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Ak-Suysky District Prepares for Spring: Autumn Irrigation Covered Nearly 9,000 Hectares of Land

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, autumn irrigation is being carried out, affecting about 9,000 hectares of land, as reported by Nurzat Kaliev, head of the local water management department of Ak-Suu. As Kaliev noted, this type of irrigation, known as "freezing," serves as a preparatory stage before the spring agricultural work. "Agriculture is the main focus of our district, and attention to irrigation systems is a key priority for us," he added.

28.10.2025, 18:47
Health / Exclusive

In Talas, there have been virtually no patients with advanced forms of tuberculosis in recent years, - center director

At the coordination council in the Talas region, chaired by Mira Seydikirimova, attention was drawn to the importance of combating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Mira Seydikirimova noted that the goal of healthcare workers is to minimize the incidence of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. "We are confident in the success of our efforts in this area," she said, also mentioning the achievements in improving medical services and coordinating actions in accordance with current legislation.

28.10.2025, 18:46
Musk Created an Alternative to Wikipedia
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Musk Created an Alternative to Wikipedia

According to The Verge, unlike Wikipedia, Grokipedia does not seem to allow users to edit articles. Journalists noticed an edit button on several pages, but clicking it only opened the edit history without indicating authors, and changes could not be made. Each article in Grokipedia is accompanied by a note stating that the facts have been verified using the Grok artificial intelligence, also developed by xAI. Some of the materials are based on articles from Wikipedia, as noted: "Content

28.10.2025, 18:46
A Unique Alley, Unmatched in Kyrgyzstan, to Open in Talas
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A Unique Alley, Unmatched in Kyrgyzstan, to Open in Talas

A unique Nurjanov Alley is being created in Talas, stretching 1.2 kilometers and ranging from 35 to 70 meters in width. This was reported by Ermat Jumayev, the authorized representative of the president in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to Jumayev, the alley will become one of the most attractive areas of the city, providing comfortable conditions for both residents and tourists. It will represent the economic center of Talas, similar to the famous

28.10.2025, 18:45
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In Ak-Suu, the memory of the heroes of the Batken events was honored

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, an event was held dedicated to the anniversary of the Batken events that took place in 1999-2000, reports Turmush correspondent. Among the participants were both veterans of the Batken events and families of fallen soldiers, as well as representatives of local authorities. At the beginning of the event, those present laid flowers at the monument dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Batken region, after which a prayer was read. The

28.10.2025, 18:43
A personal exhibition of Boobek Arykov will take place
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A personal exhibition of Boobek Arykov will take place

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, the opening of an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" has been announced, which will be a personal project of the artist Boobek Arykov. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov, Ch. Aitmatov, and Abai Kunanbaev awards, has held the position of senior lecturer at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is known as a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who actively develops the

28.10.2025, 18:30
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The discovery of ancient monuments on the Shut pasture in Kara-Suu has revived the scientific community

A recent expedition consisting of geologists, ecologists, historians, and archaeologists visited the Shut pasture located in the Papan rural district of the Kara-Suu region in Osh province, where samples of ancient monuments were collected. According to specialists, these monuments date back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC and the 6th century. Information about this site remains limited for now. For further study, it is necessary first to passport the object, determine its cultural affiliation, and

28.10.2025, 18:11
The agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan has been postponed to 2026.
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The agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan has been postponed to 2026.

In order to ensure the quality of statistical data collection, the government has decided to postpone the agricultural census to a new date — from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This was announced in a press release from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Initially, it was planned that the census would take place from November 1 to November 20, 2025.

28.10.2025, 18:09
A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
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A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices, including optics and hearing aid sales points, about new legislative requirements regarding the mandatory licensing of this activity. These changes are enshrined in a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which defines the retail sale of medical devices as an activity subject to licensing.

28.10.2025, 17:58
China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.
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China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.

In China, authorized bodies are conducting thorough inspections of grain shipments, including sampling and laboratory analysis in cities such as Urumqi and Beijing. The inspection process takes from five to ten days. The current circumstances have negatively impacted the operation of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, leading to a queue of approximately 3,000 wagons with transit and export cargoes heading to China. This number exceeds the permissible limits for rolling stock awaiting transfer.

28.10.2025, 17:57
The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev
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The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev

In Talas, the construction of a new water intake and reservoir is underway, as reported by Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Previously, only 45% of the city's population had access to the water intake, while the remaining residents used technical water that was extracted from underground by their own means.

