In Bishkek, due to repair work at the "Kok-Zhar" water intake, a temporary interruption of drinking water supply is expected on November 20. Water supply will be halted from 09:00 to 19:00. The city hall reported that the shutdown will affect the area bounded by the following streets:
During the incident that occurred on November 15 around 4:00 PM near the village of Konstantinovka in the Alamudun district, the victim was taken to the trauma department of the Chui Regional Hospital. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, his condition is assessed as moderate. Preliminary reports indicate that the 20-year-old man was diagnosed with: closed traumatic brain injury, concussion, subcutaneous hematoma in the occipital region, as well as a bruise and ligament
Abasbek Dorombaev, head of the public organization "Kyrgyz Hovo Transport," proposed the introduction of identification signs on the windows of right-hand drive cars. He believes that this innovation will help increase driver vigilance and simplify the work of law enforcement agencies, which in turn should lead to a reduction in the number of road traffic accidents and save lives.
On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy who lived over the last 500 years. The author of this work is manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. The book is organized chronologically, and the stories of each manaschy are supplemented with poems written by manaschy Rysbay Isakov, who is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for recounting the epic
In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a state program covering 600 villages aimed at providing the population with quality drinking water has begun. This became known through information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the republic. According to ministry representatives, work is currently underway in the country concerning both drinking water and irrigation, which is one of the key priorities of state policy.
On November 20, from 09:00 to 19:00, the supply of drinking water will be suspended due to repair work at the "Kok-Jar" water intake. During this time, residential areas, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, as well as other social, domestic, and industrial facilities will be without water supply. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office. The restrictions will affect the following streets:
The reconstruction of the Bishkek–Kuntuu–Shopokov road is in full swing. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is reported that on the section of the road towards Bishkek–Kuntuu, asphalt is being laid in one direction, while preparatory work for asphalting is being carried out on other sections. In addition, repair work on the bridge and the installation of curbs are being carried out simultaneously. The
In the village of Sheraly, located in the Uzgen district, improvements have been made to the road infrastructure, as reported by the Ayil Okmotu of Karool. From the local administration's budget, 91,000 soms were allocated for the gravel covering of an 800-meter section on Omorali Satikeev Street.
The meeting of the Premier League club leaders with the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, took place at the KFU, as reported by the organization's press service. Representatives of the Kyrgyz Professional Football League (KPFL) and managers of the clubs were present at the event: "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Asiagol" (all from Bishkek), "Kyrgyzaltyn" (Kara-Balta), "Abdysh-Ata"
Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, expressed his concern regarding the increase in anti-Chinese sentiments in Kyrgyzstan. He reported this through his social media accounts. According to him, there are attempts in the public space to incite hatred based on isolated everyday incidents, which creates unfounded anti-Chinese sentiments.
From November 10 to 16, Kyrgyzstan registered 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza. This represents an increase of 17.3% compared to the previous week, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health based on data from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Among all the patients, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, which accounts for 5,216 cases. Of the total number of patients, 8.5% were hospitalized, corresponding to 679 cases.
The National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood marked the International Day of Premature Babies. As reported by the institution, on November 17, 2009, the International Day of Premature Babies was established at the initiative of the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). According to the World Health Organization, globally, 6-8% of newborns are premature.
The First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Suzbек Nadyrbekov, presented about 70 awards and certificates of honor to representatives of cultural institutions from the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. According to the press service of the ministry, the awards were given to employees of libraries, theaters, museums, educational institutions, as well as philharmonics and cultural houses.
As part of the international exhibition Art Expo, held from November 11 to 15 in the city of Osh, the audience was presented with the play "Kosh degim kelbayt." This work is based on the writings of Alexander Volodin and was directed by Ulanmyrza Karypbaev. High-ranking guests attended the premiere of the play, including the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, the Vice Mayor of Osh Nurlan Zakirov, and the Deputy Plenipotentiary
In Kyrgyzstan, significant work is currently being carried out to provide the population with both drinking and irrigation water. The Minister of Agriculture emphasizes that this issue occupies a key position in state policy. According to the provided data, construction work is actively underway to ensure clean drinking water in 119 villages. A total of 600 settlements are included in the program.
