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Due to construction work on Shota Rustaveli Street between the Grand Mir Hotel and Bobur Street in Tashkent city, temporary changes are being made to public transport routes. This was reported by Upl.uz. The Tashkent City Transport Department announced this. In the designated area, routes will be changed to one-way traffic. Specifically, routes 18, 38, 58, and 81 will only operate in the designated direction. The following changes are present in the routes towards the city center: Route 18 will move from Bobur Street to Nukus Street, then to Mirobod Street. Route 38 will go from Mukimiy Street to Nukus Street, then to Oybek Street. Route 58 will also travel from Bobur Street to Nukus Street, then to Oybek Street. Additionally, routes 57 and 98 will move from Yusuf Khos Khoja Street to Bobur Street, while route 67 will operate in two directions from Oybek, Shahrisabz, Mirobod, and Nukus Streets. Route 81 will pass through Yusuf Khos Khoja and Bobur Streets towards Kuyliq Market. Routes 2, 12, 40, 45, 80, 94, and 127 will operate from Mukimiy Street to Shota Rustaveli Street along Bobur Street. The Transport Department warns that traffic jams may occur on the roads during construction, and travel times and intervals may increase. It is emphasized that additional changes may be made to the routes if necessary. Drivers and passengers are requested to pay attention to these changes.

In the Fergana region, Internal Affairs Department officer, junior sergeant Sherzod Odilov showed bravery by saving the life of a girl who was drowning. This was reported by Upl.uz. The incident occurred on August 6 at around 1:00 PM in the Zodiyon village area of the Rishton district. This was announced by the press service of the Fergana region Internal Affairs Department. Seeing a person unable to get out of the water of the Great Fergana Canal, Sherzod Odilov immediately rushed to help. He pulled the girl out of the water and provided her with first aid. Thanks to his quick and courageous actions, a serious disaster was averted. It was later determined that the victim was a woman born in 2004 who had fallen into the canal due to negligence. She is currently under the supervision of doctors at the district medical institution and is not in danger of life. This incident serves as an example of bravery and responsibility for colleagues and citizens.

In Fergana region, law enforcement agencies carried out operational and preventive measures within the framework of the "Safe and Healthy Country" month. This was reported by Upl.uz. The regional Internal Affairs Department's press service reported this. Employees of the Internal Affairs Department, in cooperation with the State Security Service, managed to seize a total of 5.454 kilograms of various narcotic substances from illegal circulation. Additionally, during the conducted activities, 507 units of potent psychotropic substances and 82 plants containing narcotic substances were identified and seized. Necessary procedural documents were formalized for all identified cases. Currently, preliminary investigative actions are being carried out for each case. These measures are aimed at preventing crime and protecting the health of the population.

In the first half of 2025, the number of citizens of Uzbekistan traveling to Malaysia significantly increased. This was reported by Upl.uz. This information was published by the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan. From January to June, approximately five thousand Uzbeks traveled to this Asian country. This figure is 26.4 percent higher compared to the same period last year. In the first half of 2025, the travel purposes of Uzbeks visiting Malaysia were distributed as follows: 4,220 traveled for tourism, 478 visited relatives, 185 were on business trips, 93 went for education, and 5 traveled for medical purposes. This data indicates the growth of international relations and international travel, positively impacting the development of tourism and other sectors.

In the Yunusabad district of Tashkent city, two boys and one girl, a total of three minors, were arrested for promoting internet stores selling narcotics and psychotropic substances. This was reported by Upl.uz. The city’s Internal Affairs Department reported this. The children were identified while drawing graffiti on the walls of buildings with the addresses of drug stores. As a result of the investigations, it was revealed that the girl had seen such an offer on the internet and was able to access it through a link. This link was found from similar graffiti on the street. Preventive conversations were held with the minors and their parents. Administrative proceedings were initiated against the parents under Article 47 of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan — "Failure to fulfill obligations for the upbringing and education of children." This case once again highlights the importance of parental responsibility in education. The internal affairs authorities continue to strengthen preventive measures to prevent such cases.

