Eighteen kilometers from the village of Samarkandek, located in the Batken district of the Batken region, there are ancient mines where silver ores are extracted. These facts testify to the development of industry in the Batken region over the centuries.
In Kyrgyzstan, 11 cooperatives are actively engaged in the production of organic goods. This was reported by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the department of processing industry and organic agriculture, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee. He also noted that currently about 30 enterprises are in the process of preparing to transition to organic production. Since 2022, organic product producers have received preferential loans, the total amount of which is approximately 300 million
During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev and his Ghanaian counterpart Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa signed two key documents regarding cooperation between the countries. The signed agreements include:
Over the past five years, "Kyrgyzneftegaz" has produced about 879 thousand tons of oil. The company's reports indicate that 29 thousand tons were written off as production losses. However, specialists from the enterprise itself claim that such losses usually do not exceed one percent of total production, which means they should have been about 9 thousand tons. Thus, 20 thousand tons of raw material have disappeared from official records. At current oil prices, this could amount
At a press conference organized by the National Statistical Committee, the results of agricultural production for 2025 were presented. According to information provided by the agency, there is a positive trend in the livestock sector across all major areas. In 2025, the volume of livestock and poultry production for slaughter (in live weight) amounted to 476 thousand tons, which corresponds to a growth rate of 103.6% compared to the previous year.
In Kyrgyzstan, a decision was made to withdraw the draft law that proposed the introduction of subsidiary liability for the founders of limited liability companies. As reported by the press service of the State Tax Service (STS) of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision is aimed at conducting a more thorough analysis of its provisions, studying international practices, assessing potential economic and legal consequences, as well as taking into account the opinions of business representatives and
At the request of the prosecutor's office of the city of Naryn, the court reviewed and granted the claim of the Regional Administration for the Naryn region regarding the return of the hotel "Kerme-Tuu" and the adjacent land plot of 2.35 hectares to municipal ownership. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this decision. During an inspection conducted by the agency, violations related to compliance with the norms of the Land Code of
A city resident shared information with the Call Center. He pointed out the critical condition of the road, highlighting a dangerous hole at the intersection of the streets.
The article was prepared by the K-News editorial team. Permission to use or partially copy the material must be obtained from the K-News editorial team. In recent years, machine vision systems used in robots and drones have been considered by many to be insufficiently fast to respond to unpredictable movements in the surrounding world, despite their high performance. These devices often require significant resources or have high costs, limiting their application in everyday life. However, in a
- At the meeting on March 16, 2026, the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection approved the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (to the Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On the Protection and Use of Plant Life', 'On the Development of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic')" in the second reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of
On March 16, 2026, at a meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, Deputy Nilufer Alimjanova raised the issue of the quantity of organic products produced in Kyrgyzstan. She also inquired about the existence of a brand that would represent the country's organic products. In response to her inquiry, the director of the Department of Organic Agriculture, Mukhtar Chynaliev, noted that under this brand, nuts, meat,
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the presidential administration, held a regular staff meeting. The main topics of discussion included the results of the country's socio-economic development for January and February 2025, budget execution, as well as plans for new reforms over the next 100 days and preparations for spring fieldwork. According to preliminary data, Kyrgyzstan's GDP for the first two months of the current
The committees of the Jogorku Kenesh responsible for science, education, culture, sports, and youth affairs, as well as for international issues, security, and migration, have given the green light to a bill concerning the ratification of an agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Russia on the establishment of a new campus of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin.
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Latif Gandilov. During this meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries, as well as deepening cooperation between their parliaments.
In the Osh region, two police officers were detained on suspicion of falsifying evidence in a case concerning the death of a minor. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department on March 16, a service investigation conducted in the Osh region revealed facts of criminal negligence and forgery committed by representatives of law enforcement agencies. This is related to the concealment of circumstances surrounding a traffic accident that occurred in 2022.
