In the Energy Workers' Town, there will be no water on February 10.
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In the Energy Workers' Town, there will be no water on February 10.

In the Energy Town, a water supply shutdown is scheduled for February 10, 2026. According to information received from the city authorities, the water supply will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, affecting residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial objects.

09.02.2026, 11:56
In the Jalal-Abad region, 65 substations will be overhauled.
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In the Jalal-Abad region, 65 substations will be overhauled.

In the Jalal-Abad region, a major overhaul of 65 substations is planned, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. According to the agency's information, the updates will affect substations with various voltage levels: 35, 110, 220, and 500 kV. The work will be carried out in the following settlements: Maiyly-Suu — 2 substations of 110 kV, 1 substation of 35/10 kV; Manas — 4 substations of 110 kV; Kara-Kul — 6 substations of 110 kV; Tash-Kumyr — 1 substation of 220 kV, 2 substations of 110

09.02.2026, 11:55
Enrollment in driving schools begins in Kyrgyzstan
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Enrollment in driving schools begins in Kyrgyzstan

Starting today, applications for training in driving schools are being accepted in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, who heads the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He specified that training will be conducted in both in-person and distance formats.

09.02.2026, 11:51
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In Tamchy, a dog killed 14 sheep

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Tamchy, an incident occurred in which a dog attacked 14 sheep. Local residents managed to capture the event on video. According to the local department for nature protection in the Issyk-Kul region, the incident happened early in the morning on February 8 in the eastern part of the village. A dog ran into the yard of a man born in 1978 and attacked his sheep.

09.02.2026, 11:49
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Situation with Influenza and ARVI. The majority of the sick are children.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, there has been a decrease in the incidence of influenza and ARVI last week (from February 2 to 8). During the week, 12,400 cases of these diseases were registered across the country, which is 11.1% less than the previous week. Of the total number of cases, 73.8% are children under the age of 14, with 12% of them requiring hospitalization. In Bishkek, Osh, and Tokmok, monitoring of the situation with severe acute respiratory infections

09.02.2026, 11:46
No Losses. How the Jeyrans Feel After Being Released into the Wild
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No Losses. How the Jeyrans Feel After Being Released into the Wild

The gazelles released into the wild steppes of the Ton district are showing good adaptation results as of autumn 2025. This was reported by Askar Davletbakov, head of the vertebrate zoology laboratory at the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to him, within the framework of the project, 30 individuals were released, six of which were equipped with sensors. This allows scientists to track their movements.

09.02.2026, 11:40
The Mystery of the Death of Kazakh Supermodel Ruslana Korshunova is Once Again in the Spotlight
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The Mystery of the Death of Kazakh Supermodel Ruslana Korshunova is Once Again in the Spotlight

It has been revealed that the model visited Epstein's island, where illegal orgies took place. Nearly two decades later, the tragedy of Kazakh supermodel Ruslana Korshunova — one of the prominent figures in fashion of the 2000s — has once again attracted public attention. Recent materials related to financier Jeffrey Epstein's case have uncovered documents mentioning her name, reports Tengri Life.

09.02.2026, 11:39
Russian actor Mikhail Efremov will perform on stage for the first time after prison
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Russian actor Mikhail Efremov will perform on stage for the first time after prison

At the end of March, Mikhail Efremov, the Russian actor, will return to the stage after serving his sentence in a penal colony, where he ended up due to a drunk driving accident. His debut at the "Workshop '12'" theater of Nikita Mikhalkov will take place in the play "Without Witnesses," based on the play by Sofia Prokofyeva titled "Conversation Without a Witness." Efremov's stage partner will be Anna Mikhalkova. Information about the premiere,

09.02.2026, 11:28
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Torobaev: Irrigation water for farmers will be supplied through electronic meters

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, and Ecology, held on February 9, Minister Bakyt Torobaev announced that starting this year, irrigation water for farmers will be provided through electronic meters. According to him, there are 498 reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan with a design capacity of 1 billion 757 million cubic meters, but currently, they contain only 884 million cubic meters of water, which is 30-35% less than in 2025.

