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In Tashkent, four trees were cut down without authorization during the construction of an artificial lake in the Uchtepa district; the damage is estimated at 27 million soums

The Tashkent Main Department of Ecology reported that during the construction of an artificial reservoir in the Kurgantepa mahalla of the Uchtepa district, three Chinese elm trees and one mulberry tree were cut down without permission. The damage under Article 37 of the law is estimated at 27 million 280 thousand soums, and an administrative protocol is being drawn up. The khokimiyat had previously stated that the existing trees were planned to be preserved.

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Greenhouses near Tashkent ask for permission to continue operating on 'green' terms

Ecology and climate change: greenhouse farms of the capital region, heated with coal, ask to be allowed to continue operating on the condition of switching to environmentally friendly technologies, following residents' complaints about deteriorating air quality. Modernization, online emission monitoring, and a switch to gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy are proposed.

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Doniyor Yusupov appointed deputy khokim of Tashkent — head of the canal operation department

The press service of the Tashkent administration announced the appointment of Doniyor Yusupov as deputy khokim of the capital — head of the Department for the Operation of City Canals and Improvement of Adjacent Territories. The position had been vacant; it was previously held by Abdulaziz Israilov. Before the appointment, Yusupov worked as deputy khokim of the Yunusabad district.

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Cameras to control dedicated lanes installed on Fergana yuli in Tashkent

Tashkent's Road Traffic Organization Center reported the installation of cameras on dedicated public transport lanes on Fergana yuli street. A 6 km section in both directions is equipped with cameras; violations are recorded from 6:00 to 23:00. Cameras will gradually appear on other streets of the city as well.

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Tashkent explained how fires are fought in high-rises: aerial ladders reach 72 meters

Representatives of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Emergency Situations and the urban planning administration explained how fire safety is ensured in skyscrapers under construction in Tashkent that are 50 or more stories tall. The tallest aerial ladders reach 72 meters, so foreign standards are applied at the design stage, and rescue from great heights relies on internal systems: smoke-free staircases, fire lifts, sprinklers and drenchers.

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Three mechanics fined in Tashkent over dirty bus on route 66

After criticism on Telegram over the sanitary condition of a bus on route 66 in Tashkent, JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat» conducted an inspection. Bus No. 205 was washed and its interior cleaned, while three duty mechanics were fined 10% of their monthly salary. The «12-bus depot» branch apologized to passengers.

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Cameras for monitoring dedicated 'A' lanes installed on Fargona yuli in Tashkent

In Tashkent, cameras have appeared on Fargona yuli street monitoring traffic along dedicated 'A' bus lanes. They cover a 6 km section in both directions. The cameras are also being installed in stages on other streets of the capital. Traffic on 'A' lanes for vehicles without the corresponding right is prohibited from 06:00 to 23:00, and a fine is provided for violations.

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Uzbekistan's President Presented a Project to Renew Tashkent's Mahallas Based on the '15-Minute Mahalla' Principle

Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed projects for the improvement of Tashkent's mahallas, including the comprehensive renewal of four mahallas in the Yashnabad district. The program involves moving parking outside residential courtyards, expanding schools, building kindergartens and clinics, as well as renewing 100 mahallas by 2027 and 400 by 2030.

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Tashkent launched the longest 'green corridor' stretching 10 km on the Small Ring Road

The Tashkent Center for Traffic Organization synchronized 21 traffic lights on a 10-kilometer section of the Small Ring Road — from the intersection with Beruni Street to Katta Darkhon Street. According to measurements by the Traffic Management Center, travel time outside rush hour decreased from 26 to 20 minutes, i.e., by 23%. This is the longest 'green corridor' in the capital; the total length of the continuous 'green wave' on the MKAD reached 15 km.

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Tashkent plans to create 126,000 school and 40,000 preschool places by 2030

On October 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of projects for building schools and kindergartens in Tashkent. The shortage of student places in the 2025/2026 academic year was 141,000, and 65,000 places in kindergartens. By 2030, 126,000 school places are planned (48,000 from the republican and 78,000 from the local budget) and 40,000 kindergarten places (8,000 and 32,000 respectively). The school occupancy coefficient is expected to fall from 1.4 to 1.2, and preschool enrollment coverage to rise from 79.2% to 92%.

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Nilufar Allabergenova appointed deputy prosecutor of Tashkent

By order of the prosecutor general, Nilufar Allabergenova has been appointed deputy prosecutor of the city of Tashkent. She previously served as khokim of Yakkasaray district and worked in the prosecutor's offices of several districts of the capital.

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An artificial lake covering 1.7 hectares is being built near Tashkent airport

Construction of an artificial lake with fountains covering 17 thousand sq. m has begun in the Kumaryk mahalla of the Sergeli district of Tashkent. The reservoir will be located directly under the aircraft landing approach path. The work is more than 30% complete, with completion planned by the end of the year. Water will be supplied from underground wells at a depth of 30 m.

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Deputy khokim of Tashkent district detained while receiving $25 thousand

Officers of the SGB Department for Tashkent region detained the deputy khokim of Tashkent district at the moment of receiving $25 thousand. The official promised an entrepreneur, through acquaintances, to put up for auction 1 hectare of land on the balance sheet of the district khokimiyat. A criminal case has been opened and an investigation is underway.

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Abdulaziz Abdulhakov Appointed as Head of Yashnabad District in Tashkent

The press service of the Tashkent City Administration announced the appointment of Abdulaziz Abdulhakov as the head of Yashnabad District. Previously, he served as the Director of the Social Infrastructure Construction Department at UET Construction LLC. The former district head, Bakhtiyor Rahmankulov, has been relieved of his duties due to a transfer to another position.

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