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MIA and State Security Service officers carried out a series of operations in Tashkent's Yangihayot and Almazar districts: three people were detained selling 672 units of the drug Regapen for $4,000, and two brothers were caught making drugs in an old wedding hall. Criminal cases have been opened.
Aziz KarimovLaw enforcement operations in Tashkent and the Fergana region ended with three drug trafficking cases: hashish oil in the Yunusabad district and two incidents involving smuggled hashish in the Fergana region. In total, more than 5 kg of substances were seized.
Sevara AzamovaJSC Toshkent shahar magistral elektr tarmoqlari announced the modernization of ten substations in Tashkent: the capacity of power transformers has been increased or is planned to be increased at these facilities. The total additional volume is 333.2 MVA. The goal is to improve the reliability of power supply and the grids' ability to withstand loads.
Aziz KarimovThe Bureau of Enforcement is selling a two-story building with a warehouse in the Yakkasaray district via E-auksion. The starting price is 8 billion soums, with the auction scheduled for November 23. The lot is being sold under a court ruling, and a restriction has been placed on the building.
Aziz KarimovEight months after the death of traffic police inspector Khosilbek Eshnazarov, who was struck by a schoolboy driving a BMW in Tashkent, Daryo.uz published recollections from his parents and sister. The family spoke about the last phone call, the son's dreams, and the fact that the state took the family under its care, provided housing, and the inspector was posthumously awarded the Jasorat medal.
Sevara AzamovaThe Ecology Committee reported that on October 28, air quality in Tashkent is expected to be at the 'red' level according to the international AQI index. Sensitive groups are advised not to go outside in the evening and at night, and to wear a mask when going out.
Otabek YusupovIn a congratulation to participants of the Central Asian International Education Forum in Tashkent, the President of Uzbekistan set out the strategic goal of turning the region into a single intellectual space and listed priorities of education policy.
Javlon TursunovOn November 17, 2026, another Central Asian Aviation Summit will take place in Tashkent with the support of the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan. The program covers airline and airport development, flight safety, financing and aircraft leasing, digitalization, and AI. Participation by IATA, Amadeus, Emirates, and other companies is expected.
Otabek YusupovAt night on October 28 on Bunyodkor street in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent, a driver born in 2005 lost control of his Lacetti and crashed into a tree. The injured man was taken to a hospital; the Road Traffic Safety Department is conducting pre-investigation procedures.
Javlon TursunovOn October 25, nine people were found unconscious in a building under construction in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district of Tashkent: six died, two were hospitalized in intensive care. The Prosecutor General's Office reported that the boiler in the basement did not meet safety requirements, and the connection to the gas network was made without technical specifications. A criminal case has been opened.
Aziz KarimovOfficers of the State Security Service and the Tashkent City Police Department detained a person born in 2008 who, since December 2025, had been trading cryptocurrency without a license on the Bitget exchange. The turnover amounted to 64,715 USDT; he also sold virtual numbers via Telegram.
Aziz KarimovThe capital's khokimiyat reported that about 100 units of special equipment have been deployed to settle dust and increase humidity on the streets of Tashkent. Fountains and irrigation systems are being launched at the same time. The measures are aimed at improving the city's microclimate and creating more comfortable conditions for residents.
Aziz KarimovSince October 26, the main turnaround point on Amir Temur Street in Tashkent's Yunusabad district has been closed due to BRT lane construction work. As a result, the routes of 13 bus lines have been changed: five continue straight, while eight turn around at the Shahristan metro station. No completion date for the work has been given.
Sevara AzamovaThe press service of Toshkent metropoliteni JSC reported that in 2026, 14 new trains were put into operation, which will allow intervals to be reduced gradually. Passenger traffic grew from 280–300 thousand people per day in 2021 to more than 1.2 million by 2026. A press conference with details is promised in the coming days.
Aziz KarimovOn October 26, bidding on E-auksion concluded for the building of the Republican Center of Aerogeodesy in the Yunusabad district of Tashkent. The winner was Utkir Shop with an offer of 213.09 billion soums — 35% above the starting price. The Center will continue operating in the building for another year.
Otabek YusupovThe Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan organized the Formula 35 science festival at the Tashkent Botanical Garden, featuring nine thematic zones. Scientists from various institutes conducted interactive experiments for children, ranging from acid-base reactions to solar observations. Schoolgirls presented a project recreating Martian soil. The event concluded with the announcement of results from the national science hackathon. The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan organized the Formula 35 festival at the Tashkent Botanical Garden, featuring nine thematic zones. Scientists from various institutes demonstrated experiments to children, ranging from acid-base reactions to solar observations, while schoolgirls presented a project on recreating Martian soil. The event concluded with the announcement of results from the national scientific hackathon.
Otabek YusupovTen landmark buildings of Tashkent modernism, built after the 1966 earthquake, have been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. They include the State Museum of History, the Museum of Arts, the Palace of Friendship of Peoples, the circus and the Kosmonavtlar metro station. Many of the buildings continue to serve their original purpose, and the circus is currently undergoing restoration.
Otabek YusupovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, from January to September 2026, 91,142 people arrived in Tashkent and 65,072 left. The capital's migration increase amounted to 26,070 people — almost all of it driven by internal relocations. At the same time, the country's overall migration balance was negative: minus 4,284 people.
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