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In Batken, a daily regulation reservoir will be built on the Kara-Kol canal.
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In Batken, a daily regulation reservoir will be built on the Kara-Kol canal.

In Batken, the construction of a daily regulation pool (DRP) for storing water from the Kara-Kol canal is planned. This information was announced at the presidential representative office in the region. Among those familiarizing themselves with the progress of the work were the deputy presidential representative Abdirashit Tashbaltayev, the district akim Danir Imanaliev, and the mayor of Batken Seytek Kulubaev. They, together with representatives of water management services and irrigation

04.02.2026, 18:16
The film "Kurak" won three awards at the film festival in France
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The film "Kurak" won three awards at the film festival in France

At the XXXII International Festival of Asian Cinema held in Vesoul (France), the film "Kurak" was awarded three prestigious prizes. This was reported by the organization dedicated to the development of cinema. According to the foundation, the film received the Grand Prix from the international jury, as well as awards from critics and the jury of the Lyceen higher school. The festival in Vesoul is organized by the Association of the International Festival of Asian Cinema, which aims

04.02.2026, 18:13
The Presidential Administration will be involved in vehicle inspections.
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The Presidential Administration will be involved in vehicle inspections.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new decree amending the previously existing document concerning urgent measures for optimizing vehicle technical inspections. This information is contained in the official statement from the head of state. The changes pertain to the presidential decree dated December 31, 2025, number 388, and are aimed at improving state control over the technical inspection process, as well as ensuring road safety, stabilizing prices, and

04.02.2026, 18:04
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Criminal Record for Alimony: Dastan Bekeshev Believes That Fathers' Debts Will Impact Children

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev issued a warning about the possible negative consequences of criminal liability for alimony non-payers concerning their children in the future. He made this statement during the discussion of a bill presented by the General Prosecutor's Office. Bekeshev expressed concern that the upcoming measure could hinder the employment of non-payers' children in law enforcement agencies due to their fathers' criminal records.

04.02.2026, 17:49
New Director at the Sports School for Tennis, Paralympic, and Strength Sports in Bishkek
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New Director at the Sports School for Tennis, Paralympic, and Strength Sports in Bishkek

Daniyar Ibraimov has been appointed as the director of the Specialized Children and Youth Olympic Reserve School for Tennis and Paralympic Sports. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Previously, he held the position of deputy director at the Specialized Children and Youth Olympic Reserve School for Weightlifting.

04.02.2026, 17:48
The current situation in the field of religious and interethnic relations in the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed in Bishkek.
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The current situation in the field of religious and interethnic relations in the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed in Bishkek.

Today in Bishkek, under the leadership of the State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koichiev, a meeting of the expert council took place, aimed at strengthening national unity and forming religious policy under the president of the country. In his speech, the state secretary noted that this council serves as an advisory body that should engage the expertise of the expert community to develop and implement state policy in the area of interethnic relations and religion. He emphasized

04.02.2026, 17:10
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Antique calculator weighing 3.5 kg

Aizhan Atabekova, a resident of Kara-Balta in the Chui region, is passionate about collecting antiques, among which a mechanical calculator stands out. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent.

04.02.2026, 17:01
An inter-university exhibition of designers' works will be held in Bishkek
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An inter-university exhibition of designers' works will be held in Bishkek

On February 6, the V Republican Inter-University Exhibition will take place in Bishkek, organized by the public association "Union of Designers of the Kyrgyz Republic" with the support of the Ministry of Culture. This information was announced at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. Photo of the Fine Arts Museum At the exhibition, works by both experienced designers, who are teachers at higher educational institutions, and creative products by students

04.02.2026, 16:56
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In Kyrgyzstan, a free app will be developed to prepare students for the OTR.

