Information about the incident was received from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Rescue services sent four specialists to the scene of the incident. Through negotiations, the rescuers managed to convince the young man to come down, after which he was handed over to the police.
Makhabat Tajibek kyzy, a journalist and head of the Temirov LIVE project, is now free after the court changed her measure of restraint. Upon her release from prison, she was met by family, lawyers, colleagues, and media representatives. Photo 24.kg After her release, Makhabat expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her over the two years.
In Bishkek, a ceremony was held to mark the laying of a time capsule, symbolizing the beginning of the construction of the new cultural center "Manas". The ceremony was led by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's administration, who officially announced the start of the project’s implementation.
Today, a solemn event took place at the Osh Regional Maternity Hospital — the discharge of quadruplets and their mother, who resides in the Aravan district. This information was provided by the president's representative in the region. Participating in the ceremony were Talantbek Arstankulov, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Osh region, Vice Mayor of Osh Masuda Aydarbekova, and local authorities, who congratulated the family and presented gifts, including a
The author of the material is K-News. Any copying or partial use is possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. According to a report by Bloomberg, Japanese authorities are strongly urging the public not to panic and hoard toilet paper.
The seedling season has started in Karakol: Prices and assortment Turmush — Karakol welcomes the seedling sales season, with plants delivered from local nurseries and gardens. A Turmush correspondent has familiarized himself with the current prices for planting material.
Two significant events in Kyrgyz-Montenegrin relations took place in Bishkek: official negotiations and the opening of the honorary consulate. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with Ervin Ibrahimovic, the head of the foreign policy agency of Montenegro, who made his first official visit to Kyrgyzstan as part of bilateral relations.
In Naryn, the competitions "National Taste" and "Heritage of the People" concluded, becoming part of the Nowruz celebrations. Results of the culinary competition "National Taste":
In Bishkek, on March 26, from 09:00 to 15:00, there will be no water on the following streets: Panfilova, Manas Avenue, Frunze Street, and along the railway line. The city administration reported that the shutdown is related to reconstruction work at the "Togolok Mold" water intake and in the city's water supply system. Thus, during this period, there will be no water in residential buildings, educational institutions, medical organizations, and other social infrastructure
Resident of the capital, Khabibi Ulanova, filed a complaint against him The Oktyabrsky District Court in Bishkek has ruled to impose a fine on Nurlan Motuyev for defamation, according to information received from judicial authorities. Khabibi Ulanova, a resident of Bishkek, accused Motuyev of spreading false information, which led to the filing of the lawsuit. The court found him guilty under Article 107, Part 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, imposing a fine of
In the Chui region, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, who are engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, stopped the activities of a man who was distributing psychotropic substances using the method of "stash" drops. As a result of the operational measures taken, a 34-year-old citizen named M.N.A. was detained. During a search of his home, significant quantities of psychotropic substances were found.
The incident occurred last night. A two-engine Bombardier CRJ-900 belonging to Air Canada Express, arriving from Montreal, collided with a fire truck owned by the port authority. The reasons for this collision remain unknown at this time. As a result of the incident, two people were also injured, including fire service personnel, but details about their condition are not yet available. There were 76 passengers and 4 crew members on board the plane, and according to ABC News, 13 people were
Today, March 23, the judge of the Lenin District Court in Bishkek decided that the preventive measure for Mahabat Tajibek kyzy should be changed to a written undertaking not to leave. Immediately after this, the journalist's lawyer went to the correctional facility with the documents. After the legal formalities were resolved, Mahabat will be released.
The international tournament Talents Cup has kicked off in Bishkek, featuring four youth teams, and the Kyrgyzstan team (U-16) started with a brilliant victory. The competition began on March 20, and in the first match, the Kyrgyz team, led by Igor Kudrenko, faced the team from Tajikistan. In this matchup, the Kyrgyzstan national team achieved a convincing victory with a score of 3:0. Two goals in this match were scored by Alymbek Isaev, while another goal was netted by Bayaman Tashtemirov.
In order to prevent the spread and introduction of infectious diseases among animals in Kyrgyzstan, new veterinary and sanitary control measures are being implemented. This information was provided by the Department for the Control of Epizootics of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Regional Development of the KR. These initiatives are being carried out in accordance with the requirements of Section 2 "Risk Analysis" and Subsection 2.1
According to the Ministry of Economy, in February of this year, prices for meat products in the country decreased by 5.1%, which affected inflation by 0.7%. Despite the increase in global meat prices, the situation in Kyrgyzstan is stabilizing.
