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Manzoor Mir

Manzoor Mir, Bureau Head India TV, Kashmir has been working as a full time Journalist for over 23 years. Manzoor Mir has covered Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh extensively in the last two decades. And has been associated with India TV since 2001. Manzoor Mir is a Arts graduate and started his career in 1999. Starting his career with DD National and CNBC. He was associated with programs like Ankhon Dekhi, Aaj Ki Baat, Sargarmiyan. Manzoor Mir Joined India Tv in 2001 and since has been covering Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region for the network since. Manzoor has been continuously reporting on every beat from the region. He has covered all the major incidents and stories from the valley, Be it sgr-Muzaffarabad road opening ,2005 earthquake, pulwama attack, amarnath yatra and latest kokernag operation. Manzoor is fond of travelling and exploring new places.

J-K Police's big strike on drug-terror nexus; 4,000 arrested, assets worth crores seized
Jammu And Kashmir | Oct 06, 2026, 05:18 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Police has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and terror-linked networks, registering 3,257 cases and arresting more than 4,000 people in six months. The force has seized hundreds of properties and cash while taking action under UAPA and PIT-NDPS provisions.
Hashim Musa's support network under scanner after bag with medicines, food items found
Jammu And Kashmir | Oct 05, 2026, 09:33 AM IST
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Musa, one of the most wanted terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir, was killed by the security forces in Budgam on September 29.
Winter missing in Kashmir? Valley sizzles in October as temperatures break 18-year-old records
Jammu And Kashmir | Oct 05, 2026, 08:21 AM IST
Kashmir, where morning and evening chill typically sets in with the arrival of October, is experiencing unusually high temperatures this year. On Sunday, temperatures across the region, from Srinagar to Gulmarg, surpassed previous records.

Anantnag: NC MLA Altaf Kalu booked after PSO alleges attack, says cop pushed him instead
Jammu And Kashmir | Oct 03, 2026, 08:11 AM IST
J&K Police have registered a case against National Conference MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani and party spokesperson Umesh Bhat over an alleged assault on the MLA's PSO in Anantnag. Wani has denied the allegations and sought an impartial probe.
Top LeT terrorist wanted in multiple attacks in Jammu and Kashmir killed during Budgam encounter
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 30, 2026, 06:39 AM IST
A tight cordon has been thrown around the dense forested terrain in the Peer Panjal range of central Kashmir's Budgam district to prevent any remaining terrorists from escaping.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly withdraws bill to increase salaries and allowances of MLAs
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 29, 2026, 02:47 PM IST
CM Omar Abdullah said, "I was never in favour of it. If even one member opposes it, it will never pass. I withdraw the bill." The Assembly later voted overwhelmingly in favour of withdrawing the law.

BJP moves motion to remove J-K Assembly Speaker over statehood resolution, Oppn MLAs marshalled out
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 28, 2026, 12:22 PM IST
BJP MLA R S Pathania said the party has moved a motion for the removal of the Speaker, asking Rather to step aside till the motion is decided in the house. However, Speaker Rather said the motion will come in the list of business after 14 days.
Scuffle breaks out in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as BJP seeks govt response on public issues | Video
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 21, 2026, 11:47 AM IST
The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly began in Srinagar on Monday with tributes to three former ministers. The BJP MLAs raised slogans and took to their feet, holding placards.
Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Udhampur, search operation underway
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 17, 2026, 08:44 AM IST
Contact was established between terrorists and security forces late at night. The search operation is still underway in the area.

Omar Abdullah distances from Congress over 'Vande Mataram': 'Fulfilling constitutional obligations'
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 10, 2026, 06:58 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has distanced himself and the National Conference from Congress' stance on 'Vande Mataram' and said singing the national song at all official government functions is a constitutional obligation.
Midnight fire in Budgam village leaves three houses gutted, six families homeless | VIDEO
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 09, 2026, 01:00 PM IST
A midnight fire in Khan Mohalla of Gurvet completely destroyed three houses in Budgam district. Six families were rendered homeless after losing their homes and household belongings, while police have registered a case and taken cognisance of the incident.
Kashmir to host its first International Film Festival with 135 films from 41 countries; schedule out
Entertainment | Sep 05, 2026, 05:06 PM IST
Kashmir is set to host its first International Film Festival from September 7 to 10, featuring 135 films from 41 countries. The four-day event aims to put the Valley back on the global cinematic map.

Pakistan-based Lashkar commander killed in gunfight with forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 05, 2026, 11:30 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir police in a post on X mentioned that the terrorist killed during Operation Ashdar was identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Terrorist killed in joint operation by Army and other forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 04, 2026, 05:15 PM IST
A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in Budgam's Ashdar Gali on Friday. The operation followed intelligence inputs about terrorist movement from Pulwama towards Yousmarg.
IndiGo flight hits pole at Srinagar airport, probe ordered; all passengers safe
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 04, 2026, 11:05 AM IST
The IndiGo flight had arrived at the Srinagar airport from Navi Mumbai when it collided with a pole while parking around 9.02 am. However, no one was injured, and all the crew members and passengers were safe.

Yasin Malik to divorce Pakistani wife: 'Don't want you to live as my widow'
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 03, 2026, 11:04 AM IST
In an affidavit before a court, Yasin Malik said he had decided to end the marriage so that Mushaal could move on with her life without being burdened by the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Flash flood hits Pahalgam as Lidder River swells after heavy rains, IMD predicts cloudbursts
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 01, 2026, 06:43 PM IST
The Met Department has issued an alert for heavy rains, mudslides, landslides and cloud bursts in several parts of Kashmir over the next few hours.
Mirwaiz Farooq calls for collective effort to restore J-K identity, questions NC's failure
Jammu And Kashmir | Aug 29, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
Mirwaiz Farooq has urged political leaders, including Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, to work together on the identity and rights of Jammu and Kashmir. His remarks come amid growing differences within the National Conference over Article 370 and the party's political commitments.
BJP attacks Omar Abdullah government over 6.83% power tariff hike in J&K, calls it 'anti-poor'
Jammu And Kashmir | Aug 29, 2026, 06:41 PM IST
The BJP has criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir over a 6.83 per cent electricity tariff hike. Party spokesperson Altaf Thakur called the move a burden on ordinary people and questioned the government's earlier promises of relief and welfare measures.
Suspected Pakistani drones detected along LoC in J-K's Rajouri; Indian Army launches search
Jammu And Kashmir | Aug 29, 2026, 08:17 AM IST
The Pakistani drones were spotted along the LoC near the Rumlidhara area of the Nowshera sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The intrusion attempt was thwarted by the Indian Army troops present, who later launched a search operation in the region.