Exclusive

The new presidential envoy in the Chuy region has been introduced to the active members.

On March 4, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Erlis Akunbekov officially introduced the new head of the presidential representative office in the Chui region — Ashirbaev Elkinbek Toktogonovich. Attending the event were staff members of the representative office, city mayors, district akims, and heads of rural administrations in the region, highlighting the significance of this event.

04.03.2026, 18:08
Local news / Exclusive

"Beware of Those Who Say 'Hop': The Deputy Warned the Mayor of Osh Against Passive Personnel"

At the XIX session of the Osh City Council, Deputy Shaiyrbek Nuranov addressed Mayor Janar Akaev, raising important issues related to water supply and the work of some municipal employees. He pointed out that the problem of providing drinking water to the village of Ozgur has remained unresolved for many years, despite changes in mayors in the city of Osh. “I have already addressed five of your predecessors. You are the sixth. Although Ozgur supplies clean water to the entire city, there is

04.03.2026, 18:07
The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain Discussed the Situation in the Middle East
Exclusive

The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain Discussed the Situation in the Middle East

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, had a phone conversation on March 4 with Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, his counterpart from Bahrain. During this conversation, as reported by the press service, Jeenbek Kulubaev conveyed sincere condolences and support on behalf of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, to the fraternal people of Bahrain in connection with the worsening situation in the Middle East, which directly affected the territory of the

04.03.2026, 18:05
Local news / Exclusive

Tyup District Celebrated the Days of the State Flag and Ak Kalpak

In the Tyup district, a celebration was held for the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the state flag of Kyrgyzstan, established on March 3, as well as the Day of the Ak Kalpak, which is celebrated on March 5. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. The solemn event began in the "Zhenish" park, where the parade with a procession was launched. As part of the program, the national anthem was played, and a flag-raising ceremony took place.

04.03.2026, 17:54
Exclusive

The Situation in the Middle East: A Kyrgyz Woman Talks About the Current Situation in Dubai

Gulzat Begim, a native of the Jalal-Abad region, who has been living and working in the United Arab Emirates for five years, spoke about recent events that took place in Dubai. According to her, despite the panic that arose, the situation in the city has stabilized. The incident in question occurred on February 28, the day when the UAE was celebrating a holiday. Gulzat lives in a prestigious area near the famous Burj Al Arab hotel. She reported that at 1:00 PM, a loud explosion occurred, which

04.03.2026, 17:49
Illegal barriers were dismantled in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek
Local news / Exclusive

Illegal barriers were dismantled in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek

During the work to clear the street network of illegal barriers in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, an event was held aimed at removing obstacles that hinder the passage of emergency vehicles. According to the press service, this action, organized jointly with municipal authorities, actively involved employees of the city hall's land use control department, representatives of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," and MTU No. 201.

04.03.2026, 17:45
Local news / Exclusive

90% of the heads of the city mayor's office in Osh are under arrest, - deputy

At the meeting of the Osh City Council on March 4, Deputy Meder Abdymanapov addressed Mayor Janar Akaev regarding the staffing situation in municipal structures and a number of proposals for the development of the education sector. Abdymanapov reminded Akaev of his initial theses on business protection and pointed out the dismal experience of managing municipal property (UMP). "When you first took office, you said that the president had sent you to support entrepreneurs. However, look at

04.03.2026, 17:45
Exclusive

A large-scale raid on illegal parking took place in Bishkek.

The article was prepared by K-News. All rights to copy or partially use the text belong to the editorial office of K-News. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, raids were conducted aimed at identifying vehicles that were parked in violation of traffic rules, as well as those for which parking fees were not paid.

04.03.2026, 17:21
Exclusive

Laser Internet Reaches Geostationary Orbit: Europe and China Transmit Data at Speeds of Up to 2.6 Gbps

The article was prepared by K-News. The use of the material is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. As part of the experiment announced on February 26 by the European Space Agency, a ground-based laser terminal developed by Airbus established a reliable connection with the Alphasat satellite, located at an altitude of approximately 36,000 kilometers. For several minutes, a continuous data transmission channel was maintained at a speed of 2.6 Gbit/s.

04.03.2026, 17:14
In the Batken Region, 7 artificial glaciers have been created
Local news / Exclusive

In the Batken Region, 7 artificial glaciers have been created

Construction of seven artificial glaciers has been completed in the Batken region as part of a project aimed at addressing the water shortage issue. According to the press service of the presidential representative, the new glaciers are located in villages such as Gaz, Sogment, Bulak-Bashy, Kainy, Aibiyke, Kok-Tash, and Sumbula.