In Bishkek, a presentation of the research results conducted as part of the project "Enhancing Climate Education, Awareness, and Action Among Religious Communities" took place. This project is being implemented by the Public Association "MuvGreen" in collaboration with UNITAR and the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the organizers, climate change is one of the most serious problems for
The construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station in the city of Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, began in 1960. In this publication, we present archival photographs capturing the early stages of this significant project.
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Kyzyl-Oktyabr, the asphalting of 12 km of roads has been completed. This became possible thanks to the allocation of 100 million soms from the republican budget, reported Almazbek Amirbekov, the head of the rural administration. The completed works included the asphalting of the following sections:
The development of the procedure for the use of garden and cottage plots, which are now classified as land of populated areas, has been initiated by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. The project has been presented for public discussion. With the entry into force of the new Land Code, part of the cottage lands has been reclassified as land of populated areas designated for "housing construction".
In Kerben, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new school for 275 students has begun. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is funded by republican funds, and its implementation is managed by the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. The total cost of construction is 188 million soms.
From January 1 to December 31, 2024, the Accounts Chamber conducted an analysis of the effectiveness of the pilot electronic web portal for public procurement, which is managed by the Ministry of Finance. The audit results revealed numerous issues related to coordination, control, and the level of information security on the portal. In particular, goods purchased from a single source were formed based on templates from previous years, which reduces competition and quality.
Olga Mironova, a resident of Kara-Balta, shared information about a plant that can be used as a coffee substitute. According to her, this plant is chicory—a plant that many residents of Kyrgyzstan have seen. Its dark green bushes with blue or white flowers can be found in fields, along roads, and at the edges of gardens. However, it is the root of the chicory, which can reach a length of one and a half to ten meters, that makes this plant popular in medicine and cooking. It is a primary source
From November 15 to December 15, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan is conducting a month of mercy and support for persons with disabilities called "We are Together!". This event is timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated on December 3. The goal of the month is to draw public attention to the issues of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as to create conditions for their
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution concerning the introduction of a temporary ban on the import of seedlings of certain fruit and berry crops. This document is available for public discussion and suggestions. According to this draft, starting from January 1, 2026, it is planned to restrict the import of certain varieties of seedlings for a period of six months. At the same time, re-export, transit, and movement of goods within the Eurasian Economic Union
A new hospital is planned to be built in Tokmok on the site of the old building, which was erected 86 years ago. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, during a working visit to the Chui region, along with Tokmok Mayor Altynbek Ergeshov, visited several construction sites in the city to familiarize himself with their condition.
Photo 24.kg According to information provided by the press service of the mayor's office, on November 24, a section of the road on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue is planned to be opened, which will stretch from the Southern Highway to Akhunbaev Street. The road marking work has already been completed, and only the installation of streetlights remains.
Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain
At the government meeting, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the results of the challenges that were initiated in August 2025 as part of the "Government Accelerators" program. One of the areas of work was a project aimed at simplifying the replacement of national driver's licenses.
On the evening of November 13, a raid took place in Osh aimed at ensuring compliance with the noise regulations after 10:00 PM and saving electricity, as reported by the city authorities' press service. During the raid, Mayor J. Toktorbaev ordered the suspension of operations for 12 cafes and four other establishments for one day.
The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration announced the appointment of a new First Deputy Minister. Kamchybek Dosmatov has taken this position. Photo of the Ministry of Labor. Kamchybek Dosmatov
In Bishkek, the expansion of the list of individuals entitled to free public transport in the capital is being discussed. Currently, free travel is provided to the following categories of citizens:
In connection with the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30, security measures have been intensified in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Nurlan Ismailov, a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." Currently, there are 2,492 polling stations operating in the country, and more than 5,000 police officers have already been deployed to ensure safety.