28.10.2025, 17:57
Health / Exclusive

In the Talas Region, there is an increase in the number of people undergoing testing for HIV infection and viral hepatitis.

In the Talas region, the number of HIV and hepatitis tests is increasing. Gulmira Alisherova, the director of the Talas Regional Center for HIV and Hepatitis Control, reported an annual increase in the number of registered HIV cases. This is due to successful population testing initiatives. Over the past five years, the number of people tested has risen from 14,215 in 2019 to 25,281 in 2024, and in the first nine months of 2025, 20,121 people were tested. During this period, 33 new cases were

28.10.2025, 17:46
In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.
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In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.

Currently, the storage of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds about 55 tons of gold, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, at the opening of the bank's new building. President Sadyr Japarov noted in his speech that the new building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards. According to him, the previous storage conditions were not optimal, and often gold had to be stored in foreign banks. Now that the

28.10.2025, 17:24
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Life in the Regions: Hunter M. Beishekeyev Explained Why They First Try to Shoot the Wolf and Only Then the She-Wolf

Murad Beishekeev, a 49-year-old resident of Talas, has been practicing wolf hunting for many years. “I have been engaged in agriculture and hunting since childhood. My three uncles were hunters, and their experience served as an example for me. Hunting is a complex art that requires precision, courage, patience, and perseverance. Only by possessing these qualities can one achieve success,” he explains.

28.10.2025, 17:24
Sports / Exclusive

A Sports Hall Opened in the Uzgen District

On October 26, a ceremony dedicated to the opening of a new sports hall took place in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, as reported in a press release from the Jazy rural administration. According to local authorities, the hall was built with the support of sponsors and has been named "Rahmanali."

28.10.2025, 17:17
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A chemical laboratory for drug analysis has opened in the city of Batken.

In Batken, a chemical laboratory for the analysis of narcotic substances has begun its operations, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the information, in October of this year, the activities of the expert-criminalistic service of the regional internal affairs department were expanded — a new laboratory was opened.

28.10.2025, 17:16
A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek
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A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern

28.10.2025, 17:15
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A resident of Barskoon had a yak stolen worth 600,000 soms: Five arrested

In Jeti-Oguz, suspects have been detained in connection with the theft of yaks, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to their information, on October 24, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jeti-Oguz district received operational information that unknown individuals were committing theft of yaks in the Syrtovaya valley of the district.

28.10.2025, 17:13
Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs
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Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs

According to information provided by Reuters and reported by the Kazinform agency, Amazon is preparing for a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, affecting about 10% of employees. This decision is a result of the need to optimize costs following a period of rapid employee growth during the pandemic. According to the latest data, Amazon's current corporate workforce numbers approximately 350,000 people. As a result of the upcoming layoffs, which will be the largest since the

28.10.2025, 17:05
The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.
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The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.

According to the stated decision, the information posted on the resources Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" was recognized as extremist. The court ruling also covers the activities of Bolot Temirov and Rinat Tukhvatshin, and the prosecutor's office fully satisfied its demands, as reported by Sputnik. According to the court's decision, the activities of the mentioned media projects on the internet were banned. The enforcement of this decision has been entrusted to

28.10.2025, 16:59
Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek
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Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek

In his speech at the ceremony, the president noted that the opening of the new building marks the beginning of a new chapter in the financial history of Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized the importance of the National Bank as a symbol of statehood, which played a key role in forming the monetary and credit system after gaining sovereignty in 1991. Sadyr Japarov pointed out that May 10, 1993, was a landmark moment: it was on this day that the national currency, the som, was introduced, marking the

28.10.2025, 16:57
Education / Exclusive

In the village of Petrovka, the "Golden Autumn" was celebrated for the first time in the new kindergarten.

In the village of Petrovka, located in the ayil aimak of Tört-Gül in the Moscow district of Chui region, the first "Golden Autumn" festival was held at the kindergarten, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The kindergarten "Aruuzat-Petrovka" was opened in December 2024. Local specialists and parents attended the celebration, which was the first in the history of this institution.

28.10.2025, 16:48
In Batken, the construction of residential houses in the village of Zhany-Dostuk has been completed.
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In Batken, the construction of residential houses in the village of Zhany-Dostuk has been completed.

In the village of Zhany-Dostuk, located in Batken, there is active monitoring of the construction work. According to the Ministry of Construction, important social facilities are being built in this locality for residents who were relocated as a result of the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Ministry employees conduct field inspections to monitor compliance with construction norms and standards during the construction of these facilities.

