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Temperature Records. The Coldest January 24 in Bishkek was in 1977

On January 24, 1977, a cold record was set in Bishkek. According to the resource "Weather and Climate," the temperature dropped to -22.6 degrees. The warmest day on January 24 was recorded in 1963, when thermometers showed +16.4 degrees. "Weather and Climate" provides data on weather conditions worldwide, recording temperature records for each day as the lowest and highest values for a specific period. In Bishkek, weather data has been collected from 1936 to 2024, while

24.01.2026, 08:56
"No Special Conditions": Farmers in the Chuy Region Promised Fair Water Distribution
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"No Special Conditions": Farmers in the Chuy Region Promised Fair Water Distribution

Azmat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president, met with agrarians from the Panfilov and Jayil districts Recently, a meeting was held in the Chui region organized by the authorized representative of the president, Azmat Osmonov, with farmers and agricultural producers from the Panfilov and Jayil districts. The main topic of discussion was the upcoming spring irrigation works and issues related to the fair distribution of irrigation water.

24.01.2026, 07:35
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In Osh on Jashytyk Street, there is a risk of a mudflow: a deputy requests to strengthen the channel

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Altynbek Kudayberdiev announced a potential threat of a mudflow in the southern part of Osh. He noted that in the territorial administration named after Alymbek Datka, located on Jashtyk Street, there is a risk of the channel being destroyed due to a possible mudflow. In this regard, Kudayberdiev appealed to the relevant services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to take measures to strengthen the mudflow channel.

24.01.2026, 07:35
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A lecture on the art and architecture of the Renaissance will be held at the IZO Museum

On January 24, a lecture titled "Art and Architecture of the Renaissance: Man, Science, and Beauty" will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. During the lecture, participants will be able to immerse themselves in the key features of Renaissance art, as well as learn about innovations in the architectural field and the concepts that inspired artists of that era.

24.01.2026, 02:54
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The company "Engineering Protection" won a tender for 266 million soms and was supposed to lay 5.6 km of pipes to the irrigated lands — farmers raised questions

In the Aksy district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, there is a real threat of not utilizing about 3,000 hectares of agricultural land due to delays in the supply of iron pipes from a Russian factory. This situation was highlighted by local farmers from the rural district of Uch-Korgon. According to the farmers, work on replacing old pipes in the Zhel-Tiybes area began in August 2025, but new pipes have still not arrived in the necessary quantities, and the replacement process has

24.01.2026, 00:33
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The new livestock market in Chym-Korgon will start operating from tomorrow.

Significant changes in trade are expected from the new livestock market in Chym-Korgon, which will open on January 24. This was reported by Almaz Dubanaev, the head of the ayil okmotu. He noted that the market will be accessible on January 24 and 25. “For those coming from Sokuluk and Tokmok, I recommend using the bypass road — the market will be clearly visible. Guests from the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions should follow the internal road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart, without leaving the bypass, and

24.01.2026, 00:05
The Minister of Health and the US Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the medical town in Bishkek
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The Minister of Health and the US Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the medical town in Bishkek

Photo by the Ministry of Health A meeting took place in Bishkek between the Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmambetov and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States to the Kyrgyz Republic Leslie Viguerie. The press service of the Ministry of Health reported that the meeting discussed issues of cooperation in the field of health care, including the exchange of experience in public health, disease prevention, training of medical personnel, and the implementation of

23.01.2026, 23:04
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A modern school for 300 students will be built in the Kara-Su district

A modern school for 300 students is being built in the village of Toychu, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. This information was announced by the Ministry of Construction. According to the provided data, the project is being financed from the state budget, and the total cost of construction is 119 million soms.

23.01.2026, 22:47
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Approved list of artists entitled to a pension for special working conditions

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new list of artists who will be eligible to receive a pension for work under special conditions. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture. According to the new rules, artists who have worked in the field of art for at least 20 years will be able to expect pension payments. The category includes ballet performers, dancers, artists of mime and gesture theaters, as well as representatives of circus and concert groups, such as gymnasts,

23.01.2026, 21:50
In Kyrgyzstan, they plan to create a unified system of state medical laboratories.
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In Kyrgyzstan, they plan to create a unified system of state medical laboratories.

