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Earlier, a report was made about a major road traffic accident that occurred in Angren. This was reported by Upl.uz. A traffic accident involving several vehicles occurred on the Tashkent–Osh international highway. The incident happened on September 7 at approximately 12:20. According to information obtained from the internal affairs authorities, a Shacman truck carrying cement, driven by a 44-year-old driver, lost control and collided with two trucks stopped at a railway crossing and five passenger cars. As a result of the impact, a fire broke out but was quickly extinguished by emergency services that arrived at the scene. The internal affairs authorities reported the number of fatalities and injuries. Seven people died at the scene of the accident. Five people were hospitalized, and another four participants received medical assistance and were sent home. Currently, the government has formed a commission to investigate the causes of the accident. Deputy Prime Minister Achilbay Ramatov was appointed to lead the commission.

An international football tournament for young players is taking place in Spain. This was reported by Upl.uz. Uzbekistan's under-17 national team competed against Canada's national team in the second stage of the tournament. The match ended 2-2 in regular time. In the penalty shootout, the Uzbekistan team won 6-5. In the first stage, the Uzbekistan national team was defeated by England with a score of 3-1. The national team continues to participate in international competitions, striving to gain experience. Such tournaments are important for young players and help improve their skills. These kinds of tournaments are of great importance for the future development of Uzbek football among youth. The national team's upcoming matches are also being followed with interest.

On September 7, 2023, at around 12:20, a serious road traffic accident occurred on the international A-373 "Tashkent-Osh" highway. This was reported by Upl.uz. Several vehicles were involved in the incident. This was reported by a UPL correspondent. The Tashkent Region Department of Internal Affairs announced that a criminal case has been initiated under Part 3 of Article 266 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding the incident. Investigation activities are currently underway. Official information has not provided exact numbers of fatalities and injuries. According to unofficial sources, the number of victims may reach 10. Videos taken at the scene of this road traffic accident have circulated on social media. The videos show the accident involving several vehicles and the fire that resulted from it. Emergency services are operating at the scene. The investigation process is ongoing. The importance of strictly adhering to traffic safety rules is once again emphasized.

Information has spread on social networks that some construction organizations are increasing their ratings by registering citizens as employees without their consent. Upl.uz reported on this. The press service of the Ministry of Construction of the Republic of Uzbekistan responded to this situation. According to the statement, the ratings of construction and design organizations are calculated automatically. This process is based on data obtained from approximately 10 ministries and agencies, in accordance with Resolution No. 699 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated November 9, 2020. Specifically, information about the organization's employees and their monthly salaries, which must not be less than the minimum wage (1,271,000 soums), is automatically taken from the databases of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations and the Tax Committee, aimed at poverty reduction. Therefore, the national information system "Transparent Construction" does not have the ability to modify this data or verify its authenticity. The system only collects the data and openly presents it to users on the rating.mc.uz platform. Currently, practical work is being carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Employment to systematically regulate cases of registering individuals as employees without their consent in the construction sector and simultaneously working in several organizations. To prevent such cases, citizens are advised not to share their personal information with strangers and to contact the authorized bodies if they find themselves employed by construction organizations without their consent.

