Photo from the internet. Ernisbek Ormokov Ernisbek Ormokov has been relieved of his duties as the mayor of Manas, as reported by the press service of the country's president. Recall that Ormokov was appointed to the position of mayor in the summer of 2021, when 29 deputies of the Jalal-Abad city council unanimously supported his candidacy.
The Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh reported the start of an investigation into several criminal cases related to large-scale fraud. According to law enforcement agencies, a group has been identified that uses hundreds of phone numbers to regularly deceive citizens. The criminals posed as employees of banks and government institutions, acting according to a pre-arranged scheme that included methods of social engineering, psychological pressure, and mass registration of SIM cards.
Human rights activist Rita Karasartova has initiated legal proceedings against the leadership of the State Penitentiary Service (GPS) and the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1), as she reported on her Facebook page. According to her statement, a law passed in 2006 guarantees detainees in SIZO the opportunity to make a 15-minute phone call to relatives once a week. However, in Karasartova's opinion, this right is not being upheld. She emphasized that during her time in SIZO, she repeatedly
Photo from the internet. Aibek Matkerimov Aibek Matkerimov, who held the position of First Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, has decided to resign. This information was reported by several media outlets citing their sources. According to available information, this morning he said goodbye to his colleagues and announced his intention to resign voluntarily.
In the city of Osh, the expansion of Osmonov Street to eight lanes is planned. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. According to the city administration, Janar Akayev, the mayor of the city, conducted an inspection of the current condition of this important road.
Rain is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the nighttime temperature will be +4 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +11.
Tariyel Zhanibekov has become the first deputy head of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, according to information from the press service of this agency. Also appointed to the positions of deputy ministers are Ulukbek Zhanibekov and Baktyluu Mombekov.
The Kazakh army will take on the task of maintaining peace in the Gaza Strip. This became known after the first meeting of the Council of Peace, which took place in Washington under the leadership of Donald Trump, as reported by DW. At the meeting, it was announced that five countries, including Kazakhstan, agreed to send their troops to Gaza: Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Indonesia also supported this initiative.
A cultural evening titled “If I am a nation, I am my language” was held at correctional facility No. 19, dedicated to International Mother Language Day. The event was attended by individuals sentenced to life imprisonment, reported the press service of the State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN). The program, dedicated to February 21, included performances by representatives of various nationalities, including Kyrgyz, Uzbeks, Azerbaijanis, Turks, Dungans, Russians, and Pakistanis.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the need to declassify documents related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs, assigning this task to the Department of Defense. He announced this in his post on the social network Truth Social. According to Trump, this step is prompted by "huge interest" in the topic.
The Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is now headed by Mirlan Ryskeldiyev. Previously, he held the position of Deputy Head of the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Today, February 20, information has been received from sources of the Kaktus.media editorial office that Ryspek Sydygaliev, the Deputy Minister of Health, has been detained by the investigative service of the GKNB on suspicion of corrupt activities. He is currently in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB.
Photo from the internet. Ryspek Sydygaliev According to some media reports, the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Ryspek Sydygaliev, has been detained. The information came from sources close to the investigative authorities. The main reason for the detention is suspicions of corrupt activities associated with his name.
Today, February 20, Aibek Matkerimov, who held the position of Deputy Minister of Health, bid farewell to the team and announced his resignation at his own request, as reported by sources from Kaktus.media. It is worth noting that there has been no official order regarding his dismissal at this time.
The results of judicial activity for the year 2025 have been finalized in the Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the press service of the Supreme Court. During the meeting, which was held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyyev, the results of the courts' work were discussed.
According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident occurred on February 5. A local resident, K.A., born in 1981, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district that at 13:21 he received a call via WhatsApp from unknown individuals who asked him to dictate a four-digit code. As a result, 1,999,006 soms were withdrawn from his account at "Eldik Bank." An investigation into this case was opened under Article 209
On February 20, a meeting was held in Osh, where jewelry sellers were informed about the legalization of products made from precious metals. Abylbek Abdyrai uulu, head of the information support service of the State Tax Service, noted that legalization would significantly reduce the tax burden and create more favorable conditions for entrepreneurs. “Currently, more than a hundred gold traders are undergoing training on the legalization of goods and entering data through their personal accounts.
Frame from the movie ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ This week, new trailers were released online for the feature film ‘Peaky Blinders’, the third season of ‘House of the Dragon’, and the fifth installment of ‘Toy Story’. Third Season of ‘House of the Dragon’ The first teaser for the third season of the popular series ‘House of the Dragon’ is now available for viewing. The events unfold in Westeros, 200 years before the start of ‘Game of Thrones’, when the Targaryen dynasty continues to
The Karakol City Court announced its decision in the case of the former director of the municipal enterprise "Vodokanal," who was found guilty of abusing his authority. The verdict was issued on December 23, 2025. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the investigation revealed that in October 2025, a tender was held for drilling works to provide drinking water to Karakol. Within the framework of this tender, an amount of 38 million 927 thousand soms was
According to sources from the editorial office of Kaktus.media, Ernisebek Ormokov has been relieved of his duties as the mayor of Manas. He has been replaced by Abdupata Matkalikov.
China implemented 2.2 million electric vehicles in 2025, according to information from the country's General Administration of Customs. This is an increase of 34.3% compared to 2024, which is equivalent to an increase of almost 566 thousand vehicles. There is also a growth in export value, which increased by 13.8% and amounted to $36.4 billion in 2025.
The organization responsible for delivering utility bills commented on the situation with delays reported by city residents. Some areas of the capital faced the problem of receiving bills later than scheduled.
The portal Toktom.kg reported that the Cabinet of the Kyrgyz Republic approved national telecommunications operators. According to the resolution dated February 13 under number 104, the following companies were included in the list:
The construction in the center of the capital, located next to TSUM and GUM, has been causing heated discussions for almost a year. Closed roads, traffic jams, and difficulties for pedestrians — all these are consequences of the so-called renovation of Bishkek. On February 19, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection at the construction site, where he issued a number of strict directives regarding the ongoing work.