As of March 23, 69,851 taxpayers have submitted a unified tax declaration, according to information from the press service of the State Tax Service (STS). Of this number, 26,219 are legal entities, while 43,632 are state and municipal employees, as well as individual citizens.
Aibek Tilenbaev has been appointed director of the municipal enterprise "Avtorynok Osh". According to the city hall, the corresponding decision was made by the head of the municipality on March 16, 2026.
The WMO officially confirmed that 2025 was one of the warmest years, ranking second or third depending on the calculation method, according to information from Reuters. The average global temperature in 2025 was 1.43 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. Experts note that 2024 set new records, becoming the hottest year to date with an increase of 1.55 degrees, highlighting the ongoing trend of warming.
The solemn opening ceremony of the administrative building of the State Institution "Center for Information Security" took place in Bishkek. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), the event was attended by Lieutenant General Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, head of the SCNS of the Kyrgyz Republic. The establishment of this Center is aimed at strengthening cybersecurity at the national level and protecting the country's digital infrastructure.
In the Jalal-Abad region, specialists from the relay protection and automation service of the JSC "NESC" — Jalal-Abad Electric Networks Enterprise plan to install 104 devices, including 78 microprocessor terminals of the "Altey" brand and 26 arc protection devices "LAIM". According to the Jalal-Abad PES, this equipment will significantly enhance the efficiency of substation operations. Key features of the "Altey" terminal include:
In the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been initiated that proposes the introduction of a self-ban mechanism on real estate transactions, and it has been put forward for public discussion. The proposed changes concern the law on state registration of rights to real estate.
The ceremony of laying the time capsule took place in Bishkek, marking the beginning of the construction of the cultural center "Manas". The event was attended by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the chief of staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, who announced the start of work on the creation of the new complex. A unique cultural facility is being built on a designated land plot of 2 hectares, which will contribute to the development of national culture and the preservation of
On March 23, 2026, a ceremonial opening of the new administrative building of the State Institution "Center for Information Security" took place in Bishkek. This information was published by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Lieutenant General J. Shabdanbekov.
The suspects in the corruption case at OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz" were detained by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek. The relevant information was announced by the court's press service. On March 19, the court issued a decision to arrest them as part of a criminal case under Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning corrupt actions.
The President of Kazakhstan made an official statement After the publication of the exit poll results from the republican referendum held in Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a speech at the "Qazmedia Ortalygy" studio. Information about his address was posted on the official website of Akorda. – We have witnessed a truly historic event for our country. Citizens of Kazakhstan actively participated in the referendum and expressed support for the constitutional
The press service of the president's representative office in the Jalal-Abad region reported that the title of "Honorary Citizen of the Jalal-Abad Region" was awarded to four local residents. During the ceremonial event organized by the representative office, badges and certificates were presented to those who made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the region and demonstrated dedication to their work over many years.
Starting March 24, new sewage installation will begin According to information provided by the city administration, the southern part of Jibek Jolu Avenue will be closed in Bishkek starting March 24. The closure will affect the section located between Kuliev Street and Young Guard Street. Construction work is planned on this section for the installation of a sewage collector with a diameter of 600 mm. This work is being carried out as part of a project for the major repair of the sewage
The State Corporation "Rosatom" has confirmed its intentions to construct nuclear power plants (NPPs) in Kyrgyzstan with the possibility of using both small and medium capacities. Currently, negotiations are underway with the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan on this matter. This was reported by Alexey Likhachev, the head of the corporation, in an interview with RT. According to Likhachev, the discussion process is moving slowly, as the implementation of a large-scale nuclear project
Kalperizat Aydarbekova has been appointed head of the information policy department of the Bishkek city hall, according to information provided by local authorities.
At the beginning of 2023, the economy of Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating positive trends. According to data for January-February, GDP growth reached 8.8% year-on-year. Analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have updated their forecasts, expecting this figure to reach 9.3% by the end of 2026. Among the factors contributing to this economic growth, the acceleration of industrial production stands out. In February, growth in this sector was 14.7%, while in January it was at 12.5%. The main
Due to the reconstruction at the water intake "Togolok Moldo" and the updating of the city water supply networks, on March 26 from 09:00 to 15:00, a drinking water shutdown is planned. This will affect not only residential buildings but also schools, kindergartens, as well as healthcare and social institutions.