A tragic incident that occurred in the city of Jizzakh deeply affected the public. This was reported by Upl.uz. A woman posing as a medical worker kidnapped a newborn baby from the maternity hospital. It was revealed that her actions were motivated by financial fraud. She promised her neighbor to assist in the adoption process in exchange for money. Zaynabbibi Bobojonova, who lives in the Sharaf-Rashidov district, was found guilty by the court of committing fraud and kidnapping. According to the case materials, she deceitfully obtained 5,550,000 soms from her neighbor. The woman promised to expedite the paperwork and facilitate the adoption process. On January 31, 2025, Bobojonova came to the maternity hospital in the Yoshlar neighborhood of Jizzakh city. Learning that a patient named Pokiza Hamroeva had given birth to twins, she took advantage of the opportunity to carry out her fraudulent plan. Wearing a medical mask, claiming to be a doctor's daughter, she entered the ward and took one of the newborn babies. She handed the baby over to her neighbor who was waiting to adopt. After the incident, alarming news about the baby’s kidnapping quickly spread. Unaware of this event, the neighbor showed the news to Bobojonova. Realizing that her deception had been exposed, the fraudster reported the incident to law enforcement authorities herself. The baby was quickly returned to the mother. Soon, Bobojonova was arrested. The court charged her under Article 168 (fraud) and Article 137 (kidnapping) of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. She was sentenced to 5 years and 1 month of imprisonment. Additionally, the court imposed an obligation on her to compensate the neighbor for the damages caused by the fraud. The appellate court did not change the verdict.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reviewed proposals aimed at fundamentally reforming the justice system's state services and expanding their scope. This was reported by Upl.uz. These measures will be approved by relevant decrees and resolutions, marking a new stage in the fight against bureaucracy and serving to simplify and facilitate citizens' interactions with government bodies. Over the past eight years, nearly seventy normative documents have been adopted, and 202 state service centers operating on the "one-month" principle have been established. Nevertheless, there are still several problems within the system. In particular, due to insufficient development of inter-agency electronic cooperation, obstacles remain for citizens. Additionally, more than 200 services are still provided under the old system, and the availability of state services, especially in remote areas, remains a pressing issue. As a solution to these problems, a comprehensive plan for the next three years has been developed. The plan envisions increasing the number of state services to 900. The main task is to simplify 80 types of services annually based on the "three-step" principle. This means a significant reduction in service delivery processes. Furthermore, a network of 1,100 interactive information kiosks will be established in densely populated areas and remote localities. One of the most anticipated innovations is the abandonment of the requirement to present the original identity document in notarial services. Citizen identification will be carried out using modern Face-ID technology. This is part of the program to eliminate paper document circulation, which will cancel the obligation to provide 30 types of various certificates and documents. For example, civil registry offices will stop requesting medical examination results from young families, and defense departments will automatically receive documents about changes in the residence of persons registered for military service through online systems. Significant changes are also expected in the notary field. Currently, only 11 percent of more than 80 types of services are provided online, which is deemed insufficient. Therefore, the head of state has set the task of accelerating digitization. From 2025 to 2027, 20 types of notarial actions will be gradually fully transferred to a remote format. Reforms will also be implemented in the field of forensic examination. Currently, 64 types of studies are conducted at the Khadicha Sulaymonova Forensic Examination Center in the capital, but this figure is halved in the regions. The task has been set to strengthen the material and technical base of local units and increase the number of examinations from 15 to 25. Digital technologies, including 3D modeling of road traffic accident scenes and the examination of videos and photographs, will be introduced, reducing human factors. Additionally, initiatives to expand independent forensic examination activities and establish the Uzbekistan Chamber of Forensic Experts will be supported. To improve citizens' legal literacy, the "Smart Explanation" system will be launched. It will purposefully inform citizens and entrepreneurs about new legislative acts through electronic services. Moreover, the AdliyaTV internet platform will start operating, where specialists will explain legal norms in simple and understandable language. One of the important institutional changes is granting ministries and agencies the right to register their normative legal documents in a simplified state registry. The registration period will be halved. This measure aims to increase the responsibility and initiative of leaders. The system of providing state services in Uzbekistan based on the "one-month" principle was first piloted in 2013

The press service of the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office reported the detection of illegal sand mining. This was reported by Upl.uz. During the initial investigation conducted by the Department staff under the General Prosecutor's Office for the Samarkand district, it was found that the limited liability company "J.Q." mined sand without permission from the "Ilonsoy-1" sand deposit. This activity was carried out outside the allocated area using special equipment. As a result, a total of 11,200 square meters of sand was illegally extracted. According to the Department's report, sand is a non-renewable natural resource, and thus this company caused significant damage to the state and society. The total damage amounts to 2.8 billion soums. A criminal case has been initiated under the articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning "Abuse of authority by officials of state or non-state commercial organizations" and "Self-management" in connection with this incident. Investigative actions are currently ongoing.

