Srinagar, Oct 25: Paras Hospital Srinagar has achieved a medical milestone by successfully performing an Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-guided therapeutic procedure, marking a breakthrough in treating complex gastrointestinal conditions in Kashmir, a statement issued by the hospital said.

The procedure involved a 60-year-old male patient with chronic liver disease, who had suffered life-threatening bleeding from oesophageal and fundal varices. Despite previous variceal treatments elsewhere, he presented at Paras Hospital with severe bleeding from large fundal varices. Considering the complexity, the gastroenterology team planned an EUS-guided coil and glue therapy, delivering embolization coils and glue directly into the bleeding varices under real-time ultrasound guidance.

The procedure was performed by Dr Aadil Ashraf, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology and GI Endoscopy, under minimal sedation. The bleeding was successfully controlled, and the patient recovered quickly, being discharged the next day. “This is the first time such an advanced intervention has been carried out in Kashmir,” Dr. Ashraf said. “Patients who earlier had to travel to metropolitan cities can now access world-class treatments locally, easing financial and emotional burdens.”

Paras Hospital has also pioneered other complex EUS procedures in the region, including cystogastrostomy, choledochoduodenostomy, celiac plexus blockade, and gastrojejunostomy. The hospital routinely performs diagnostic EUS for pancreato-biliary disorders and EUS-guided biopsies, enabling early detection and precise treatment planning.

With these advancements, Paras Hospital is setting new benchmarks in gastroenterology care, providing cutting-edge treatments locally and improving outcomes for patients who previously had to seek care outside Kashmir.

Srinagar, Oct 25: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday announced power shutdown in Kashmir parts for upcoming days.

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution KPDCL, power shutdown of 33 KV Pampore Pulwama line will be observed due to which Newa, Kakapora, LIS Marvel Stage I, II, III & IV. receiving Stations shall remain off while power supply to Kakapora, Pahoo, Nehama, Kakapora Railway, Newa, Gadoora, Zadoora, Parigam, Narbal and adjoining areas will be affected from 10.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 30 October, 02, 06 & 10 November, 2025.

Similarly, power shutdown of 132 KV Grid Substation Rawalpora will be observed due to which Rawalpora, Chanapora, Peerbagh, Bones & Joint Hospital, Bagh-i-Mehtab, B.K Pora, Khanda, Wanbal, Doodganga, Rangreth, JKLAI, BEACON, FIL Industries, RASU and Airforce receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Rawalpora, Chanapora, Peerbagh, Bones & Joint Hospital, Bagh-i-Mehtab, B.K Pora, Khanda, Wanbal, Doodganga, Rangreth, JKLAI, BEACON, Airforce and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM on 29 October, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 132/33 KV Grid Station Shopian shall be observed due to which power supply to Keller, Pinjura, Batpura, Agalar and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM on 2nd  November, 2025

Furthermore, shutdown of 122 KV D/C Pattan-Delina/ Amargarh-Sheeri Transmission line, 132 KV D/C Pattan-Magam Transmission line and 132/33 KV Grid Substation Magam will be observed due to which Magam, Mazhama, Kongamdara, Ahmedpora, Dhobiwan, Kunzar, Aripanthan, Khag, Beerwah and Arizal receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Dhobiwan, Kunzar, Aripanthan, Khag, Beerwah, Arizal, Magam, Mazhama, Kongamdara, Ahmedpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM on 27 October, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 132 KV D/C Amargarh-Arampora Transmission Line Circuit-I & Circuit-II will be observed due to which DIC, Sangrama, Sopore-II, Railway, Delina, Juice Factory, Jetty, Sopore-I, Sopore-II, Sidiq Colony, Ladoora LIS, Chakloo, MID Tragpora, Rohama, Hadipora, Watergam, Hachipora, Safalpora, Ganapora, Nowpora, Achabal, Sellu, Behrampora, Bomai, Nutnussa, Chogal, Army Camp, Mill, Handwara Hotline, Kupwara Hotline, Handwara Town, Handwara Old, MES, Pohrupeth, Tikker, Galizoo, Dragmulla, DC residence, Khumriyal, Lolab, Krusen, Lassipora Sogam, Divar, Z-Gali and  Machil receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Chogal, Army Camp, Mill, Handwara Hotline, Kupwara Hotline, Handwara Town, Handwara Old, MES, Pohrupeth, Tikker, Galizoo, Dragmulla, DC residence, Khumriyal, Lolab, Krusen, Lassipora Sogam, Divar, Z Gali, Machil, DIC, Sangrama, Sopore-II, Railway, Delina, Juice Factory, Jetty, Sopore-I, Sopore-II, Sidiq Colony, Ladoora LIS, Chakloo, MID Tragpora, Rohama, Hadipora, Watergam, Hachipora, Safalpora, Ganapora, Nowpora, Achabal, Sellu, Behrampora, Bomai, Nutnussa and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM on 2nd November, 2025.

