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The Cabinet instructed to transfer irrigation channels and pumping stations to the state

The Cabinet of Ministers has made changes to the resolution "On the Effective Management and Development of Water Resources," aimed at improving the management of water resources and ensuring food security at the national level. According to the new provisions, all hydraulic structures, including first and second-order irrigation canals, pumping stations, wells, ponds, and pools, must be transferred to state ownership by December 31, 2026. These facilities will be transferred to the

01.11.2025, 09:40
Lukashenko: Belarus Replaced Nuclear Weapons with the Latest from Russia
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Lukashenko: Belarus Replaced Nuclear Weapons with the Latest from Russia

Alexander Lukashenko Lukashenko noted that old nuclear weapons were transported to Russia, and in their place, modern systems were received. “We have updated our nuclear arsenal, and now it is in order. Maintaining such systems requires significant costs,” the president added. The president emphasizes that the presence of a nuclear arsenal in Belarus is due to the necessity of ensuring security. He pointed out that Western countries continue to increase their military forces, spending enormous

01.11.2025, 09:37
Incidents

Mass Poisoning Occurred at One of the Private Schools in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a case of mass poisoning has been recorded at one of the private educational institutions. This became known thanks to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health, reports 24.kg. On the night of October 31, 2025, at 10:30 PM, patients with symptoms of food poisoning were admitted to the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, among which were noted repeated vomiting, diarrhea, and severe pain sensations.

01.11.2025, 09:17
Coal, Smog, and the Transition to Gas: The Chief Engineer of the CHP Discusses Winter Preparations
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Coal, Smog, and the Transition to Gas: The Chief Engineer of the CHP Discusses Winter Preparations

Iskander Kokumbaev, the chief engineer of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek CHPP," told 24.kg in an interview about the city's preparations for the winter season, addressing issues of coal reserves, a possible transition to gas, and expectations for the heating period. All planned repair work has been completed, and we are fully ready for the heating season. There will be no problems.

01.11.2025, 08:41
Crystal Palace crush Liverpool in the 1/8 finals of the English League Cup
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Crystal Palace crush Liverpool in the 1/8 finals of the English League Cup

In the Round of 16 of the English League Cup, Crystal Palace achieved a brilliant victory over Liverpool with a convincing score of 3-0. Ismaïla Sarr became the hero of the match, scoring two goals in the 40th and 45th minutes, while the third goal was secured by Yeremi Pino, who netted it in the 87th minute.

01.11.2025, 08:37
102-year-old Japanese grandmother: I serve clients from Mongolia, Taiwan, and Germany
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102-year-old Japanese grandmother: I serve clients from Mongolia, Taiwan, and Germany

A ramen restaurant worker in Japan, celebrating her centenary, attracts customers from all over the world In a small ramen shop located in Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture, the 102-year-old "cover girl" continues to draw visitors from around the globe. Fuku Amagawa, born in Japan during the Taisho era (1912-1926), still works at the Ginkatei restaurant, where she is assisted by her eldest daughter and second son. Her presence has become a symbol of hope for many, despite her age.

01.11.2025, 06:48
Health

Sharp pressure drops may be linked to accelerated brain aging, -study

A study conducted by specialists from the University of Southern California has shown that even with normal average arterial pressure values, sharp fluctuations can accelerate degenerative processes in the brain. The findings of this work are published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

01.11.2025, 03:29
News / Education news

A new school costing 239 million soms is being built in the village of Chapaev in the Nookat district.

In the Osh region, in the village of Chapaev, the construction of a modern school for 375 students has begun. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is financed from the republican budget and is being implemented by the Department of Housing and Civil Construction under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services.

01.11.2025, 03:06
In the USA, paleontologists found "mummies" of dinosaurs with preserved skin, spikes, and hooves
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In the USA, paleontologists found "mummies" of dinosaurs with preserved skin, spikes, and hooves

Paleontologist Paul Sereno studies the fossil of the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus The research, the results of which were published in the journal Science, changes our understanding of dinosaur anatomy and their connection to modern animals. It should be noted that the term "mummy" is used conditionally here: no real biological tissues remain. After the dinosaurs died, their bodies were covered with a very thin layer of clay, only 0.25 millimeters thick, which sealed their

01.11.2025, 01:51
Incidents

In Russia, the body of a Kyrgyz woman without a head has been found. Her son has been detained.

On October 30, a decapitated body of a woman was found in a park in Yekaterinburg. Russian media, citing information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Sverdlovsk region and the Investigative Committee, report that the victim's identity was established through expert fingerprint analysis. As the publications found out, the lack of clothing and documents complicated the identification, but forensic experts were able to determine that it was a 41-year-old woman from one of the

31.10.2025, 23:39
Incidents

In Uzbekistan, a woman was sentenced for dismembering her mother-in-law for dumplings and killing her husband.

According to information provided by local media, the woman was sentenced to 12 years and 3 months in prison. The investigation established that the relationship between her and her mother-in-law had been extremely tense for a long time. The conflict escalated during a joint cooking session when, during an argument, the woman delivered a fatal knife blow to her mother-in-law. After that, the accused dismembered her mother-in-law's body and buried the remains in the garden. She used part of

31.10.2025, 22:35
Sports

"Muras United reached the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge Cup"

The football club "Muras United," representing the city of Manas, has successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge Cup. Under the guidance of Sergey Puchkov, the team finished the group stage in first place in Group C, which secured them a direct spot in the tournament's playoffs.

31.10.2025, 22:25
Culture / Exclusive

On the bypass, a truck tried to bypass the queue behind the traffic police inspector.

