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The government of Uzbekistan has decided to increase the speed limit that will be deducted from the radar-recorded speed from 5 km/h to 10 km/h. The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted the draft law on this matter to the parliament. Despite the fact that the Legislative Chamber has just received this draft law and it has not yet been reviewed, it announced that "the recorded speed will now be reduced by 10 km/h". "The draft law stipulates that administrative penalties will be applied based on the errors of radar and speedometer readings related to speed violations, with the recorded speed being reduced by 10 km/h," the chamber's information stated. Screenshot from the Legislative Chamber's Telegram channel If this law is adopted and comes into effect, drivers in areas where the speed limit is 60 km/h will be fined starting from 70 km/h instead of the current 65 km/h. It was previously reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ochilboy Ramatov had instructed to implement such a change last July. It should be noted that in Uzbekistan, starting from 2023, the maximum speed for light vehicles in urban areas was reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h. After this change, traffic accidents in areas with installed cameras have significantly decreased. Every year, more than 2,200 people become victims of traffic accidents in Uzbekistan. Thousands more are left disabled due to car accidents.

On March 11 of this year, the President's decree No. PQ-100 established the main directions for ensuring stable heat energy supply to residential buildings and structures, as well as increasing the energy efficiency of buildings over the next 5 years. In particular: a unified state policy will be implemented in the field, strategic proposals will be developed based on advanced foreign experiences, and an organization will be established to manage and coordinate the activities of heat supply enterprises; the installation of local boilers in the heating systems of multi-apartment buildings with four or more floors that are not connected to centralized heat supply and the introduction of other alternative technologies will reduce the gas demand of a single apartment by at least 20 percent. Additionally, the following measures will be implemented, including: the outdated 103 boilers and 1.6 thousand kilometers of heat networks in centralized heating systems will be updated; 9 modernization projects will be implemented on the basis of public-private partnerships, with the participation of international financial institutions in 13 cities and districts; the coverage of centralized heat supply will be increased from 37 percent to 58 percent, and losses in the system will be reduced from 38 percent to 20 percent.

Every employee works to support their family and manage household expenses. However, some company leaders do not feel the responsibility to pay their employees' salaries on time due to personal grudges or other reasons. As a result, employees are forced to resort to legal action to exercise their civil rights. As a result of decisive measures taken, the Enforcement Bureau recovered the unpaid salaries amounting to 71 million soums for 17 medical workers from the Sharof Rashidov district medical association, which had previously been considered but unpaid. The medical association should not allow such unnecessary expenses and employee troubles in the future. Ensuring that employees receive their salaries on time positively impacts their family's well-being and their attitude towards work.

After the enforcement actions carried out by the Chust district department of the Mandatory Enforcement Bureau, 118.2 million soums of debt was collected from the citizen in favor of the state organization. It has been reported that according to the decision of the Supreme Court dated February 4, 2025, it was determined to collect 118.2 million soums from the debtor U.G. in favor of the State Customs Committee. This document was received by the Chust district department of the Bureau and actions were taken. The state executor granted the debtor a voluntary period of 15 days. However, due to the failure to cover the debt during this time, enforcement actions were carried out. Explanations provided to the debtor U.G. were effective, and he fully paid off the debt. At the same time, the applied state duty of 8.5 million soums was also collected. Thus, the enforcement document was effectively completed.

The enforcement document of the Civil Affairs Inter-District Court of Bostan dated 16.08.2023 states that the debtor “Great shopping center” LLC must pay a credit debt of 97.4 million soums to the creditor “Agrobank” JSC Ulugnor branch. At the same time, the enforcement is directed towards the “ice cream cafe” owned by D.X. Employees of the Ulugnor district department of the bureau carried out enforcement actions and issued warnings to the debtors. Nevertheless, after the credit debts were not paid, the “ice cream cafe” located in the Shahriobod neighborhood of the district was seized. The seized building has been valued at 308 million soums and is currently put up for electronic online auction.

A video titled “An ambulance in Qo‘qon is carrying firewood” went viral on social media. The Republican Emergency Medical Center provided information regarding the situation. According to them, on March 13 of this year, it was found that the driver G.A. was operating a medical vehicle belonging to the family polyclinic No. 10 in Qo‘qon while loading tree saplings without authorization. A critical meeting was held at the polyclinic with the participation of officials from the Qo‘qon city medical association regarding this incident that sparked discussions on social media. During the meeting, the employment contract with the driver G.A. was terminated. Additionally, the chief physician of the polyclinic, F.M., received a reprimand for irresponsibly approaching his duties and failing to conduct sufficient briefings among drivers on effective and efficient use of the vehicles.

