In Nookat, the construction of an alternative road will begin, which will bypass the internal streets of the city and will be connected to the international highway Osh–Batken–Razakov. This was reported by Turmush, citing the district administration. The project is designed to reduce traffic congestion in the city.
President of the Eco Demi Foundation and ambassador of World Clean-Up Day, Aizhan Chynybaeva, discussed important issues regarding the restriction of plastic bag use in the Issyk-Kul region, their disposal, and the state of landfills on Birinchi Radio. Chynybaeva emphasized that while measures to limit plastic bags are necessary, their implementation poses a complex challenge. The main problem remains not the use of plastic bags themselves, but their disposal. She noted that not all bulk
The Deputy Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhibek Duyisheeva, is participating in the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which is taking place from March 9 to 13, 2026, in New York, USA. According to the press service of the Ministry of Finance, the Kyrgyz delegation for the ministerial week includes representatives from various government agencies, including the Ministry of Finance. This underscores the active participation of the ministry in international
At the parliamentary meeting, Deputy Yrysbek Atazhanov raised the issue of registration deadlines for vehicles that have been imported into the country and have undergone customs clearance. He noted that many citizens face the problem of their cars being towed to impound lots by police officers due to the lack of state license plates.
On the highway leading to Manas Airport, a collision occurred between a passenger car and a truck. According to witnesses, the incident took place on March 11, 2026, on the road connecting the capital with Manas International Airport. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Bishkek patrol police.
A recent conversation on Vitaly Barvinenko's YouTube channel with Ismail Dairov, the head of the "Regional Mountain Center of Central Asia," addressed important issues regarding the escalation of the situation around Iran and its consequences for Central Asian countries, including Kyrgyzstan.
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. On March 11, 2026, at 12:20, the Jayil District Police Department received a signal from citizen U.V., who reported the death of her husband P.A. at the address: Kara-Balta, Kosmonavtov Street.
Preparing for the summer season is a great reason to shed extra weight. However, according to preventive medicine doctor Yulia Smirnova, it's important to approach this issue wisely. On average, a safe weight loss norm is 3-4 kilograms per month, as reported by RIA Novosti. “The desire to lose weight by summer is certainly inspiring, especially when you see attractive outfits in stores. But it’s essential to remember the safety of the process. If you gained 2-3 sizes over the winter, then
From March to November 2026, the installation of 1158 reinforced concrete poles is planned in the Talas region, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. The work will be carried out as part of the reconstruction and construction of overhead power lines with a voltage of 0.4-10 kV.
In the first reading, the deputies discussed a draft law concerning amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Physical Culture and Sports." The initiator of this draft law was the Cabinet of Ministers. Urmаt Asanbaev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture, emphasized that the goal of the draft law is to create comfortable conditions for people engaged in adaptive sports, including those with hearing impairments.
Hunters discovered the skin of a jackal, which, apparently, had been eaten by a golden eagle. Vasily Zaitsev, one of the hunters, reported that during a hunt for grouse in January 2026 in the mountains of the Chui region, not far from Bishkek, they noticed a golden eagle sitting on a slope.
On March 11, the mayor of Osh, Janarbek Akayev, held a meeting with the British Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Nicholas Bowler. According to the information provided by the mayor's office, the discussion covered aspects of bilateral cooperation, including education, sports, as well as issues related to improving urban infrastructure and expanding investment opportunities.
- At the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on February 23, 2026, Order No. 106-t was adopted, granting the right to conduct geological exploration to the LLC "Kyrgyzpolimetall" for a placer gold deposit located in the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region. The area in question covers 101.31 hectares.
In Bishkek and Kant, two and one exchange office respectively were subjected to penalties for violating the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the directives of the National Bank. According to information provided by the regulator, each of these offices must pay a fine of 55 thousand soms.
As of yesterday, a mass poisoning occurred in Bishkek, resulting in 20 people being affected. Gulzhigit Aaliyev, the chief physician of the Republican Clinical Hospital, informed the Kabar agency that out of all those who sought help, 19 people were hospitalized. "The condition of one patient in intensive care has improved today," he added.
