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According to our Constitution, parents are obliged to support and educate their children until they reach adulthood. Child support is collected from a parent (or guardian) who has voluntarily failed to fulfill their obligation to provide for their minor children based on a court decision. At the beginning of this year, there were a total of 9,163 enforcement documents related to the collection of child support for minors in the district (city) departments of the Sirdaryo region branch of the Mandatory Enforcement Bureau, amounting to 83.8 billion soums. During the past period of this year, 9.6 billion soums of child support funds have been collected for the support of minors. At the same time, the issue of accountability for debtors who have evaded payment of child support has been addressed, and measures to ensure the inevitability of punishment in this regard are being implemented.

According to the information provided by the Hydrometeorological Service Agency, precipitation is expected in some areas from March 20 to 25 of this year, along with a sharp change in air temperature. For this reason, in the mountainous regions of the republic, including: - Kashkadarya region: Dehqonobod, Kitob, Qamashi, Shahrisabz districts; - Surxondaryo region: Boysun, Qumqo‘rg‘on, Sariosiyo, Uzun districts; - Samarkand region: Nurobod, Qo‘shrabot, Samarkand, Urgut districts; - Jizzakh region: Baxmal, Zomin districts; - Tashkent region: Bo‘stonliq, Ohangaron, and Parkent districts (Chotqol ridge); - In Namangan region, in the Pop district, the risk of snow avalanches is announced. Citizens living in foothill and mountainous areas, vacationers, and drivers moving in mountainous areas are requested to take precautionary measures.

Yesterday, on March 17, it was discovered that a girl approximately 12-13 years old was lying unconscious in the alley of a multi-story building in the "Ye" neighborhood of the Chilonzor district of Tashkent. Neighbors living in the building tried to identify her, but nothing was found except for a certificate written in the name "M". “At first, the girl with a headscarf approached the alley and seemed to try to knock on the door, but she fainted before she could,” said one of the witnesses. Neighbors immediately called for an ambulance, and the girl was taken to the hospital. According to information provided by an official from the Tashkent city police department, a citizen M.M., born in 2005 and residing in the Chilonzor district, left her home on March 17 of this year at around 07:30. Her phone was turned off due to a dead battery. She had an epileptic seizure near the entrance of the multi-story building. Thanks to the ambulance called by caring neighbors, she received timely medical assistance. “The girl is currently under the supervision of doctors in the hospital. Her family has been informed, and her condition is good,” the report states.

In the "Initiative Budget," projects with mandatory voting will be excluded from the voting stage. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It was noted that cases of mandatory voting were observed at the 37th general education school in the Kuva district of the Fergana region. When the relevant authorities investigated the situation, it was confirmed that employees at this school were indeed involved in mandatory voting. For this reason, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has submitted a proposal to the district council of people's deputies to exclude projects with mandatory voting from the voting stage at this school. "If you encounter cases of being forced to vote, we urge you to immediately call the trust number (71)200-06-00 of the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment," the ministry's message states. Additionally, the ministry reminded that involving individuals in mandatory voting within the framework of the "Initiative Budget" process is classified as forced labor.

According to new information, during the investigation of the crime committed in the Yakkasaroy district, Akmal Shukurov, born in 1995, fled from the investigation and went into hiding. For this reason, he has been charged under Article 277 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan ("Hooliganism") and Article 104 ("Deliberate infliction of serious bodily harm"), and a precautionary measure of "Detention" has been applied. As a result of operational measures carried out by law enforcement agencies, A. Shukurov was detained in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, work is underway to extradite him to Tashkent.

The Ministry of Preschool and School Education announced that the spring break will start on March 21. It is noted that according to the resolution No. 140 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated March 15, 2017, which approved the "Regulation on General Secondary Education," the spring break for students of general education schools in Uzbekistan will start on March 21, 2025. The break will last until March 27 (7 calendar days). The classes of the IV academic quarter will begin on March 28, 2025.

Photo: Cross Works The governor of Tashkent region, Zoir Mirzaev, has made a decision to allocate land from the territory of the Upper Chirchik district for the establishment of the "New Tashkent city" directorate. According to this decision, 122.3 hectares of land have been allocated from the Upper Chirchik district for the establishment of the New Tashkent city. Specifically, 75.22 hectares have been allocated from the Bordonko‘l area and 47.1 hectares from the Do‘stlik area. To date, a total of more than 220 hectares of land have been granted to the "New Tashkent city establishment directorate" with the right of permanent use. It should be noted that in October 2024, 110.4 hectares of land, which were returned to the state reserve from the Upper Chirchik district and had their classification changed, were allocated to the "New Tashkent city establishment directorate" with the right of permanent use.

