Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters

During the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of the "NESC" JSC, Ularbek Duysho uulu, shared information about the progress of installing "smart" meters in various regions of the country. He reported that by 2025, the Talas, Naryn, and Jalal-Abad regions will be fully equipped with "smart" meters at 100%. Work in the Issyk-Kul region is nearing completion

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Almazbek Ismankulov in a corruption case

An investigation is underway into a criminal case regarding corruption involving the director of the "Eye Microsurgery" hospital, Almazbek Ismankulov, and several officials from the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, as well as the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. The case concerns the unlawful acquisition and appropriation of medical equipment that was supplied to the country through foreign technical loans.

A Recreation Park Opened in Tyup

In the village of Issyk-Kul, located in the rural district of Issyk-Kul in the Tyup region, the construction of a new recreation park has been completed. A Turmush correspondent reports that the opening ceremony took place with solemn moments: prayers were said, wreaths were laid, and the names of veterans who died during the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945, as well as those who returned from the front and passed away later, were immortalized on a memorial plaque. The idea to reconstruct

AI is advancing: those who do not learn to use it will be left behind

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already firmly entered our lives, influencing labor relations, education, and government services. While the world is rapidly adapting to these new technologies, Kyrgyzstan is just beginning to embrace them. How can we avoid falling behind, transform AI from a potential threat into a reliable assistant, and what actions need to be taken today? These questions were discussed by experts in an interview with 24.kg, including AI and digital communications

In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for allowing foreign vehicles to operate have been changed

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved changes to the existing resolution concerning the "Traffic Rules and Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles to Operation." These changes were initiated as part of the implementation of the presidential decree on the legalization of motor vehicles and are aimed at clarifying the mechanism for the temporary import of cars.

The esteemed doctor Malik Erishaliev has passed away.

In the Talas region, the esteemed physician Malik Mukhtarovich Erishaliev has passed away. Malik Erishaliev, born on February 17, 1963, in the village of Kök-Kashat in the Talas district, completed his education at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, where he graduated with honors in 1985 with a degree in "Surgery." Immediately after that, he began his career as a surgeon at the central district hospital in Talas.

A Bishkek Resident Reported a Neighbor Who Shot at Him. The Suspect Has Been Detained

According to information from the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, an incident occurred in Bishkek where a man opened fire on his neighbor. The incident was recorded on October 30 at around 14:50, when the police received a report that someone was threatening another person with a firearm on Bazar Street. As a result, two shots were fired.

Residents of Bishkek Request to Cancel Cat Shooting - A Petition Has Been Launched

Residents of Bishkek are actively expressing their protest against the local authorities' decision to cull stray cats. A petition has been initiated on the platform change.org. The authors of the document emphasize that such treatment of animals is not only cruel but also contradicts the foundations of a humane society.

Talantbek Tolobekov appointed director of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture

Talantbek Tolobekov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. This decision was made in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. Previously, this position was held by Ulan Adamaliev.

New Archaeological Sites in Uzgen Placed Under State Protection

Changes to the resolution on the establishment of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Uzgen" have been made by the Cabinet of Ministers. The signature under this decision was placed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new document, the museum-reserve "Uzgen" will receive a number of archaeological sites, including:

In Kyrgyzstan, 13 fires were registered in one day

Over the past 24 hours, 13 cases of fires have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, there were 3 fires in the Chui region, 2 in Bishkek, 4 cases in the Osh region, and one fire was registered in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, Talas, and Batken regions.

Restrictions for trucks introduced at mountain passes due to snowfall

Due to worsening weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan, work has begun to clear the roads of snow. These actions were initiated by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Round-the-clock operations to spread inert materials are being carried out by the state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtojol-South" and "Kyrgyzavtojol-North".

In Kyrgyzstan, penalties for attacks related to professional activities have been tightened.

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic." This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2023.

In Bishkek, a drug group was detained: among the participants is a municipal employee.

Employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Illegal Drug Trafficking of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have dismantled the activities of a criminal group engaged in drug trafficking in Bishkek. According to information from the ministry's press service, during operations conducted on October 28, two individuals were detained: J.A.M., born in 1977, and I.E., born in 1985. One of them, according to investigation data, works in the October District Administration of the capital. During

In the morning, an earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in Kyrgyzstan, but it was not felt.

Today at 7:04, seismologists recorded an earthquake with an epicenter rated at 3 points on the MSK-64 scale and a magnitude of 3.0. According to the Institute of Seismology, the seismic activity was located in the area of the Alaï Mountains, 20 kilometers northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu, and 28 kilometers southeast of Kara-Ötek, as well as 87 kilometers southwest of the city of Osh.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic registered 30 candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has announced the registration of candidates nominated to participate in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from multi-mandate districts: - Nurlan Asylbekovich Ongoev — district No. 28;

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on November 4

Information is collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The indicated rates apply to cash currency exchange. Rates may change throughout the day.

