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In the villages of the At-Bashinsky district, preparations are underway for the implementation of the "Taza Suu" project.

The "Taza Suu" project aims to address the issue of providing quality drinking water in the villages of At-Bashy and Ak-Jar. The implementation of this project is carried out by the village government with the support of the Asian Development Bank. On February 12, 2025, a meeting was held between project representatives and local residents, during which it was announced that the cost-estimation and project documentation had been completed and successfully passed the state examination.

11.02.2026, 13:05
Rector of the Tourism Academy: Without Practice, Graduates Are Not Ready for the Profession
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Rector of the Tourism Academy: Without Practice, Graduates Are Not Ready for the Profession

The Academy of Tourism is a private higher educational institution focused on training personnel for the hotel, service, and tourism industries. The educational process here is built with consideration of labor market requirements and is aimed at practical training of students, their early immersion in the professional environment, and active collaboration with employers. The educational programs cover areas such as tourism, management, hotel business, international relations, and linguistics,

11.02.2026, 12:53
January 2026 became a record month for the number of magnetic storms
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January 2026 became a record month for the number of magnetic storms

January 2026 turned out to be a record month for the number of magnetic storms. According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute for Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the number of days with magnetic storms this month reached a maximum since 2017. The first month of 2026 confirms forecasts that it will be the most active in terms of geomagnetic storms in the last ten years. In January, magnetic storms were observed on 10 out of 31 days — the highest figure in the

11.02.2026, 12:48
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"We Must Preserve Issyk-Kul." Torobaev Announced Changes for Farmers

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev stated that the Issyk-Kul region must fully transition to drip irrigation. He emphasized: "We must preserve Lake Issyk-Kul. If farmers continue to take all the water from the BSR and BDR, the lake will not be able to replenish." For this purpose, a transition to drip irrigation is planned for the entire region.

11.02.2026, 12:43
Agricultural Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Kadamjay District
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Agricultural Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Kadamjay District

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, agricultural facilities located in the Moldо-Niyaz area have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the State Commission for Combating Corruption (GKNB). According to information from the state committee, in the 2000s, a plot of land measuring 0.86 hectares, along with warehouses for storing agricultural products, was illegally transferred into private hands without proper title documents.

11.02.2026, 12:42
In Osh, a modern educational institution will be built on the site of a century-old school
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In Osh, a modern educational institution will be built on the site of a century-old school

The implementation of a project to build a new school in the city of Osh has begun, replacing an old emergency building that has existed for over a hundred years. This became known thanks to information from the Ministry of Construction. According to the ministry's data, as part of the directive from President Sadyr Japarov, the demolition of School No. 3 named after M.V. Lomonosov, located at: Kurmanjan-Datka St., 97, in the Suleiman-Too area, will be carried out. A modern educational

11.02.2026, 12:37
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Bakyt Torobaev: The Issyk-Kul Region Will Be Fully Transferred to Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the launch of a preferential lending program for farmers who decide to switch to drip and sprinkler irrigation. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, he stated that loans would be issued at a rate of 2 percent. The minister added that the process of issuing such loans would begin in the coming month. He also noted that the transition to drip irrigation is an important task for

11.02.2026, 12:36
The nursing home "Ümüt üyi" was awarded an insurance certificate for 2 million soms
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The nursing home "Ümüt üyi" was awarded an insurance certificate for 2 million soms

The Bishkek city hall reported that the nursing home 'Үмүт үйү' received an insurance certificate in the amount of 2,020,311.73 soms. The award ceremony took place on February 11, 2026. It is worth recalling that a tragic incident occurred on January 6, 2026, when a fire broke out in the palliative department of the institution, claiming the lives of two people. Since then, the Social Stationary Institution 'Үмүт үйү' has been a subordinate institution of the Department of

11.02.2026, 12:35
In Navoi Park in Osh, about 2,000 seedlings were planted
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In Navoi Park in Osh, about 2,000 seedlings were planted

In the A. Navoi Park located in Osh, about 2,000 tree seedlings were planted, including ash, elm (kara-gach), catalpa, and sugar maple. The event was attended by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev. According to information provided by local authorities, the greening efforts are aimed at creating a clean and well-maintained space for the residents to relax. It is worth noting that earlier, at the initiative of the mayor, demolition work was carried out: several trading pavilions and

11.02.2026, 12:34
Japan transferred 43 units of special equipment to Batken region
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Japan transferred 43 units of special equipment to Batken region

