Senior journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Kashmir Traveller, Mr Nisar Peerzada, a native of Tral, passed away at his Srinagar residence in Natipora on January 14, 2025. His departure has left a deep void in the journalistic, intellectual, and social life of Jammu and Kashmir. Born in 1964 in the respected Rafiqee family of Tral, he received his early education in his hometown, where his natural curiosity, keen observation, and instinct for news began shaping a lifelong journey in journalism.

He earned a Master’s degree in Urdu from Kashmir University and completed PGJMC from IGNOU. Journalism, for him, was never merely a profession; it was a moral responsibility and a lifelong calling. From his student days, he worked as a freelancer with several local and national dailies and weeklies, steadily earning credibility through honesty, discipline, and perseverance.

Even during years of prolonged illness, Nisar Peerzada displayed exceptional courage and moral strength. He refused to allow physical adversity to eclipse his purpose, continuing his engagement with journalism with dignity and resolve. His quiet resilience became an inspiration for colleagues and young journalists........

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