The cost of patents for labor migrants will increase in Moscow

Illustrative photo Starting from January 1, 2026, the cost of a patent for labor migrants in Moscow will increase from 8,900 rubles ($111) to 10,000 rubles ($125) per month. This information was published on the website of the Moscow City Duma. Deputy Head of the Department of Economic Policy and Development of Moscow, Darya Murchenko, commented on this decision, noting that the increase in the cost of the patent will equalize the tax burden on labor migrants and Russian citizens.

Catfish has risen in price against all currencies except the tenge. Exchange rate as of November 4.

Photo from the internet. The dollar exchange rate changed for the first time in 24 days Based on data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the exchange rates of the dollar, euro, Russian ruble, and Chinese yuan decreased, while the Kazakh tenge showed growth. Exchange rate of the US dollar:

Driver detained for causing a disturbance at the Tokmok hospital

After being stopped, the driver was sent to the territorial hospital in the city of Tokmok for a medical examination. While in the hospital, J.A. began to behave aggressively: he insulted the doctors, damaged a window in the reception area, and even inflicted bodily harm on one of the medical staff. He used foul language during this incident. This incident was recorded, and an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.

Talantbek Tolobekov appointed as the director of the Cinematography Department

Talantbek Tolobekov has become the new director of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. This appointment was made in accordance with Article 18 of the constitutional law "On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic" at the initiative of Minister Mirbek Mambetaliev and signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Talantbek was introduced to the team by Minister Mirbek

Video from the Töö-Ashuu Pass

Today, November 4, at 08:30, it is snowing at the Töö-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek—Osh highway. This was reported by the commander of the 5th platoon of the Road Patrol Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, Lieutenant of Police Ulan Alymbekov.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the applications of nine citizens to withdraw from participation in the parliamentary elections.

"The Big Ethnographic Dictation" will take place from November 1 to 8

This event is aimed at educating and familiarizing people with the culture of the nations living in Russia, as well as assessing the level of ethnocultural literacy among the population.

In Bishkek, another problematic high-rise building has been legalized

The State Department of Architectural and Construction Control continues to actively address issues related to the legalization of apartment buildings constructed without the necessary permits. Photo by the Ministry of Construction

Snow in the Passes of Kyrgyzstan: Temporary Restrictions Imposed for Trucks

Due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, snowfalls are observed in several regions of Kyrgyzstan. Road services continue to actively work on clearing the roads. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of November 4 at 09:00, temporary restrictions for freight transport are in effect:

In Kyrgyzstan, the organizer of the financial pyramid "SkyWay" has been detained

The Ministry of Internal Affairs received information about the suspicious activities of the companies "SkyWay" and "Sky World Community." According to available data, their leaders may be involved in the creation of a financial pyramid.

Sadyr Japarov approved amendments to the Criminal Code

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has signed a law that amends the country's Criminal Code. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The main objective of the new legislation is to create an effective legal framework for protecting individuals performing public duties or engaged in official and professional activities from violent actions. The amendments concern Articles 136 and 280 of the Criminal Code and aim to strengthen criminal liability for

In Domodedovo, the head of "Turkmen Railways" was detained with drugs

An incident occurred at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport involving the head of the company "Demirellary," known as "Turkmen Railways." CEO Khydyr Rahmanov and his companion were detained with synthetic drugs, as reported by Turkmen.news, citing its own sources. During the search, they were found in possession of prohibited LSD tablets, which are a synthetic psychoactive substance.

In the Issyk-Kul District, suspects in illegal fishing have been detained

On October 31, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region about illegal fishing near the village of Ananyevo. It was also noted that the violators were in possession of two firearms of unknown model. According to police data, during a check, 87 fish and two firearms were found with one of the residents of Ananyevo, born in 1990, named A.I.

"I have no idea who he is": Trump stated that he does not know who Changpeng Zhao is

The revenues of the presidential administration departments increased to 10.3 billion soms

The Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a significant exceedance of the revenue plan, which amounted to 111.3%. As a result, actual revenues reached 10 billion 357.2 million soms. According to the agency's press release, a meeting of the board was held on November 3, chaired by the head of the president's office.

In Bishkek, a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center "Mürok" will be built. Sketches

The Kyrgyz Football Union has announced the launch of a project to create a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center called "Murok." The center will be located in the Lenin District of the capital, Bishkek.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, beet growers can submit their harvest through an electronic queue

In this season, a new electronic queue system has been implemented at the sugar beet reception points, allowing farmers to choose a convenient time to deliver their harvest. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan.

