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After criticism on Telegram of the sanitary condition of bus No. 66 in Tashkent, JSC «Toshshahartransxizmat» conducted an inspection. Bus No. 205 was washed and its interior disinfected, and three duty mechanics were fined 10% of their monthly salary. The «12-avtobusny park» branch apologized to passengers.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 11, aboard flight HY511 Tashkent — Seoul, a woman's condition suddenly deteriorated: neither her blood pressure nor pulse could be detected. Otorhinolaryngologist Khasan Kamilov, who was flying on that flight, together with the crew provided her with emergency assistance, and after 10–15 minutes she began to regain consciousness. Uzbekistan Airways and the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan thanked the doctor and the crew.
Otabek YusupovThe Culture and Art Development Fund of Uzbekistan officially stated that the visit of blogger Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) originally covered only Tashkent and Samarkand and proceeded according to a pre-agreed schedule. According to the fund, no item of the program was cancelled, and the departure date was determined in advance. Other members of the film crew continue filming in other cities of the country.
Shahnoza ErgashevaThe National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan reported proposals from greenhouse operators in Tashkent and the Tashkent region to transition to 'greenhouses' using gas, electricity, and alternative energy sources; if not feasible, coal heating with filters would be permitted. Tests of filters based on Chinese technology conducted on September 30 and October 8 showed non-compliance with emission standards. Subsidies and tax incentives are being prepared for 'greenhouses,' while the ban on greenhouses without eco-friendly heating in the capital region will remain.
Otabek YusupovAt a presentation to the President of Uzbekistan on 13 October, a proposal was made to introduce a special environmental regime for greenhouses in Tashkent and five adjacent districts: permitted heating sources, a transition away from solid fuel by 1 December, continuous emission monitoring from 15 October to 15 March, and financial support measures.
Otabek YusupovIn Tashkent, cameras have appeared on Fargona yuli street monitoring traffic on 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.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the Uzhydromet forecast for October 15, 2026, no precipitation is expected during the day across most of Uzbekistan, with temperatures of 20–25 degrees. In Tashkent — no precipitation, 23–25 degrees. In foothill and mountain areas, rain is possible, in high mountains locally turning into snow.
Aziz KarimovIn Tashkent, the practical implementation of a national program aimed at protecting workers' rights and preventing pressure, violence and discrimination in the workplace was discussed. About 70 people took part in the event, including representatives of government agencies, the diplomatic corps and international organizations.
Aziz KarimovShavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of projects for the improvement of Tashkent neighborhoods, including the comprehensive renewal of four neighborhoods in the Yashnabad district. The program provides for moving parking outside courtyards, bike lanes, school expansion, and the creation of up to 130,000 jobs by 2030.
Sevara AzamovaA large-scale Yandex Go outage on October 11, caused by damage to the company's data center in Russia as a result of a drone attack, led to a sharp increase in demand for competitors in Uzbekistan. Uklon reported a 2–3x increase in orders, MyTaxi — 15x. The services claim stable operation and plans to retain new users.
Nilufar KarimovaThe 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.
Javlon TursunovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 15 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 thousand, and kindergarten places — 65 thousand. By 2030, it is planned to create 126 thousand school places (48 thousand from the republican and 78 thousand from the local budget) and 40 thousand kindergarten places (8 and 32 thousand respectively). The school occupancy coefficient is expected to decrease from 1.4 to 1.2, and preschool education coverage to grow
Sevara AzamovaThe State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan reported the dismantling in Tashkent of a criminal group that set up a fake call center with GSM gateways. The fraudsters called citizens posing as bank employees, extracted personal data, stole money from cards, and took out online loans in victims' names. Total damage — $8 million, funneled abroad in cryptocurrency through a front company. Among those detained was an employee of the cybersecurity department of a major bank.
Aziz KarimovBy order of the Minister of Emergency Situations, Bakhtiyor Tugambayevich Rakhmonkulov has been appointed head of the Emergency Situations Ministry Inspection. Since August 2020, he served as khokim of Tashkent's Yashnabad district, and previously held leadership positions in the Emergency Situations Ministry system and the capital's khokimiyat.
Otabek YusupovThe Agency for Management of State Assets has put part of the old campus of the Nizami National Pedagogical University near the Chilanzar metro station in Tashkent up on E-auksion. The lot includes buildings with a total area of 1,818 square meters on a 1.43-hectare plot with a starting price of 207.24 billion soums. The auction is scheduled for October 26. The buyer is required to establish a non-state educational institution and receive the facilities no later than the end of 2029.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe Tashkent Mayor's Office clarified that the registration of citizens at draft boards, mandated by the mayor's decision dated October 5, 2026, is intended for military registration of young men and does not imply immediate conscription. The procedure is regulated by Article 18 of the Law 'On Universal Military Duty and Military Service' and takes place in October-November of the final year of study.
Otabek YusupovAkmal Jumaboev has been appointed khokim of the Yakkasaray district, previously serving as first deputy khokim of the Sergeli district. Nilufar Allabergenova, who headed the district since October 2023, has moved to the position of deputy prosecutor of Tashkent.
Sevara AzamovaBy 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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