The State Tax Service reminds owners of non-residential properties about the necessity to pay taxes on time. This information was published by the agency's press service. According to the provided data, taxes must be paid quarterly, dividing them into equal parts:
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use of the text is allowed only with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Today, March 16, 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan presented a report on the current situation at the country's reservoirs.
A meeting took place in Bishkek between Asel Chynbaeva, the Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Samman Tapa, the UNICEF representative in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the government, important areas of cooperation concerning the protection of children's rights and well-being were discussed.
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Adis Tynybekov has been appointed head of the Jumgal District Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Naryn Region. The order for his appointment was signed by the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, Nurdana Oruntaev.
At the meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, the work of the Consulate General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Yekaterinburg for the period of 2024–2025 was discussed. The report was presented by the Consul General, Maksat Tentimishov.
The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the editorial office of K-News is required for copying or partial use. On the morning of March 15, 2026, at 06:47, the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Tokmok received a report that a man with a stab wound had been found in one of the apartments in the 3rd microdistrict.
In the Issyk-Kul region, an investigation has begun following an incident involving participants at a ski resort. Social media has been flooded with footage that sparked public outcry. The video shows tourists at the "Karakol" resort, at an altitude of 3040 meters, relieving themselves right on the observation deck, which is intended for relaxation and enjoying the mountains.
In the Jayil District, the spring sale of seedlings has started, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Prices for three-year-old seedlings vary: cherries are sold for 300 to 600 soms, pears cost 200-300 soms, apple trees are 200 soms, almonds, peaches, and plums are all 200 soms, apricots are 250 soms, cherries are 150 soms, and mulberries are 300 soms. All seedlings are grown in nurseries in the Chuy region, and some of them were brought from the south of Kyrgyzstan, the sellers noted.
On March 15, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, visited Kyrgyzstan, where he is currently negotiating with Jeenbek Kulubaev, the head of Kyrgyzstan's foreign affairs agency. Jeenbek Kulubaev warmly welcomed the Ghanaian delegation and emphasized that this visit symbolizes a new stage in bilateral relations.
In the Moscow district of the Chuy region, in the Ak-Suu gorge, nature observers spotted a group of ibexes, known in the Kyrgyz language as "teke." This information was relayed to a Turmush correspondent.
In the Batken region, in the village of Boz-Adyr, lives 34-year-old Kyzburak Baktybai kyzy, who is the mother of nine children. Among her offspring are three little ones named Dariha, Muslima, and Fatima, who will soon turn one year old. The family has 6 girls and 3 boys, the oldest of whom has already reached the age of 16. Kyzburak was born in 1991 in the village of Bөjөy, located in the Batken region. In 2009, she got married and moved to the neighboring village of Boz-Adyr. Seventeen years
Over the past three years, the vehicle fleet of energy workers from Jalal-Abad has increased by 66 vehicles, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. According to the department, the updated equipment was purchased using the internal resources of JSC "NESC" and will be used to perform various tasks in the energy sector. Among the received vehicles are specialized cars and equipment necessary for servicing electrical networks, promptly addressing emergency situations, and conducting
In Kyrgyzstan, a registry has been created that includes 27,652 organizations processing arrays of personal data. This information was announced by Kutman Mamyrов, the director of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee. Of the total number of registered organizations, 2,906 belong to the public sector, while 24,748 are private.
- Specialists from two dairy companies confirmed that quality control of milk is the most crucial stage in the production process, reports Tazabek. The publication continues to address issues related to the development of the dairy industry in the country.
The message about the return of the hotel "Kerme-Tuu" and the adjacent land plot of 2.35 hectares to municipal ownership was received from the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information, the decision was made after the lawsuit filed by the Regional Administration for the Naryn region of the Land and Water Supervision Service was satisfied, which was supported by the prosecutor's office of the city of Naryn.
On March 16, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in a murder case. At 06:47 on March 15, a signal was received at the duty station of the Tokmok Internal Affairs Department about a murder that occurred in an apartment building in microdistrict 3.