According to the press service of the State Security Service, a man was detained in connection with the illegal circulation and smuggling of strong drugs. This was reported by Upl.uz. Officers of the State Security Service, in cooperation with internal affairs bodies and the regional customs department, conducted a special rapid operation. During this operation, a citizen born in 1980 and residing in the city of Kokand was detained while traveling on the "Fergana-Kokand" route in his "Tracker" vehicle. Upon inspection of the vehicle, 11,200 units of the strong psychotropic drug "Regapen" were found and confiscated as evidence. It was revealed that this individual had previously been held accountable under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan for "Smuggling" and "Illegal production, purchase, storage, and other actions with narcotic substances, their analogues, or psychotropic substances, including their sale." During the investigation, it was established that this strong drug was smuggled from the territory of Kyrgyzstan. A criminal case was initiated against the man under Part One of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on "Smuggling" and Part Five on "Illegal production, distribution, advertising, demonstration, or illegal circulation of non-narcotic strong substances and toxic substances." The criminal may face imprisonment from 7 to 10 years. The investigation is ongoing.

Statistics from the first six months of 2025 revealed a worrying trend among youth in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz. It was found that students of higher education institutions were involved in over three hundred criminal cases. Information provided by the press service of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis prompted a serious investigation at the parliamentary level. At the Senate meeting, a decision was made to send a questionnaire to the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovations, Kongratboy Sharipov. This decision was made following an analysis of criminal cases in the academic environment. The analysis results indicated systemic shortcomings in organizing educational and upbringing processes. Senators expressed concern that higher education institutions do not pay enough attention to organizing students' leisure time meaningfully, conducting spiritual and educational activities, and cooperating with parents. According to the presented data, from January to June of this year, students from 102 higher education institutions across the country committed 307 crimes. Although the geography of crimes covered the entire republic, the highest number of cases was recorded in the capital. After Tashkent, the number of crimes is high in Tashkent region, Bukhara, Namangan, Andijan, Samarkand, Fergana, and Surkhandarya regions. The crimes include various types of traffic accidents, hooliganism, theft, fraud, and injuries of varying degrees. The report paid special attention to certain universities. Students studying at these institutions were more involved in criminal activities. This list includes Tashkent State Transport University, Uzbekistan National University, as well as Tashkent State Technical, Economics, and Information Technologies Universities. As parliament members emphasized, the majority of crimes were committed during class hours, that is, from 08:00 to 16:00. This situation indicates insufficient attendance control and a formal approach to monitoring the educational process. Additionally, in many higher education institutions, the tutoring system does not meet established standards. Student dormitories, especially the entry-exit procedures and supervision of residents during nighttime, were also noted as significant problems. Against this backdrop, senators also raised the issue of corruption within the higher education system. The initiation of criminal cases against officials in the education sector has caused rightful public dissatisfaction and led to a sharp increase in complaints about injustice. At the end of the discussion, a parliamentary inquiry was sent, and appropriate measures were planned. According to international criminological studies, the level of crime among students is often related more to how meaningfully their leisure time is organized and their engagement in university life than to their economic situation. Higher education institutions with well-developed student self-government, sports, and volunteer programs usually show lower crime rates.

