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A wastewater treatment station has been put into operation in the city of Uzgen

Today, November 11, in the village of Kosh-Korgon, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Bash-Döbö in the Uzgen District of the Osh Region, a new wastewater treatment station was ceremoniously launched. High-ranking guests attended the event, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev, as well as the Presidential Representative in the Osh Region Elchibek Jantayev. Local residents and district leadership

11.11.2025, 17:00
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The youth forum "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" took place in Bishkek.

On November 10, a youth forum titled "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov, according to the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The gathering brought together over 5,000 young participants, including activists, students, young entrepreneurs, representatives of youth organizations, and school presidents from various regions of the country.

11.11.2025, 16:52
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The city of Kara-Kul took 3rd place in the competition and received 1 million soms.

The city of Kara-Kul was awarded 3rd place in the competition "A City Convenient for Children and Youth" ("Балдарга жана жаштарга ыңгайлуу шаар") and received 1 million soms as a prize, reports the press service of the mayor's office. According to the information from the mayor's office, this event was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.

11.11.2025, 16:49
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In Kadamzhai, locals rescued a foal that fell into a pit

Today, November 11, an incident occurred in the village of Ak-Turpakh in the Kadamjai district involving a foal that fell into a dug pit while grazing in a field. This was reported by eyewitnesses to a Turmush correspondent. According to witnesses, the animal was unable to get out on its own for a long time and was suffering greatly. During the rescue attempt, it was noticed that the foal had injured its leg.

11.11.2025, 16:48
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Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" complained about a forgotten trench. The city hall responded.

On Saadaev Street, residents of "Ak-Bosogo" contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media, expressing their dissatisfaction that for more than three weeks they have been unable to resolve the issue with the trench dug in the center of the street. According to one local resident, the excavation began on October 24. "After the rings were installed, the work stopped. Many neighbors are unhappy. Our district representative promised that a commission would come to assess the situation,

11.11.2025, 16:43
In 25 cities and 600 villages of Kyrgyzstan, new water supply systems are being built
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In 25 cities and 600 villages of Kyrgyzstan, new water supply systems are being built

Photo by the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. Opening of the municipal enterprise for drinking and wastewater treatment in the village of Ozgorush Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev announced plans to provide 40 villages in Kyrgyzstan with clean drinking water by 2025, as well as to address water supply and sewage issues in three cities. He made this statement during the opening of a new municipal enterprise for drinking and wastewater treatment in the village of Ozgorush. As

11.11.2025, 16:40
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Incidence of ARVI in Kyrgyzstan is Rising Again. Ministry of Health Implements Preventive Measures

According to reports from the Ministry of Health's press service, the number of cases of acute respiratory infections in Kyrgyzstan has increased again. In the 45th week of 2025 (from November 3 to 9), the country registered 6,787 cases of ARVI, which is 3.3% higher than the figures from the previous week, according to the agency. The highest incidence rates were recorded in Bishkek and Osh, as well as in the Naryn, Issyk-Kul, and Chui regions. More than 63.7% of those infected are

11.11.2025, 16:28
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A Concrete Plant Opened in Kadamjai for 52 Million Som

In the Kadamjay district, in the city of Aydarken, the construction of a stone crushing and concrete production plant has been completed, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This municipal enterprise, at full capacity, will be able to produce up to 60 tons of crushed stone and 1000 m³ of concrete mix daily.

11.11.2025, 16:14
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In the city of Kayindy, the memory of state figures was honored, including the first official leader of the Komsomol of Kyrgyzstan.

In Kayyndy, located in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, celebrations dedicated to the Day of History and Memory of Ancestors took place. The event was held in Victory Park and gathered representatives from the local administration, the mayor's office, and the veterans' council. Participants laid wreaths at the monument and held a prayer in honor of significant historical figures. Rysbek Sheishenov, the mayor of Kayyndy, emphasized that the achievements of the ancestors, who

11.11.2025, 16:01
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State regulation of meat prices in Kyrgyzstan extended until December 31, 2025

The press service of the Ministry of Economy announced the extension of temporary state price regulation on meat in Kyrgyzstan until December 31, 2025. This decision is aimed at preventing further price increases and speculation, as well as stabilizing the situation in the market, which includes beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat. This will ensure the availability of this important social product for the population.

11.11.2025, 15:54
On the streets of Bishkek, the quality of asphalt concrete is being checked
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On the streets of Bishkek, the quality of asphalt concrete is being checked

Quality testing of asphalt concrete was conducted in Bishkek on several streets, made possible by the efforts of specialists from the testing laboratory of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, operating under the Ministry of Construction. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. Photo from the Ministry of Construction. The quality of asphalt concrete is being tested on the streets of Bishkek

11.11.2025, 15:48
A digital ambulance dispatch center has started operating in the city of Manas
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A digital ambulance dispatch center has started operating in the city of Manas

In Manas, the digital dispatch service for emergency medical assistance has started operating, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service. According to their information, the new system automates the management process of emergency calls, allowing for efficient distribution of calls among teams, monitoring the movement of vehicles in real-time, and making quick decisions based on current data for dispatchers.

