Maksat Turdubekovich Aliev has become the new head of the apparatus of the plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region. This information was confirmed by the press service of the regional administration.
The author of the article is K-News. Copying and partial use are only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Turatbek Idrisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, strongly advises farmers to focus on growing key agricultural crops. These include barley, wheat, potatoes, onions, and sugar beets. He emphasized that grains and sugar beets occupy the top
A meeting took place in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, and the Ambassador of South Korea to Kyrgyzstan, Kim Kwang-jae. According to the ministry, Sydykov emphasized that Korea is a valuable partner for Kyrgyzstan, with which there is intensive cooperation in various fields.
The construction of a railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan is actively ongoing, as reported by the Deputy Director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," Dastan Usubakunov, in an interview with Birinchi Radio. The length of the new railway line will be 305 kilometers, and work is currently underway simultaneously at several sections.
According to the exchange, the price of aluminum has increased by more than 1.5%, reaching a record level since March 2022. As reported by RIA Novosti, aluminum futures contracts rose by 1.58% compared to previous values, amounting to $3500.5 per ton. During trading, the maximum price of the metal reached $3502. This event marks the first time that quotes have exceeded $3500 per ton since March 31, 2022.
The laboratories under the Department of Environmental Monitoring of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic have successfully passed accreditation according to the international standards GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, these laboratories can now use the ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) emblem, which is a mark of quality covering over 43,000 laboratories
Significant changes have occurred in the educational infrastructure of the Alaï district: a school that educated 160 students has been demolished, and now children are temporarily studying in residential houses. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. The secondary school No. 29, named after Keldibay Taichabarov, is located in the rural district of Tilektesh. According to the head of the Tilektesh village council, Kadyrbek Musabaev, this educational institution was built during the
According to information provided by Esmail Bagai, a representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the health of the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stabilized after the airstrike. This was revealed in an interview published in the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. It should be noted that the appointment of the new Supreme Leader of Iran was officially announced on March 8. Mojtaba Khamenei, who is 56 years old, is the second son of Ali Khamenei, who died as a result of
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marlen Mamataliyev, met with Ramil Hasan, the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TurkPA). This was reported by the parliament's press service. During the meeting, Mamataliyev emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy for strengthening ties between Turkic peoples, noting that the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh is interested in active cooperation with the parliaments of the TurkPA
The active work on the expansion of the bridge continues on the Lebedinovka - HES-5 road, which connects to the Northern bypass road of the city of Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the ministry, the old metal barriers and asphalt on both sides of the bridge have already been dismantled. Currently, new reinforced concrete beams have been installed, and the work on the bridge expansion is ongoing.
On March 12, a meeting of the coordination council took place in Manas, attended by city mayors, district heads, and leaders of law enforcement agencies in the region. According to a Turmush correspondent, among the main issues discussed at the meeting were topics related to supporting entrepreneurs and measures to prevent domestic violence. Participants paid significant attention to the work of local authorities in this area. During the discussion on domestic violence, the president's
The author of the material is K-News. Any copying or partial use is possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on March 12, deputies approved several bills concerning the ratification of agreements on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. Among the countries involved are Egypt, Oman, Slovenia, and the Benelux states.
- In 2025, the number of citizen appeals to the National Bank reached 1622 regarding issues related to financial services. This was reported by Temirlan Baktybekov, a leading specialist in the consumer rights protection department. Of all the complaints received, 1447 were directed specifically to the consumer rights protection department.
Today, March 12, the first-ever online broadcast of a court session took place at the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, where one of the civil cases was examined under the guidance of Judge Meerim Zholdosheva. This information was provided by the press service of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The broadcast was conducted through the YouTube channel "Zhogorku Sot".
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Recently, the Mazhilis approved the Agreement on Strategic Partnership regarding the production and transfer of "green" energy between Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. The main idea of this agreement is to create a so-called "energy corridor" that will ensure the export of environmentally friendly electricity, hydrogen, and "green"
Spring in Kadamjai: Gardener on Prices for Pruning and Grafting Seedlings Turmush — In the Kadamjai district, spring gardening work is actively underway, reports Turmush correspondent. Currently, in some areas, they are engaged in pruning and grafting fruit trees.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on March 12, the parliamentarians decided to implement a previously approved act aimed at countering fraudulent activities in the financial sector and online services.