On the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, near the "Ak-Tilek—Automobile" checkpoint, an incident occurred involving an inspector from the Traffic Police of the Chui region. On October 31, truck drivers were waiting for their turn to cross the border. Suddenly, they noticed a truck ignoring the queue and moving behind a passenger car. The driver of the passenger car turned out to be a Traffic Police inspector, which caused discontent among the truck drivers, who accused him of helping

31.10.2025, 22:23
Road repairs in Osh. The section of Navoi Street is closing.
Local news

Road repairs in Osh. The section of Navoi Street is closing.

The Osh City Hall has announced the closure of a section of Navoi Street due to its repair and expansion. Specifically, this concerns the part of the road from Alymbek Datka Street to Kurmanjan Datka Street. The section will be closed from November 1 to November 12.

31.10.2025, 22:07
Incidents

Fire in a Turkish hotel. The accused received life sentences.

On Friday, a court in Turkey sentenced 11 defendants to life imprisonment for a fire that claimed the lives of 78 people in January at the Kartalkaya ski resort located in the Bolu province, as reported by BBC News citing Reuters. The incident occurred in a restaurant of a 12-story chalet, where 238 guests were present. As a result of the panic, people were forced to jump out of windows into the darkness of the night.

31.10.2025, 21:46
Local news

At "Intervision-2026," Russia proposes to send singer Pelageya

Music critic Sergey Sosedev agrees that Pelageya should represent Russia at the international competition "Intervision-2026." He shared this in an interview with "Gazeta.Ru." In his opinion, she is an excellent candidate for participation in this prestigious musical event.

31.10.2025, 21:35
A new square will appear in the village of Lenin's - sketches
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A new square will appear in the village of Lenin's - sketches

A new recreation area is planned on Kommunarskaya Street Soon, a new square will be opened in the village of Lenin in the Alamudun district. The sketch of this recreation area was developed by specialists from the Chui Regional Department of Urban Development and Architecture under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.

31.10.2025, 21:16
Local news

Minister of Labor Sagynbaev Discussed Gender Equality with a Representative of UN Women

On October 31, 2025, the Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanat Sagynbaev, held a meeting with Syed Sadik, the head of the UN Women structure in Kyrgyzstan. The ministry's press service reported this event. During the meeting, issues of cooperation in the field of gender equality, women's empowerment, and the integration of gender policy into state programs and strategies were discussed.

31.10.2025, 21:01
Sports

Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. Kyrgyzstan takes 21st place in the medal standings

At the Youth Asian Games held in Manama from October 22 to 31, Kyrgyzstan ranked 21st in the overall team medal standings. This information was shared by the organizers on their social media pages. Kyrgyz athletes secured 11 bronze, 9 silver, and 1 gold medal. The leading team in the medal standings was China, which won a total of 147 medals, including 63 gold, 49 silver, and 35 bronze. Kazakhstan rounded out the top three with a total of 93 medals.

31.10.2025, 20:26
Incidents

Drivers at the checkpoint complain about the traffic police inspector. Management's comment

Drivers waiting in line at the "Ak Tilek" checkpoint reported unlawful actions by a traffic police inspector. According to the drivers, he was assisting certain vehicles by allowing them to pass without waiting. This caused outrage among those who were in line, and they provided the editorial team of Kaktus.media with a video confirming their claims. “Today, October 31, a traffic jam formed at the checkpoint near Kant with trucks leaving Kyrgyzstan for Kazakhstan. All drivers were

31.10.2025, 19:53
Exclusive

Head of the Department for Combating Theft and Speculation Accused 11 Party Members of Corruption — How the Life of the Police Major from Talas Turned Out

This year, the Kyrgyz police are celebrating a significant date — the 101st anniversary of their founding. Among those who have dedicated their lives to serving the law and protecting the homeland is Kudaibergen Choroев, a retired police major, a veteran of the internal affairs bodies, and a worker on the home front during the Great Patriotic War. Kudaibergen Choroев was born in 1928 in the village of Kok-Oy, located in the Talas region. During the Great Patriotic War, he distinguished himself

31.10.2025, 19:31
Incidents

Drivers at the checkpoint complain about the traffic inspector allowing cars to pass out of turn.

The queue at the checkpoint "Ak Tilek" has led to complaints from truck drivers who claim that the traffic police inspector is violating the rules by allowing certain vehicles to pass. The editorial office of Kaktus.media received a video confirming these statements. On October 31, a traffic jam of trucks formed at the checkpoint in the Kant area, located on the "Black River," as they were exiting Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan. The drivers were waiting in line; however, some

31.10.2025, 19:26
Local news

What documents in the State Register must be paper-based and which must be electronic during a transaction?

An appeal to the Call Center of Kaktus.media was received from visitors to the branch of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy and Cartography (State Registration) in Bishkek. They reported that State Registration employees require paper versions of all documents, even though electronic documents from the "Tunduk" application can be used for transactions. In response to these complaints, representatives of the State Agency explained that there are a number of

31.10.2025, 19:23
In the world

Moscow reacted to Trump's statement about the start of nuclear tests

According to Peskov, Russia will respond to the actions of countries that violate the moratorium on nuclear tests. He expressed his opinion in response to Trump's statement about the need for an immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, referring to the activities of other states. He reminded that Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized that if someone deviates from the existing moratorium, Russia will take appropriate measures. "The president has mentioned

31.10.2025, 19:18
In Chuy Region, a construction company was fined 800,000 soms
Incidents

In Chuy Region, a construction company was fined 800,000 soms

Violations in the construction of industrial facilities were identified in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The regional department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled inspection of the company OsOO "Lahor Steel Mill" at the request of the Sokuluk district prosecutor's office.

31.10.2025, 19:04
Exclusive

Poachers Detected in Talas

A case of poaching has been recorded in the Talas region. Representatives of the environmental service reported that on October 27, 2025, individuals engaged in illegal hunting of chukars were detained in the Sasyk-Bulak area.

31.10.2025, 19:03