A video of a woman from Uzbekistan's wedding ceremony with an American man went viral on social media. This was reported by Upl.uz. This video sparked numerous discussions and led to several criticisms and negative opinions. Users mainly discussed the groom's appearance, particularly his long hair, which attracted a lot of attention. Additionally, other aspects of the ceremony prompted some people to express their discontent. The most criticized moment was when the groom lifted the bride and kissed her in front of the public during the wedding. In traditional Uzbek culture, such actions are considered inappropriate in public. This incident was widely discussed on social media, generating various opinions and prompting a reevaluation of people's attitudes towards cultural values. As a result, such situations reveal the contradictions between cultural traditions and modern views in society.

The American singer Jennifer Lopes received a unique gift in Uzbekistan — a traditional Uzbek dish called lagan featuring her portrait. This was reported by Upl.uz. The artist shared a video of the gift unboxing process on her social media pages. She expressed her gratitude for the unique keepsake, saying, "Wow, this is amazing, thank you." Today, on August 7, at 20:00, the long-awaited concert of the artist began at the "Bunyodkor" stadium in Tashkent. The city authorities called on residents and guests to adhere to order and discipline during the concert. This event was organized to promote the city's culture and support internationally recognized artists. It is important for attendees to follow safety regulations.

The trial regarding the kidnapping of a five-year-old girl and the theft of her gold jewelry in the Andijan district of Andijan region has concluded. This was reported by Upl.uz. The person found guilty by the court was sentenced to five years of imprisonment. According to the court case, the incident occurred on April 29 in the Ayrilish village. The accused lured the children with an offer of ice cream and took them several kilometers away from their homes on a bicycle. Then, he frightened the girls with a false story about "spiders in their ears" and took gold earrings worth more than two million soums. During the trial, the accused expressed remorse for his actions. He said: "If something like this happened to my daughter, I would never forgive it. I understand what the parents of these girls must be going through. I did not realize what I was doing. I am very ashamed." The accused was found guilty under Article 169 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (theft) and was sentenced to five years in prison.

A new state accreditation procedure for educational institutions in Uzbekistan has been approved. This was reported by Upl.uz. This procedure applies to secondary special, higher, and additional education institutions. According to the government decision, the new procedure aims to improve the quality of education in the country. The accreditation process consists of four main stages. First, the application and registration are carried out. Second, an internal quality control of the educational programs is conducted. In the third stage, external evaluation is performed. Fourth, a final decision is made. Applications for state accreditation are accepted annually from October 1 to January 31. Educational institutions must submit copies of their license and registration certificate along with the application, a document confirming the payment of the state fee, and the information of the responsible staff member for accreditation. The review of applications takes up to 15 working days. If the decision is positive, the educational institution will receive the accreditation certificate within a week

The administration of Saint Petersburg is planning to hold an official reception event in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. The budget allocated for this event amounts to 1.5 million rubles, which is approximately 234 million soums. The funds will be spent on a banquet attended by Governor Alexander Beglov. Information about the procurement was announced by the Saint Petersburg Committee for External Relations, and this news has attracted the attention of journalists from the ZakS.ru portal. The winning contractor is required to organize a two-hour banquet for 80 people. The menu will include a variety of dishes, including meat and fish dishes, hot drinks, salads, and desserts. As a special requirement, the menu must include three traditional dishes from Saint Petersburg cuisine: Gatchina trout, sterlet fish in champagne, and schnitzels with anchovies. At the same time, the use of pork in the menu is strictly prohibited. Guests will also be offered alcoholic beverages such as wine, vodka, and cognac. The exact dates of the Saint Petersburg delegation's visit to Uzbekistan have not yet been disclosed.

Today, on August 7, at 16:09, the Tashkent city Emergency Situations Department received a report about a fire that occurred in an apartment on the seventh floor of a multi-story building located in the Ko‘yluk massif of the Yashnobod district. This was reported by Upl.uz. According to the press service of the Emergency Situations Service, fire-fighting teams arrived at the scene at 16:17 and completely extinguished the fire by 16:37. Information circulating on social media about the presence of people in the apartment where the fire occurred has not been confirmed. As a result of the prompt and effective actions of the rescuers, no one was injured. Currently, the causes of the fire and the extent of material damage are being determined. All necessary investigations regarding the incident are being conducted. Citizens are urged to adhere to caution and safety regulations.

