JAMMU: The Director General of Income Tax, North West Region, Smt. Vatsala Jha, IRS (1992), graced the Income Tax Office of the Investigation Wing at Jammu to celebrate the 166th Income Tax Day. With jurisdiction over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, Smt. Vatsala Jha conveyed a message of honesty, commitment, integrity, and efficiency to the officers of the Income Tax Department.

The officers were directed to uphold the principles of taxpayer service and facilitation, with a focus on the expansion of the tax base in Jammu and Kashmir. The Principal Director of Income Tax (Investigation), Ludhiana, Dr. Ashish Abrol, IRS, and the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central), Ludhiana, Sh. Md. Tarique Kalim, IRS, were also present and encouraged the officers to administer the Income Tax Act in a fair and transparent manner. The Additional Director of Jammu Investigation, Sh. Anand Swaroop, and the Deputy Director of Jammu Investigation were also present at the venue.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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