04.03.2026, 17:09
Approved plans for the development of crop production, horticulture, and cooperation for the coming years
Economy / Exclusive

Approved plans for the development of crop production, horticulture, and cooperation for the coming years

Today, at a meeting held by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, strategic plans for the development of horticulture, crop production, and cooperation were approved. This was reported by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation. As noted by Turat Idirisov, the main focus in horticulture will be on providing farmers with quality and certified seedlings for fruit plants.

04.03.2026, 17:03
Local news / Exclusive

The city of Osh has doubled in size: About 239 million soms allocated for the development of the master plan

On March 4, during a session of the Osh City Council, Deputy Kutmanaly Abdrakhman uulu raised the issue of the progress in developing the general plan for Osh. Deputy Head of the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Architecture, Mirlan Ömüraliyev, reported that the ministry's department responsible for construction is working on creating a new general plan for the city of Osh.

04.03.2026, 16:51
Exclusive

Folk Legends: The Elder Who Lived in a Cave Near the Kuzu-Baglan River Helped the Villagers Get Rid of a Snake Invasion

On the eastern bank of the Kozu-Baglan River in the Leilek District of the Batken Region lies the area of Ak-Tooк. This name is associated with the figure of Aktook Ata, who was renowned as an "oluy" — a sacred person possessing high morals and life experience, and who studied various sciences. He lived in a cave located near the Kozu-Baglan River. According to local legends, when Aktook Ata crossed the river, the flow of water would stop. In the morning, when the sun's rays

04.03.2026, 16:50
Expert: Personnel Decisions Are a Response to the Inertia of Certain Officials
Exclusive

Expert: Personnel Decisions Are a Response to the Inertia of Certain Officials

Recently, personnel changes in the government and regional representative offices have signaled the need for a reboot of the state management system. This opinion is held by Ulugbek Yereshayev, an expert in public administration. According to him, some agencies exhibit clear inconsistency and lack of coordination between local structures and the mayors of major cities.

04.03.2026, 16:47
An Official Statement on the New Supreme Leader Has Been Made in Iran
In the world / Exclusive

An Official Statement on the New Supreme Leader Has Been Made in Iran

A member of Iran's Assembly of Experts, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, announced that the country is in the final stages of selecting a new Supreme Leader. This statement was made as part of a message published by the Lenta.ru agency and the Iranian news agency IRIB News on their Telegram channel. “We are on the verge of determining a new Supreme Leader; however, it is important to note that a state of emergency has been declared in the country,” Khatami added.

04.03.2026, 16:43
What are they planning to give and how much will they spend on March 8 in the Kyrgyz Republic - a study
Local news / Exclusive

What are they planning to give and how much will they spend on March 8 in the Kyrgyz Republic - a study

In anticipation of March 8, the Customer Service Department of an international marketplace published the results of its research. 63% of respondents plan to give gifts, and 49% of them intend to spend up to 6,000 soms. According to data on e-commerce, 72% of respondents noted that the holiday is widely celebrated in their circles, while 71% plan to celebrate it in 2026. Only 10% stated that March 8 is not celebrated in their environment.

04.03.2026, 16:42
Incidents / Exclusive

On Aitmatov Avenue, a bus driver drove into oncoming traffic and nearly collided with a car. Video

An incident occurred on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek when a bus driver veered into oncoming traffic and nearly collided with a car traveling in its lane. This violation was recorded by the officers of the Patrol Police Department. According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, the identity of the driver was established. A preventive conversation was held with him, and a protocol for the violation was drawn up.

04.03.2026, 16:39
Exclusive

In the Issyk-Ata District, a truck veered off the road after a collision

An accident occurred in the Issyk-Ata district, resulting in a truck ending up off the road. According to witness reports, on March 4, a collision took place between a truck and a passenger car on the highway connecting the villages of Dmitrievka and Budyonovka in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region.

04.03.2026, 16:27
The Ministry of Health closed 263 unlicensed clinics across the country
Health / Exclusive

The Ministry of Health closed 263 unlicensed clinics across the country

In 2025, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an extensive inspection of the private medical sector in various regions of the country. This was reported by Aman Osmonov, head of the licensing department, in an interview with the program "Elden Sobol" of the agency "Kabar". He noted that as part of the fight against illegal medical practice, the ministry instructed its coordinators in the regions to conduct relevant inspections.