Germany allocates €43.1 million to support Mongolia's strategic reform program. Video

At a meeting held on October 30, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar, the government of the Federal Republic of Germany announced the allocation of €43.1 million to support the action program developed by the authorities of Mongolia. Negotiations aimed at developing cooperation took place between the governments of Mongolia and Germany. Germany has committed €43.1 million for the implementation of projects in areas such as vocational education, sustainable forestry, agriculture, climate policy, and energy.

The Jumanaazarov Sisters and Nurzat Nurtayeva to Perform at the Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia

The composition of the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling for participation in the Islamic Solidarity Games has been announced. These sixth Games are taking place from November 4 in Riyadh.

Energy workers explained how Kyrgyzstan residents can avoid automatic disconnection of meters.

To reduce the load, for example, it is enough to turn off the electric stove, which will allow reducing consumption to 2.5 kW and create a power reserve. Even if the power drops to 3 kW, the meter will not disconnect, — explained Duysho uulu.

The Medieval Conti Tower Collapsed in Rome

In Rome, in the city center, part of the Conti Tower, a well-known local landmark, has collapsed, according to information from Corriere della Sera. Currently, the building is undergoing restoration. The collapse occurred while four workers were inside. One of them was hospitalized in critical condition, two sustained minor injuries, and the third was trapped under the rubble.

"Policy that takes gender aspects into account must move towards concrete actions," said the Secretary of the NCGR.

Since 2017, there have been no significant nationwide studies in Mongolia regarding the issue of violence. A. Adilbish, the secretary and head of the Secretariat of the National Committee on Gender Equality, emphasized the importance of collaboration between international organizations, the government, and civil society to conduct such research. During the discussion on "Protecting Women Journalists from Gender-Based Violence with the Help of Artificial Intelligence," held on

35 children left without parental care were returned from Russia to Uzbekistan

Recently, 35 children left without parental care were returned from Russia to Uzbekistan. This information was provided by the agency "Dune". Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has detained Almazbek Ismankulov in a corruption case

As part of the criminal case initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the actions of Almazbek Ismankulov, as well as other officials from the J. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University and the ministries of health and education, are being investigated. The accusations relate to corrupt schemes involving the unlawful appropriation of medical equipment supplied to the country through foreign loans. The story begins in 1997 when the "Medical Center of KNU

Singer Asya represented Kyrgyzstan in the "X-Factor" show in Tashkent and made it to the top 100.

The success of Asa Bagdasarova from Kyrgyzstan became a topic of discussion after her participation in the "X-Factor" contest held in Tashkent. She shared this with her followers on Instagram. For the jury, the singer presented the composition "Girl with One Eye" by Florence + The Machine. Three out of four jury members voted for her, allowing her to secure a place in the top 100 participants of the show.

In the residential area "Kolmo," 17 million soms will be spent on the improvement of the park.

In the residential area "Kolmo," located in the capital, 17.1 million soms have been allocated for the improvement of the park. This information was published on the government procurement portal. The Capital Construction Department of Bishkek has announced a tender aimed at the improvement of this park. It is planned to spend 17 million 131 thousand soms on all necessary work.

Since the beginning of the year, over 77 million soms have been received in the budget from the mining tax

According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September 2025, the budget of Kyrgyzstan received 77 million 73.5 thousand soms from the mining tax. These revenues significantly exceed the similar figures from the previous year. In comparison with the same period in 2024, when tax revenues amounted to only 38 million 163.7 thousand soms, the current figures indicate a twofold increase.

Uzbekistan introduces a visa-free regime for U.S. citizens

According to the presidential decree, the visa-free regime for Americans will come into effect on January 1, 2026, allowing them to stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days. This became known through a report by UzA. The decree also outlines the goals of the innovation, including the development of trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties, as well as increasing tourist exchange between the countries.

Photo with Kamchi Kolbaev. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating possible connections of Ilyas Amangaziev with organized crime groups.

The law enforcement agencies have begun an investigation regarding the possible connection of Ilyas Amangaziev, who was unable to register as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, with an organized crime group. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo from the internet. Kamchi Kolbaev and Ilyas Amangaziev

Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations Will Receive Monetary Rewards

With the introduction of the new regulation, citizens providing photographic evidence of violations, such as blocking pedestrian crossings, bus stops, or illegal parking, will be able to expect a monetary reward. For example, if a driver receives a fine of ₮20,000 for a violation, the person who reported it will receive 10-20% of the specified amount. In the event that the fine is not paid on time and its amount increases, the reward will be based on the new, increased fine amount. Income tax

The Ministry of Health asks to follow simple rules for the prevention of ARVI

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic reminds of the importance of following basic rules to protect against ARVI. In particular, medical professionals recommend adhering to the following guidelines: