A principal correspondent, Ravi Krishnan Khajuria is the bureau chief at Jammu. He covers politics, defence, crime, health and civic issues for Jammu city.
Articles by Ravi Krishnan Khajuria
NIA attaches assets of LeT men linked to 2015 BSF convoy attack
NIA on Thursday attached properties of two key LeT operatives, who were involved in the 2015 terror attack on a BSF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, killing two personnel.
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Assembly seats: Kashmiri Pandits hail move, PoK refugees call one seat ‘injustice’
While Kashmiri Pandits welcomed the decision “whole-heartedly” and called it a “first” step towards possible return to their homeland, refugees of the PoK sulked over one seat to their 12 lakh strong population and called it a “grave injustice”.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:57 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
HC expresses concern over road accidents in J&K, forms panel
An experts’ panel to visit and inspect Jammu-Srinagar National Highway -44 and NH 244 that connects Khanabal- Achabal- Kokernag- Daksum- Sinthan pass -Thathri in Doda and Mughal Road
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Significant dip in drone-drops along IB in Jammu: BSF IG DK Boora
BSF IG DK Boora attributed the decline to the smashing of a Pakistan network that existed on the Indian side, which used to pick the consignments dropped by the drones
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 05:52 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
India deploys camels for logistics, patrolling in eastern Ladakh
The four legged animal has been deployed for the twin purposes of patrolling along the LAC and providing logistical support to the troops deployed in the harsh and barren terrain
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 07:48 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Post Doda accident, Kishtwar admn cracks down on reckless drivers
Defining speed limit for all vehicles, speed guns, heavy penalties on violators, impounding vehicles, road safety panel for projects and “Aapada Mitra”, a community led initiative, are among the efforts of the district administration
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Don’t issue reservation certificates to Saini community: HC to J&K admn
Saini community had sought directions to the administration ensuring that “till the final decision in this regard, no certificate was issued in favour of any member of Saini community”
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 06:42 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Legends League cricket: International stars draw fans from across the region to Jammu stadium
Effervescent fans, not only from Jammu, but also parts of Kashmir descended at the stadium to get tickets and watch their favourite international cricket stars of yester-years in action
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 06:52 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Some terrorists are ex-Pak soldiers: Gen
The statement came after forces killed a top LeT commander and his associate in Rajouri district on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 06:15 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Search op still underway in Rajouri: 14RR commander
Addressing media persons at Kalakote, Brigadier Patnaik said, “On the night of November 19, a confirmed input of a top LeT commander Quari, who was active in Rajouri- Poonch area, along with one more accomplice, was received and an operation was launched
Published on Nov 24, 2023 10:58 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Some terrorists retired Pakistani soldiers: Army commander Lt Gen Dwivedi
Says 20-25 terrorists could still be operating in the Rajouri-Poonch area and situation will be brought under control within a year with the help of local residents
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 02:49 PM IST
Rajouri encounter: Dhangri attack mastermind, associate killed; another soldier dead
The LeT commander, who was a Pakistani national, was an expert sniper and well-trained in guerrilla warfare and improvised explosive devices (IED)
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 08:32 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Hilly terrain, accessible infiltration routes make Rajouri terror hotspot
Security experts attribute the spike in terror attacks to a multitude of factors, such hilly topography of Rajouri and Poonch, their proximity to the Line of Control (LoC), traditional and easier infiltration routes as compared to the Kashmir region and dense jungles with natural caves
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 07:50 AM IST
What makes Jammu’s Rajouri a terror hotspot
The former DGP added that when cornered by security forces , terrorists can either shift to other side of the Pir Panjal into South Kashmir or even cross the LoC to return to Pakistan.
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 07:00 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
J&K encounter: One more soldier, two terrorists die
The two injured army personnel — a major and a jawan — are admitted at the Army’s Command Hospital in Udhampur, the officials added.
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 06:42 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Rajouri encounter: 1 more soldier dies, toll goes up to 5, LeT terrorist killed
The LeT commander, who was a Pakistani national, was an expert sniper and well-trained in gurreilla warfare besides in handling IEDs
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 06:42 PM IST
J&K: LeT terrorist shot dead on Day 2 of Rajouri encounter
Operation underway in dense forest of Kalakote in Rajouri district; terrorist identified as Pak national Quari, who was trained in assembling IEDs, gurreilla warfare, sniper fire and active in Rajouri-Poonch along with his group this year
Published on Nov 23, 2023 03:49 PM IST
2 Captains, 2 soldiers killed in J&K gunfight
Two army Captains and two soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir. Two others were wounded.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 02:24 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
J&K: 4 army men including 2 officers killed, 2 injured in gunfight with terrorists
The encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Rajouri district’s Bajimaal area near Bravi in Kalakote Tehsil on Wednesday
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 09:04 PM IST
HC seeks list of remaining 13 unauthorised occupants of govt accomdations from J&K admn
Pursuant to an high court order, the estates department had filed a compliance report regarding whether or not the 35 occupants possessed alternative residences
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Ex-J&K minister Lal Singh sent to 14-day judicial remand
In the case bing probed by the Enforecement Directorate (ED) againt RB educaitoal Trust, run by Singh’s wife and former MLA Kanta Andorta, the minister was in ED remand till November 18
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 07:00 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
39 killed in bus accident in J&K’s Doda, 17 injured
The Prime Minister’s Office said an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PM’s national relief fund would be given to next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to injured.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Doda bus accident: Cops point to speeding, driver’s negligence
Doda SSP said it appears that negligent driving caused the crash and that things would become clearer after a through investigation
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:30 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
At least 39 dead, 17 injured as bus rolls down hill in Doda
Doda senior superintendent of police Abdul Qayoom said 39 bodies had been recovered from the spot of the accident
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:08 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
38 dead after Kishtwar-Jammu bus veers off road, falls 250 metres in Doda: Police
Police said 17 people were pulled out of the bus in Doda district and rushed to nearby hospital. Some of them are in a serious condition, Doda SSP Abdul Qayoom said
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 04:35 PM IST
Ex-J&K minister Lal Singh’s ED remand extended by 5 days in PMLA case
Lal Singh will be produced before the court via video conferencing on November 18, sources familiar with the development said
Published on Nov 14, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Landslides in Ramban: Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for over 10 hours after snowfall
Traffic was partially restored on Jammu-Srinagar national highway around 6.50pm on Friday, officials said
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 05:18 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan KhajuriaAshiq Hussain, Jammu/srinagar
BSF jawan killed in third ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers in 3 weeks
The deceased was identified as head constable Lal Fam Kima of 148 battalion of the BSF, posted at Narayanpur post in Ramgarh
Published on Nov 09, 2023 09:52 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
ED gets 7-day remand of ex-J&K minister Lal Singh
Singh, the chairperson of chairman of the Dogra Swabhimaan Sangthan, was arrested late on Tuesday from Chowadhi area by ED sleuths, hours after the special court had dismissed his anticipatory bail application
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 09:08 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Money laundering case: Former minister Choudhary Lal Singh taken for medical check-up
Choudhary Lal Singh was taken to Jammu government medical college and hospital for a routine medical check-up on Wednesday morning; he will be taken back to the ED office for further questioning in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act case after the check-up
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 12:08 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