The Ministry of Ecology reports that the Tashkent region's Department of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change conducted another monitoring event aimed at protecting wildlife. During the raid conducted in the Yangiyo‘l district, it was discovered that citizens N.R. and N.S. illegally hunted 52 pigeons. A damage of 19 million 500 thousand soums was inflicted on nature. An administrative report was formalized against the offenders in accordance with part 4 of Article 90 of the Administrative Responsibility Code. Documents are being sent to the Yangiyo‘l district court for a legal assessment of the situation. According to the law on "Hunting and Hunting Economy," the hunting season is closed from March 1 to August 15 of this year. During this time, hunting wild animals and birds is strictly prohibited.

Members of a criminal group that committed robbery in Kashkadarya region have been detained, and their connection to another previously committed crime has been established. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was noted that at around 04:00 in the Alisher Navoi neighborhood of Qarshi district, three masked individuals entered one of the houses through the wall. They inflicted bodily harm on the homeowner, his spouse, and their son. The criminal group demanded money from them and took gold jewelry that was in the wardrobe. “I felt the door open. I woke up after seeing the curtain move and the light from the flashlight. As I walked to the door, a masked person rushed in and covered my mouth,” said the victimized woman. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 164 of the Criminal Code (robbery). As a result of the rapid actions taken, it was revealed that the suspects had moved at the crime scene in a Nexia-2 car without a state number. The identity of the suspects has been clarified, and one of them has been detained. Additionally, a person who provided information about the victim in the commission of the robbery has also been arrested. During the investigation, it was revealed that this group was also connected to another robbery that occurred on November 26, 2024, in Qarshi district. A 40-year-old citizen living in Qarshi city, who participated in the crime, has also been detained.

The girl who hit 22-year-old actress Sabrina Jabborova while driving a "Gelik" has come forward during the filming of Ozoda Nursaidova's song "Dilbarim". — I want to apologize to Sabrina, I have been trying to apologize since they went to the hospital. I have been in shock and stress until now. Moreover, my mother had surgery, and I had to take care of her. That's why I couldn't reach out until today. I am 16 years old, I haven't even turned 17 yet. But even though I am young, no one showed any mercy. They even asked me not to mention others' mistakes. By God's test, I ended up behind the wheel of a car. I am ready to answer before the law. I went to this clip shooting out of respect for Ozoda Nursaidova. I was in Shahrisabz at that time, and Ahad Qayum called my mother and invited me to the clip shooting. My mother was initially afraid to send me. Since I was on vacation from school, I came to Tashkent for the shoot. The shooting process began, and we filmed the clip without sleeping for two days. This incident happened on the last third day of the shoot. That day I went to the shoot, and the costume designers had prepared the clothes. I was wearing sneakers, and they said my feet would be visible in the shot, so I needed to wear high-heeled shoes. After that, they told me I would be driving the "Gelik". Ahad Qayum said, "This car knows how to drive." But I told them I had never driven a "Gelik" before. The driver who brought the "Gelik" explained to me repeatedly how to drive it. The creative team said there was no part in the script where a car was being driven. So why did they tell me to drive the car that day? Thus, the shoot began. 4-5 shots were taken. This incident happened in the last shot. I asked, "There are a lot of people here, how am I supposed to drive?" Shuhrat and Abror brothers said, "There are people responsible for the crowd, don't pay attention to them." Then they told me while I was driving the car to look not at the road but at the shot, towards the window. After that, I lost control. Because my eyes were looking to the side. Driving a car in high heels is difficult. After this incident, I lost consciousness. They took Sabrina to the hospital,” says Sevinch.

