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
Soldier injured as army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri
In a post on X, the army said alert troops foiled the bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire and that the soldier was injured in the exchange of fire
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:25 AM IST
Army foils terror attack in J&K’s in Rajouri, soldier, civilian injured
A soldier and a civilian injured in a terrorist attack in Rajouri. Army foiled the attack, 14th incident in Jammu region this year, with ongoing operations.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Soldier injured as terrorists fire at army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri
Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said a major terror attack on the army picket in the remote village was thwarted
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Army chief reviews anti-terror ops at joint security meet in Jammu
Impresses upon effectively plugging infiltration routes along IB & LoC, second visit to Jammu in less than three weeks
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 04:29 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Ex-Pakistan armymen, trained terrorists may be behind attacks in Jammu
Intelligence reports indicate that weapons left behind by the US in Afghanistan were finding their way into J&K via Pakistan
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:57 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
2 soldiers injured in fresh gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda
An Indian Army captain and three soldiers were gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir Doda district on Monday night amid a wave of terror attacks in the region
Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:58 AM IST
Clinical ops with intel, tech support to counter terrorists in Jammu region
Security forces identify 48 locations in six districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Kathua, Udhampur and Doda for multi-force deployment
Published on Jul 17, 2024 04:37 PM IST
Why the Jammu region is the new hub of terror
Abrogation of Article 370, imminent assembly polls, thinning of troops among factors behind spike in terror attacks
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Captain, 3 soldiers, killed in Doda gunfight
An Indian Army captain and three soldiers were killed by terrorists in Doda district, Jammu, sparking concerns of increased violence in the region.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Army officer, 3 soldiers killed in Doda encounter
Sixth major terror attack in Jammu region this year; security agencies suspect 8 to 10 groups of three to four terrorists, trained in guerilla warfare and being helped by overground workers, are active in Doda.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Army officer, 3 troopers killed in 6th major terror attack in Jammu this year
The firefight was triggered when the terrorists fired at a joint Rashtriya Rifles and Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) team
Published on Jul 16, 2024 09:37 AM IST
J&K govt offers wild animals for adoption at Jambu Zoo
Novel way to show your support and care for wild animals at minimal charges, says zoo addl director Anil Atri
Published on Jul 15, 2024 05:11 PM IST
Cable car rides help replenish Patnitop’s green slopes
In the past couple of days, approximately 5,000 seed balls have been dropped on the steep slopes of Patnitop via cable car
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:33 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Time for Centre to redeploy troops in Jammu from peace locations: Experts
Former DGP Dr SP Vaid said, “Wednesday evening a police post in Basantgarh of Udhampur was attacked by terrorists. The attack reminded me 1993 when terrorism spilled over to Jammu from Pir Panjal and extended up to Doda.”
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Interstate security review meet: J&K, Punjab Police, BSF officials discuss ways to strengthen security grid along IB
Senior BSF and police officials from Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab on Thursday discussed ways to share real-time inputs and further strengthen the anti-infiltration grid along the International Border (IB) at a high-level interstate security review meeting in Kathua district, where five army personnel were killed in an ambush by terrorists three days ago.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Pakistani terrorists getting local militants’ support to strike in Jammu: Intel agencies
Security forces suspect two to three local militants from Doda infiltrated border with foreign counterparts about three months ago. Familiar with terrain, they are now helping the foreign terrorists identify targets and safe havens in jungles.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 04:19 PM IST
Gunfight in Doda a day after attack in Kathua
An encounter between security forces and terrorists in Doda, J&K, followed an attack in Kathua. President and Centre call for a strong response.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 02:54 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu/new Delhi
Jammu targeted to ease pressure in Kashmir, Ladakh: Experts
With elections imminent in J&K, China and Pakistan are colluding to counter the narrative of peace returning post revocation of Article 370: Former DGP SP Vaid
Published on Jul 09, 2024 03:56 PM IST
Day after Kathua terror attack, massive searches on to track down terrorists
Helicopters, UAVs, sniffer dogs pressed into service after ambush for which Kashmir Tigers, a proxy outfit of the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit, claimed responsibility
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Five soldiers killed after terrorists ambush army truck in Kathua
Five other soldiers sustain injuries in attack; gunfight erupts, additional reinforcements rushed to the spot
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Five soldiers killed in attack on army truck
Five soldiers killed, five wounded in a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua district. Terrorists opened fire and lobbed grenades at an army truck.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Soldier injured in suspected terror attack in Rajouri, searches launched
The incident took place near 155 territorial army headquarters under the jurisdiction of Patara police station in Manjakote between 3.56 am and 4.26 am
Published on Jul 08, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
5 soldiers killed, 5 injured as terrorists attack army truck in J&K’s Kathua
The terrorists, believed to be two to three in numbers, first lobbed a grenade and then resorted to firing from automatic weapons
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:35 AM IST
JP Nadda sounds poll bugle in Jammu and Kashmir, asks BJP cadre to go ‘full throttle’
Addressing the BJP’s executive working committee meeting in Jammu, JP Nadda urge party workers to gear up for the assembly elections and ensure the party’s win.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 05:27 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet
Union minister G Kishan Reddy, who is in-charge for the poll bound J&K, said, “Besides strategy for the assembly polls, future programmes of the BJP are being discussed in the meeting.”
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Police detain three in Kota Top terror attack case
They were identified as Safdar Ali, Mubashir Ali and Sajjad, said Doda SSP Javed Iqbal of Dramman village in Wanipora hamlet of Tanta Panchayat in Gandoh Tehsil of Doda district
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Trial run: Electric train chugs over world’s highest arch rail bridge
Barely three days after Northern Railways conducted a trial run of an electric engine between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi on June 16, an eight-bogie electric train on Thursday successfully conducted a trial run between the two stations, including world’s tallest arch rail bridge, called eighth wonder of the world, over the Chenab river in Reasi.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Reasi bus attack: J&K Police arrest terror operative who helped three Pak terrorists
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested a terror operative who provided food and shelter to three Pakistani terrorists and took them to the site of attack where they sprayed bullets on a bus killing nine pilgrims and injuring 42 others on June 9, said officials.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Power outages worsen heat woes in Jammu
Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) claimed it has been trying hard to tide over the situation and hoped that the situation would improve in the next 8 to 10 days when monsoons hit the region.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end
Currently, pilgrims can opt for chopper service from Katra to Sanji Chhat through two operators at the charge of ₹2,100 for one-way trips and ₹4,200 for round trips
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
