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Ravi Krishnan Khajuria

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

Kathua encounter: Missing cop’s body found, toll rises to 7

While a fierce gunfight between security forces and terrorists erupted on Friday morning in Sufain forest of Jakhole village in Kathua district, the body of another policeman was found with the help of a drone near the spot where a gunfight took place a day before, said people familiar with the development.

Security personnel patrol a remote forested area, in Kathua district, on Friday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:12 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Kathua encounter: Constable Balwinder’s sacrifice upholds three-generation legacy of valour

With his death, the Chib family has lost four members across three generations in the line of duty. According to the local residents of Chib’s native village -- Kanachak -- the family is venerated for its history of sacrifices and patriotism.

A pall of gloom descended on the house of constable Balwinder Singh Chib at Kanachak in Kathua district. Chib’s sacrifice carries forward a legacy of courage that has endured for three generations. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Anti-terror op still on, same Saniyal group of Pak ultras behind Kathua encounter: DGP

The Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, on Friday evening, said that anti-terror operations in Sufain forest area of Jakhole in Kathua district were on.Talking to reporters at district police lines in Kathua, DGP hoped the security forces that included army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police, will wind up the operations with the elimination of remaining terrorists.

Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat pays tribute to the mortal remains of three Jammu and Kashmir policemen Balwinder Singh Chib, Jaswant Singh, and Tariq Ahmed during a wreath laying ceremony at district police lines, in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Unauthorised occupation of govt bungalows: HC to J&K govt for status report

Division Bench asks for report on former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad and J&K BJP former president Ravinder Raina

A division bench of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh comprising chief justice Tashi Rabstan and justice MA Chowdhary, on Thursday, directed the J&K government to file latest status report with regard to former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and former chief of the J&K BJP Ravinder Raina in a Public Interest Litigation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Chandigarh

Updated on Apr 09, 2025 11:37 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

J&K: 4 policemen injured in encounter with terrorists in Kathua’s Juthana area

Officials suspect the terrorists are from the same group that managed to escape after an encounter in the Dolka forest near Saniyal village in Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening.

Jammu and Kashmir Police special operations group (SOG ) personnel during the fourth day of the search operation in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 27, 2025 11:06 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

J&K arms licence scam: HC expresses anguish over ‘tainted’ IAS officer heading dept

The division bench remarked to Additional Advocate General (AAG) Raman Sharma appearing for GAD that the said IAS officer should be removed immediately as his name figured in the CBI chargesheet

A huge arms licence scam allegedly involving deputy magistrates was unearthed by ATS Rajasthan in 2017. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:49 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

BJP walks out en masse as daily-wagers’ issue rocks J&K assembly

Chief minister Omar Abdullah appeals to daily-wagers to end protest and resume work as committee, led by chief secretary, will be submitting its report in six months.

BJP MLAs staging a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir assembly during the budget session in Jammu on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 25, 2025 03:41 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Hiranagar encounter: No fresh exchange of fire with terrorists

Intelligence officials suggested that the group infiltrated on Saturday and there could be probably two groups of five to six terrorists

“Recoveries of three M4 magazines, four packets of explosives and food items besides a pair of shoes amply suggest that the terrorists fled the spot after being engaged by the troops in firing on Sunday,” police said.

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Militancy can’t be wiped out without public support: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Security forces intensify searches in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district; commandos, drones and sniffer dogs pressed into service to eliminate terrorists, who appear to have infiltrated recently.

Security personnel keeping strict vigil during a joint search operation launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police and troops of Rising Star Corps on an input regarding the presence of terrorists at Sanyal in Hiranagar sector of Kathua on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:01 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Encounter breaks out near Indo-Pak border in Kathua

Army, BSF and special operations group have been mobilised to the site of encounter. Director general of police Nalin Prabhat has also rushed to the site

The forest where the encounter has erupted is close to the international border, informed an intelligent official. (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Mar 23, 2025 10:49 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

‘J&K has tapped just 3,540 MW of 18,000-MW hydel power potential’

Though river-rich Jammu and Kashmir has an estimated power potential of 18000 megawatt, of which 14867 megawatt stands identified but 3540 megawatt has been harnessed to date.

Members in the J&K Assembly during ongoing budget session, in Jammu, on Saturday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

J&K assembly: Speaker announces House panel to probe ‘bungling’ in Jal Jeevan Mission

J&K assembly speaker announces a House panel to investigate alleged bungling in the Jal Jeevan Mission amid concerns from various political members.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather conducts proceedings during the Budget session, in Jammu, on Saturday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

PM Modi ensured equality in J&K: Sunil Sharma

Sharma’s speech triggers furore among treasury benches. Speaking during discussion on grants for various departments held by CM, Sharma’s speech was frequently stalled by the treasury benches.

Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma’s speech in the J&K legislative assembly that post-Independence members, for the first time, took oath by ‘Aaenae Hind” (Constitution of India) was a big development and revocation of Article 370 ensured equality,” created furore among treasury benches. (ANI File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Omar hikes constituency development funds of MLAs to ₹4 cr from ₹3 cr

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced a hike of ₹1 crore in the constituency development funds for the members of Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly from ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the State Legislative Assembly Budget Session, in Jammu on Thursday. (ANI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:26 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Urge CM to take up issue of political detainees with Centre: Tarigami

Speaking during discussion on demands of various grants held by chief minister Omar Abdullah at legislative assembly here, Tarigami said, “Unlawful activities can be prevented if the administration adopts a lawful approach. Unlawful activity can be faced within the range of law”

CPI (M) MLA from Kulgam Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday requested chief minister Omar Abdullah to use his good offices and take up the issue of detenues languishing in prisons outside Jammu and Kashmir with the Centre. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Panel to look into daily-wagers’ regularisation, J&K CM tells assembly

Headed by chief secretary, panel given six months to submit recommendations on longstanding issue to Jammu and Kashmir government.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, in Jammu, on Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 21, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Ashiq Hussain, Jammu/ Srinagar:

Non-bailable warrants issued against AAP MLA

A court issued non-bailable warrants against AAP MLA Mehraj Malik in a defamation case. Malik downplayed the issue, focusing on governance concerns.

Talking to reporters outside the legislative assembly here, Malik said he will not speak on the issue as he was focussed on people’s issues in the assembly. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Tweet on cut motions: J&K speaker dares MLA to disclose official’s name

Meanwhile, Parra said that he had given all his cut motions well in time but some were taken while some dropped

Assembly speaker Abdul Rahim Rather continued and expressed his regrets that the PDP MLA sent a cut motion at 11.37 pm in the night on official email ID of the assembly secretariat. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Rajauri deaths: No conclusive report yet, MLAs demand CBI probe

Choudhary said he felt a larger conspiracy behind deaths of people in Badhaal, Kulgam and Kathua and demanded a CBI probe

Sakina Itoo informed the house that clinical reports, lab investigations and environmental samples indicated that the incidents were not due to a communicable disease of bacterial or viral origin. (HT File Photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:28 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Convince Centre to resume talks with Pak: NC legislator

Earlier, Pathania, in his speech, recalled how India in lieu of olive branch to Pakistan got betrayal in the form of terror attacks, like Uri and Pulwama

Speaking during discussion on grants of various departments held by chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah at legislative assembly here, Sagar reminded the Opposition that the people of Kashmir acceded with Gandhji’s India and not Godse’s India. (HT File Photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

J&K: Alleging bias, BJP MLA stages walkout

MLA RS Pathania was not present in the House when Rather called his name; since he was absent, the speaker moved on to the next question; later he sought time but to no avail

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah during the Budget session in Jammu on Tuesday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Storm in J&K assembly over police action against protesters in Kulgam

As the House assembled for day’s business, independent MLA from Surankote Choudhary Muhammad Akram sought strict action against police personnel who he said kicked a woman protester

Congress MLA Iftkar Ahmed speaks in the House during the budget session of J&K assembly in Jammu on Monday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Influencer Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi Shrine

The police station received a complaint on March 15 about some guests at a hotel in Katra allegedly consuming alcohol

The case was registered under section 223 (disobeying orders given by a public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (HT file photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

No timeline set for ministerial panel on reservation rule: Sakina Itoo

Responding to a question by People’s Conference (PC) MLA Sajad Gani Lone (in absentia) during question hour at legislative assembly here, the minister in-charge social welfare Sakina Itto said that no specific timeline has been fixed for submitting of the report by CSC

Minister in-charge social welfare Sakina Itto (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:32 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Unemployment rate in J&K dips to 6.1% in 2023-24 from 6.7% in 2019-20

Year wise look at the unemployment rate showed that it was 6.1% in 2023-24, 4.4% in 2022-23, 5.2% in 2021-22, 5.9% in 2019-20 and 6.7% in 2019-20

J&K minister Javed Ahmad Dar (Source: X)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

BJP MLAs demand rehab of 39 shopkeepers affected by flyover construction

BJP legislators Vikram Randhawa and Narinder Singh Raina raised the issue during the assembly and informed the speaker Abdul Rahim Rather that the administration has slapped notices on 39 shopkeepers to vacate the premises

BJP MLAs during the budget session in Jammu on Saturday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:24 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

J&K departments among top 100 power defaulters, owe govt ₹1,000 crore

Responding to a question raised by Langate Awami Ittehad Party MLA Sheikh Khursheed in the assembly in Jammu, the government furnished the list of the top 100 defaulters. Khursheed had sought transparency on pending dues and beneficiaries of the recently launched electricity amnesty scheme.