During the Senate plenary session, a law was reviewed that envisages amendments and additions to the Code of Administrative Responsibility aimed at ensuring road safety and improving the efficiency of public transport use. This was reported by the Senate's information service. It was noted that the issue of traffic congestion has become one of the most pressing problems for the population, especially in the capital. In the last 2-3 years, traffic congestion in Tashkent city has been observed at levels of 7-9 points daily, and at times this situation has risen to 10 points. This leads to stressful and conflicting situations on the roads, causing passengers and drivers to spend hours in traffic. For this reason, practical measures are being taken to prioritize public transport in order to reduce traffic congestion and create convenience for the population. In particular, the number of buses in Tashkent city has doubled in the last 2 years. As a result of the establishment of dedicated lanes for them, the interval between bus services has been reduced by half. The number of passengers has doubled, reaching 1 million daily users. However, it was emphasized that gaps in legislation are seriously reducing the efficiency of public transport use, negatively affecting service regularity and the free movement of public transport. Although separate lanes for public transport have been allocated on city roads and the movement of other vehicles is prohibited, they continue to operate in these lanes. The current legislation does not provide for penalties for drivers of vehicles operating in lanes specifically designated for public transport. At the same time, it has been observed that drivers are frequently operating their vehicles on bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and green areas, negatively impacting the safety of road participants in these areas. Another factor negatively affecting road safety is the illegal installation of artificial barriers and cases of blocking roads. Citizens illegally install artificial barriers on the streets in their residential areas, restricting movement and obstructing the passage of emergency services and special vehicles. To address these issues, a new Article 128-7 is being introduced into the Code of Administrative Responsibility with this law, establishing responsibility for violating the rules of movement in lanes specifically designated for public transport. In particular, the movement of vehicles in lanes designated for route vehicles will result in a fine equal to one basic calculation amount, and if the same violation occurs again within one year after an administrative penalty has been applied, a fine equal to three basic calculation amounts will be imposed. Additionally, the law revises the title and the first part of the disposition of Article 128 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility. Furthermore, the law establishes responsibility for drivers operating their vehicles on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle lanes, and green areas, as well as for non-compliance with road signs and other traffic rules.

It is known that currently, payments for energy by individuals and legal entities are being made on time, and the payment discipline has fundamentally changed. However, just as rice cannot be without husk, there are still those who do not pay for the energy consumed on time without fulfilling the terms of the contracts made with energy supplying organizations. The Zomin district department of the compulsory enforcement bureau has seized transformers belonging to 12 entrepreneurs and farms in favor of the regional electric networks enterprise due to their debts. In the future, these properties will be sold at auction, and the proceeds will be used to settle existing debts. The compulsory enforcement bureau will continue its efforts to strengthen the payment discipline for electricity.

A presidential decree has been adopted on “Measures to further improve the system of support for families and women”. The main target indicators for supporting women in 2025 are set as follows: ▪️Ensuring employment for 2 million women; ▪️Training 250 thousand women in vocational skills and entrepreneurship; ▪️Involving 250 thousand women in higher education; ▪️Organizing motivational seminars for 50 thousand needy women in sanatoriums to promote health and develop entrepreneurial skills. Within the framework of the HAMROH program to support women entrepreneurs, starting from May 1, 2025: Grants of up to 50 million soums will be allocated to 1 thousand "mentor" entrepreneurs who assist women in implementing “green projects” and projects in the IT sector, as well as in establishing the entrepreneurship of at least 5 women; Women with a positive credit history will be allocated unsecured loans of up to 100 million soums; Until the equipment purchased with the loan is delivered, guarantees will be provided by the “Entrepreneurship Development Company” JSC.

The advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Munira Aminova, held a meeting with the Israeli ambassador, Gideon Lustig. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, special attention was paid to expanding cooperation in the fields of commerce, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, education, and innovation. The ambassador announced Israel's readiness to provide training and courses to Uzbekistan specialists through MASHAV in these areas. This cooperation will help strengthen the ties between the two countries and enhance the professional skills of specialists. Photo: "Dunyo" AA

Olim Abdullayev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, met with the Ambassador of Slovakia, Viktor Boretski. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting discussed issues related to organizing the labor migration of Uzbekistan citizens to Slovakia, developing and strengthening the legislative framework in this area. Special attention was given to attracting specialists from Slovakia to train highly qualified personnel from Uzbekistan. The parties agreed to continue developing bilateral cooperation aimed at improving labor migration and training conditions. Photo: "Dunyo" AA

The Tashkent region's Interior Ministry's Road Safety Department reported on a road traffic incident that occurred in the Yangiyo‘l district. It was noted that on March 14, at approximately 09:00, the driver F.J. was driving a Gentra vehicle when he crashed into a concrete pole on the roadside in front of house number 21 on Amir Temur Street in Yangiyo‘l district. According to the driver, he lost control of the steering wheel due to a deterioration in his health, which led to the accident. No one was harmed as a result of this road traffic incident. The vehicle and the pole carrying electrical wires were damaged. Photo: Social networks Relevant documents are being processed by the Yangiyo‘l district's Interior Ministry's Road Safety Department, and an investigation is underway.

