"Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" urges subscribers to submit their meter readings
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"Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" urges subscribers to submit their meter readings

According to information from the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan," a number of subscribers living in apartment buildings still do not report data from their gas meters. As company representatives clarify, each customer must report the meter readings monthly in accordance with the Rules for the Supply and Use of Natural Gas. The company emphasizes that readings must be submitted even in cases where they remain unchanged. “If a subscriber is temporarily not residing at their address and

19.01.2026, 10:10
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Ombudsman helped two minor orphans obtain an inheritance

Ombudsman Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva emphasized the importance of upholding the inheritance rights of children by providing assistance to two orphans. According to the press service of the ombudsman, a pensioner, K. G., approached the representative of the akiykatchy in the Naryn region, requesting to protect the inheritance rights of her grandchildren, aged 14 and 15.

19.01.2026, 10:05
Frosts of up to -35° Expected in Kyrgyzstan
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Frosts of up to -35° Expected in Kyrgyzstan

On January 19, a significant deterioration in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperature, as reported by meteorologists. According to their forecasts, the temperature in different regions of the country will change as follows:

19.01.2026, 09:58
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The promotion for the free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses has been extended.

As reported by Kaktus.media, the deadline for the promotion of free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses has been extended. This information came from the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing. The press service of the center suggests that in order for the maximum number of citizens to be able to replace their licenses, approximately two months will be needed. During this time, the replacement will be carried out for free and without the need to provide a

19.01.2026, 09:57
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In the Tyup District, 1.5-meter snowdrifts formed after the snowfall — road workers reported on the situation

In the Tyup district, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the height of the snow cover in some areas reached 1.5 meters. According to information provided by Turmush, Adilet Kambarbek uulu, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 35, reported that snow removal operations were carried out on the roads in the Jeti-Oguz district. In particular, work was conducted on the Shalba–Lipenka–Zhon-Bulak highway between the villages of Kabak and Lipenka, as well as on the section between Lipenka and

19.01.2026, 09:40
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Mass Poisoning in Bishkek. All Victims Discharged from the Hospital

All patients affected by the mass poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" in Bishkek have been discharged from the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. This was reported by the chief physician of the institution, Gulzhigit Aaliyev, informing 24.kg. A total of 23 people sought medical attention at the hospital, of which 18 were hospitalized, including four children.

19.01.2026, 09:39
Scholarship "El Ümütü". Graduates Ready to Contribute to the Development of the Country
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Scholarship "El Ümütü". Graduates Ready to Contribute to the Development of the Country

At a meeting with Gulzat Isamatova, the Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations, graduates of the international presidential scholarship "El ümitü" expressed their desire to actively participate in the development of their country, Kyrgyzstan. The ministry reported that the event took place in an open dialogue format, where key issues regarding the further development of the scholarship program were discussed. Participants exchanged views on mechanisms to support gifted

19.01.2026, 09:20
In Cholpon-Ata, an underwater drone for operations on Issyk-Kul was successfully tested
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In Cholpon-Ata, an underwater drone for operations on Issyk-Kul was successfully tested

Successful tests of a new underwater drone took place at Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata, which has been handed over to the district department of internal affairs. The event was attended by the akim of the Issyk-Kul district, Japarbek Ormonov, and representatives of local services. During the testing, the drone was able to detect and raise an old fishing net that had been on the bottom of the lake for many years. This success demonstrated the high efficiency of the new device. According to the

19.01.2026, 09:13
Chinese Universities Have Changed the Global Academic Hierarchy
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Chinese Universities Have Changed the Global Academic Hierarchy

According to the latest Leiden ranking, the world of science is undergoing significant transformation. This year, Harvard University, which has long held the top position among research institutions, has now dropped to third place. The first place is taken by Zhejiang University, while Shanghai Jiao Tong University comes in second. These changes in the academic landscape highlight the impressive progress of China, where eight out of the ten leading universities are now in the top ten of the

19.01.2026, 09:10
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X-class flare on the Sun will cause a strong magnetic storm on January 20

According to information provided by astronomers from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences and meteorological services, powerful magnetic storms of levels G3 and G4 are expected as a result of an X-class solar flare recorded on January 18. It is noted that this flare, the first of the current year, led to a coronal mass ejection directed towards our planet, which will cause a magnetic storm with a G3-G4 index on January 20. On the

19.01.2026, 08:56
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In Bishkek, the 70th anniversary of the scientist Abdyladzhana Akmataliev was celebrated

On January 16, a solemn event took place in Bishkek to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the outstanding scholar, literary critic, and poet, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor, Honored Figure of the Kyrgyz Republic Abdyladjan Akmataliev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, high-ranking officials such as State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, and First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov

19.01.2026, 08:48
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In Bishkek, an evening of remembrance was held for the 90th anniversary of the people's writer of Kyrgyzstan, Beksultan Jakiev.

On January 16, a memorial evening was held in Bishkek dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Beksultan Zhakiev, who is a national writer of Kyrgyzstan, a Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic, a laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, as well as a knight of the Order of "Manas" III degree and the "Dank" medal. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the celebration began with the laying of flowers at the writer's monument located at the Ala-Archa cemetery. The main

19.01.2026, 08:41
In Osh, city authorities demanded the release of school lands by March 1.
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In Osh, city authorities demanded the release of school lands by March 1.

The city authorities of Osh have announced the necessity to return lands that were previously withdrawn from use by educational institutions. This information was voiced by the city administration. It has become known that on January 18, official notifications were handed out stating that the plots located on the territories of schools No. 8 named after Gorky, No. 6 named after Makarenko, and No. 57 named after Tajimatov must be vacated by March 1. The city administration noted that in recent

19.01.2026, 08:29
One of the directors of the animated film "The Lion King," Roger Allers, has passed away.
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One of the directors of the animated film "The Lion King," Roger Allers, has passed away.

According to information published by Variety magazine, Roger Allers, one of the creators of the famous animated film "The Lion King," passed away at the age of 76. In addition to "The Lion King," Allers also contributed to the creation of such animated films as "Tron," "Oliver & Company," "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," and "Beauty and the Beast." His career at Disney began with the development of conceptual ideas for

19.01.2026, 08:26
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In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for maintaining employment records have changed

The Government of Kyrgyzstan has abolished the old rules for maintaining employment records that were previously in effect. The Government Resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 462, dated July 24, 2003, has lost its force based on the new resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated December 8, 2025, No. 789. Instead, a new order from the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 345, dated December 24, 2025, has been adopted, which defines new forms of

18.01.2026, 18:44
Bishkek Events for the Week: Performances, Exhibitions, and Film Screenings
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Bishkek Events for the Week: Performances, Exhibitions, and Film Screenings

Permanent Exhibitions of the Museum: January 20-23 At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, you can explore permanent exhibitions of painting, graphics, sculpture, and decorative applied arts. The exhibitions are open for visits from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except on Mondays. Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Ilgiz Edilson's Exhibition "Anatomy of Human Emotions": January 16 - February 1 This exhibition

18.01.2026, 18:44