Even as the Omar Abdullah government has promised to bring reforms in the power sector, his cash-strapped government on Thursday revealed the identities of the top 100 electricity defaulters who collectively owe <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 crore in arrears. The defaulters include government departments, public sector units and private entities. (AFP File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 14, 2025 06:38 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

PDP evolved out of separatism, can understand Mehbooba’s pain: LoP Sharma

The Union home ministry had on Tuesday banned two terror outfits-- Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen JKIM

The leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly Sunil Sharma

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:44 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Arms licence scam: MHA returns incomplete prosecution proposal of 3 IAS officers

The incomplete prosecution proposal has been returned to the J&K chief secretary Atal Dulloo with a direction to re-submit the prosecution proposal within one week again against the three IAS officers

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:41 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Soldier injured in Pak’s sniper fire on LoC, airlifted to Command Hospital in Udhampur

The incident happened at 6.05 am in Kalsian area of Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, said official sources

The condition of the soldier was stated to be stable (Representative File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:38 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

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Ravi Krishnan Khajuria

A principal correspondent, Ravi Krishnan Khajuria is the bureau chief at Jammu. He covers politics, defence, crime, health and civic issues for Jammu city.

With his death, the Chib family has lost four members across three generations in the line of duty. According to the local residents of Chib’s native village -- Kanachak -- the family is venerated for its history of sacrifices and patriotism.

Division Bench asks for report on former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad and J&K BJP former president Ravinder Raina

Officials suspect the terrorists are from the same group that managed to escape after an encounter in the Dolka forest near Saniyal village in Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening.

The division bench remarked to Additional Advocate General (AAG) Raman Sharma appearing for GAD that the said IAS officer should be removed immediately as his name figured in the CBI chargesheet

Chief minister Omar Abdullah appeals to daily-wagers to end protest and resume work as committee, led by chief secretary, will be submitting its report in six months.

Intelligence officials suggested that the group infiltrated on Saturday and there could be probably two groups of five to six terrorists

Security forces intensify searches in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district; commandos, drones and sniffer dogs pressed into service to eliminate terrorists, who appear to have infiltrated recently.

Army, BSF and special operations group have been mobilised to the site of encounter. Director general of police Nalin Prabhat has also rushed to the site

Though river-rich Jammu and Kashmir has an estimated power potential of 18000 megawatt, of which 14867 megawatt stands identified but 3540 megawatt has been harnessed to date.

J&K assembly speaker announces a House panel to investigate alleged bungling in the Jal Jeevan Mission amid concerns from various political members.

Sharma’s speech triggers furore among treasury benches. Speaking during discussion on grants for various departments held by CM, Sharma’s speech was frequently stalled by the treasury benches.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced a hike of ₹1 crore in the constituency development funds for the members of Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly from ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore.

Speaking during discussion on demands of various grants held by chief minister Omar Abdullah at legislative assembly here, Tarigami said, “Unlawful activities can be prevented if the administration adopts a lawful approach. Unlawful activity can be faced within the range of law”

Headed by chief secretary, panel given six months to submit recommendations on longstanding issue to Jammu and Kashmir government.

A court issued non-bailable warrants against AAP MLA Mehraj Malik in a defamation case. Malik downplayed the issue, focusing on governance concerns.

Meanwhile, Parra said that he had given all his cut motions well in time but some were taken while some dropped

Choudhary said he felt a larger conspiracy behind deaths of people in Badhaal, Kulgam and Kathua and demanded a CBI probe

Earlier, Pathania, in his speech, recalled how India in lieu of olive branch to Pakistan got betrayal in the form of terror attacks, like Uri and Pulwama

MLA RS Pathania was not present in the House when Rather called his name; since he was absent, the speaker moved on to the next question; later he sought time but to no avail

As the House assembled for day’s business, independent MLA from Surankote Choudhary Muhammad Akram sought strict action against police personnel who he said kicked a woman protester

The police station received a complaint on March 15 about some guests at a hotel in Katra allegedly consuming alcohol

Responding to a question by People’s Conference (PC) MLA Sajad Gani Lone (in absentia) during question hour at legislative assembly here, the minister in-charge social welfare Sakina Itto said that no specific timeline has been fixed for submitting of the report by CSC

Year wise look at the unemployment rate showed that it was 6.1% in 2023-24, 4.4% in 2022-23, 5.2% in 2021-22, 5.9% in 2019-20 and 6.7% in 2019-20

BJP legislators Vikram Randhawa and Narinder Singh Raina raised the issue during the assembly and informed the speaker Abdul Rahim Rather that the administration has slapped notices on 39 shopkeepers to vacate the premises

Responding to a question raised by Langate Awami Ittehad Party MLA Sheikh Khursheed in the assembly in Jammu, the government furnished the list of the top 100 defaulters. Khursheed had sought transparency on pending dues and beneficiaries of the recently launched electricity amnesty scheme.

The Union home ministry had on Tuesday banned two terror outfits-- Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen JKIM

The incomplete prosecution proposal has been returned to the J&K chief secretary Atal Dulloo with a direction to re-submit the prosecution proposal within one week again against the three IAS officers

The incident happened at 6.05 am in Kalsian area of Nowshera sector in Rajouri district, said official sources

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