A person engaged in the sale of strong acting drugs has been detained in Chirchik city. This was reported by the department under the Prosecutor General's Office. It was reported that during an operation conducted in cooperation with the department's Chirchik city division, the National Security Service, and the Interior Ministry, citizen A.P. was detained while selling 7,129 drug items of 18 types containing strong acting substances to citizen B.R. for 5,050 US dollars. As the operation continued, when A.P.'s residence was searched, it was found that he was keeping 19,974 drug items of various names for the purpose of sale, and a total of 27,103 drug items were seized as physical evidence. It is noted that a criminal case has been initiated under Article 251-1 of the Criminal Code (preparation, distribution, advertising, demonstration of products promoting strong acting substances that are not considered narcotic drugs, their analogs, or psychotropic substances, or illegally introducing such substances or toxic substances into circulation), and investigative actions are being conducted.

On March 15, it was reported by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change that over 1000 birds and desert tortoises were prevented from being sold illegally at the bird market in the Olmazor district of Tashkent. It was noted that a joint monitoring operation was conducted by the Tashkent city prosecutor's office, the Interior Ministry, the National Guard, and the Ecology Department to investigate cases of illegal sale of wild birds and animals caught from nature. During the operation, 1168 individuals were identified, including 935 belonging to the family of sparrows, 33 to the family of finches, 200 to the family of thrushes, and 3 to the family of gulls, as well as 35 desert tortoises being sold illegally. The birds were confiscated from the vendors at the market as evidence and released into a suitable environment for them to live. The desert tortoises were temporarily sent to the Tashkent Zoo, while the 3 birds belonging to the family of gulls were temporarily handed over to the Society for the Protection of Wild Birds. They will be released back into nature after medical supervision and care, the report states.

In Uzbekistan, legal entities are allowed to pay utility bills online through mobile applications. The relevant order of the chairman of the Central Bank's board has been registered by the Ministry of Justice. According to it, an amendment was made to the regulation on the issuance and circulation of bank cards in Uzbekistan, approved by the decision of the Central Bank's board in April 2021. Now, legal entities can make payments for electricity and natural gas using corporate bank cards in national currency through mobile applications. The roadmap established by the presidential decree adopted in December 2024 specified the implementation of a system for making payments for electricity through corporate cards via mobile applications for legal entities. The Central Bank, the Ministry of Digital Technologies, "Regional Electric Networks," and "Hududgazta'minot" were tasked with developing a draft regulatory legal document. The decree envisaged the possibility of paying off debts in installments instead of disconnecting debtors from the network. Amendments were made regarding payments for resources used in excess of the contractual amount during the accounting period in the rules for the use of electricity and gas.

Munisa Rizayeva and her husband Arseniy Moroz's phone conversation has sparked great interest on social media. The family's conversation, which aims to connect every day, is spontaneous, engaging, and filled with humor. Munisa posted a video of this conversation on her social media page, which attracted a lot of attention. Jokes in the conversation In the video, Munisa humorously asks her husband while observing the beautiful environment of the hotel and the surrounding books: "Are beautiful girls serving you?" This situation showcases their playful and unique relationship. Arseniy, in turn, responds with laughter, proving that he likes the Moroz surname to Munisa. Moroz and Munisa After that, the video shows the letter "M" on Arseniy's slipper. Munisa responds by saying: "Now I am Moroz Munisa." This joke about the surname reflects her unique perspective and personal humor. Munisa Moroz If Munisa Rizayeva took her husband Arseniy Moroz's surname, her full name would become Munisa Moroz. This is a significant part of both personal and family responses, showcasing the active and vibrant aspects of their family life in every conversation and enthusiasm. Through this appearance of Munisa and Arseniy on social media, one can see their active and cheerful personal life.

