Articles by Ravi Krishnan
Fake arms licence scam: J&K HC raps Centre, gives ‘final’ two-week window to respond
HC expressed displeasure to the Centre for not filing reply despite lapse of four months since the court’s last order
Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
BJP to contest on majority seats, will form government on its own: Ravinder Raina
Reacting to the announcement of much-awaited elections, Ravinder Raina said “We are grateful to the Election Commission ECI for the final call on assembly elections in J&K
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Canvassing picks up pace in Jammu after assembly polls announcement
BJP appears on sticky wicket, Congress and National Conference likely to make gains according to experts
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
People talk statehood, security as political chatter returns to Jammu and Kashmir
Bread-and-butter issues, restoration of statehood and the spurt in terror attacks will once take centre stage in the lead up to Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan KhajuriaAshiq Hussain, Jammu
Jammu on terrorists’ radar, security forces on their toes
With the killing of an army officer in Doda encounter on Wednesday, the number of security personnel killed by terrorists across Jammu has gone up to 13
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 12:38 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Army officer killed in Doda gunbattle
Defence minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level security meeting after an Indian Army captain and a terrorist were killed in an encounter in Doda, J&K.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 04:18 AM IST
Army captain killed, civilian injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Doda
There has been a spike in terrorist activity mostly south of the Pir Panjal mountains, which divide Jammu and the Kashmir Valley
Published on Aug 14, 2024 04:48 PM IST
J&K: Captain killed in action, terrorist injured in ongoing Doda encounter
Bloodstains, M4 carbine found at encounter site; police suspect three to four terrorists holed up in riverine area
Published on Aug 14, 2024 01:14 PM IST
J&K estates department fails to file report on occupation of government bungalows, HC grants tin me
The court back in April 2022 issued clear directions to the Jammu and director estates director, Srinagar, to pass specific individual orders in respect of 43 occupants
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
J&K Police busts terror module, kingpin among 9 operatives taken into custody
Since June 9 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his council of ministers took oath, Jammu region has been rattled by back to back in terror attacks
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
J&K Police release sketches of 4 terrorists, announce ₹5L reward each
Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Saturday, released sketches of four terrorists moving in the upper reaches of Kathua district and announced reward of ₹5 lakh each to the informer, said officials.
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Time absolutely apt, assembly polls in J&K at the earliest: CEC
The Supreme Court in December last year had issued directions to the Election Commission to hold the much-awaited assembly elections before September 30.
Updated on Aug 10, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
2 SSPs take voluntary retirement, likely to contest J&K polls on BJP tickets
The long overdue elections to the Jammu and Kashmir legislature are scheduled to be held before September 30 this year
Published on Aug 09, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Article 370 abrogation: 5 years later, J&K awaits new beginning
When home minister Amit Shah rose in Parliament to speak on the morning of August 5, 2019, few had clues about the changes his speech would bring.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Mir EhsanRavi Krishnan Khajuria
VDGs hail govt move to provide them with semi-automatic weapons
The ministry of Home affairs has decided to equip VDGs with semi-automatic weapons in a phased manner. Former sarpanch of Dhangri village in Rajouri district, which saw killing of seven Hindus on January 1 and 2 last year in a terror attack, Dheeraj Kumar Sharma said the move would improve the security scenario.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
J&K Police release sketches of 3 terrorists involved in Doda attack
Announce cash reward of ₹5 lakh for information; trio moving in the upper reaches of Doda district and Dessa forest
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:46 PM IST
Kathua terror attack breakthrough: Two Jaish operatives arrested
The two overground workers (OGWs) had helped terrorists escape after they ambushed army convoy at Badnota village on July 8, leaving five soldiers dead and five others injured.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 03:09 PM IST
Drone-based seed dispersal project rolled out to enhance green cover on Trikuta hills
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board launches drone-based afforestation drive on Trikuta Hills to increase green cover, using cutting-edge technology.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
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