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The cleaning of the Aral – Kazarman highway from fallen rocks has been completed.
Society / Exclusive

The cleaning of the Aral – Kazarman highway from fallen rocks has been completed.

On the section of the North – South road, between kilometers 243-296, which connects Aral and Kazarman, the work to clear the road of fallen stones has been completed, and the movement of vehicles has been restored. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport. Currently, the road is open for traffic without restrictions. A similar situation is observed on the Aral – Min-Kush road, located in the Jumgal district. Currently, special machines are working on-site, and cleaning activities are

05.03.2026, 17:39
Society

Kazakhstan joined the Council of Peace without a contribution - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country

The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Erlan Zhetybaev, stated that the country joined the Council of Peace without any financial obligations. This statement was made during communication with local media. According to Zhetybaev, the decision to join the Council of Peace fully aligns with Kazakhstan's interests and corresponds to its foreign policy priorities aimed at developing dialogue, strengthening international security, and fostering

05.03.2026, 17:39
Artist Cholpon Alamanova Creates Art Kalpaks and Dreams of Them Being Worn Every Day
Society

Artist Cholpon Alamanova Creates Art Kalpaks and Dreams of Them Being Worn Every Day

March 5 is an important date as it marks the Day of Ak Kalpak — a holiday dedicated to the national headwear. Artist Cholpon Alamanova decided to take a fresh look at this accessory and began creating original art kalpaks. In her works, she adds elements of kurak, combining them with traditional felt kalpaks. Inside some of the pieces, one can find small inscriptions or wishes for their future owners.

05.03.2026, 17:38
Society

Awards were presented to the winners of international tournaments in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya

On March 5, a ceremony was held at the Kyzyl-Kiya City Hall to honor athletes and educators who have achieved significant success at the republican and international levels. The Mayor of the city, Altynbek Bekturov, and the Chairman of the City Council, Asylbek Murzaev, welcomed the laureates, presenting them with honorary certificates and cash prizes for their contribution to the development of Kyzyl-Kiya's image.

05.03.2026, 17:35
Israel announced a strike on Iran's underground ballistic missile storage.
World

Israel announced a strike on Iran's underground ballistic missile storage.

During the attack, an Israeli Air Force fighter jet discovered a group of Iranian militants operating a launch pad ready for firing. As a result of the strike, the launch pad and the militants were destroyed, preventing attempts to target Israeli aircraft in the area of Iran, reports the IDF press service. Military actions between the US and Israel against Iran began on February 28. In response, Iranian forces attacked Israel and American bases in the Persian Gulf. According to The Times of

05.03.2026, 17:33
The State National Security Committee detained an employee of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety on charges of fraud.
Society

The State National Security Committee detained an employee of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety on charges of fraud.

An employee of the Department for Combating Crime in the Field of Migration (OCRM) of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the city of Osh was detained by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs' (MVD) Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) as part of an investigation into a fraud case. During the investigation, it was revealed that in August 2025, he deceitfully collected 50,000 soms from two citizens —

05.03.2026, 17:32
Ecology

The Minister of Natural Resources Familiarized Himself with the Progress of Construction of the New Administrative Building

The Minister of Nature Akyl Toktobaev visited the site where the construction of a new administrative building for the Chui Regional Administration, the administration for Bishkek, and the Alamedin District is underway. According to the information from the ministry's press service, the minister emphasized the importance of timely completion of the construction work.

05.03.2026, 17:30
Society

The Bishkek City Hall responded to complaints about the operation of bus route No. 64

Residents of Bayalinov Street in Bishkek expressed dissatisfaction with the operation of bus route No. 64, which did not go unanswered by the city hall. Citizens noted that the waiting time for buses sometimes reaches 30-40 minutes, and in some cases, buses do not arrive according to the schedule at all. In response, the city hall, citing data from the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," reported that 12 buses are operating on the route and are functioning normally.

05.03.2026, 17:18
Fuel reserves in Kyrgyzstan will last for two months. What is the current situation with prices?
Economy

Fuel reserves in Kyrgyzstan will last for two months. What is the current situation with prices?

The situation in the fuel and lubricants market of Kyrgyzstan remains stable, despite price fluctuations over the past year. A meeting was held at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan with representatives of major oil traders, including: the Public Association "Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan," the Public Association "Alliance of Entrepreneurs," LLC "SHNOS," LLC "Alpha Oil," LLC "Munai Prom," LLC "Partner Neft,"

05.03.2026, 17:14
The War from the Middle East has Spread to the CIS. Baku Accuses Tehran of Drone Attack
World

The War from the Middle East has Spread to the CIS. Baku Accuses Tehran of Drone Attack

The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry According to information provided by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iranian drones struck in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which borders Iran. One of the drones fell on an airport building, while another landed near a school in the village of Shakerabad. As a result of the incident, two people were injured, DW sources report.