In Osh, there are plans to create a municipal volleyball club. This initiative was proposed by the city’s vice-mayor for social issues, Masuda Aydarbekova. The question of establishing a municipal sports association was included in the agenda of the XIX session of the Osh City Council, which took place on March 4. However, a final decision has not yet been made. “We submitted a proposal for the creation of a municipal volleyball club under the mayor's office of Osh to the city council.
A journalist has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of organizing calls for mass riots. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by the police, on March 9 of this year, during monitoring of social networks, it was discovered that an account under the name "Daniil Zhooshbaev" on Facebook was posting materials criticizing the work of state authorities and structures, as well as aimed at discrediting the government and
Traffic is free on the passes and highways of both local and international significance. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency, as of March 12, 2026, the roads are open at the Chiyrchik, Taldyk, Ton-Murun passes, as well as on the roads Osh–Sary-Tash-Erketcham and Ala-Buka-Zhany-Bazar-Kirovka. Vehicles are also passing freely through the passes Too-Ashuu, Ala-Bel, and Kok-Bel on the Bishkek-Osh highway, in the Boom Gorge, along the
From March 12 to 16, including the night of the 17th, no precipitation is expected.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented updated foreign exchange rates against the som as of March 12. According to information from the regulator, the current values are as follows: - US Dollar (USD) — 87.45 soms;
- In accordance with this directive, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in cooperation with OJSC "Aiyl Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank," will ensure the provision of preferential loans and financing based on Islamic principles for participants in livestock breeding. The Ministry of Finance has been instructed to allocate from the republican budget for 2026 140.4 million soms for subsidizing interest rates on preferential loans, which will be
- The Government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to transform a land plot of 6 hectares located in the Issyk-Kul region from agricultural designation to a category for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other purposes. This transformation was recorded in Resolution No. 142, adopted on March 2, 2026.
The material was prepared by K-News. To use the text in any format, permission from the K-News editorial office is required. In 2015, as part of an experiment conducted on adult mice, researchers discovered that complete absence of sound stimuli activates neurogenesis processes in the hippocampus — the area of the brain responsible for learning and memory.
The material was prepared by K-News. Any copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The State Department of Architectural and Construction Control for the Batken Region, operating under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, identified violations during an inspection of the "Taza-Suu" project.
- In 2025, Kazakhstan produced 3.8 million tons of cow's milk, which is 5% more compared to 2024 (3.58 million tons). The relevant information is posted on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture of the country. The largest increase was demonstrated by agricultural enterprises, which increased their volumes by 10.6% to 761 thousand tons. Farm enterprises and individual entrepreneurs noted a growth of 3.3%, while households, which make up the majority of production (over 2.3
In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a noticeable decrease in the number of children's music schools, as well as the students enrolled in them over the past few years. According to data published by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, in 2009, there were 66 music schools operating in the country. The highest figures were recorded in 2011 and 2013 with 68 educational institutions; however, starting from those years, the number of schools began to gradually decline, and by
- According to the March report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the wheat harvest forecast for Russia has been confirmed at 89.5 million tons for the 25/26 season, with the document published on March 10. This figure may increase by 10% compared to the previous season.
A traffic accident occurred in Kara-Kul, ending in tragedy. According to law enforcement agencies, a report of the incident was received at the number "102" from a nurse at the local hospital. Preliminary data indicates that the accident took place on the night of March 11, 2026, around 03:50, at the 389th kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh road.
A user reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media about the presence of dangerous icicles hanging from the bridge on Cholpon-Ata Street. He noted that the fall of one of the icicles onto a passing car could lead to a shattered windshield or damage to the vehicle. In this regard, he suggested temporarily closing traffic on this section and clearing the bridge of ice.
A car caught fire on the main street of Kara-Balta. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred on March 11 on Zhaiyl-baatyr Street, near the lower market, where an Audi vehicle caught fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene in a timely manner and were able to extinguish the flames.
This material was prepared by K-News. Any copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. As reported by Jordan News, access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed by Israeli authorities during Ramadan for the first time since 1967.
As part of anti-corruption measures, Kubanychbek Kongantiev, who previously held the position of deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been detained. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The investigation has established that he is suspected of organizing illegal schemes related to land plots, involving affiliated individuals and companies.