Veolia Energy Tashkent, the company managing the central hot water supply system of Tashkent city, has announced the schedule for planned maintenance works to be carried out in September and October 2024. This was reported by Upl.uz. During these preventive measures, the hot water supply will be temporarily stopped in residential buildings connected to the central heating system. At each stage, the water supply interruption will last for five days. According to the company's official statement, these measures are very important for preparing the city's hot water and heating infrastructure for the upcoming winter season. The diagnostics and necessary repairs aim to ensure the system operates reliably and without malfunctions during the winter load period. The management of Veolia Energy Tashkent has asked the capital's residents and organizations to approach the temporary inconveniences with patience. The maintenance works and temporary hot water supply interruptions will be carried out in the following stages: From September 8 to 12, water outages will be observed in Mirzo Ulugbek, Temur Malik, Avaykhon, Mingbuloq streets, as well as in the Mirishkor, Shukura Burxonova, Razzok Hamroyev, Salom, Durmon Yo‘li, and Feruza areas. Additionally, temporary stoppages will occur in the Karasu-1,2,3,4,6, Buz-2, and Feruza neighborhoods, Zarqarlik, Lutfi, Bog‘iston, Katartal, Guliston, Farhod streets, and several other areas. From September 15 to 19, water supply will be stopped in Qorasuv, Besharyk, Birlashgan, Elbek, Asalobod, Quruvchilar, Uysuzlar, Parkent, Chulpon, Alimkent streets, and the Akhangaran highway areas. The Tuzel, Uysuzlar, Asalobod neighborhoods and Aviagorodok towns will also experience temporary service interruptions in the same manner. Moreover, many streets and neighborhoods in the city center and its surroundings will be included in this process. From September 22 to 26, preventive works will be carried out in Mustaqillik Avenue, Mirzo Ulugbek, Buyuk Ipak Yo‘li, Qari Niyoziy, Sayram, Tamara Khanim, Akkurgan, Osiyo, Lev Tolstoy streets, and surrounding areas. During this period, hot water supply will be temporarily interrupted in Yalangach, Tashselmash, Mavlono Riyoziy, Buz-1 neighborhoods, and other areas. From September 29 to October 3, water supply will be stopped in Amir Temur and Mustaqillik avenues, Ahmad Donish, Sharofa Rashidov, Yahyo Gulyamov streets, Shahrisabz, Shastri, Yangishahar, Dehqonobod areas, and many other locations. At the same time, Beltepa, Ibn Sino, Jararyk, Beshqurghan, Olimpiya neighborhoods, and student campuses will also be temporarily without hot water. From October 6 to 10, similar maintenance works will be carried out in Munis, Sarikul, Eski Sarikul, Yangizamon, Yangi Kuyluk, Abdurauf Fitrat, Farg‘ona Yo‘li, and Kuyluk neighborhoods. Many streets and neighborhoods in the Sergeli district will also experience temporary hot water supply interruptions. The central hot water supply system of Tashkent is considered one of the largest systems in Central Asia. Its total length exceeds 2000 kilometers, which is equivalent to the straight-line distance from Tashkent to Istanbul. Therefore, the maintenance works carried out within the scheduled periods are necessary to ensure the reliable operation of the city's hot water and heating system. Residents are asked to understand the temporary inconveniences.

The Russian Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) has completed the necessary studies of a new mRNA vaccine against cancer and submitted the documents for its registration. This was reported by Upl.uz. This paves the way for the clinical use of the vaccine. The head of the agency, Veronika Skvortsova, recently provided this information in an interview with the publication "Izvestiya". According to her, the authorization documents for the use of the drug named "Enteromix" were submitted to the Ministry of Health at the end of summer 2025. This process was carried out after extensive preclinical trials, which confirmed the safety and efficacy of the drug. The development of this vaccine is part of a broader initiative to create personalized medicines. The drug, based on mRNA technology, aims to create a vaccine tailored to the characteristics of tumor cells unique to each patient. Studies were conducted on animals, particularly models suffering from intestinal adenocarcinoma. The results showed that the drug not only slowed tumor growth but also reduced its size by 75-80 percent. As Veronika Skvortsova emphasized, three years of research on this vaccine have been successfully completed, and its application in patients is planned in the near future following regulatory approval. Initially, patients with colorectal cancer will undergo this therapy, which will later be adapted for the most aggressive brain tumors such as melanoma and glioblastoma. Alongside advances in the field of cancer diseases, Russia is also achieving significant success in neuroprosthetics. Veronika Skvortsova noted that work is underway to make prosthetics sensitive by implanting microelectrodes into nerve endings. This direction is being developed through collaboration between the FMBA's Brain and Neurotechnology Center and the company "Motorika". This center has gained the status of a scientific center worldwide and has been provided with the appropriate grant. The process consists of several stages, ranging from eliminating phantom pain to preparing prosthetics using virtual reality and making them sensitive. To ensure wider access to these technologies, a network of specialized medical institutions is planned to be established. By 2027, it is planned to open ten new prosthetics and rehabilitation centers in various regions of the country, including Primorsky Krai. These centers will be based on the model of the first center operating in the village of Goluboye near Moscow. The mRNA technology underlying the new Russian vaccine gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, its potential for treating cancer has been studied by scientists for decades. In the mid-1990s, the first successful experiments were conducted in mice to induce an immune response against cancer cells using mRNA.