A 19-year-old boy was detained for petty hooliganism in Tashkent city. This was reported by Upl.uz. He was filmed walking naked in the street. This incident occurred on August 7 in the Chilonzor district, in the area of the 19th neighborhood. According to the Tashkent city police department's press service, the participant in the incident was a citizen named A.A., born in 2006. After a while, the preventive inspector found him sleeping under the influence of alcohol on a bench in front of an organized building. The offender was quickly detained, and an administrative report was drawn up against him under Article 183 of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (petty hooliganism). The case documents have been sent to the district court for further review. This situation is of significant importance in ensuring order and discipline in society and maintaining the rule of law. Disorderly conduct in public places under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited, and legal measures will be taken against such cases.

Today, on August 7 at 19:00, the long-awaited concert of the world-famous star Jennifer Lopes began at the "Bunyodkor" stadium in the Chilonzor district. This was reported by Upl.uz. In order to ensure order and cleanliness at the event, the Agency for Waste Management and the Development of the Circular Economy in Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the "Maxsustrans" company, took special measures. Twenty additional trash bins were installed at the entrance and exit points of the stadium. Additionally, special equipment has been mobilized and is ready to collect the accumulated waste, which allows for the removal of up to seven tons of waste. This measure is particularly important due to the large amount of garbage left in the stadium area after football matches. The concert organizers and the waste management agency are calling on all guests to adhere to cleanliness. They are asking not to leave waste in the stadium area and to use the designated trash bins. This will help maintain cleanliness and order during and after the event. Thus, comfortable conditions are being created for all participants to enjoy the concert with mutual respect and responsibility.

The Novomoskovsk city court issued a verdict in a criminal case involving two citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were found guilty of attempting to sell illegal drugs as part of an organized group. According to the court case, in the fall of 2024, the defendants, as members of a criminal group, established six hideouts in Novomoskovsk city, where they created a network for selling drugs. During the investigation, it was revealed that the man intended to purchase and distribute a large quantity of prohibited substances. The criminal activity was halted as a result of operational-search activities by local law enforcement agencies. During the operation, over 49 grams of drugs were seized from illegal circulation. Taking into account the circumstances of the case, the court sentenced the woman to eight and a half years, while the man received a twelve and a half year sentence in a strict regime colony. The difference in sentences reflects each individual's level of involvement in the crime. In Russia, strict regime colonies are intended for men who have committed serious crimes and repeat offenders. Many drug couriers are recruited by employers through social networks and messengers, promising quick and high income for little work. Such couriers are often caught in the early weeks of their illegal activities.

The level of continuous provision of patients suffering from hematological and oncology hematological diseases in Uzbekistan with medications may reach 80 percent. This was reported by Upl.uz. This is noted in the draft presidential decree, and the public discussion of the project will continue until August 19. The document outlines the main objectives for the development of medical care for the years 2025–2030. The main objectives include the following. The level of early disease detection will be increased to 60 percent, and the diagnostic period will be reduced to 6 days. The coverage of specialized medical care will be increased to 100 percent, and treatment will begin within 10–14 days after diagnosis. The five-year survival rate of patients is expected to increase to 55 percent, and the one-year survival rate is expected to rise from 34 percent to 60 percent. As a result of the establishment of a cell bank, the period for transplanting hematopoietic bone marrow cells will be reduced from six months to three months after diagnosis. Additionally, a blood bank will be created, allowing for the provision of necessary blood components to patients within one day. It is worth noting that previously, the health ministries of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan had reached an agreement to create an academic center in the field of pediatric oncology.

The official information was announced by the press service of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This was reported by Upl.uz. Several videos have circulated on social media showing a driver of a "KIA K5" vehicle seriously violating traffic rules in the Namangan region. This driver has repeatedly created emergency situations, endangering the lives of other road users. Additionally, he was driving at high speeds on pedestrian crossings. Furthermore, the driver of this vehicle illegally equipped it with special signal lights. According to the traffic safety officer, social media users have referred to such behavior as "auto-terrorism." An administrative report was drawn up against the driver based on several articles of the Administrative Responsibility Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In particular, violations included the improper use of sound, light, and other devices in vehicles, creating emergency situations by the driver, entering the opposite lane, violating traffic rules, as well as driving a vehicle without a driver's license. It should be noted that according to the article on "Violation of traffic rules," the minimum penalty includes a fine of 25 base calculation amounts and deprivation of the driver's license for 1 to 2 years. Measures are being taken by the relevant authorities regarding this case. Media and road participants are requested to continue exercising caution in ensuring legality and safety.