According to the National Statistical Committee, in 2025, the volume of gold exports from Kyrgyzstan decreased almost fivefold. Throughout 2025, the republic exported 6254.9 kg of precious metal, which brought in $682.9 million. Compared to 2024, the volume of shipments decreased by 4.9 times, while their value fell by 3.7 times. In 2024, exports amounted to 30561.8 kg worth $2.5 billion.
Residents of Uzgen are concerned that some commercial properties on the territory of the local territorial hospital remain untouched, despite intentions to expand the medical facility. Kanybek Apbasov, the akim of the Uzgen district, told Turmush in an interview that the process of demolishing large buildings is being delayed due to ongoing legal disputes.
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR) has confirmed the information about the detention of Kuanychbek Kongantieva, who previously held the position of deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Ahmad Donyamali, the Minister of Sports of Iran, announced that the national team will not be able to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This statement was made in an interview with TV2. The minister noted that the situation in the country following the death of the leader and recent events makes Iran's participation in the tournament impossible.
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that, at the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, starting from April 1, 2026, all employees in the educational sector can expect a salary increase of 100% from the current level. The agency noted that rumors suggesting that the increase would only apply to teachers of STEM subjects, while teachers of history, Kyrgyz language, and geography would remain unchanged, are not true. The opinion regarding a possible reduction in teaching
Marlen Aibekov has become the deputy akim of the Pervomaisky district. This rotation is part of updates in the capital's administration.
The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan announced that on July 11, the picturesque Chon-Kemin Valley will host a festival called "Snow Leopard EcoFest - Kemin 2026." The organizers of the event hope that it will draw public attention to the conservation of the snow leopard, which is a symbol of the country's highlands, and will also promote support for ecological initiatives and the development of sustainable tourism in the region.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, a meeting was held with school directors, during which details of salary increases for teachers starting in April were discussed, reports Turmush correspondent. Some humanities teachers had previously expressed dissatisfaction, pointing out that their salaries are significantly lower than those of colleagues working in the STEM fields. Teachers noted that the difference in coefficients creates inequality, even though the volume and requirements of
In connection with the current situation in the Middle East, about 3000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have returned to their homeland. This information was announced by Seitbek Jumakadyrov, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a recent briefing. According to him, efforts to return the remaining citizens are ongoing. In the coming days, the arrival of several more Kyrgyz citizens is expected.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on March 11, the deputies supported several legislative initiatives. In particular, during the second and third readings, amendments to the constitutional law on the Audit Chamber were approved, which propose reducing the number of auditors from nine to three.
During the meeting, Aibek Mamyraliyev, head of the antimonopoly service, discussed with Galip Goksel, CEO of CJSC "Coca-Cola Bishkek Bottlers," the issues previously raised in the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the procurement of beverages by local establishments. At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, and entrepreneurship, during the discussion of the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Competition," it was noted that some producers offer cafes unique conditions,
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that, starting from April 1, 2026, at the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, the salaries of all educators will be doubled compared to current figures. The ministry clarified that rumors suggesting that the salary increase applies only to teachers of STEM subjects, while history, Kyrgyz language, geography, and other subject teachers will remain unchanged, as well as information about reducing hours for these subjects, are
In Kyrgyzstan, an unusual event took place: a snow leopard, using artificial intelligence technology, addressed the youth with a plea to protect nature. This digital manifesto became an important part of the presentation of a new ecological initiative. According to the Ministry of Ecology, today an initiative called "We are the Green Generation" and the concept of the festival "Snow Leopard EcoFest Chon-Kemin 2026" were presented.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) has provided clarifications on common questions regarding the recycling fee. According to the agency's information, the recycling fee is a mandatory environmental contribution collected to finance the disposal and recycling of goods at the end of their life cycle.
A meeting was held in Bishkek, organized as part of the mission of international experts from the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Health, and local pharmaceutical companies, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, issues related to the development of the pharmaceutical industry were raised, discussing the requirements of the
The article was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. For a long time, videos can be found on social networks showing dogs howling to music. Some users believe this is a random response to sound signals, while others suggest that it reflects some vocal abilities, possibly inherited from distant ancestors — wolves.