The Minister of Health, Kanaybek Dosmambetov, conducted a familiarization trip to one of the leading private laboratories, where he studied the organization of the diagnostic process, logistics, and quality control mechanisms, as well as digital solutions used in laboratory practice. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. According to Dosmambetov, one of the main problems in the healthcare system remains the late diagnosis of serious diseases, including cancer. Often, patients

23.01.2026, 21:35
Call Center: The New Subway Has a Slippery Floor
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Call Center: The New Subway Has a Slippery Floor

A complaint was received at the Call Center of Kaktus.media from a city resident regarding the condition of the underpass at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street. According to her, "the floor in the new underpass is very slippery. Although there is a warning sign installed in one place, it is hard to notice. I ask you to pay attention to this problem before a serious traffic accident occurs. In our city, similar issues are observed in all underpasses: either there is no

23.01.2026, 21:05
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Representatives of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic participate in an international conference in India

Members of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzarbek Zhilkybaev and Rustam Manasbekov, are participating in the International Conference dedicated to issues of democracy and elections, which is taking place in New Delhi, India. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. The event, organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in collaboration with the Indian International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) and International IDEA, will be

23.01.2026, 20:39
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The Ministry of Health plans to create a network of state laboratories

According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Health, the department intends to create a unified complex of state laboratories. Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov noted that one of the main problems faced by the healthcare system is the late detection of severe diseases, such as cancerous tumors. Often, patients seek help only at stages 3-4 of the disease, which he believes is related to the insufficient effectiveness of the existing laboratory diagnostics.

23.01.2026, 20:28
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Elon Musk Reveals When AI Will Surpass Human Intelligence

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Elon Musk shared his views on the development of artificial intelligence, stating that by the end of 2026, AI will be able to surpass the capabilities of any individual person. Moreover, according to his predictions, by 2031, AI will become smarter than all of humanity as a whole. These statements have been picked up by many media outlets, which are writing about this issue. Musk emphasized that the pace of AI technology development is accelerating, and

23.01.2026, 20:25
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The breakthrough of Sheralieva Street has been included in the General Plans since 1970, - the city administration

On January 23, the press service of the Bishkek City Hall commented on the request of Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva, in which she asked for clarification on the status of Sheralieva Street and plans for the repair of Krylova Street. In its response, the city hall reported that the design of Sheralieva Street, which will run from Akhunbaeva Street to Gagarina Street and connect with Termechikova Street, is already included in various urban planning documents. These plans were established in the

23.01.2026, 20:18
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The head of the nursing home on the victims of the fire: One of them was searched for by relatives for seven years

At the meeting held on January 23, Deputy Erjan Nasiraliyev inquired about the funerals of those who died in the fire. He clarified whether the deceased had any relatives. Baktygul Zhankoylieva, the director of the social institution "Umut Uyu," reported that one of the deceased, O. Sh., had been admitted to the nursing home in September 2024 from the homeless shelter "Kolomto."

23.01.2026, 19:52
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Is there less smog in Bishkek? The Toraga says so - we are checking.

During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the mayor of the capital noted that there has been a decrease in smog in Bishkek this winter, which should be attributed to the work of the city administration. “For the first time this winter, we have seen several instances where the city falls into the category of 'green cities' based on daily indicators. This indicates that the level of smog has significantly decreased. We have made considerable efforts to identify and eliminate sources of

23.01.2026, 19:49
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Deputy on the fire in the nursing home: Management must bear moral responsibility

At the meeting of the commission on social issues on January 23, Alymbaeva emphasized the need for moral responsibility on the part of the management of the institution where the tragedy occurred. The director of the social development department of the mayor's office, Aizada Junusova, reported on an inspection conducted on March 18, 2025, during which employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations identified violations and issued a directive to improve safety conditions, including the

23.01.2026, 19:39
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About 1,500 Bishkek residents want to be exempt from paying for bus rides.

Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev presented a draft resolution at the meeting of the Bishkek City Council's Social Issues Committee, which proposes the possibility of free travel for new categories of citizens. Currently, there are five such categories in the capital. The proposal introduces a new group—personal assistants who help people with disabilities.

23.01.2026, 19:37
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More than 150,000 people have connected the self-restriction service for lending in the Kyrgyz Republic

From November 1, 2025, to January 23, 2026, the self-restriction service for lending was connected through the mobile application "Tündük," with 151,249 citizens joining. This information was announced by the press service of the National Bank. It is worth noting that the self-restriction mechanism came into effect on November 1, 2024. Its purpose is to reduce instances of fraud and protect the population from the illegal acquisition of loans without their consent.

23.01.2026, 19:36