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The deputy proposes to send Dogdurkul Kendirbaev to the regions

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Akhmedova emphasized that in the 21st century, while the educational institutions in the regions appear outdated. She noted: "Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva is certainly actively opening new schools and kindergartens, for which we support her. However, at the same time, many educational institutions in the regions remain in a neglected state: the floors have rotted, the desks remind us of the 19th-20th centuries, and the shortage of teachers and

05.03.2026, 19:58
Kyrgyzstan Modernizes Agriculture: 14 New MTS and 68 Cooperatives Opened
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Kyrgyzstan Modernizes Agriculture: 14 New MTS and 68 Cooperatives Opened

In 2022, significant steps were taken in Kyrgyzstan to improve infrastructure in the agricultural sector, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the country. According to the ministry, the construction of a quarantine laboratory has begun in Jalal-Abad, and $350,000 has been allocated for the upgrade of the laboratory in Balakchy.

05.03.2026, 18:57
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In the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, awards were presented to the winners of international tournaments

On March 5, a ceremony was held at the Kyzyl-Kiya City Hall, where athletes and representatives from the education sector who excelled in republican and international competitions were awarded. The Mayor of the city, Altynbek Bekturov, and the Chairman of the City Council, Asylbek Murzaev, welcomed the laureates, presenting them with honorary certificates and cash prizes for their contribution to the promotion of Kyzyl-Kiya.

05.03.2026, 18:51
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Nurbek Olzhobaev appointed head of the Toktogul District Education Department

Nurbek Olzhobaev now heads the Toktogul District Department of Education. This information was provided by the district state administration. It has become known that this position remained vacant until recently, and Olzhobaev was appointed to it as a result of rotation. Previously, he held the position of head of the Nooken District Department of Education.

05.03.2026, 18:37
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GKNB: An employee of the Main Department of Road Safety detained for fraud.

The material is prepared by K-News. Publication and partial use of the text is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. In the Kyrgyz Republic, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), together with the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, detained a representative of the Main Department of Road Safety (GUOBDD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Osh region as part of a fraud case.

05.03.2026, 18:35
Kyrgyz citizens illegally residing in Belarus will be assisted in returning to their homeland
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Kyrgyz citizens illegally residing in Belarus will be assisted in returning to their homeland

Kyrgyzstan ratifies the readmission agreement with Belarus In the second reading, the bill on the ratification of the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus, signed on September 29, 2025, in Minsk, was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh. This agreement will simplify the process of returning citizens who are illegally in another country, as well as organize the transit of those who are subject to deportation, in accordance with international standards. Moreover, this document creates conditions

05.03.2026, 18:29
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A meeting with entrepreneurs was held in the city of Manas

A meeting dedicated to the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs took place in the Jalal-Abad region. According to information from the prosecutor's office, high-ranking representatives participated in the event, including the presidential envoy in the Jalal-Abad region, the head of the regional internal affairs department, the head of the Main Department of the State National Security Committee, as well as the heads of territorial departments of the State Tax

05.03.2026, 18:04
A Sedentary Lifestyle Poses a Threat to the Spine Even for Young People — Doctor's Advice
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A Sedentary Lifestyle Poses a Threat to the Spine Even for Young People — Doctor's Advice

According to neurologist-vertebrologist Andrei Ratino, the main threat to spinal health lies in insufficient physical activity. On the air of Birinchi Radio, he noted that while previously such issues were mainly addressed by people over 40, currently 15–20% of patients are young people and teenagers under 25. Ratino emphasized that regular morning exercises, even for 20–30 minutes, can significantly improve overall well-being. "A walk before work or a simple warm-up makes a person more

05.03.2026, 18:04
In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of prenatal monitoring for pregnant women reached 91.7%
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In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of prenatal monitoring for pregnant women reached 91.7%

As of today, there are 2167 maternity beds, 741 beds for gynecological diseases, and 521 beds designated for the treatment of pregnancy pathologies functioning in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at a meeting with the Minister of Health, Damirbek Osmonov, where the results of the perinatal service's work in 2025 and plans for the future until 2030 were discussed. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that perinatal care is organized in the country according to a

05.03.2026, 18:03
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In the city of Manas, workers of the judicial system were congratulated

A solemn event dedicated to the Day of Workers of the Judicial System of the Kyrgyz Republic was held at the House of Justice in Manas. Among the participants of the event were the Chairperson of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court, Zhipar Sabirova, judges from both regional and district and city courts, as well as representatives of local authorities, law enforcement agencies, and court staff.