The press service of the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office reports that a person selling drugs containing banned substances was detained at a store located in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent city. This was reported by Upl.uz. Regarding this incident, employees of the Department's Uchtepa district division and representatives of law enforcement agencies jointly conducted a special rapid operation. During the operation, it was confirmed that drugs containing banned substances were being stored in the store. In total, 2,835 weight loss preparations were found, which contained potent substances prohibited for free circulation within the territory of Uzbekistan. All identified products were officially confiscated as evidence. On this matter, a criminal case was initiated under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, under the article “Production, distribution, advertising, demonstration of products related to potent, non-narcotic substances, their analogues or psychotropic substances, or illegal circulation of such substances.” Investigation actions are currently underway.

State Security Service officers have detained a person involved in corruption, according to the SGB press service. This was reported by Upl.uz. SGB officers, in cooperation with the regional department staff under the Prosecutor General's Office, arrested a legal advisor of the Tashkent region Construction and Communal Services main department. This person received 15 thousand US dollars. In exchange for the money, he promised to help ensure a positive decision in the appellate instance regarding an administrative case opened against an enterprise serving the population in the Bo‘kin district of Tashkent region through his acquaintances. A criminal case was initiated under the articles "Fraud" and "Assisting in bribery" of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning this incident. The suspect was subjected to detention as a preventive measure. Additionally, the Ministry of Construction and Communal Services recently announced that there are no cases of corruption within its structure. This incident confirms the firm position of state bodies in the fight against corruption, and legal measures are ongoing.

According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Samarkand Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, measures are being taken against individuals who violate traffic rules. This was reported by Upl.uz. Internal affairs officers constantly monitor video materials related to traffic violations on social networks. In particular, in many cases, car drivers seriously violate traffic rules while celebrating wedding ceremonies. For example, a group of drivers who grossly violated traffic rules was identified in the Urgut district. One of them was held administratively liable for a similar violation ten days ago, but it was found that he did not have a driver's license, which did not stop him. Additionally, in the Bulungur district, four drivers participated in a wedding ceremony and violated traffic rules. At the same time, in the Poyariq district, five drivers were deprived of their driver's licenses for similar violations. In all identified cases, administrative protocols were drawn up in accordance with the "Road Hooliganism" article of the Administrative Liability Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The minimum penalty for this violation is a fine of 25 base calculation units and deprivation of the driver's license for a period of 1 to 2 years. These measures are aimed at ensuring road safety and reducing violations.

Information was provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Directorate. This was reported by Upl.uz. On September 6, 2024, at approximately 02:50, a traffic accident occurred near house 12A on Afro’siyob Street in the Mirabad district. The driver of an Audi lost control and collided with a Ford vehicle intended for emergency medical services. As a result of the incident, medical assistance was provided to the driver and passenger of the Ford vehicle. An investigation is underway regarding this case. Traffic participants are urged to maintain speed within limits and strictly adhere to traffic rules. By doing so, it is possible to prevent traffic accidents. The department asks all drivers to act responsibly.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, several cases related to bribery have been identified. This was reported by Upl.uz. In Tashkent city, when a road patrol officer tried to stop a vehicle of the "Onix" model, the driver attempted to flee without complying with legal requirements. Later, the officer stopped him, took appropriate measures, and placed the vehicle in the impound lot. However, the driver did not stop and offered a bribe to retrieve his vehicle from the impound lot. At that moment, he was caught giving a bribe of 500 US dollars. Also, in the Quva district of Fergana region, the driver of a "Nexia-3" vehicle, under the influence of alcohol, gave a bribe of 1000 US dollars to a preventive inspector while driving. In another case, in the Baghdad district, a driver of a "Damas" vehicle, who was intoxicated, offered 800 US dollars to a road patrol officer. In the Bandixon district of Surkhandarya region, a drunk driver operating a "Labo" vehicle was identified. Relevant documents were drawn up against him, and the vehicle was taken to the impound lot. Later, he offered a bribe of 3 million soms to the road patrol officer to cancel the fine protocol and assist in retrieving the vehicle and was caught while giving the bribe. Criminal cases have been initiated under the "Bribery" article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan for all these incidents. Currently, the investigation is ongoing.

