In Talas, repair work at the substations has been completed 100%

At the 500/220/10 kV substation " Tuleberdieva," the modernization of relay protection panels continues, aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply and preventing emergency situations. The Talas electric network enterprise will continue to upgrade electrical equipment, adhering to safety requirements and ensuring a stable supply of electricity. If you have any questions regarding power supply, you can contact the 24-hour call centers:

Musk announced a new messenger with encryption like Bitcoin's

X Chat will be available as a standalone application and as part of the X platform, with its launch scheduled for "the next few months." Users will be able to exchange text messages, files, and in the future, also make audio and video calls. Elon Musk noted that the X team has rethought its approach to security, viewing it not as a simple binary category, but as "degrees of insecurity." The developers aim to make X Chat "the least insecure" among all existing

The Talas Region Police Received 6 Official Vehicles

A solemn ceremony was held at the Talas Department of Internal Affairs for the handover of six "JAC" vehicles for employees. As part of the celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police, government agencies handed over six new service vehicles. These cars will be used by the duty units of the Talas Department of Internal Affairs and the Talas district.

In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of a financial pyramid operating under the brand "SkyWay" has been detained.

In Kyrgyzstan, a journalist has made a statement to law enforcement agencies requesting an investigation into the activities of the companies "SkyWay" and "Sky World Community." There are suspicions that their management may be connected to the organization of a financial pyramid scheme. This information was provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the investigation conducted by the Main Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of

Lionel Messi revealed whether he will play in the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi also answered a question about how he perceives the World Cup that will take place in North America, including Miami. — It will be a special tournament, as playing for the national team in the World Cup is always a special event. I am confident that the organization will be at a high level, although the flights between the USA, Canada, and Mexico may be tiring. Nevertheless, I would like to participate in the World Cup again, defending the title we won, — he added in a

Residents of Novopokrovka Request Installation of Traffic Lights and Road Markings on the Main Street

Residents of the village of Novopokrovka, located in the Ysyk-Ata district, contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. They expressed the need for the installation of a traffic light and the updating of pedestrian crossings on Lenin Avenue, near Mayakovsky Street, which are central in the village. Local residents reported: "In the evening, there are traffic jams and congestion here. We ask for a traffic light to be installed and the markings to be updated to enhance safety for all

During the protests in Tanzania, hundreds of people died

The escalation of the political situation in Tanzania following the recent presidential and parliamentary elections has raised deep concerns both in the European Union and the United Nations. The mass protests that followed the elections resulted in significant losses among the civilian population. According to international agencies, hundreds of people have died as a result of clashes with law enforcement, and estimates from AFP suggest that this number is between 700 and 800 casualties.

Sadyr Japarov will make an official visit to Egypt

Edil Baisalov: We must help millions of starving people, and first of all — the people of Palestine

During his speech, Edil Baisalov emphasized that the situation with hunger in the world is a true tragedy that requires unity and collective efforts. “Hundreds of millions of people are suffering from poverty and deprivation, and we must take decisive action to alleviate their suffering,” he stated. He paid special attention to the people of Palestine, who, according to him, are subjected to artificially induced hunger, which is a form of international crime. “We must express solidarity and do

Edil Baisalov in Doha: We must help millions of starving people, and first of all — the people of Palestine

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the first meeting of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, which took place as part of the Second World Summit on Social Development in Doha, Qatar. In his speech at the summit, he noted that hunger, poverty, and suffering affect hundreds of millions of people around the world — a situation that requires united efforts and decisive actions from our humanity.

In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of a financial pyramid operating under the brand "SkyWay" has been detained.

In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of a financial pyramid operating under the brand "SkyWay" has been detained, as reported by the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs. Following information received about the activities of the companies "SkyWay" and "Sky World Community," law enforcement began an investigation, as their leaders are suspected of organizing a financial pyramid. According to available information, representatives of these companies actively

District No. 25. Names of 10 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission responsible for elections and referendums has begun the registration of citizens wishing to run in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of November 2, the Central Election Commission has received 20 applications from candidates in district No. 25, of which 6 have been registered. The number of voters in this district is 141,173 and includes part of Bishkek, the Issyk-Ata district, and the

Poachers detained for illegal fishing at Issyk-Kul

On October 31, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region about illegal fishing in the area of the village of Ananyevo. It was also reported that the offenders possessed two units of firearms of unknown origin. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. A response investigative group from the police station located in the village of Ananyevo immediately went to the scene.

In Alai, the funerals of 5 young men who were hit by a truck while in a "Tesla" took place — a "tuloo" will be held there.

In the Alay district, the funerals of five young people who died as a result of a road traffic accident on the Osh–Sary-Tash-Irkesham highway, near the village of Tash-Koroo, took place on the night of October 31 to November 1 due to a road traffic accident. According to Tilekesh Kalikberdi Turduyev, the elder of the village of Arali Ken-Zhilga, ten people died in two accidents on this highway. “The tragedy claimed the lives of ten people. Eight of them were residents of our village, and two, a

"Наши за рубежом": A Former Toastmaster from Kyrgyzstan Talks About Life in an American City Where There Is No Winter

Askarbay Kushtarbek uulu, originally from the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, has become the new hero of the "Our People Abroad" column. He is currently settled in Los Angeles, USA. In 2023, he managed to win a green card, and in 2024, he moved to America with his family.

"An electronic queue has been implemented at sugar beet reception points, - Ministry of Agriculture"

- The Ministry of Agriculture reports the implementation of an electronic queue system at sugar beet reception points this year. Farmers now have the opportunity to independently choose a suitable day for delivering their harvest by signing up for the online queue, which significantly simplifies the process and minimizes waiting time.

A hectare of grass destroyed by fire in the city of Manas

In an open area on Murzakul Bolush Street in Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a fire broke out, resulting in the burning of a 1-hectare area of dry grass. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

In the city of Manas, two sheds and hundreds of bales of hay were burned due to children's mischief.

In the village of Ladan-Kara, located in the city of Manas, a fire occurred, resulting in the roof of a two-story livestock barn with an area of 40 square meters being burned. The building had wooden ceilings and a roof made of slate. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Kyrgyz and Russian Engineers Patent Universal Artificial Glacier Stand

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has recently registered an innovative device called the "Universal Artificial Glacier Stand." The authors of this project are Kyrgyz engineer Erkin Muratbekov and Russian specialist Alexey Skryabin. This invention is designed for creating artificial glaciers in mountain pastures.

The number of candidates who submitted an electoral deposit was announced by the Central Election Commission.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) reported that 589 candidates expressed their desire to participate in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The Deputy Chairperson of the CEC of Kyrgyzstan, Aydana Jupueva, announced this on the air of Birinchi Radio. She noted that the acceptance of applications from citizens will end on October 30 of this year. From October 31, the verification of documents submitted by candidates and

In Kyrgyzstan, raids will be conducted to identify vehicles with foreign license plates.

The national team of Kyrgyzstan returned from the III Asian Youth Games

The national team of Kyrgyzstan, which participated in the III Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, returned home on November 2. At Manas International Airport, the athletes were greeted by high-ranking officials, including the director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports Emil Zayarko, the director of the SDYUSHOR "Taimanbas" Baktyyar Bokoev, and the director of the specialized children and youth Olympic reserve school "Yntymak" Rustam Niyazaliev, as well as the

Unique archival photographs from the Great Patriotic War

In the Osh National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too," archival photographs and documents related to the Great Patriotic War are on display, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The exhibition helps young people understand how difficult the years of war were.

A police garrison assembly took place in Tokmok

On November 3, a garrison assembly took place in the central square of Tokmok, dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the formation of the police. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, new equipment was handed over to the regional police units during the event.

Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. Ex-KGB Officer Denied Registration Due to Photo with Kolbaev

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the refusal to register Ilyas Amangaziyev, who nominated his candidacy for the multi-mandate electoral district No. 25 in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. In addition, Abdivali uulu Damirbek also received a refusal in registration, who was running in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 12. According to the working group and the Border Service of the KR, he spent 232 days outside the country from October 23, 2022, to

Work is underway to provide irrigation water in the Kadamjay district

In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, within the Birlik rural municipality, work is actively being carried out to provide land with irrigation water. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that at the III People's Kurultai, participants raised the issue of supplying irrigation water from the Orusai River, and this proposal was included in the approved action plan.

In Kyrgyzstan, the beet harvest is coming to an end: an electronic queue system has been implemented

This year, the sugar beet harvest has been completed in Kyrgyzstan, and an electronic queue system has been successfully implemented at the raw material reception points. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that farmers now have the opportunity to independently sign up for an online queue on dates that are convenient for them, which helps avoid unnecessary delays in delivering the harvest.

A Turkish investor asks the president and the head of the State Committee for National Security to take action against the management of the construction company "D.K."

- At the press conference on November 3, Khalil Keles, an investor from Turkey, addressed Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev with a request to take action regarding the situation with LLC "D.K." The investor reported that on November 25, 2022, he signed a contract with "D.K." for the construction of a 15-story residential building at: 125 Profsoyuznaya Street. For this purpose, he brought special equipment and 30 construction workers from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan.

In the Chui Region, the water supply system is being modernized

In the Tort-Kul rural district of the Moscow region in Chui Province, a large-scale modernization of the water supply system has begun, affecting four villages: Petrovka, Kyzyl-Tuu, Predtechanka, and An-Aryk. This initiative is driven by the high degree of wear and tear of the existing water supply networks, which negatively impacts the quality of drinking water for local residents. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 14,521 people live in the specified settlements, and the total length

In Kyrgyzstan, it was proposed to introduce special programs for schools and kindergartens due to iron deficiency in young children.

On November 3, an international conference on the topic of "Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition" ("Эне-баланын ден-соолугу жана тамактануусу") was held at Osh State University, reports Turmush correspondent. During the conference, participants discussed various aspects of dietetics, including preventive measures and the integration of nutrition science into medical practice. The discussion also highlighted the importance of experience exchange among specialists and the

Unusual Names: A Capital University Teacher Was Named After a Neighbor Girl, and Some Don't Believe Her Name Is Actually That

For 13 years, Rimma Asankanova has been sharing her knowledge at one of the leading universities in Bishkek. Rimma Asankovna, originally from the village of Bayetovo located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, graduated from the Shukurbek Beyshenaliev School. After that, she enrolled in the Humanities Faculty of the I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University, where she obtained a degree in "psychology".

In the village of Ananyevo, arrests were made for poaching — the police showed what they found with the residents during the search

In the Issyk-Kul region, weapons and ammunition have been seized from suspects in poaching. As reported by the press service of the regional police department, on October 31, 2025, a report was received at the Issyk-Kul district police department about illegal fishing near the village of Ananyevo, as well as the presence of two units of firearms of unknown model with the offenders.

Due to a shortage of land, schools in Kyrgyzstan may become four-story buildings

The Ministry of Health insists on the need to change building regulations for educational institutions. According to current sanitary rules, primary classes cannot be located above the third floor. However, as part of the transition to a 12-year education system and the increase in the number of students, the Ministry of Health proposes to amend the SanPin. The draft of the new regulation is already available for public discussion.

2.9 Tons of Strawberries from Kyrgyzstan Not Allowed into Omsk Region: Batch Infected with Dodder and Burned

- Specialists of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Omsk region intercepted the import of 2.9 tons of fresh strawberries from Kyrgyzstan, which turned out to be infected with a quarantine weed — dodder (Cuscuta sp.). The entire batch was destroyed by burning, as confirmed in the official statement from the agency. Phytosanitary control conducted on October 27, 2025, revealed the presence of the parasitic plant during a visual inspection of the cargo. This quarantine status was confirmed through a

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic denied Ilyas Amangaziev's registration as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh due to a photo with Kamchy Kolbaev.

The working group responsible for receiving and verifying the documents submitted by candidates and political parties concluded that I. Amangaziev does not meet the requirements established by law for candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh and recommended denying him registration. According to information provided by the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic on October 30, 2025, a photograph taken on January 9, 1989, shows I. Amangaziev

The President signed amendments to the law on food security aimed at import substitution.