Nurlan Ataybekov, a resident of Bishkek, recently became involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Mahatma Gandhi and Mozhaysky streets. His Samsung sedan was hit by a HOWO truck. According to Ataybekov, the traffic police arrived promptly at the scene of the accident, after which his car was sent to the impound lot. Following this, the insurer conducted an inspection and assessed the damage, and less than a month later, Nurlan received compensation of 150,000 soms.
The material was prepared by K-News. To copy or partially use this text, permission from the K-News editorial office must be obtained. President of the United States Donald Trump stated the possibility of completely destroying Iran's energy infrastructure, as reported by CNN.
An event dedicated to World Kidney Day took place in Manas, where nephrologists presented alarming data. According to them, the number of kidney diseases continues to rise, and they are becoming increasingly common among young people. Elena Bapieva, head of the nephrology department at the Jalal-Abad Regional Unified Hospital, believes that the main reason for the increase in morbidity is the neglect of the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle and the obsession with self-medication. "In our
On the night of March 11, a fire broke out in an apartment building in the city of Tokmok, resulting in the evacuation of residents. Information about the incident was confirmed by representatives of the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The signal about the fire in apartment No. 25, located in building No. 26 in microdistrict No. 3, was received by the duty officer at 01:25. Soon, a crew from the fire and rescue service was dispatched to the scene.
This material has been prepared by the K-News editorial team. Copying or partial use is permitted only with the editorial team's permission. Damir Osmonov, Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with Alexandra Solovyova, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in the country. The agenda for the discussion included the results of current cooperation and possible directions for work in the healthcare sector.
The material was prepared by K-News. Any copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. As part of the control measures carried out by the Main Department for Combating Smuggling of the State Customs Service, facts were established regarding the use of goods that are under responsible and temporary storage without proper customs clearance.
Sabrina Jumayeva and Mirbek Nurbekov have become the new heroes of the "Zhubaılar" column. Sabrina was born in 2001 in the village of Tamga, located in the Jeti-Oguz district. Currently, she and her husband live in Karakol. She is of mixed ethnicity, with her father being Turkmen.
At the meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and approved a draft of a new resolution concerning the fight against fraud in the banking sector and the internet. This decision was a result of the resolution adopted on June 25, 2025, under number 3297-VII. The initiative was introduced by deputy Mederbek Aliyev, who outlined the key objectives of the document. He emphasized the need for quarterly reports from the Cabinet of Ministers, the General Prosecutor's Office, and the
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh today, March 12, deputies reviewed and adopted the draft resolution of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic dated June 25, 2025, No. 3297-VII "On measures to combat fraudulent crimes in the banking sector and the Internet." Deputy Mederbek Aliyev presented an initiative, outlining the goals of this resolution and highlighting important directives for government agencies.
The Deputy Director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," Dastan Usubakunov, announced on the air of Birinchi Radio about the plans to open the Kocchor railway station on the Balykchy–Kocchor line by the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the lower layer of the tracks has already been installed, and now it is necessary to complete the work on laying the upper layer. "President Sadyr Japarov noted that over the past three decades, not a single meter of
- On March 12, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova raised the relevant issue of the security of bank databases and potential information leaks. She asked how secure bank data is and whether there is a risk of leaks.
According to the World Air Quality report as of March 12, Bishkek ranks second among the largest cities in the world for air pollution, with an air quality index (AQI) of 168. The air quality index (AQI) is categorized as follows:
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, individuals suspected of selling a significant amount of Afghan hashish have been detained. According to information provided by the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, operational actions were carried out as part of an operation called "Den" which resulted in the detention of a citizen identified as R.A.A., born in 1989. Hashish was found in his jacket. During further activities, the organizer of the criminal group was
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 12, 2026, deputy Altynbek Kylchayev raised the issue of dropperism and proposed the formation of a working group. He mentioned that a few months ago, a round table was held where a representative of the General Prosecutor's Office suggested creating such a group. In this regard, Kylchayev asked whether it had been established and what the results of its work are at the moment.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieff reported that in 2025, 1,547 criminal cases related to internet fraud were registered, of which 830 were successfully solved. According to him, the total damage from these crimes amounted to over 826 million soms, however, about 73 million soms were managed to be returned to the victims. "Citizens often realize that they have become victims of fraud only after 1-2 days, while the criminals manage to
Since March 2026, a mobile multi-diagnostic complex has been operating in the Aravan district of the Osh region, providing free medical examinations for local residents. This initiative was announced by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is expected that the complex will remain in Aravan for about three months, after which its route will move to the Kochkor district in the Naryn region.