11.11.2025, 15:35
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Call Center: Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" Complain About a Forgotten Trench

According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the

11.11.2025, 15:19
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In the Rostov Region of Russia, a thousand Kyrgyz citizens have been registered for migration.

In the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, one thousand citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been registered for migration accounting. This information was provided by the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. According to the agency's data, in the first ten months of the current year, 1,900 migrants were expelled from the region. In 2025, there has been a decrease in the number of foreign citizens expelled for violating migration legislation — 11.5% less compared

11.11.2025, 15:07
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Wildberries launched a free service for checking images for deepfakes

The company Wildberries has announced the launch of a free service for checking images for deepfakes, as reported in the official release from Wildberries & Russ (RWB). Deepfakes are images created using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The new tool allows users to quickly determine whether an image was generated by AI. In the first phase of the open beta version, users will be able to perform up to 100 checks per month completely free of charge.

11.11.2025, 14:59
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In Aleksandrovka, a drinking water pipe burst 10 days ago. No one is repairing it.

Residents of the village of Alexandrovka, located in the Min-Bulak rural district, have contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. They express dissatisfaction with the inaction of local authorities, which has led to a lack of access to drinking water for part of the population. One local resident reported that an accident occurred on the drinking water pipeline on Pioneer Street 10 days ago, but the authorities have taken no action. "I don't know where else to turn; no one cares.

11.11.2025, 14:52
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Astronomers reported 15 solar flares in the past 24 hours

According to the press service of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, on November 10, a solar flare of maximum strength X1.2 was recorded. Scientists emphasize that the level of flare activity remains high, which may pose a threat to Earth. One of the recorded flares reached class M. Solar flares are classified by the intensity of X-ray radiation into five categories: A, B, C, M, and X. X-class flares are the most powerful and can

11.11.2025, 14:42
A new school for 275 students has been put into operation in the village of Ana-Kyzyl in the Uzgen district.
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A new school for 275 students has been put into operation in the village of Ana-Kyzyl in the Uzgen district.

The village of Ana-Kyzyl, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, held a grand opening of a new secondary school on November 11, accommodating 275 students. According to information provided by the regional representative office, the event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, the head of the Osh region, Elchibek

11.11.2025, 14:40
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Drunk Driver Detained in Bakai-Ata District

In the Bakai-Ata district, traffic police conducted a raid during which a driver of a "Daewoo Matiz" was stopped for not having a driver's license. According to information from the Traffic Police Department of the Talas region, the man was fined 15,000 soms for this violation, and his vehicle was impounded.

11.11.2025, 14:37
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On Aitmatov Avenue, they are finishing burying the underground passage. Photo

Currently, almost the entire underpass has already been buried. Special equipment is carefully compacting the soil, layer by layer. One of the workers noted that only the final layer of soil remains to be distributed and compacted. On both sides, both to the east and to the west, the construction of entrances to the underground passage continues. On the eastern side, concrete blocks are already visible under the compacted soil, while on the west, workers are installing reinforcement to later

11.11.2025, 14:36
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Flowers, Baskets, and Nut Bouquets: The Ninth Festival Dedicated to the Preservation of the World's Largest Nut Forest Has Taken Place

This year, the ninth festival titled "Nut Forests - Green Heritage for Youth" ("Жаңгак токойлору жаштар үчүн жашыл мурас") took place in the Aiyl District of Arstanbap-Ata, located in the Bazar-Korgon District of the Jalal-Abad Region. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Local entrepreneurs and foreign investors gathered at the event.

11.11.2025, 14:35
Illegal dumps discovered in the Sokuluk district
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Illegal dumps discovered in the Sokuluk district

Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the KR. Illegal dumps identified in the Sokuluk district Two locations where waste is illegally disposed of have been identified in the Sokuluk district, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the KR. According to the ministry's information, employees of the Chui Regional Administration conducted an environmental inspection in the Manas

11.11.2025, 14:35
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In public transport, they hunt for "stowaways"

The joint efforts of the Department of Transport and Road Transport Infrastructure Development of Bishkek, as well as the employees of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" and the company "Tulpar," are aimed at identifying passengers who have not paid for their fare on public transport. As part of the ongoing raids, protocols are drawn up for those who have not paid for their fare and have not received a ticket, in accordance with part 8 of Article 199 of the

11.11.2025, 14:29
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A Festival for People with Disabilities is Taking Place in Bishkek

In Bishkek, from November 11 to 15, the II city tour of the festival for people with disabilities is taking place. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. This event is organized in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 10, 2012, No. 237, which mandates the annual celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The festival is part of a month-long campaign that usually runs from November to

11.11.2025, 14:22
Modern Laboratories and Specialists — The Key Force in the Fight Against Drug Addiction
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Modern Laboratories and Specialists — The Key Force in the Fight Against Drug Addiction

The problem of drug addiction and the illegal drug trade remains one of the most pressing issues in modern society. To address it, alongside legal and social measures, it is essential to focus on scientific research. Scientists in the fields of narcology, chemistry, and biology significantly influence the identification of new psychoactive substances, their composition, and the development of effective treatment methods. Modern laboratories play a crucial role in this process, as they can

11.11.2025, 14:14
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In Suzak, the buildings of the former hospital were looted, the territory was divided into plots and built up with houses — the prosecutor's office returned everything to the state.