05.03.2026, 17:57
Why Do We Feel Sleepy After Winter? An Expert Doctor's Answer
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Why Do We Feel Sleepy After Winter? An Expert Doctor's Answer

According to Tatyana Molostova, a medical expert at EGENY, after the winter period, our body undergoes a restructuring of biological clocks, which can lead to temporary difficulties in adapting to new conditions, particularly sleep disturbances. She shared her thoughts in an interview with the "Gazeta.ru" portal. “Human circadian sleep rhythms depend on the change of day and night, as well as the seasons. A lack of daylight leads to a decrease in serotonin production — the hormone

05.03.2026, 17:52
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The blood center building in Osh is in a deplorable state

During the session of the Osh City Council held on March 4, the issue regarding the state of the Osh Regional and City Blood Center was discussed. Deputy Aidar Kamalov expressed his concerns and addressed the mayor regarding this problem. Kamalov noted that the Osh Regional Blood Center had been reorganized and now operates as a unified center for the region and the city. However, according to him, the situation in this institution is extremely alarming. "The conditions for donors do not

05.03.2026, 17:51
Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Over 11 Million Soms from a Bishkek Resident
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Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Over 11 Million Soms from a Bishkek Resident

In the Sverdlovsk district of the capital, local police detained suspects in a fraud case, one victim of which was a woman who lost over 11 million soms. The press service of the Sverdlovsk police department reported this incident. On February 20, L.K. approached the district police department, stating that from February 16 to 19, she received calls via the WhatsApp messenger from individuals claiming to be employees of the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Internal

05.03.2026, 17:40
Approved Regulations on the National Digital Ecosystem
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Approved Regulations on the National Digital Ecosystem

The adoption of the Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem became possible thanks to the signing of the relevant document by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The development of this document is aimed at implementing the Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and creating a legal framework for the effective functioning of a unified nationwide digital ecosystem. This ecosystem will ensure the exchange of digital data between state

05.03.2026, 17:40
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In the Aravan District, over 22,000 hectares of agricultural crops are planned to be sown in 2026, - Ministry of Agriculture

On March 5, 2026, a meeting dedicated to agriculture was held at the Aravan District State Administration, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Participants included Erlis Akunbekov, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, as well as the presidential representative in the Osh region, Amankan Kenzhebaev.

05.03.2026, 17:33
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In Kyrgyzstan, the regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem has been approved

The press service of the government of Kyrgyzstan reported that Adylbek Kasymaliev approved the regulations regarding the National Digital Ecosystem. This document aims to implement the country's Digital Code and create a legal framework for the functioning of a unified digital ecosystem that will ensure data exchange between various state and private structures. Additionally, the document lists the participants of the National Ecosystem, their rights and obligations, as well as the

05.03.2026, 17:30
Triumph at ITB Berlin 2026: Karakol has confirmed its status as a center for sustainable tourism
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Triumph at ITB Berlin 2026: Karakol has confirmed its status as a center for sustainable tourism

The public organization "Destination Karakol" has recently received the international Travelife Certified certification, confirming its compliance with the highest standards of sustainable tourism. This significant moment occurred on March 4 in Berlin during the international exhibition ITB Berlin 2026, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.

05.03.2026, 17:22
The State Customs Service intercepted the illegal import of gold items
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The State Customs Service intercepted the illegal import of gold items

The employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic prevented the illegal import of jewelry from the EAEU countries at the international airport "Osh". This was reported by the press service of the GNS. During a tax raid, an attempt to import gold items, including rings, earrings, and chains, with a total value of over 1 million soms, was recorded without the necessary accompanying documents.

05.03.2026, 17:16
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The international fair "Agroexpo-2026" has started in Osh

On March 5, the international fair "Agroexpo-2026" was launched in the central square of the city of Osh. This event brought together agricultural producers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and specialists, serving as a platform for discussing new prospects in the agricultural sector, implementing innovative technologies suitable for climatic conditions, and developing partnerships.

05.03.2026, 17:16
The Attorney General visited the renovated building of the Bailiff Service
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The Attorney General visited the renovated building of the Bailiff Service

Recently, the Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, visited the renovated building of the Bailiff Service, located at the General Prosecutor's Office. During the visit, he familiarized himself with the results of the major repairs and the condition of the surrounding area, as reported by the press service of the prosecutor's office. During the meeting, the leadership of the service presented the Attorney General with information about the current processes

05.03.2026, 17:01
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In Jumgal, the prosecutor's office initiated a criminal case regarding the allocation of land plots to 49 citizens.