28.10.2025, 16:45
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A Job Fair for the Unemployed Took Place in the Alai District

In the Alay district, a job fair was held aimed at helping unemployed citizens find work, reports Turmush correspondent. The event was organized by the local department of labor, social protection, and migration. The fair featured job vacancies from various sectors, including education, healthcare, services, and industry. Citizens who attended the event had the opportunity to choose suitable employment options based on their specialties. Several key speakers addressed the fair, including Batina

28.10.2025, 16:41
In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained
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In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an operation was conducted to detain suspects related to the theft of yaks, as reported by the press service of the local police department. The incident occurred on October 24, when a resident of the village of Barskoon, born in 1987, named A.K., contacted the police. She reported that in the area of the "Kaz uya" pasture in the "Karakolka" valley, five unknown individuals shot three of her yaks. A.K.'s attempt to

28.10.2025, 16:16
In Chuy Region, a car hooligan was detained. He ran over a police officer, escaped from the impound lot, and collided with another vehicle.
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In Chuy Region, a car hooligan was detained. He ran over a police officer, escaped from the impound lot, and collided with another vehicle.

When the car was being delivered to the impound lot, the driver managed to escape. During the getaway, he drove onto the bypass road Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart, where, ignoring the demands of law enforcement, he collided with a Mitsubishi Pajero at the 90th kilometer and knocked down a patrol police officer, causing him injuries. At the moment, the incident has been registered, and a criminal case has been initiated under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (Hooliganism).

28.10.2025, 16:16
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In Chui Region, a driver who resisted police officers has been detained

In the Chuy region, a driver who resisted the police has been detained. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police department, the incident occurred on October 28 at around 01:40 in the town of Orlovka in the Kemin district. During a patrol, a mobile group of traffic police officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The check revealed that the driver was a 34-year-old man named Z.A., who was driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

28.10.2025, 16:11
Osh and Kashgar Strengthen Cooperation: Sister City Agreement Signed
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Osh and Kashgar Strengthen Cooperation: Sister City Agreement Signed

A significant meeting took place at the Osh city hall with a delegation from Kashgar, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. During this event, a sister city agreement was signed between the two cities. According to information provided by the local administration, the delegation was headed by the mayor of Kashgar, Veli Asym. He was welcomed by the first deputy mayor of Osh, Adilet Sharshenaly uulu, along with other officials.

28.10.2025, 16:11
The USA and Japan agreed to develop a "new golden age" of the alliance between the two countries.
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The USA and Japan agreed to develop a "new golden age" of the alliance between the two countries.

At the meeting, Trump and Takahiti discussed not only the agreement on rare earth metals but also the prospects for further cooperation in the field of security. According to the Japanese Prime Minister, Japan intends to actively promote a free and open Indo-Pacific zone. “I am determined to restore a powerful Japanese diplomacy based on the Japan-U.S. alliance,” said Sanae Takahiti. She emphasized that together with Trump, they will actively work on the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific

28.10.2025, 16:09
The head of the military unit's food warehouse detained for theft of food products
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The head of the military unit's food warehouse detained for theft of food products

The military prosecutor's office, in cooperation with the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, conducted successful operational activities that uncovered a scheme of food theft by the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units, warrant officer S.K.A. This serviceman regularly embezzled goods such as sausages, pasta, rice, sugar, salt, oil, and other products intended for military personnel, and then illegally sold them

28.10.2025, 16:05
An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan

According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake occurred today at 06:25. According to seismic data, the epicenter was located within the country, 15 km northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu and 18 km from the village of Kara-Kabak in the Batken region.

28.10.2025, 16:02
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Major fire at the oil refinery in Batken extinguished

In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, the fire at the old oil refinery has been extinguished. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene of the incident. The fire was fully localized and extinguished at 12:29, with approximately 150 square meters of territory affected by the flames.

28.10.2025, 15:53
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In the city of Manas, a passenger bus driver was distracted by a video on his phone, after which an accident occurred.

In Manas, a passenger bus driver who was playing on his phone while working received a two-month suspension from duties. This information was confirmed by Avtandil Maksutov, the director of the municipal bus depot. Recently, a video became available on social media showing the driver of route No. 9 intently looking at his phone screen. Later, the same driver came under scrutiny after an accident occurred. This video sparked active discussions among social media users. The incident happened on

28.10.2025, 15:43