The accused of mass riots, Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, has been released from custody. This was reported by sources in the Bishkek City Court. Today, the Lenin District Court decided to change the preventive measure previously imposed on Tajibek kyzy. It has been reported that the court decided to replace the detention with a written undertaking not to leave, after which the accused left the courtroom. It is worth noting that Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, who is the head of projects such as "Temirov
According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the General Administration of Customs of China has agreed to register enterprises engaged in the production of frozen fruits for their subsequent export to the country. As explained by the department, to supply frozen products to the Chinese market, it is necessary to register in the GACC (CIFER) system. It is important to note that a separate quarantine permit, as is required for fresh fruits,
- New veterinary and sanitary measures have been implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Department for the Control of Epizootics of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture. In the department, it was noted that these measures are being taken to "prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases among animals."
An incident involving a fire occurred in a billiard club in the Kara-Suu district. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out early in the morning on March 23 in the village of Shark, located in the Datka aymak. The fire engulfed a building on U. Sadykov Street.
In the Batken region, 1,167 cases of traffic rule violations were registered over the past week, according to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Regional Internal Affairs Directorate. As a result, 62 vehicles were sent to impound lots.
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported issues related to the reduction of water reserves and the necessity for their rational use. This was stated in an interview with the radio by Turatbek Idrisov, head of the department of crop production, horticulture, and cooperation. According to Idrisov, the reduction of water reserves is not a unique problem for Kyrgyzstan but part of a global trend. "Every year we observe a
A new government service is being initiated in Kyrgyzstan that will allow citizens to obtain driver's licenses in expedited timeframes. According to the State Institution "Unaa," there is currently an increase in requests from citizens regarding the reduction of the time needed to obtain licenses. In response to this, a draft standard for the service "Urgent issuance of a driver's license for the right to operate vehicles" has been developed.
Author: K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. To prevent the introduction and spread of infections among animals in Kyrgyzstan, additional veterinary and sanitary control measures have been implemented, as reported by the Department for the Control of Epizootics of the Veterinary Service.
Arthur Suleimanov, head of the ethnic policy and conflict studies sector at the Geopolitical Research Center "Berlek-Unity," noted in an exclusive interview with "VES24" that the US-Israeli conflict with Iran has entered a new stage.
The human rights defender shared the results of the court session The Lenin District Court in Bishkek decided to change the preventive measure for journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy to a written undertaking not to leave, which led to her release. This was reported by human rights defender Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. It should be reminded that Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, who is the head of the Temirov LIVE project, was detained in January 2024 and sentenced to six years in prison on charges of inciting mass
The opening of a new administrative building for the Center for Information Security, established under the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), took place in Bishkek. This was reported by representatives of the agency. Photo by GKNB
Since the beginning of 2026, the Russian ruble has significantly weakened against the som. In January, the exchange rate was fixed at 1.1438 soms, but by the end of last week, it had dropped to 1.0332 soms, which is a decrease of 9.67 percent. This change negatively affects both migrants and those who receive money transfers from them in Kyrgyzstan.
Lawyer Akynbek Nogaev reported that the next hearing in the case of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy is scheduled for April 7. Today, the court released the journalist on a travel restriction. However, the defense expressed dissatisfaction with the court's decision on other matters.
The material is published by K-News. Permission from the editorial office of K-News is required for copying or partial use. Currently, the reconstruction of the bypass road around Issyk-Kul, which runs from the village of Barskoon to the city of Karakol (km 141–216), is actively underway. The contractor has deployed 143 units of special equipment, and all mobilization works have already been completed.
On March 21, the residents of Kyrgyzstan celebrated the holiday of Nowruz, which took place in all corners of the country, including districts, cities, and rural areas of the Chui region. Issyk-Ata District:
On the evening of March 22, a fire broke out in a café located on the first floor of an apartment building in Osh. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire occurred at the establishment "Bunyod," located on Raimbekov Street. The source of the fire was found in the chimney (ventilation system) of the café, which occupies the first floor of a five-story residential building.