As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Jumgal district, cases of illegal transfer of land plots were discovered, which are linked to document forgery. According to information from the district prosecutor's office, a criminal case has been initiated against the responsible officials. It has been established that representatives of the Jumgal Forestry, acting against the interests of their service and with the aim of obtaining benefits for themselves

05.03.2026, 16:56
In Bishkek, they discussed what hinders women in Kyrgyzstan from building a career.
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In Bishkek, they discussed what hinders women in Kyrgyzstan from building a career.

A forum was held in Bishkek as part of the international initiative "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality," timed to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8. The discussion focused on serious issues that women in Kyrgyzstan face on a daily basis. The event was organized by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange in collaboration with UN Women and gathered participants from the public sector, judicial system, financial market, and international organizations.

05.03.2026, 16:54
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A departmental house for police officers is set to be built at Issyk-Kul.

At the XVIII session of the city council of Karakol, a decision was made to allocate a land plot for the construction of service apartments for employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Issyk-Kul region. According to information from Turmush correspondent, the allocated plot is located on Jakypov Street, near the regional hospital, and covers an area of 45 hundredths of a hectare.

05.03.2026, 16:53
In the Sokuluk District, a citizen was fined for illegal hunting.
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In the Sokuluk District, a citizen was fined for illegal hunting.

On March 4, a raid event was planned in the Belogorka Gorge of the Sokuluk District. This information was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the ministry, during the raid, which began around 1:30 AM, a citizen engaged in illegal hunting was detained. Upon inspecting his vehicle, law enforcement found a rifled firearm for which there were no corresponding permits.

05.03.2026, 16:42
Adylbek Kasymaliev instructed to build a new building based on the CHOOB.
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Adylbek Kasymaliev instructed to build a new building based on the CHOOB.

During his working trip to medical institutions in Bishkek and the Chui region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev visited the Chui Regional Unified Hospital named after E. Akramov (CHUHB). According to the press service, this facility is one of the busiest in its region, receiving up to 18,000 patients annually, performing about 6,000 surgeries, and conducting up to 6,000 births. During the visit, Kasymaliev instructed the

05.03.2026, 16:39
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In Kyrgyzstan, local producers' fairs will be held until June 2026 to provide affordable products, - Ministry of Agriculture

- During certain days leading up to June 2026, fairs are planned in Bishkek and other regions of the republic, where local producers, farmers, and artisans will be able to offer socially significant products. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry shared this information. According to the ministry's data, there is no shortage of basic food products in the country, and food supplies are currently sufficient. The fairs are organized with

05.03.2026, 16:33
450 new student places. RKFR allocated $1.8 million for the "Svetoch" school
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450 new student places. RKFR allocated $1.8 million for the "Svetoch" school

The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKFR) has approved the allocation of $1.8 million for the implementation of the second phase of construction of the new building of the 'Svetoch' school. It is expected that the new four-story building will create 450 additional places for students and 60 jobs for teachers, meeting modern international standards, as reported by the chairman of the fund's board, Artyom Novikov. "This initiative is part of the implementation of the

05.03.2026, 16:31
Kyrgyzstan and the Kingdom of Lesotho Plan High-Level Visit Exchange
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Kyrgyzstan and the Kingdom of Lesotho Plan High-Level Visit Exchange

Today, during a telephone conversation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, discussed key aspects of bilateral cooperation with Lejone Mpotjoane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the interlocutors paid special attention to mutual efforts at multilateral forums and discussed plans for exchanging high-level visits.

05.03.2026, 16:30
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Badges with QR codes developed for agricultural census enumerators - National Statistics Committee

- Elmira Alymkulova, head of the apparatus of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, shared information on the preparation for the agricultural census, which will take place from March 20 to April 10, 2026, during a radio broadcast. She noted that during the preparation stage, working meetings were held with the Ministry of Agriculture, the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as

05.03.2026, 16:30
A new CEO has been appointed at GP "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North"
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A new CEO has been appointed at GP "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North"

The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the appointment of Zamir Isakov as the General Director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North". This decision was approved by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the corresponding document was signed on March 5, 2026.

05.03.2026, 16:28
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The head of the cabinet conducted a raid on hospitals in Bishkek and the Chui region.

On March 5, Adylbek Kasymaliev conducted a working trip to medical institutions in the capital and the neighboring Chui region. The main task of the visit was to check the construction of new buildings and address issues related to the material and technical support of healthcare institutions, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The first stop of the inspection was the Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction, where plans for the construction of a modern

05.03.2026, 16:27