A person who was trying to sell a 72.6 sotik non-residential land plot in the Bo‘stonliq district of Tashkent region for 1 million dollars was detained. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was noted that an operation was conducted on March 12 in the Bektemir district of Tashkent city. During this operation, a person born in 1992, who was engaged in real estate activities, was detained. He was trying to sell a 72.6 sotik non-residential land plot in the Bo‘stonliq district of Tashkent region for 1 million dollars. Additionally, he demanded 100 thousand dollars in exchange for changing the category of this land plot from non-residential to residential and obtaining the necessary permits and documents for the construction of a multi-storey residential building through acquaintances in high positions within a month. He was detained when he received an advance payment of 110 thousand dollars. Moreover, in a rapid operation conducted in the Olmazor district of Tashkent city, a person who demanded a large sum of money in exchange for terminating enforcement documents being processed by the MIB for a debt was detained. He was caught when he demanded 25 thousand dollars in exchange for terminating enforcement documents for a citizen's debt of 647 million soums and lifting the travel ban imposed on leaving Uzbekistan. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the suspect under part 4 "a" of Article 168 of the Criminal Code (fraud in a large amount) and part 3 "a" of Article 211 (bribery in a large amount), and a preventive measure of detention has been applied against the suspect.

Significant changes are being made to the parking system in Tashkent city. The project, which aims to establish more than 200 thousand paid parking spaces, is one of the important efforts being implemented by the city administration. The goals behind this step are to further improve the city's transport system, reduce traffic congestion, and increase the speed of movement. What kind of paid parking lots will be created? The system for introducing paid parking lots will be launched in the first phase as a pilot in the Mirobod and Yakkasaroy districts of Tashkent. Starting from July of this year, a payment system will be implemented in the existing parking lots in these districts. This process will provide the population with high-quality and easy payment options. Rates and payment system The rates are divided into 4 zones, ensuring that each payment is set according to demand in different locations. The rates are set from 5,000 to 12,000 soums per hour, with a maximum price of up to 30,000 soums. Payments will be made through a mobile application, which will create more convenience for drivers and allow them to make payments without unnecessary hassle. Transport reform: news and goals The Tashkent city administration aims to reduce congestion by 18% through paid parking lots. As a result, news about parking lots will help improve the city's internal transport system. In particular, it is expected to increase the speed of movement and improve order on the roads. Additionally, special tablets and video surveillance cameras will be installed to monitor payments. Future accountability measures Starting from 2026, administrative liability may be introduced for drivers who do not make payments. This, in turn, will encourage the population to make payments accurately and on time. The introduction of paid parking lots is an important step in reforming the transport system of Tashkent city and regulating traffic. This project will not only help reduce congestion in the city center but also improve the situation on the surrounding small roads. All of this is aimed at facilitating the daily lives of the city's residents.

