JAMMU: Commissioner, State Taxes department (STD), P.K. Bhat on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of office and residential accommodation (G+5) for officers and officials of the department at Railway Station (Goods Side), Jammu.

Deputy Commissioner Stamps Shafiq Raina; Deputy Commissioner Enforcement Sonu Pargal and Executive Engineer Sarfaraz Ahmed also accompanied the Commissioner during the inspection.

The Commissioner appreciated the pace of work and directed the engineering wing to further expedite construction to ensure timely completion. He asked the officers to maintain quality of works while executing this prestigious project. During the visit, the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Project Division-II, briefed the Commissioner on the project profile and progress achieved so far.

He informed the Commissioner that the project is  six-storey building (G+5), with a total constructed area of 26,375 square feet, and will have office accommodation on the Ground and First Floors, while the remaining four floors will provide 14 residential units for officers and officials.

He informed that the project has a sanctioned cost of Rs. 1088.59 lakh and an amount of â‚č167.50 lakh has been released up to December 2025, which has been fully utilized. He added that the overall physical progress of the project stands at 38 per cent and the project is targeted for completion by August 2026, subject to timely release of funds.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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