09.02.2026, 11:21
A large factory worth $10 million will be launched in the Chui region.
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A large factory worth $10 million will be launched in the Chui region.

In the Chui region, the launch of a new aerated concrete plant is expected in April, with investments amounting to $10 million. This was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev visited the construction site of the plant in the Issyk-Ata district, where he familiarized himself with the ongoing work.

09.02.2026, 11:17
In the Nooken District, the last veteran of the Great Patriotic War has passed away
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In the Nooken District, the last veteran of the Great Patriotic War has passed away

Photo from the internet At the age of 99, Ormon Dadazhanov, the last veteran of the Great Patriotic War residing in the Nooken district, passed away. This information was disseminated by the "Slavic Diaspora" association in the Jalal-Abad region. Ormon Dadazhanov was born on June 5, 1926, in the village of Masy, located in the Nooken district. He is survived by a large family: one son, six daughters, 28 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. From March 1945 to April 1950, he

09.02.2026, 11:15
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In Osh, streets Atabaev and Yu. Tölönov are temporarily closed due to repairs.

Due to road works, the authorities of Osh have announced the temporary closure of Atabaev and Yu. Tölönov streets. According to information provided by the city hall, the section of Atabaev street starting from the bridge on A. Süümbayev street and up to the intersection with Yu. Tölönov street, as well as the section up to the intersection with Korolev street, will be inaccessible to vehicles from 01:00 on February 9. These measures are due to the major repair of the road surface. // Turmush

09.02.2026, 11:13
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Reform of the Healthcare System. Personnel Change, Problems Remain

In December 2025, a complete overhaul of the leadership of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan took place. Kanybek Dosmambetov, who previously worked in the national security system, was appointed as the new minister. He was introduced as a reformer capable of eliminating corruption and intrigue in the sector. Despite the fact that four health ministers have changed in the last five years, the number of unresolved issues has only increased. This article examines how the reform of the

09.02.2026, 10:52
Comedian Nurlan Saburov commented on the 50-year entry ban to Russia
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Comedian Nurlan Saburov commented on the 50-year entry ban to Russia

Comedian Nurlan Saburov commented for the first time on the news of the 50-year ban on entering Russia, which he learned about during passport control at Vnukovo Airport on February 6, upon returning from Dubai. After receiving the notification, the artist flew to Kazakhstan. In his Instagram, Nurlan noted that he does not plan to discuss the situation in detail and has referred the questions to lawyers. He wrote: “I will not comment on the situation. There are lawyers — they will handle the

09.02.2026, 10:29
In Bishkek, water will be turned off for the whole day in the "Energy Workers' Town"
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In Bishkek, water will be turned off for the whole day in the "Energy Workers' Town"

On February 10, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in the 'Energy Workers' Town'. This information was provided by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, water supply will not be available in residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical organizations, and other social facilities, as well as in industrial enterprises. Photo by the Bishkek city administration. Location of the water shutdown The reason

09.02.2026, 10:25
The soloists of the opera and ballet theater gave a concert at a rural school
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The soloists of the opera and ballet theater gave a concert at a rural school

On February 6, a concert by the soloists of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev took place at the Orozaly Tekeev Secondary School, located in the village of Bukara in the Panfilov District of the Chuy Region. This information was provided in a press release received by the editorial office. The event was organized by the theater's director, Naila Rakhmadieva, who noted that the meeting with the artists was a long-awaited event for the

09.02.2026, 10:20
The passage through all the country's passes is open, and traffic is stable.
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The passage through all the country's passes is open, and traffic is stable.

Today, February 9, in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, as of 10:30 AM all mountain passes in the country are open for traffic. According to the agency's statement, road maintenance enterprises (RME) are ensuring full control over their sections in all seven regions. Round-the-clock duty is being maintained, as well as work on clearing the road surface from snow and applying inert materials to prevent ice formation. The Ministry

09.02.2026, 10:16