In Bishkek, a man was convicted of embezzlement, but he was released from criminal liability due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. This information was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
In the village of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the construction of a new administrative building for the local electric network enterprise has been completed. Attending the event were the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and representatives of the National Electric Networks of Kyrgyzstan JSC.
A triathlon for amateurs will take place at the "Bulak" sports complex in Osh. The organizers report that the competition will be held with a wave start — 8 participants in each wave. Participants must complete the distance within an overall time limit of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Monitoring of meat and coal prices in the Kara-Suu district revealed a number of violations. According to information from the presidential representative's office in the Osh region, an inspection of establishments selling meat and coal was conducted on November 14. This was part of efforts to maintain stable prices for socially significant goods.
The solemn opening of the International School of Student Tourism took place within the walls of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. N. Yeltsin. This project was implemented with the participation of the North Caucasus Federal University and the "Student Tourism" program, which received support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia and KRSU. Alexey Poida, a representative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia at the Russian Embassy in
On November 17, the premiere of the play "Women Who Went Through War" is scheduled, which will be presented by the dance theater "PROдвижение" under the direction of Yevgeny Prokopenko, a distinguished worker of culture and education. This was reported by the university's press service. At the heart of the production is the significant contribution of women from Kyrgyzstan to the victory over fascism during the Great Patriotic War. It tells the story of mothers,
Measures have been taken at Osh International Airport against women who completely cover their faces. According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on November 13, 2025, three women were fined 20,000 soms for covering their faces.
At an extraordinary session of the capital city council, Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev stated that no facilities in Bishkek have been closed as a result of electricity-saving measures. Deputy Rysbay Amatov raised the issue of the need to limit electricity in the "Miscellaneous" section, urging the city administration to provide the necessary data. According to him, the mayor of Osh conducted explanatory work, while the mayor of Bishkek did not provide similar information, which created a
The Patrol Police Service (PPS) has urged taxi drivers to prepare a complete set of documents for obtaining a license. The deadline for submitting all necessary papers is set for December 1, the agency reported. For successful license registration, taxi drivers will need to provide the following documents:
The complete modernization of the electrical infrastructure has been completed in Mailuu-Suu, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan. The Jalal-Abad Electric Networks enterprise has successfully finished preparations for the heating season (OZP). In the city, there are 8,035 registered consumers, of which 6,850 subscribers are already using modern "smart" meters, marking a significant step towards the automation of electricity accounting.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of a month of mercy and support for people with disabilities called "We are together!", which is timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated on December 3. This month will run from November 15 to December 15. The event is being carried out under a government resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding the annual celebration of international
Recently, the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a preventive campaign, during which drivers were reminded of the existing ban on the installation of additional LED headlights and other lighting devices without prior approval from the competent authorities. This was reported by the agency's press service. Complaints have repeatedly been received from motorists traveling along the Bishkek - Osh highway. They note that bright LED headlights blind
Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Strengthened security measures on the passes The security service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has switched to an enhanced operational mode. This decision is aimed at protecting road users and preventing offenses related to cargo transportation, as reported by the ministry's press service. According to the information from the ministry, one of the priority areas remains the protection of cargo. Constant
On November 14, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Askarala Madaminov held a meeting with Antonello De Riu, the Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported on this event. During the meeting, the parties emphasized that the events carried out in recent years—including screenings of Italian films, educational and concert programs, as well as projects for creative exchange—have become important results of their joint work.
In Bishkek, the possibility of providing free transportation for personal assistants of children with disabilities under 18 years old is being considered. This issue has been brought up for discussion within the framework of a draft resolution of the city council. According to the city administration, such children require constant care and support.
On November 14, the opening of a coworking center took place at the Osh Regional Library, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the participants of the event were the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Suzbек Nadirbekov, as well as the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Osh Region Talantbek Arstankulov, along with the heads and staff of the libraries.