy: Forest cover increases by 2.4% in J&K.

War on drugs: Over 7900 held; 830 kg hashish, 272 kg heroin, 6722 kg poppy seized

How removing 4 surgical procedures from AB-PMJAY list will overburden govt hospitals.

A new pitch: For a change, Cricket legend Jonty Rhodes try snowboarding in Gulmarg

How substandard pesticides, fungicides are ruining horticulture industry in Kashmir

Forget Harissa, Biryani emerges as clear favorite among Kashmiris this winter

Ramadan Kareem! Here are dos and don’ts for fitness enthusiasts to stay fit during fasting

Doctor’s appointment to ambulance booking: J&K set to roll out SEHAT App to transform healthcare

India-US tariff war: Fruit growers send SOS to PM Modi; urges him to protect local industry

How fake Kashmiri carpets are sold on e-commerce platforms

1984 units with investment of ₹9606 Cr set up since 2019

231 government employees caught red-handed with bribes in last 5 years

Ramadan Kareem: Cost escalation hits Umrah packages; bookings drop 95 % in Kashmir

Sheen Mubarak! Staring at drought-like conditions, fresh rains and snowfall bring sighs of relief to farmers.

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