- President Sadyr Japarov signed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Food Security of the Kyrgyz Republic," which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 18, 2025. The aim of the new law is to meet the domestic demand for key socially significant food products produced in the country.

Food Poisoning from Shawarma: 84 People Affected at a Private School in Bishkek

On October 31 in Bishkek, a mass poisoning occurred among students and staff at the "Seitek STEM" school. According to information from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, the total number of affected individuals was 84, including 4 teachers.

Turkey replaces Russian oil with Kazakh oil

The largest oil refineries in Turkey are reducing their purchases of Russian raw materials due to international sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft. In this context, Turkish companies are beginning to use oil from Kazakhstan and other countries, reports Orda.kz. According to information from Reuters, Turkey, being one of the main importers of Russian oil, is starting to seek alternative sources of supply. This decision is a consequence of the economic sanctions imposed by the United States,

GKNB KR: Members of an Organized Crime Group Arrested in Jalal-Abad Region for Extorting Money from Kyrgyz Citizens in Russia

Employees of the GKNB KR detained members of an organized crime group, including K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D., who had previously been convicted of serious crimes. During operational activities, it was established that the mentioned individuals acted with the support of associates of the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev, engaging in extortion, blackmail, and intimidation of Kyrgyz citizens working in the Russian Federation.

"Under the leadership of Myktybek Abdildaev, the Kurultai justified its appointment"

Today, the People's Kurultai plays a key role in ensuring public participation, establishing a direct link between citizens and state structures. This opinion was expressed by Tilek Usupov, a delegate of all three kurultais and the head of the public fund "Tilekmat-Ake," in an interview with the editorial office of vb.kg.

The Louvre robbery was committed by petty criminals from the suburbs of Paris – French prosecutor's office

Paris prosecutor Laure Becco stated that the group responsible for the audacious robbery of the Louvre is not made up of professional thieves, but rather petty criminals living in the impoverished areas of the capital. This was reported by bbc.com. According to the prosecutor, the group that stole the jewels of the French monarchs in October has no connections to organized crime.

182 Machine and Tractor Stations Established in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, 182 machine-tractor stations have been established, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Of this number, 62 are municipal, and 120 are private. Over the past 10 months of the current year, one state, two municipal, and seven private stations have opened. Compared to the indicators of 2024, there is a growth of 16%. As a result, 65 new jobs have been created.

In Tokmok, a bicycle was stolen: Teenagers caught on video

In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, a group of teenagers stole a bicycle that was left on the street. Local residents reported the incident to a Turmush correspondent.

Banking Statistics: How Much Funds Were Held by Banks in Correspondent Accounts at the NBKR on October 23?

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"Diesel is Expensive, There is No Harvest": Why There Are No Orders in Talas and How the Harvest in Ethiopia Affected Prices in Kyrgyzstan

The village of Kyzyl-Adyr, located in the Aitmatov district along the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr highway, has become a place where a queue of cars over 500 meters long is forming. People waiting in line are eager to sell beans to a private entrepreneur, reports Turmush correspondent. Some of them have already been waiting for two days.

Weather in Bishkek: After the First Snowfalls, the Sun Will Return

In the upcoming week, from November 3 to 9, significant cooling is expected in Bishkek, accompanied by a transition of precipitation from rain to snow. However, by the middle of the week, weather conditions will begin to improve, and the city will experience sunny and dry weather.

Trump is not considering supplying "Tomahawks" to Ukraine

On board Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked by a journalist on November 2 about the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. In response, Trump clearly stated that this issue is not being considered at the moment. "No, actually no," he said, emphasizing his position. Trump also mentioned his recent lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he expressed a preference not to supply Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, as he believes

The building of "Investbank Issyk-Kul" has been converted into a kindergarten - the object was presented to the president.

At the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, the reconstruction of the building of the Open Joint Stock Company "Investment Bank 'Issyk-Kul'," located at 84 Gebze Street in Karakol, has been completed. This institution now operates as a kindergarten, specially adapted for children with speech impairments. Turmush correspondent reports that the new kindergarten accommodates 120 children and includes groups that were previously located in