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GKNB: Water Intake Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Talas – Strategic Facilities of Category "B"

- In Talas, state ownership of water intakes classified as category "B" has been restored, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on February 9. “During operational search activities, the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic found that in 2003, the head of the public association 'Toboy' 'S.T.D.' together with officials from the Talas branch of the State Enterprise 'Cadastre' and the State Enterprise 'Talas Main

09.02.2026, 11:28
Former Deputy Head of the Government Apparatus Returned the Production Base to the State
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Former Deputy Head of the Government Apparatus Returned the Production Base to the State

A production base that was previously illegally privatized has been returned to state ownership in Bishkek. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency's information, during the investigation, cases of corruption related to the alienation of property located at 1a Timur Frunze Street were identified. The returned property includes workshops, warehouses, and a land plot of 0.64 hectares.

09.02.2026, 11:25
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An employee of the RES was detained on suspicion of extorting from entrepreneurs

According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, on January 29 of this year, a woman working as a calculation engineer at the Ak-Suu Electric Network of the OJSC "NESC" was detained in the Issyk-Kul region. She is suspected of extorting a bribe. The detainee is in the temporary detention facility of the Karakol Internal Affairs Department for a period of 48 hours, and investigative actions are ongoing.

09.02.2026, 11:04
At the "Kashkulak" base, a girl skiing fell into a gorge
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At the "Kashkulak" base, a girl skiing fell into a gorge

An accident occurred at the Kashkulak ski resort involving a 16-year-old girl, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The incident took place on February 8, 2026, around 21:40, when the Alamudun District Police Department received a report that a skier had fallen into a gorge in the village of Baytik in the Alamudun district. According to preliminary investigation data, T.A., born in 2006, arrived at the resort with friends to engage in skiing. After

09.02.2026, 11:01
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Over 25,000 traffic violations detected in Kyrgyzstan in a week

According to data from the Main Department for Ensuring Road Traffic Safety (GUBDD), from February 2 to February 8, 2026, there were 25,638 violations of traffic rules registered in Kyrgyzstan. Among these violations: 2,666 cases of driving without necessary documents; 359 violations related to driving under the influence of alcohol; 166 cases of illegal window tinting; 674 violations committed by pedestrians; 3,728 violations of vehicle operation rules; 27 cases of auto hooliganism; 2,588

09.02.2026, 10:53
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At the ski resort "Kashkulak," a girl fell into a gorge

The incident at the ski resort "Kashkulak," located in the village of Baytik, was recorded on February 8 at around 21:40. This was reported by the staff of the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. It became known that 17-year-old T. A. arrived at the resort with friends, where they obtained ski passes and began skiing. During the descent, the girl, moving at high speed, crashed into a rope barrier set up at the edge of a cliff and

09.02.2026, 10:46
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Bloody Outcome of the Ulak Game in Uzgen: Dozens of Horses Died During the Match

In the Osh region, in the Uzgen district, after a significant alamana ulak was held, participants and witnesses reported alarming messages about tragic incidents related to the death of horses. According to preliminary information, during the game, many horses sustained serious injuries, and some of them could not survive. Eyewitnesses claim that some animals had to be euthanized on the spot to prevent their suffering. Additionally, during the event, parked cars along the field were damaged.

09.02.2026, 10:35
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Girl fell into a gorge at the "Kashka-Kulak" base: taken to intensive care

An incident occurred at the "Kashka-Kulak" tourist base, resulting in a girl sustaining serious injuries. On the evening of February 8, around 21:40, a report was received by the duty unit of the Alamedin District Internal Affairs Department about a skier falling into a gorge, as reported by representatives of the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region. According to available information, 17-year-old T.A. arrived at the base with friends for a winter

09.02.2026, 10:30
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In the Osh region, a driver was heading to the alaman ulak and fell into a ravine

A traffic accident occurred in the Osh region. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs, the incident took place on February 8 in the Uzgen district. Preliminary data indicates that a 23-year-old man named A.A. from the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region was heading to a competition in alaman ulak. During the trip, he lost control of the vehicle, which subsequently went off the road and fell into a ravine. Medical personnel promptly

09.02.2026, 10:22
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"They sold their bank cards for 1000 to 3000 soms," the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about criminal liability

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, suspects have already been detained in the case of droppers. “Even if you simply handed over your card, helped transfer money, or provided access to your account, you automatically become an accomplice to the crime and may be held criminally liable. Fraudsters actively seek out droppers through social networks and messengers, promising them ‘easy money’ with little effort,” the Ministry of Internal

09.02.2026, 10:00
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The policeman found himself in the center of a stampede at the market - people did not react

At a recent alaman ulak in Uzgen, located in the Osh region, an incident occurred involving a police officer. He attempted to intervene in the situation that arose due to the large number of spectators and urged them to maintain order. According to eyewitness accounts, in one section of the field, the crowd suddenly surged forward, creating an uncontrollable situation. The police officer made several attempts to break up the dense gathering of people, warning them of the danger. He loudly

09.02.2026, 09:58
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Employee of Ak-Suy RES detained for extortion of a bribe

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, an employee of the Ak-Suu District Electric Network Enterprise has been detained. The extortion of a bribe occurred in the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency, the incident took place on January 29, when the calculation engineer K.M.A. was caught red-handed receiving a bribe. She demanded money from entrepreneurs working in the tourism services sector in the Ak-Suu

09.02.2026, 09:58
In Chui Region, former official detained for land fraud
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In Chui Region, former official detained for land fraud

An illegal allocation of a land plot has been uncovered in the village of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region. This became known through information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan. As law enforcement agencies found out, several former employees of the Tash-Dobo ayil okmotu, having entered into a criminal conspiracy, illegally transferred a land plot of 1.01 hectares to R.E.R., located in the territory of

09.02.2026, 09:55
In Karakol, an investigation is underway regarding the appearance of bruises on a three-year-old boy in kindergarten.
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In Karakol, an investigation is underway regarding the appearance of bruises on a three-year-old boy in kindergarten.

In Karakol, a local resident born in 1997 reported to the police about injuries sustained by her three-year-old son. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to the mother, on February 7, she picked up her son from kindergarten No. 12, where he is receiving preschool education. Upon returning home, the woman noticed bruises on the child's arms and legs, but she does not know how they could have appeared. Photo of the Department of

09.02.2026, 09:47
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Police officers found a lost child at the livestock market

In the Chuy region, police officers found a lost child at a livestock market. According to information provided by the regional police department, the incident occurred on February 8, 2026, in the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district. Officers from a separate patrol battalion noticed the boy and returned him safely to his father.

09.02.2026, 09:31
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The State National Security Committee detained an employee of the RES on suspicion of extorting a bribe.

In the Issyk-Kul region, an employee of the Ak-Suu Electric Networks has been detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe, as reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the agency, engineer K.M.A. demanded money from entrepreneurs engaged in tourism services in the Ak-Suu district in exchange for reducing the fine for the absence of a seal on the electricity meter. The amount of the bribe has not been disclosed.

09.02.2026, 09:30
Two Accidents Occurred During the Alaman Ulak in Uzgen: One Dead and One Injured
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Two Accidents Occurred During the Alaman Ulak in Uzgen: One Dead and One Injured

On February 8, in the Uzgen district, during the horse racing competition of alaman ulak, two accidents occurred. According to the city administration of Manas, one of the incidents involved a 25-year-old man from the Suzak district, who, wanting to get a better view of the events, drove his car to the top of a hill. However, not exercising caution, he lost control, and the car rolled down. As a result of the accident, the man sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized at the Jalal-Abad

09.02.2026, 09:20
At the "Kashka-Kulak" Base, a Girl Skiing Fell into a Gorge
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At the "Kashka-Kulak" Base, a Girl Skiing Fell into a Gorge

An incident occurred at the ski resort "Kashka-Kulak" involving a girl who fell into a gorge while skiing, reported the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. On February 8, 2026, at approximately 21:40, a report of the incident was received by the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs. The girl, who was at the base in the village of Baytik, fell into the gorge during a skiing outing.

09.02.2026, 09:14
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Driver who entered the oncoming lane on the Bishkek-Osh highway found and fined

In the Jayil district, a driver was found who had entered the oncoming lane on the Bishkek—Osh highway, and he was fined. According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui region, on February 7, 2026, a video appeared on social media showing a driver of a "Honda Stepwgn" violating traffic rules by driving in the oncoming lane and creating a threat to other road users.

09.02.2026, 08:31