The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use. In the Jogorku Kenesh, a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs took place, during which information about the work of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection was presented.
Today, March 16, new prices for gold bullion from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic were published. According to the published data, the quotes for gold bullion are as follows:
On March 16, a presentation of methodological manuals titled "First Steps to Financial Literacy" and "Responsible Consumption" took place at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Education of the KR. Representatives of educational institutions, international organizations, as well as experts and methodologists attended the event.
Source of the material — K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. According to the "Schemes" program, "Kyrgyzneftegaz" extracted about 879 thousand tons of oil over five years; however, more than 29 thousand tons were unjustifiably written off as production losses. Specialists from the company noted that such losses should not exceed one percent of the total production volume, which amounts to about 9 thousand tons.
A woman suspected of murdering her common-law husband has been detained in the Chui region, as reported by the regional police department. The incident occurred on March 15 at around 06:47. The police station in the city of Tokmok received a report that a man with a stab wound had been found in one of the apartments in the 3rd microdistrict.
On March 16, 2026, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, deputy Alisher Kozyuev raised the question of the existing volume of medicinal plants in Kyrgyzstan. In response to his inquiry, it was reported that such herbs as valerian, sage, arnebia, ferula, and saffron grow in the country.
In the Ak-Suu district, an investigation has been initiated in connection with an incident that occurred on a football field, where a teenager was attacked. A video recording has surfaced on the internet showing a man beating a child on the field. It is believed that the reason for his aggressive actions was the desire to protect his own son, who was involved in the conflict.
The author of the material is K-News. Any copying or partial use is possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The Iranian authorities have stated that American intelligence services and associated organizations are planning to carry out a large-scale provocation on U.S. territory. This was reported by Ali Larijani, who holds the position of Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on his social media account on X.
On March 13, in the Naryn region, 1.2 million fry of the sig-ludog fish were released into the Orto-Tokoy reservoir, each weighing an average of 0.45 grams. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this event is aimed at restoring fish stocks in the reservoir, maintaining ecological balance, and promoting the sustainable development of the region's fisheries.
At the beginning of the week, global oil prices increased by 1-1.5%, with Brent reaching a level of $104 per barrel. This price increase was a result of the recent U.S. strike on Khark Island, which is a key export point for Iran, according to trading data and expert opinions. According to RIA Novosti, May futures for Brent oil rose by 1.56% compared to the previous close, reaching $104.75 per barrel, while WTI futures increased by 1.1%, reaching $97.91.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, 8 fires occurred in the past 24 hours. Of these, two cases were registered in Bishkek, as well as two each in Chui and Issyk-Kul regions. One fire occurred in Jalal-Abad and one in Talas region.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated the people on the adoption of the new Constitution, as reported by Akorda. He noted that the final results of the citizens' expression of will will be summarized by the Central Referendum Commission in accordance with the law. Nevertheless, a bright example of unity, solidarity, and patriotism demonstrated by the people of Kazakhstan is already evident. The majority of citizens chose the path of progress, justice, and
In the city of Talas, in the residential area of Zhashtyk, landscaping and beautification work has been carried out, during which 200 saplings of white birch were planted, reports Turmush correspondent. According to available information, to ensure the successful adaptation and protection of the new plants, fences were installed around them and a number of protective measures were implemented.
In the Birlik rural district of the village of Eshme in the Kadamjay region, the construction of a new educational institution designed for 150 places has begun, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to the provided information, the total cost of construction amounts to 88 million 576 thousand 657 soms, and the funding is being carried out from the republican budget.
In honor of Father's Day, celebrated on March 15, the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Kanat Sagynbaev, visited several families in the Chuy region. The press service of the ministry reported this. During the visit, the minister focused on families where fathers are raising children on their own. He learned about their living conditions, discussed pressing issues and social support questions, emphasizing the importance of fathers in strengthening family values and