JAMMU: Piping ceremony of the recently promoted Sub Inspectors of State Taxes Department (STD) to Inspectors was held during a ceremonial function at Excise and Taxation Complex here. A total of eight personnel serving at Sub Inspectors rank were promoted to the Inspector rank. The promoted officers were decorated with their new ranks by Commissioner, State Taxes Department, P K Bhat and Additional Commissioner Enforcement and Administration Jammu   Namrita Dogra.

Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner STD congratulated newly promoted officers and encouraged them to keep doing their duties with sincerity and honesty. He called upon the officers to educate the public about the role of taxes and revenue extraction in building the nation and encouraged the newly promoted officers to educate the masses about the Goods and Services Taxes (GST).

Ritu Mahajan, Deputy Commissioner Central Jammu STD, Kanchan Bala, Deputy Commissioner IT Audit STD and Shazia Kosar, Deputy Commissioner Appeals STD and other senior officers of were also present on the occasion.

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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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