The ceremony for the transfer of special equipment took place in the Batken region as part of the implementation of the project "Improvement of Equipment for Road Maintenance and Pavement." It was reported that high-ranking officials attended the event, including the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hiroshi Ryuichi, the Resident Representative of JICA in the country, Nishigato Kotaro, the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Beknazar Bazaraliyev, and the

11.02.2026, 12:29
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42 billion soms will be allocated for agricultural financing

As part of the preparation for the spring fieldwork, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the allocation of over 42 billion soms to support the agro-industrial complex in 2026. This statement was made on February 11 in the Jogorku Kenesh. To ensure the quality and timely execution of spring work, as well as to support farmers and aggregators, the Cabinet of Ministers is initiating the implementation of a number of state projects and

11.02.2026, 12:16
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There is a mafia of its own. The BGK deputy is dissatisfied with the shortfall in parking revenues in Bishkek.

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on municipal property, land ownership, urban planning, and architecture, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov pointed out significant revenue shortfalls from municipal parking lots and garages, amounting to between 20 to 25 million soms in 2025. According to him, it was expected that the annual revenue from parking would be 200 million soms, however, the actual collections in 2025 were only 82 million, as reported in the news.

11.02.2026, 12:16
In the village of Daroot-Korgon, an agricultural products fair was held
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In the village of Daroot-Korgon, an agricultural products fair was held

A new fair was held in the village of Daroot-Korgon, aimed at the sale of important agricultural products. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, this event was initiated by the district agricultural development management in partnership with the rural administrations of Chon-Alai, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi, by the order of the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev and the Akim of the Chon-Alai District State Administration M.

11.02.2026, 12:15
In Batken Region, a scheme of illegal enrollment in driving schools has been uncovered
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In Batken Region, a scheme of illegal enrollment in driving schools has been uncovered

A corruption scheme related to the illegal enrollment of citizens in driving schools has been uncovered in the Batken region. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to information provided by the state committee, some driving school leaders, having united into an organized criminal group, carried out fictitious enrollments of individuals who were not actually present in Kyrgyzstan. To obtain illegal income, they conducted

11.02.2026, 12:12
Youth Internship. A program is being implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic to attract young specialists.
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Youth Internship. A program is being implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic to attract young specialists.

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a program called "Youth Internship," which provides employers with the opportunity to attract young people aged 16 to 35. According to information from the Ministry of Labor, this initiative is aimed at professional training in relevant specialties: program participants undergo short-term training, after which they are sent for internships in various

11.02.2026, 12:00
More than 42 billion soms will be allocated for the development of the agro-industrial complex
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More than 42 billion soms will be allocated for the development of the agro-industrial complex

In 2026, more than 42 billion soms are planned to be allocated in Kyrgyzstan for the support of the agro-industrial complex. This was announced by Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during his speech in the Jogorku Kenesh, where he spoke about preparations for the spring fieldwork. The minister emphasized that to ensure the quality and timely conduct of spring work, as well as to support farmers and aggregators, the government is implementing

11.02.2026, 11:49
A Strong Wind Rages in Bishkek
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A Strong Wind Rages in Bishkek

Today, February 11, the weather in Bishkek has undergone drastic changes. The Ministry of Emergency Situations previously reported on the approaching strong winds that affected Bishkek and the Chui region. Due to the adverse conditions, the flag at Ala-Too Square was lowered. Witnesses of the incident reported that a support structure fell at the intersection of Frunze and Gogol streets. Users on social media are actively posting photos from the scene.

11.02.2026, 11:46
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The press service of the State Committee for National Security reported on another return of property to state ownership

As a result of the work carried out, the state has regained a building intended for drying grain and fruits, as well as for storing other agricultural products. Other auxiliary structures and a plot of land measuring 0.86 hectares, located in the Kadamjay district, have also been returned. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). All previously identified violations have been rectified, and now the land plot along with the agricultural building

11.02.2026, 11:28
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Ethnic Kyrgyz living in Kazakhstan may have their entry into the Kyrgyz Republic simplified

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev published information on his Telegram channel regarding the response received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a request concerning the simplification of entry for citizens of Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan. The ministry reported that consultations took place on February 3 at the presidential administration, where issues related to easing the entry and movement procedures for citizens of Kazakhstan within Kyrgyzstan were discussed. As a result, a directive was issued

11.02.2026, 11:21