04.03.2026, 16:17
Exclusive

The akyn Askat Zhetigen was released from the SHIZO.

According to the lawyer of Askat Zhetigen, Nurbek Toktakunov, his client was released from the punitive isolation unit of correctional colony No. 27. This happened after complaints and appeals were submitted to various authorities. The head of the State Penitentiary Service, Chyngyz Kozhoshev, visited the colony, where he released Zhetigen and held a conversation with the staff about the necessity of respecting the rights of prisoners and creating humane conditions of detention.

04.03.2026, 16:16
Exclusive

Where and Who is Investing 6.2 Billion Soms in the Construction of 75 Processing Enterprises? (list)

In Kyrgyzstan, as part of a government program aimed at improving the quality and competitiveness of local products, as well as modernizing production processes, the opening of 75 processing enterprises is planned by 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the country. The total funding for the implementation of these projects will amount to 6.2 billion soms.

04.03.2026, 16:06
Exclusive

Rosselkhoznadzor seized over 230,000 seedlings from Kyrgyzstan at the border

The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial office is required for copying or partial use. On March 3, on the A310 highway in the Chelyabinsk region, employees of the Ural Interregional Directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor, together with customs services, stopped two large batches of planting material near the MAPP "Bugristoye".

04.03.2026, 15:51
Exclusive

"Got the hype, got embarrassed." Kokulov spoke out about the protocol issued to him for violating traffic rules.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 4, Kokulov pointed out that the employees of the Patrol Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs took advantage of the situation to create a stir, which, in his opinion, led to his public disgrace. The deputy stated that the violation occurred around 7 a.m., but the officers arrived at his house only at 11 a.m. "How can it be allowed that search activities are conducted against me when this contradicts the Constitution?" he exclaimed.

04.03.2026, 15:49
The Ministry of Health clarified the role of dietary supplements in official medicine
Health / Exclusive

The Ministry of Health clarified the role of dietary supplements in official medicine

Within the framework of official medicine, doctors can recommend not only medications but also vitamins and dietary supplements (DS). This was stated by Aman Osmonov, head of the licensing department of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, in the program "Elden Sobol". He noted that a crucial condition for prescribing dietary supplements is their preliminary safety check conducted by government bodies. In international practice, doctors are also allowed to prescribe such supplements

04.03.2026, 15:32
There are 100 Kyrgyz citizens in Iran
Exclusive

There are 100 Kyrgyz citizens in Iran

According to information provided by Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, there are currently 100 citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Iran. The Deputy Minister clarified that only one citizen has reached out to them with a request for evacuation.

04.03.2026, 15:25
Exclusive

Marlen Mamataliyev named the salary amount for deputies

According to the speaker, at a recent parliamentary meeting on March 4, he shared information about the digitalization of the housing and communal services and touched on the issue of deputies' salaries. Mamataliyev clarified that his response was misinterpreted and became a subject of public discussion. "According to official data, the salary of deputies is 58,432 soms. Although there is a fund of 80,000 soms, this money is intended for expenses related to car repairs, fuel, drivers,

04.03.2026, 15:14
Faith in healers is explained by the placebo effect and patient despair - Ministry of Health
Health / Exclusive

Faith in healers is explained by the placebo effect and patient despair - Ministry of Health

The head of the licensing department of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aman Osmonov, spoke on the program "Elden Sobol" about how belief in unconventional healers is often explained by the placebo effect and deep despair of patients. He noted that according to global medical data, the placebo effect can be observed in 20% of patients. For example, when a person firmly believes that vitamin C can heal them, they may experience a temporary improvement in their

04.03.2026, 15:06
12 billion soms of debt from Toktorbaev? The Osh City Hall will be audited by the Accounts Chamber
Exclusive

12 billion soms of debt from Toktorbaev? The Osh City Hall will be audited by the Accounts Chamber

Janar Akayev, the new mayor of the city, noted that his predecessor laid the foundations for "good projects". According to reports on Kyrgyz social media, the former mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, left behind debt obligations amounting to 12 billion soms in the city budget. This has drawn criticism towards his administration. The new mayor, Janar Akayev, commenting on the situation, did not deny the information about the debts but emphasized that Toktorbaev initiated "good

04.03.2026, 14:55
Exclusive

The deputy inquired about the quality control of imported meat.

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 4, 2026, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova drew attention to the current issues of the epizootic situation in the country and the measures aimed at preventing the import of dangerous animal diseases from abroad. She emphasized that there is an active spread of infections among agricultural animals in neighboring countries.

04.03.2026, 14:49