In the Jalal-Abad region, a plot of land that previously belonged to a tuberculosis hospital has been returned to state ownership. An inspection conducted by the Jalal-Abad regional prosecutor's office revealed that since 2011, local residents had illegally built on part of the land that belonged to the tuberculosis hospital located in the village of Dostuk in the Suzak district. They constructed residential houses and outbuildings, using the land for personal needs.

11.11.2025, 14:05
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The City Hall has published the latest lists of land amnesty properties (documents)

The Department of Individual Housing Construction and Urban Planning of the Bishkek City Hall reports that the work on land amnesty is being carried out in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated May 31, 2022, No. 291, and the Regulation "On the Procedure for Conducting Land Amnesty." According to paragraph 15 of this Regulation, decisions have been made in the Leninsky, Oktyabrsky, and Sverdlovsky administrative districts to conduct

11.11.2025, 14:05
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Border guards of the "Karamyk" outpost received apartments

On November 11, a solemn ceremony was held in the Osh region to hand over the keys to new service apartments for border guards, as reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee Border Service. High-ranking guests attended the event, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as the First Deputy Chairman of the State National Security Committee and the Director of the Border

11.11.2025, 13:52
Journalists were shown the construction progress of Royal Central Park in Bishkek
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Journalists were shown the construction progress of Royal Central Park in Bishkek

Recently, RCA Living, the investor behind the ambitious Royal Central Park project, organized a press tour where media representatives were able to witness firsthand the scale and pace of construction of this grand complex being built on the site of the former racetrack in Bishkek. This summer, the media delegation also visited Hanoi to learn about the company's activities.

11.11.2025, 13:15
Tashiev hands over apartment keys to border guards in Osh region
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Tashiev hands over apartment keys to border guards in Osh region

In the Osh region, a ceremony was held during which keys to new service apartments were handed over to border guards. This information was provided by the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The solemn event was attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as Abdikarim Alimbaev, the First Deputy

11.11.2025, 12:56
In Bishkek, an exhibition dedicated to the memory of ancestors "Esimde" is taking place.
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In Bishkek, an exhibition dedicated to the memory of ancestors "Esimde" is taking place.

Photo by "Esimde" An exhibition titled "Esimde" is taking place in Bishkek, aimed at engaging different generations—from children to the elderly. A journalist from 24.kg attended the event to capture the atmosphere and artistic objects dedicated to the past. On the first floor of the Vefa shopping center, three installations are presented that remind us of the importance of memory: "Memory is our roots, and roots are life."

11.11.2025, 12:55
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"Tazalyk" will receive 20 units of municipal equipment for the winter season

The municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" recently signed a contract for the supply of new municipal equipment, and the arrival of 20 units is expected soon: 10 combined road machines and 10 tractors. This was reported on November 11 by the director of "Tazalyk," Zholdosh Chushtukov, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." According to Chushtukov, the enterprise currently has 92 units of equipment available for winter use. Of these, 86 machines are already ready for

11.11.2025, 12:55
Raids in Bishkek. More than 10 public transport passengers are fined daily.
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Raids in Bishkek. More than 10 public transport passengers are fined daily.

Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, raids are conducted daily to check for fare payment in public transport. Passengers who have not paid for their ride and have not received a ticket are subject to fines, according to part 8 of article 199 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the press service of the city hall, more than 10 passengers become subjects of fines every day. These raids are organized by the Department

11.11.2025, 12:37
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Searches took place in the homes of residents of the Tyup District — the police showed what they found

In the Tyup District, the investigation continues regarding a criminal case initiated under Article 310 of the Criminal Code, concerning illegal hunting and fishing. The press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul Region reported that on November 9, 2025, searches were conducted in the homes and outbuildings of local residents as part of this case.

11.11.2025, 12:20
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Water Resources
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Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Water Resources

Photo by the Ministry of Agriculture. Cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in the field of water resources is strengthening In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Manas, the seventh meeting of the Joint Water Management Commission between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took place, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The main goal of this meeting was to strengthen cooperation in the rational use of water resources and ensure water and energy security in the context of

11.11.2025, 12:20
Main Mistakes When Applying for Immigration Visas. Tips from a Lawyer in the USA
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Main Mistakes When Applying for Immigration Visas. Tips from a Lawyer in the USA

Photo by Joomart Zholdoshev Joomart Zholdoshev, an international lawyer and arbitrator with education from Kyrgyzstan, the UK, and the USA, runs a consulting company in New York. He specializes in immigration and international business issues, assisting his compatriots in these areas. In an interview with 24.kg, Zholdoshev discussed the recent changes in the migration policy of the United States and provided recommendations on how to avoid common mistakes when applying for work visas and green

11.11.2025, 12:12