When there are not enough dormitory places for students of state higher education institutions, they are given the opportunity to partially cover their rent expenses. This was reported by Upl.uz. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan. According to the legislation, students of state higher education institutions who are not provided with a dormitory and live in rented housing that does not belong to them or their parents will receive a partial monthly rent compensation. The amount of this compensation is set at 412,000 soums per month (1 base calculation value) in Tashkent city, and 206,000 soums per month (0.5 base calculation value) in other regions. If several students live in one apartment, each of them is entitled to receive this subsidy, provided that all are listed in the rental agreement. To receive the compensation, students must prepare a special application and the necessary documents and submit them to the deputy dean for youth affairs or to the department coordinating student housing issues. The required documents include the application form filled out in two copies and a copy of the rental agreement. This procedure helps students reduce their rental living expenses and supports their educational process.

The press service of the Andijan Regional Enforcement Bureau announced that the debtor's house has been put up for sale. This was reported by Upl.uz. According to the enforcement documents issued by the Izboskan District Civil Court on January 21, the debt owed by an individual entrepreneur to AKB “Uzpromstroybank” is to be recovered. The debtor's total debt amounts to 148.4 million soms. Despite multiple warnings, the debtor has not repaid the loan. Therefore, the debtor's house located in the “Qul” neighborhood of Balykchi district was seized and put up for sale through an online auction. The starting price of the house was set at 175 million soms. After the house is sold, the debtor's loan will be fully repaid through compulsory enforcement. These measures are being taken to resolve the debt issue and protect the bank's financial interests.

On September 3, the Tashkent City People's Deputies Council approved a decision to establish a network of evening bus routes to improve transport options during nighttime. This was reported by Upl.uz. Within this initiative, 15 special routes covering the city's main tourist streets and important locations will be launched. The total project cost is 33.3 billion soums, funded from the local budget. The buses will operate under a single contract, a system that has been implemented in the capital's transport system since 2023. According to Allaer Norbutaev, acting head of the Tashkent City Transport Department, the buses will run from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The routes will cover not only tourist areas but also the airport, train stations, major shopping and entertainment centers, markets, and hospitals. A total of 54 buses will operate on 15 routes, ensuring service every 30 minutes. The fare for evening rides will be the same as the daytime tariff. Payment by cash with a QR ticket costs 3,000 soums, while using the electronic payment system costs 1,700 soums. This decision was made despite the tourist commission's proposal to increase the fare for evening services. Vehicles designated for evening routes will be painted red and assigned special numbers starting with the letter “T.” All buses will be equipped according to modern standards, including air conditioning, Wi-Fi, video surveillance cameras, and facilities for persons with disabilities. The project will be implemented in two phases. In the first phase, by the end of this year, 8 routes will be launched with a total length of 136 kilometers. The routes are: Kuylyuk Market – Husayn Bayqara Street, Kipchak Street – Uzgarish Metro Station, from Chilonzor Market to Gulkhani (Aktepa) Street, local airport (Terminal 3) – Chorsu Market, Shifobakhsh Waters Street – Chorsu Market, Yunusobod 6th district – Yunusobod 17th district, Northern Station – Gulkhani (Aktepa) Street, Northern Station – Shofayz neighborhood. In the second phase, 7 more routes will be launched, increasing the evening network length by 98 kilometers. These routes are: from Gishtkuprik post to Amir Temur Avenue, from TTZ to Amir Temur Avenue, from Food City to Amir Temur Avenue, from Kipchak Metro Station to Amir Temur Avenue, from Chilonzor Market to Chorsu Market, from Nazarbek neighborhood to Chorsu Market, from Keles village to Chorsu Market. The world's first evening bus system was launched in London in 1913 to provide transport services for workers on evening shifts at markets and industrial enterprises. In Tashkent, this project will serve to further develop the city's transport system.

