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Politics

Water Shortage. The Cabinet Plans to Completely Concrete the Bolshoy Chuy Canal

In order to reduce water losses used for irrigating agricultural lands, the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to completely concrete the Large Chui Canal (LCC). This was announced by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, water resources, and environmental protection. In response to the remark by Deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev that currently water

09.02.2026, 10:00
Incidents

"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
The date of the first meeting of the "Council of Peace" leaders has been announced.
Politics

The date of the first meeting of the "Council of Peace" leaders has been announced.

The first meeting of the participants of the "Council of Peace" is scheduled to take place at the White House on February 19, with the aim of discussing the resolution of the situation in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by Axios. Photo from the archive. Representatives of 19 countries signed the charter of the "Council of Peace" in Davos As indicated by a source in the publication, this will be the first session of the "Council of Peace," as well as a conference

09.02.2026, 10:00
Society / Exclusive

Preparation for SCO and BRICS. Construction of a bypass road has begun in Cholpon-Ata.

In Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a new bypass road has begun. This information was announced by representatives of the local mayor's office. According to officials, the project is being implemented in preparation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place from August 31 to September 1 of this year.

09.02.2026, 10:00
Incidents

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
Society

Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh for District No. 13: Some polling stations require ramp repairs

At a meeting with participants in the electoral process of district No. 13, where repeat elections are planned, it was announced that some polling stations require repairs to their ramps. Representatives from the Central Election Commission (CEC), local activists from the Nooken and Bazar-Korgon districts, as well as law enforcement agencies and candidates participated in the discussion. There are a total of 94 polling stations in the district, 90 of which have ramps; however, they do not meet

09.02.2026, 09:58
Incidents / Exclusive

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
Society

After the alaman ulak in Uzgen, the field was found to be littered with trash

At the end of the alaman ulak, which took place in Uzgen, spectators witnessed a sad scene: the area where the competition was held was littered with garbage. Eyewitnesses, who captured this on photo and video, shared their impressions. Immediately after the game ended, the field looked like a dump, strewn with plastic bottles, bags, food scraps, and disposable dishes. There were also traces left on the ground from cars and horses. Local residents and spectators who remained at the event

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

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
Economy

In 2025, about 160 product samples did not meet safety requirements, - Veterinary Service

- In Kyrgyzstan, annual monitoring of food products is conducted, during which batches of goods that do not meet established safety and labeling standards are recorded. This was reported by the head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, on the radio. According to Tabaldiev, among the most frequent violations are the presence of antibiotics, exceeding microbiological

09.02.2026, 09:54
Avalanche Risk Expected on the Mountain Roads of Kyrgyzstan
Society / Exclusive

Avalanche Risk Expected on the Mountain Roads of Kyrgyzstan

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan on February 9, which may trigger avalanches. Specialists from the agency warn of possible snow avalanches, snow drifts, snow accumulation, and the formation of ice on the following sections of the roads: Bishkek — Osh: 121-138 km (Tuu-Ashuu Pass), 198–255 km (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);

09.02.2026, 09:53
In Nigeria, 30 people died in a car accident
World / Exclusive

In Nigeria, 30 people died in a car accident

A terrible car accident occurred in northern Nigeria, in Kano State, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people. This was reported by Kazinform, citing Daily Post Nigeria. The accident happened early Sunday morning in the Kwanar Barde area, which is within the local government of Gezawa. Preliminary reports suggest that a truck heading towards the city of Gudung was involved in the accident, allegedly due to speeding.

09.02.2026, 09:53
Bishkek Makes Tourism "Smart". A Memorandum on Digital Services for Tourists Signed
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Bishkek Makes Tourism "Smart". A Memorandum on Digital Services for Tourists Signed

The Tourism Development Support Fund of Kyrgyzstan and the Digital Technologies Center of the capital's mayor's office have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This was reported by the Fund. This document aims to implement digital solutions in the tourism sector. Key areas include the transportation of tourists, digital navigation, integration of tourist routes with urban systems, and analysis of tourist flows.

09.02.2026, 09:52
In Karakol, an investigation is underway regarding the appearance of bruises on a three-year-old boy in kindergarten.
Incidents

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
Economy

The Guarantee Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic helped attract over 2.5 billion soms to women's business

In 2022, women's entrepreneurship received significant support from the Guarantee Fund of Kyrgyzstan, which contributed to improved access to bank loans and business expansion in various regions. According to the fund, last year women became the owners of 40 percent of all issued guarantees. Over 12 months, 658 guarantees were issued for a total amount exceeding 586.2 million soms, which allowed for the attraction of more than 2.5 billion soms in the form of loans.

09.02.2026, 09:47
A Musical About the Fate of Suimenkul Chokmorov Will Be Shown in Bishkek
Society

A Musical About the Fate of Suimenkul Chokmorov Will Be Shown in Bishkek

From February 12 to 18, a musical dedicated to the famous actor and People's Artist of the USSR Suymenkul Chokmorov will take place at the Philharmonic. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture. The funding for the musical production has been provided by the ministry. Information about Chokmorov

09.02.2026, 09:46
The reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan have 35% less water than a year ago
Society

The reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan have 35% less water than a year ago

According to Torobaev, water supply to farmers will be carried out through electronic meters. This year, there has been a significant reduction in water reserves in Kyrgyzstan's reservoirs. This information was presented by the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to agricultural policy.

09.02.2026, 09:42
Society

12.3 billion soms allocated in the budget for the repair of irrigation facilities

As part of the budget for 2026, funds amounting to 12.3 billion soms have been allocated for the repair of irrigation facilities. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced this information at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, water resources, and ecology. According to Torobaev, plans include the repair and cleaning of 776 kilometers of canals,

09.02.2026, 09:42
Nursultan Keneshbekov became the silver medalist of the Asian Championship in China
Sports / Exclusive

Nursultan Keneshbekov became the silver medalist of the Asian Championship in China

According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Nursultan Keneshbekov became the silver medalist of the Asian Championship held in China. The competitions took place from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, and athletes from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated outstanding results. On the first day of the championship, Iskender Chokaev ran the 800 meters in 1 minute 56.83 seconds, which allowed him to take 10th place. In turn, Ruslan Litovsky finished 14th in the 400 meters with a time of 49.57

09.02.2026, 09:41
Military helicopter crashes in South Korea
World

Military helicopter crashes in South Korea

// Yonhap According to the agency, an AH-1S helicopter crashed in the Gapyeong County, located in Gyeonggi Province, at 11:00 local time. Authorities reported that there was neither fire nor explosion as a result of the incident.

09.02.2026, 09:39