The material is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. The CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, expressed the opinion that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies could significantly change existing labor norms. He claims that in the future, it may be possible to reduce the workweek to three days and working hours to two hours a day, which is radically different from the usual five days of eight hours.
A meeting took place in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, along with several well-known rap artists. This event was organized to discuss issues related to supporting talented youth, as reported by the ministry's press service. Among the popular artists present were Begish, Bakr, Bayastan, Freeman 996, and other young performers representing the rap scene.
The article was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. As of March 12, 2026, traffic on local and international highways, as well as on mountain passes in Kyrgyzstan, is open and has no restrictions. This information was provided by the country's Ministry of Transport.
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 Chuy Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan conducted an unscheduled inspection of construction sites in the Alamudun district of the Chuy region.
A reader reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media about dangerous icicles hanging under the bridge on Cholpon-Ata Street. According to him, if one of them falls on a passing car, it could shatter the windshield or damage the vehicle. In this regard, he urged to temporarily close traffic in this area and clear the bridge of ice.
- The State Tax Service has announced the expansion of the list of participants in the pilot project for the implementation of fiscal software. The new list includes organizations providing bath and sauna services, as well as catering enterprises and fast food outlets that are part of network companies operating under a single brand.
- The purchase prices for raw milk have become a topic of discussion in parliament, the government, and among processors. Tazabek investigates what lies behind the prices — ranging from 32 to 48 soms per liter — and how this disparity affects the future of the entire industry. At stake are the profitability of over 900,000 cows, the incomes of hundreds of thousands of farming families, and the prices on store shelves for 7 million consumers.
At the parliamentary session, a bill titled "On Amendments to the Law 'On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh'" and a draft constitutional law "On Amendments to the Constitutional Law 'On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums'" were presented and adopted in the first reading. The authors of these initiatives are deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh: Marlen Mamataliyev, Talant Mamytov, Akylbek Tumonbaev, Dastanbek Jumabekov, Nurbek Sydygaliev,
The program to improve electricity generation continues in the Kyrgyz Republic, under which outdated hydro units are being updated, according to the Ministry of Energy. The Uch-Kurgan hydroelectric power station is one of the priority facilities where preparations are underway for the installation of modern equipment. Currently, 47.3% of the components for hydro unit No. 2 have arrived at the station's warehouse, and most of the systems are already fully equipped. At the moment, active
During the parliamentary session, bills concerning the ratification of agreements on mutual visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and service passports from several countries, including Egypt, Oman, Slovenia, and the Benelux countries, were approved. As a result of the discussions, the deputies adopted several bills in three readings. These include:
Yesterday, March 11, in the Moscow district of the Chui region, prosecutors familiarized themselves with the activities of private entrepreneurs on-site. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the district prosecutor's office.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva addressed the initiators of the bill on conflicts of interest, asking for clarification on who exactly falls under the definition of "in-laws." In the new version of the law, the concept of "affiliated person" is expanded to include individuals and companies that may influence decision-making through financial ties, business shares, and close family relationships. This list also includes in-laws.
In the city of Kant, during a special raid, 20 children were found on the street at night without adults. This was reported by the district state administration, which informed a Turmush correspondent. The raid was conducted in the Issyk-Ata district and in the city of Kant itself, aimed at identifying minors who are in public places without parents or guardians at night.
In the Talas region, the court decided to keep an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Internal Investigations Service in custody, who was detained in connection with a case of illegal appropriation of funds from a citizen of Turkey. According to data published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, the senior investigator of the investigative department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for the Talas region filed a petition for a preventive measure against M.E. as
In the Chuy region, a local resident keeps a jug that is believed to have been made about 500 years ago. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to stories, this vessel was found by a friend of the owner’s father during the Soviet era and later passed on to him. There are suggestions that the jug was used by the citizens of ancient Nevaket.