According to the press service of the Tashkent region Department of Internal Affairs Traffic Safety Management, a person wanted has been detained. This was reported by Upl.uz. In the Tashkent region, traffic safety inspectors identified a citizen born in 1992 moving aimlessly on the roads at night and stopped him. The individual's identity was checked, and it was revealed that he was hiding from the investigative authorities and had been put on the wanted list. A criminal case has been initiated against this individual under part 4 of article 168 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan — fraud, which may result in a penalty of up to 10 years of imprisonment. Necessary documents regarding this case have been formalized. The wanted person was detained and taken to the regional internal affairs department. The investigation process against him will soon resume.

According to the press service of the Tashkent city Internal Affairs Directorate, a person related to drug trafficking has been detained. This was reported by Upl.uz. A special operational event was conducted in cooperation with the internal affairs bodies and other law enforcement agencies. During the event, a search was carried out in the apartment of a citizen born in 1989 in the Mirzo Ulugbek district. In the dormitory room, a drug called hashish and electronic scales were found and documented as material evidence. It was revealed that this person intended to buy a batch of drugs with the money obtained from selling his car and aimed to profit from reselling it. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 273, part five of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding this case. This article refers to illegal production, acquisition, storage, and other actions for the purpose of selling drugs. The person suspected of committing the crime may face a penalty of up to 20 years of imprisonment. Currently, investigative actions are ongoing, and legal measures are being taken. This case is seen as an important part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Starting from August 2026, a new law will come into force in Uzbekistan, which states that all owners of domestic and agricultural animals are required to register their animals. This was reported by Upl.uz. The main goal of this law is to create a unified electronic database to ensure effective monitoring and tracking of animals. Identification of animals will be carried out using visual tags, microchips, or mixed identifiers. Each animal will be assigned a unique alphanumeric code. All information about the animal and its owner will be entered into a unified electronic system. This information includes the owner's full name, tax identification number, address, and phone number, as well as information about the animal's origin, movements, medical examinations, date of birth, importation, slaughter, or export. Each animal will be assigned a unique number reflecting its age, gender, color, and breed. The accounting will be conducted in real-time through an electronic system managed by a special center under the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development. The law specifies the deadlines for the identification and registration of animals: cattle, sheep, goats, and camels must be registered within 14 days after birth; horses within 4 months; pigs within 1 month; and dogs and cats within 3 months. Animals imported from abroad must be registered within 21 days after entering the country. Keeping and breeding unregistered and unidentifiable animals is prohibited. If an animal dies, is slaughtered, or exported, it must be removed from the register within 7 days. The costs of identification and registration will be covered by the animal owners themselves, charitable funds, or the state budget. The law will officially come into force on August 7, 2026, while some provisions will be implemented for animal owners starting from January 1, 2028

The installation of new smart water meters has begun in Tashkent city, and fraudsters are trying to take advantage of this situation. This was reported by Upl.uz. The "Tashkent City Water Supply" company issued a warning to the public about a new fraud scheme. Fraudsters contact people via phone or SMS, asking for confirmation codes to install the meter. In fact, this method is used to gain access to your bank cards and steal money. According to the "Tashkent City Water Supply" company, the installation of new meters is carried out free of charge and is only applicable to consumers who have signed a contract with the company. Work is carried out according to a strictly defined schedule, and the public is informed in advance through neighborhood meetings. Additionally, the service organization does not make any phone calls or send SMS messages. Online applications or the entry of confirmation codes are not required. Such requests are considered a trick by fraudsters. We advise the public never to provide codes received via SMS from unknown individuals. These codes may be used to steal your funds. The installation of equipment is being carried out within the framework of the "Transformation of Tashkent City's Water Supply and Sewerage System" project, in collaboration with the French company Suez. Modern smart meters are equipped with a radio module that automatically transmits information about water consumption, detects water leaks, and unauthorized interventions. This system increases the efficiency of water supply, reduces water loss, and simplifies the process of obtaining readings. The first devices have started to be installed in the Yangihayot district and will be distributed throughout the city in the near future. This will make public services more transparent and convenient for the population.