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced the creation of a new mobile application that will help students prepare for the National Testing (ORT). According to the information from the ministry, the initiative aims to ensure equal access to all test materials, creating uniform conditions for the preparation of applicants across the country. The application will feature tasks for all subjects included in the ORT. For the development of the tasks, questions from previous years

04.02.2026, 16:53
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"Here We All Communicate". How the Elderly in Bishkek Learn Kyrgyz and Master Chat GPT

Unfortunately, elderly people often remain in the shadows of public attention, and their significance is sometimes forgotten. Retirement can make their lives less active, leaving them alone with themselves and limiting social interaction. However, this demographic plays an important role in our society. Loneliness for them becomes not only an emotional problem but also affects their overall health, both psychological and physical. Where can elderly people find social interaction? About a year

04.02.2026, 16:49
A Scam Posing as Investments is Spreading in WhatsApp Groups
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A Scam Posing as Investments is Spreading in WhatsApp Groups

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies report new cases of fraud related to WhatsApp groups called "JDC in Kyrgyzstan." These groups exhibit signs of a financial pyramid and pose a potential threat to citizens. According to information from the press service of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the fraudsters add people to messenger groups and offer them to invest money with promises of high and guaranteed returns, although such offers have no legal

04.02.2026, 16:43
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In the city of Karakol, L. Tolstoy Street has been renamed in honor of a former parliament deputy.

In Karakol, there have been changes to the name of a street: Leo Tolstoy Street has been renamed to Abdysh Moldakunov Street. This decision was made at the XVI session of the city council. As Ermek Abdyshyev, the son of Abdysh Moldakunov, explained, his father was born in 1941 and raised four children. After graduating from the Frunze Polytechnic Institute in 1963, he began his career and later held leadership positions in the transportation sector in the Issyk-Kul and Talas regions.

04.02.2026, 16:31
Kamchybek Tashiev handed the keys to the house to the village mullah.
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Kamchybek Tashiev handed the keys to the house to the village mullah.

On February 4, the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to a new house to mullah Turdubai Kozhoshev, who has served as a mullah in one of the villages of Kyrgyzstan for 17 years. According to the agency, Kozhoshev began building his house on his personal plot, but due to financial difficulties, the construction was halted. As a result, local residents turned to the head of the State Committee for

04.02.2026, 16:30
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Deputy on the introduction of arrest for alimony debtors: Will half of the men in Kyrgyzstan be detained?

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Samakov expressed concerns that with the introduction of the law on the arrest of alimony non-payers, temporary detention facilities may become overcrowded. Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva presented the content of the draft law, which stipulates that evasion of alimony payments determined by a court decision, with a debt of more than three consecutive months or within a year, may lead to arrest for up to three days.

04.02.2026, 16:23
The city hall published a list of those eligible for land amnesty in the Lenin district
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The city hall published a list of those eligible for land amnesty in the Lenin district

The implementation of land amnesty continues in Bishkek, initiated by the government decree dated May 31, 2022, No. 291 "On the Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Conducting Land Amnesty." According to the city hall, work has been completed on compiling lists of property owners who can take advantage of the land amnesty in the Lenin district. At the same time, data clarification and list creation are ongoing in other districts of the capital.

04.02.2026, 16:19
Trading spots at the new Osh market will be provided for free
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Trading spots at the new Osh market will be provided for free

Photo 24.kg. Kanibek Tumanbaev As part of the relocation of the Osh market to a new location, local authorities clarified the conditions for its operation. Market participants will be able to rent trading places directly from the state without the possibility of resale. This was announced at a meeting with entrepreneurs by Kanibek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff. He noted that the market belongs to the state, so any intermediary schemes and subletting will not be allowed. All

04.02.2026, 16:15
The deputy called for support of the reform for training future drivers
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The deputy called for support of the reform for training future drivers

During a parliamentary session, Deputy Uluqbek Uzakbaev of the Jogorku Kenesh emphasized the importance of the training reform related to obtaining driver's licenses. He noted that any changes in this area require serious justification. The deputy pointed out the long-standing absence of systemic changes in the process of issuing driver's licenses, which has created a number of problems.

04.02.2026, 15:50