05.03.2026, 17:12
Approved Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem
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Approved Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem

A new Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem has been adopted. The decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. This document was developed to implement the Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and to create a legal framework for the functioning of a unified national digital ecosystem. It will ensure the exchange of digital data between government bodies, local authorities, legal entities, and individuals, as well as allow the

05.03.2026, 17:07
Exclusive

Entrepreneurs Can Use Preferential Loans for SME Support to Repay Debts

- In his speech on March 5, the head of the Business Environment Policy Department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Akim Nasirov, detailed the support program for small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyrgyzstan. According to data from the Ministry of Economy, there are currently over 20,000 small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the republic, as well as about 496,000 individual entrepreneurs, which accounts for 51.7% of the gross domestic product (GDP).

05.03.2026, 17:02
450 new student places. RKFR allocated $1.8 million for the "Svetoch" school.
Society / Exclusive

450 new student places. RKFR allocated $1.8 million for the "Svetoch" school.

. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKFR) allocated $1.8 million for the implementation of the second phase of construction of a new four-story building for the 'Svetoch' school. This new building will provide 450 additional places for students and create 60 job positions for teachers, meeting modern international standards, as reported by Artyom Novikov, Chairman of the RKFR Board. He added that this initiative supports the directive of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov,

05.03.2026, 17:00
Exclusive

According to the new theory, consciousness is a holographic wave

The article is presented by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use. Robert Warden, an American scientist, offers a unique perspective on the nature of consciousness, asserting that it is not a result of neural activity but rather a holographic field arising in the thalamus, located deep within the brain. This means that the mind can be represented as a structured wave resonance, rather than merely the activity of neurons.

05.03.2026, 17:00
In the Osh Region, 78 hectares of the water protection zone are being cleared
Society

In the Osh Region, 78 hectares of the water protection zone are being cleared

In the Kulatovsky rural district of the Nookat region in the Osh area, work has begun on the forced dismantling of illegal constructions. This became possible due to an inspection conducted in the coastal zone of the Abshyr-Sai River, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Dismantling of illegal constructions During the inspection, it was established that on a territory of 78 hectares, owned by citizen

05.03.2026, 16:58
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, the regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem has been approved

According to the press service of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new document has been developed to implement the country's Digital Code. Its goal is to create a legal framework for a unified nationwide digital ecosystem that facilitates the exchange of digital data between government bodies, local self-governments, as well as legal and physical entities. Additionally, it aims to create digital services based on this data. The provision also establishes the participants of the

05.03.2026, 16:57
Women's business received over 12 billion soms in loans backed by the Guarantee Fund guarantees.
Economy / Exclusive

Women's business received over 12 billion soms in loans backed by the Guarantee Fund guarantees.

During the event held on March 5, dedicated to the opening of the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality trade, organized by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange in collaboration with UN Women, information was shared about the achievements of the State Enterprise "Guarantee Fund" of Kyrgyzstan. The Fund provided 12,874 guarantees totaling over 15.2 billion soms. The Deputy Chairperson of the Fund's Board, Reina Kurmankozhoeva, reported that 4,885 of these guarantees (38%) were issued to women

05.03.2026, 16:53
Kasymaliyev criticized the delay in the construction of the children's hospital and instructed to complete the project by June
Society / Exclusive

Kasymaliyev criticized the delay in the construction of the children's hospital and instructed to complete the project by June

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, recently conducted a working inspection of medical institutions in Bishkek and the Chui region. During this trip, he visited the Bishkek City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital, where he noted the issue of delays in the construction of a new emergency department, which is intended to alleviate the current capacities of the hospital. “It is unacceptable to allow delays in

05.03.2026, 16:51
Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Over 11 Million Soms from a Bishkek Resident
Incidents / Exclusive

Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Over 11 Million Soms from a Bishkek Resident

In Bishkek, employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs detained suspects in a fraud case, as a result of which a local resident lost over 11 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the department. On February 20, a woman named L.K. approached the Department of Internal Affairs, stating that from February 16 to 19, she received calls via the WhatsApp messenger from individuals posing as employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of

05.03.2026, 16:51