Planned maintenance work is starting on the cold water supply networks in the city of Tashkent. This was reported by Upl.uz. As a result of these activities, water supply will be temporarily suspended in some areas of the city. According to the official statement released by the press service of the Tashkent City Water Supply Joint Stock Company, these works are being carried out as part of preparations for the 2025 autumn-winter season. The main goal is to strengthen infrastructure, prevent water supply emergencies, and ensure stability during periods of high demand. The water supply interruption will begin on September 8 and continue until October 10. The city administration will organize the delivery of drinking water in the areas where water supply will be suspended to ensure the convenience of residents. These activities will be carried out with the help of special equipment. The planned repair and maintenance work will be carried out in the following stages. On September 8-10, water supply will be temporarily suspended in the Uchtepa and Mirzo Ulugbek districts. In particular, Chilonzor-15 neighborhood, Bogobod, Qadimgi Chupunota and Birlik neighborhoods, as well as Karasu-1, 2, 4 blocks in Mirzo Ulugbek district and Avoixon and Temur Malik streets will be disconnected from water. On September 9-10, many neighborhoods in Mirzo Ulugbek and Yashnobod districts, the Academy of Internal Affairs, and district heating points will be deprived of water supply. From 23:00 on the night of September 9 until 07:00 on September 10, Oltiariq, Buyuk Ipak Yo‘li streets, Parkent and Karasu blocks, as well as several important facilities including embassies, the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the Presidential School will be disconnected from water. Repair works will continue in Almazar, Uchtepa, and Yakkasaroy districts from September 10 to 18. On September 10-11, Beshqurghan-2, 3, 4 quarters in Almazar district will be disconnected from water supply. Water supply will be temporarily suspended during nighttime hours in Uchtepa and Yakkasaroy districts. These areas include Rakatboshi, Shohjahon neighborhoods, the UAE and Pakistan embassies, as well as two major higher education institutions. On September 15-16 in Almazar and September 16-17 in Yakkasaroy districts, many houses along Bobur, Nukus streets, and Abdulla Qahhor road will be disconnected from water. From September 18 to 30, extensive maintenance work will be carried out in Mirzo Ulugbek, Uchtepa, Almazar, Chilonzor, Shaykhontohur, and Yunusobod districts. On September 18-19, more than ten neighborhoods in Mirzo Ulugbek, as well as medical and scientific institutions, will be disconnected from water supply. On September 22, repair work will continue on Karasaroy and Zarkaynar streets in Almazar district. On September 23-24, water supply will be temporarily suspended in other areas of Mirzo Ulugbek district, including the Czech embassy and several universities. Nighttime water interruptions in Chilonzor and Shaykhontohur districts are planned for September 23-25. On September 25-26, water supply will be cut off in Ibn Sino-1 and 2 blocks of Shaykhontohur district. At the end of the month, on September 29-30, water supply will be suspended in Mirzo Ulugbek and Yunusobod districts, including the areas of the Chinese and Latvian embassies and the Yunusobod farmers' market. Maintenance work will be completed from October 2 to 10. On October 2-3, water supply will again be temporarily suspended in some neighborhoods of Mirzo Ulugbek and Shaykhontohur districts. On the night of October 3-4, water interruptions will be observed in Yashnobod, Mirzo Ulugbek, Sergeli, and Yangihayot districts. On October 6-7, work will continue in Bektimir, and during nighttime hours in Mirzo Ulugbek. On October 7-8, Sergeli and Yangihayot

Attention to partners in Uzbekistan and the Central Asia region! This was reported by Upl.uz. A major event uniting the opportunities of China and Central Asia will soon open at the International Exhibition Center in Tashkent. From September 16 to 18, 2025, the China-Central Asia Trade Exhibition will be held in an expanded format in Uzbekistan, offering you access opportunities to the Chinese market. This exhibition will present three main directions – new business opportunities. Technologies and ecological development will be showcased together. The exhibition will feature China's advanced achievements, including Gree's "Family Intelligent Solutions," Hisense's "Ultra-clear Display Technology," as well as energy-saving equipment and smart mining machinery from leading companies such as Zhejiang Hangcha and North Heavy Industry. Approximately over 200 leading Chinese companies will participate in the event. The exhibits cover the most innovative fields, from touch terminals to biomimetic robots, artificial intelligence-based diagnostic and treatment systems. On the opening day, a trade and investment forum will be held with representatives from official Chinese and Uzbek institutions, trade and industry associations, and companies. Special zones will be organized for brand presentations and sector-specific negotiations. Demands and offers will be announced online in real-time, enabling direct purchases and cooperation initiation during the exhibition. Additionally, within the event, a national image zone will be established to get closer acquainted with Chinese culture. Here, workshops on calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and paper-cutting art will be held, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of Chinese culture. The exhibition will showcase six main directions and the national image zone: smart manufacturing and industrial equipment, green energy and energy storage, electronic technologies, smart transport, eco-friendly construction materials, and digital trade and services. The most promising sectors, including new energy source vehicles, mechanical equipment, eco-friendly agriculture, household electronics, and digital services, will be widely presented. Chinese companies will bring their latest achievements and express readiness for direct cooperation. Whether you are a company seeking technological innovation or an organization aiming to expand your brand in Central Asia, this exhibition will become your key business event for 2025. We invite you to cooperate. Let’s open new opportunities between China and Uzbekistan. This event will be an important milestone in the trade history of Central Asia. Are you ready?