It was reported that actress Sabrina Jabborova was involved in a car accident while filming the music video for singer Ozoda Nursaidova's "Dilbarim," resulting in her becoming disabled. She stated in her appearance that no assistance was being provided to her by those responsible for the incident, and she was left to her own devices. Following this, representatives of the filming crew, the singer, and her manager claimed that sufficient help was being provided to the actress. Later, Ozoda Nursaidova expressed that she was not fully aware of the situation and apologized to Sabrina. Currently, this case is being investigated by the internal affairs authorities. How will the damage caused to the actress be compensated? What does the law say about this? To answer these questions, the "Daryo" correspondent consulted labor law expert Muhammadamin Karimjonov. If a contract has been signed... If the actress is an employee working under a labor contract, according to Article 319 of the Labor Code, the employer is obliged to compensate for the damage caused to the employee's life or health. According to Article 321 of the Labor Code, the employer is required to compensate for the damage caused to the employee's life or health due to work-related disability and/or occupational disease. The employer is materially liable for damage caused to the employee's life or health while performing work duties both within and outside their premises, as well as during travel to and from work in transport provided by the employer due to work-related disability. According to Article 322 of the Labor Code, the compensation for damage caused to the employee's health by the employer includes: one-time payment to the employee; monthly payments made as compensation for lost wages; compensation for the employee's additional expenses. According to Article 323 of the Labor Code, the amount of the one-time payment made by the employer due to damage to the employee's health is determined by the collective agreement, or if there is none, by the agreement between the employer and the trade union committee. In this case, the amount of the one-time payment due to damage to the employee's health should not be less than the annual salary calculated based on the employee's average monthly wage. Appendix 1 of the Cabinet of Ministers' decision No. 60 dated February 11, 2005, "Rules for compensating damage caused to employees in connection with their performance of work duties," regulates relations regarding compensation for damage caused to employees in connection with their performance of work duties by the laws of Uzbekistan, other normative legal documents, and these rules. In order to ensure the correct and uniform application of the laws, the Plenary Session of the Supreme Court has also adopted a decision on "Judicial practice regarding disputes related to compensation for damage caused to the life and health of employees in connection with the performance of work duties." The above analysis applies only to employees working under a labor contract. What if there is no labor contract with the actress? According to Article 11 of the Labor Code, labor legislation does not apply to the following individuals (if they do not simultaneously act as employers or their representatives in the manner prescribed by this Code). When a civil law contract is signed, a citizen does not enter into labor relations with the organization, and the parties are not the employee and the employer, but the executor and the client, and the guarantees provided in the Labor Code are not included in the civil law contract. According to Article 989 of the Civil Code, a legal entity or citizen is liable for the damage caused by their employee while performing labor (service, position) duties. According to the rules of this chapter, citizens working under a labor contract, as well as those working under a civil law contract, are recognized as employees if they act based on the instructions of the relevant legal entity or citizen or under their supervision or if they are required to act in such a manner. The concept of employee in the second part of Article 989 of the Civil Code encompasses not only those working under a labor contract but also those working under a civil law contract. That is, this concept is broader than the concept of employee in the second part of Article 19 of the Labor Code. Economic partnerships and societies, production cooperatives compensate for the damage caused by their participants (members) during the implementation of the entrepreneurial, production, or other activities of the partnership, society, or cooperative. The underage actress pressed the gas pedal under the direction of the operator and director but lost control of the vehicle at that moment. The vehicle's wheels ran over Sabrina twice: the front wheel completely passed over her, while the rear wheel rolled over her. As a result of the incident, Sabrina suffered a broken pelvis, and other parts of her body sustained serious injuries, according to Sabrina's appeal. Sevinch, who was driving the "Gelik," stated that she initially said she did not know how to drive the car. Sevinch Photo: Instagram “They told me to drive the 'Gelik.' Ahad Qayum said, 'This car knows how to drive.' But I said I had never driven a 'Gelik' before. The driver who had been driving the 'Gelik' repeatedly explained to me how to drive it.” Thus, the filming began, and 4-5 shots were taken. This incident occurred in the last shot. “There are many people here, how can I drive?” I asked. Shuhrat and Abror said, “There are people responsible for the mass event, don’t pay attention to them.” Then while I was driving, they said, “Look at the frame, not the road, look towards the window.” After that, I lost control because my eyes were looking to the side. It is difficult to drive in high-heeled shoes. After this incident, I lost consciousness. They took Sabrina to the hospital, Sevinch said. According to Appendix 1 of the Cabinet of Ministers' decision No. 172 dated April 12, 2022, according to paragraph 149 of the "Traffic Rules," a learner must be at least 18 years old at the end of the training period to be entitled to drive a vehicle (for categories "B" and "C"). According to Article 135 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility, the management of vehicles by individuals who do not have the right to drive vehicles or do not have the documents granting the right to drive those specific vehicles, as well as the transfer of the management of vehicles to individuals who do not have the right to drive, results in a fine of five times the basic calculation amount (1 million 875 thousand soums). If a person suffers bodily harm as a result of the incident, the punishment will be determined based on its severity. According to Article 999 of the Civil Code, the obligation to compensate for damage falls on the legal entity or citizen who owns the source of increased danger based on property rights, operational management rights, or any other legal basis (property lease agreement, power of attorney granting the right to drive a vehicle, order from the relevant authority to hand over the source of increased danger, etc.). According to Article 1006 of the Civil Code, if a citizen is disabled or suffers other harm to their health, the victim is entitled to compensation for lost wages (income) that they would have received or could have received, as well as additional expenses incurred due to harm to their health, including treatment, additional nutrition, purchasing medications, prosthetics, being under someone’s care, treatment in a sanatorium, purchasing special vehicles, and costs for retraining for another profession, if it is determined that the victim needs these types of assistance and care and does not have the right to receive them for free. In determining lost wages (income), the disability pension assigned due to the victim's disability or other types of pensions, allowances, and similar payments received before and after the harm to their health are not taken into account and do not reduce the amount of compensation (are not included in the compensation calculation). The wages (income) received by the victim after the harm to their health is also not included in the compensation calculation. The amount and quantity of payments due to the victim under this article may be increased by law or contract. What if there is no civil law contract with the actress, or no contract at all? Even if there is no civil law contract with the actress or no contract at all, the damage caused to the citizen's health must be compensated. This is because the basis for establishing civil liability is considered to be the non-fulfillment or inadequate fulfillment of an obligation, delict (in civil law, a person's civil wrongdoing resulting in property damage to another person gives rise to delict liability) is primarily based on the existence of damage. That is, in delict liability, even if no contract has been signed, the person who caused the damage must compensate it in full.