Likewise, shutdown of 132 KV D/C Arampora-Vilgam Transmission Line, 132/ 33 KV Grid Substation Vilgam and 132/33 KV Grid Substation Arampora shall be observed due to which Nutnussa, Chogal, Army Camp, Mill, Handwara Hotline, Kupwara Hotline, Handwara Town, Handwara Old, MES, Pohrupeth, Tikker, Galizoo, Dragmulla, DC residence, Khumriyal, Lolab, Krusen, Lassipora Sogam, Divar, Z-Gali, Machil, Dolipora, Magam Handwara, Karihama, Trehgam, Hyhama, Kralpora, Patru, Kundiyan, Kerran, Panzgam, Tarathpora, Tangdar, and Teetwal receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to  Dragmulla, DC residence, Khumriyal, Lolab, Krusen, Lassipora Sogam, Divar, Z-Gali, Machil, Dolipora, Magam Handwara, Karihama, Trehgam, Hyhama, Kralpora, Patru, Kundiyan, Kerran, Panzgam, Tarathpora, Tangdar, Teetwal, Nutnussa, Chogal, Army Camp, Mill, Handwara Hotline, Kupwara Hotline, Handwara Town, Handwara Old, MES, Pohrupeth, Tikker, Galizoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.00 PM on 2nd November 2025.

Meanwhile KPDCL cancelled previously approved power shutdown for areas falling under 33 KV line.

According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, shutdown previously approved for 33 KV lines viz. Bemina Barbarshah line, Bemina Fatehkadal line,  Bemina KP Bagh line,  Bemina Exhibition line, Bemina JVC line,  Bemina I & I line and Bemina Karan Nagar line is cancelled.

Srinagar, Oct 25: In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities in Pulwama and Shopian districts and have seized eight vehicles involved in illegal transportation of minerals.

An official said that police parties of Police Post Newa and Police Post Hawal seized two vehicles (tipper and dumper) bearing registration number JK04/5947 & JK13G/9749 involved in illegal transportation of minerals. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 250/2025 of Police Station Pulwama and FIR No. 109/2025 of Police Station Rajpora have been registered under relevant provisions of law. He said the investigations are going on.

Similarly police seized one JCB, three dumpers and two tractors involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals from the Zainapora and Shopian areas.

An official said that two dumpers were seized by Police Station Zainapora for operating without valid royalty documents. In this regard, FIR No. 95/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and investigation has been initiated. In a similar action, one dumper and one tractor engaged in illegal extraction of minerals were seized by Police Post Turkwangam. Consequently, FIR No. 96/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and further investigation is underway.

Moreover, Police Station Shopian seized one JCB and one tractor found extracting minerals illegally without valid royalty documents. In this connection, FIR No. 229/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered and investigation has been taken up.

Police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the natural resources and maintaining strict action against violators. They urged the general public to cooperate with police by reporting any incidents of illegal mining.