According to initial information from the press service of the Tashkent City Emergency Situations Department, a fire broke out in the Yakasaroy district. This was reported by Upl.uz. On September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:40, the Tashkent City Emergency Situations Department received a report about a fire in a plastic pipe manufacturing workshop. The incident occurred on Kushbegi Street in the Yakasaroy district of the capital. It took six minutes to reach the fire site. Fire and rescue units immediately began extinguishing the fire. At 13:08, the fire was localized, and seven minutes later it was completely extinguished. The Minister of Emergency Situations and heads of regional departments arrived at the scene. Currently, an investigative team is working to determine the causes of the fire. No other official information has been provided regarding the incident. Also, there is no information about any casualties. The Emergency Situations Department stated that it will provide complete information about the incident later.

According to the press service of the Capital's Compulsory Enforcement Bureau, the debt on the loan has been recovered. This was reported by Upl.uz. The Interdistrict Civil Court of Uchtepa received an enforcement order regarding the debt from the Chilonzor district Compulsory Enforcement Bureau. The debtor took a loan of 31,101,883 soums from "TBC Bank" and failed to repay it on time. After the enforcement proceedings began, the debtor was given a 15-day period to voluntarily repay the debt. However, no payment was made during this time, so the enforcement actions continued. Employees of the Compulsory Enforcement Bureau identified the debtor's property, including one vehicle, through the special electronic program "MIB-portal," and imposed a restriction on it. Following these measures, the debtor fully repaid the debt to the bank, and the enforcement case was completely closed due to the debt being settled. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of legal measures in recovering loan debts.

According to the press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office, the fraudsters have been arrested. This was reported by Upl.uz. Department employees in the Samarkand region and representatives of the State Security Service jointly conducted a special rapid operation. During the operation, the head of a private enterprise named “A.D.” was caught while receiving money. He was apprehended while taking an amount of 7 thousand US dollars. It was revealed that this person gained the trust of two citizens and promised to help them go to work in Slovakia. This amount included the processing of all documents necessary for labor migration. Additionally, another person was arrested by the Department and State Security Service employees in the Jizzakh region. He took 2 thousand US dollars from two citizens and promised to arrange visas for them to go to the United States of America. In both cases, criminal cases were initiated under the “Fraud” article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Currently, investigative actions are being carried out to identify other victims of the criminals. Such cases demonstrate serious measures being taken to protect the rights and interests of citizens.

According to the press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the illegal sale of drugs of questionable quality has been prevented. This was reported by Upl.uz. During a special rapid operation conducted by the Qarshi district department officers, it was revealed that a married couple living in the "Bogobod" neighborhood of Qarshi district was engaged in the illegal sale of drugs. A complete drug warehouse was discovered at their residence, and a total of 3,920 units of 94 types of drugs and medical supplies were confiscated. The total value of the confiscated products amounted to 210.6 million soums. These drugs and medical supplies lacked proper documentation, and their origin and quality were unverified. In connection with this case, a criminal case has been initiated under the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning "Manufacturing, purchasing, storing, transporting, or selling drugs of questionable quality or counterfeit drugs, selling drugs outside pharmacies and their branches, as well as violating retail sales rules of drugs containing potent substances by prescription." Currently, investigative authorities are working to identify the supplier of the confiscated drugs and other persons involved in the crime.