It has been reported that Sabrina Jabborova, who was injured under a car during the filming of Ozoda Nursaidova's clip, will be taken to Turkey for surgery. The actress herself posted a video on her Instagram page about this. In it, singers Ozoda Nursaidova and Munisa Rizayeva are seen visiting Sabrina and talking to her. The actress mentioned that charity funds have been raised for the surgery and expressed her gratitude to people for their support. “The whole world, those in Uzbekistan are contributing to my recovery, donating money for my hospital card. First of all, thanks to Jasmina for raising this. You are supporting me for my treatment, surgery, building a family, walking freely, and having children. May Allah bless you,” she said. In the video, singer Ozoda Nursaidova stated that she does not want to justify herself and expressed her disappointment about the incident, thanking everyone who was not indifferent to the situation. “A lot has happened, I don’t want to justify myself, the situation is exactly that my leg is 7 centimeters longer, I learned about the problem in the surgery after the news came out. For some reason, I was calm thinking that rehabilitation was happening. This is not a situation that justifies me. This is such an incorrect situation. I received wrong information. From now on, Sabrina needs a 2-3 stage operation, thanks to Munisa and Jasmina. Thank you to our people for not being indifferent, it’s a difficult operation, we will help as much as we can,” said the singer. Munisa Rizayeva mentioned that she spoke to many doctors for the operation and received refusals, but only one professor in Turkey agreed to perform the surgery. “We also put the card number on everyone’s Instagram page. I want to thank our people, no matter how different you are, money has been raised from all over the world. We bought tickets. There are no sponsors, anyone who wants to sponsor can donate to Sabrina’s card,” said Rizayeva. What happened? On November 7, 2024, during the filming of the clip for singer Ozoda Nursaidova's song “Dilbarim,” an unfortunate incident occurred where actress Sabrina Jabborova was run over by a car. The incident gained attention after Jabborova announced the accident on her page. According to the actress, the driver of the “Mercedes-Benz” G-Class (“Gelendvagen”) was another underage actress, S.M., who was also filming in the clip. “The underage actress pressed the gas pedal under the direction of the operator and director Sh.M., but at that moment lost control of the car. The car's wheels ran over Sabrina twice: the front wheel completely passed over her, while the rear wheel rolled over the girl. As a result of the incident, Sabrina's pelvis was fractured, and other parts of her body were severely injured,” the information left on Jabborova's Instagram page states. It was mentioned that the victim lost a lot of blood because first aid was not provided in time. She was later taken to hospital number 4, and after a 9-hour surgery, the patient's life was saved. However, due to a surgical error, her left leg became 7 cm longer than her right leg, leaving the girl disabled. “They didn’t tell me about this right away, only three months later did they inform me about my condition. During this time, my bones healed incorrectly, and now my left leg is 7 cm longer. To correct this, they will have to break my pelvis again and re-fix it. According to the doctors, such an operation occurs in 0.5−1 percent of cases. Often in such unfortunate incidents, people die, but I survived,” the girl later stated in her comments. What is the other side's opinion? After news about Sabrina spread, Ozoda Nursaidova's manager Dilmurod Sattorov and the clip's operator Shuhrat Mavlonov shared their thoughts about the incident and posted a video on Instagram (the video has since been removed from the network). Sattorov expressed his dissatisfaction with the accusations against Ozoda Nursaidova and added that the girl received timely help. “Everyone is talking differently about the situation that happened in Ozoda's clip. The goal here was something else; they wanted to buy us a house, and if necessary, do something else. Ozoda did not participate in that clip; she just asked us to make a clip as a client, we have no right to slander anyone now,” said Sattorov. Shuhrat Mavlonov stated that he was invited as the operator for the clip, that the unfortunate incident was not intentional, and that help was being provided to the girl. “The girl at the wheel acted unknowingly; she has just recently started walking. Until recently, she was given $500 a month for her apartment and living expenses. Now at the end, they are demanding a car,” said Mavlonov. Dilmurod Sattorov stated in an interview with Gazeta.uz that his team did not participate in the filming of the “Dilbarim” clip said. “We ordered the filming of the clip from the director and his team. Upon learning of the incident, we immediately went to the scene with Ozoda. The paramedics were already providing assistance at the scene. Later, an ambulance arrived, and I went to the hospital with her. She was examined for 3−4 hours and underwent surgery,” he said. According to him, on that day, the Tashkent city police department initiated a criminal case, and investigations are currently underway. Sattorov stated that those around the victim discussed buying her a new apartment, but Ozoda Nursaidova did not agree to this. “Those around her discussed buying a new apartment and even sent me ads on Telegram. However, we refused because the final decision must be made by the court. The law will determine who is guilty,” he emphasized. Ozoda Nursaidova's statement Ozoda Nursaidova also made a video address regarding the incident. She expressed her regret about the incident, stating that first aid was provided to the girl and continues to be provided. “They said the operation was done incorrectly and one leg is shorter. I also heard this from the media. Recently, I heard that Sabrina is going to shoots, and I was happy to hear that. In March, we also provided assistance. I have helped as much as I can to those in need. How can I stand aside from this? No one is sitting idly; the investigation is ongoing. We have been paying the daily apartment rent for four months, now going into the fifth month. We will help as much as we can for her recovery,” she said. Ahad Qayum is also waiting for the court's response According to the details of the incident, the underage actress who ran over Sabrina was brought to the filming set by Ahad Qayum. Ahad Qayum also expressed his opinion on the incident. He stated that if the court finds him guilty, he will accept it said. “I have been standing next to Sabrina for 4-5 months. When the issue of the second operation arose, I said that I cannot bear this amount alone, we will discuss it with the team. I have been going to help 5-6 times a day; why is this not being mentioned? The girl at the wheel is also not being spoken of well. The investigation processes have begun. If the law enforcement agencies find me 100 percent guilty, I am ready to answer,” he said. Mother is grateful to the doctors Sabrina's mother expressed her gratitude to the doctors who operated on her daughter, stating that the ambulance took her to hospital number 4 in Kadisheva. The doctors worked hard to save her daughter's life. After a 9-hour surgery, the bone was severely shattered. They managed to piece together the shattered bones, stop the bleeding, and save her daughter's life, for which she is grateful. “May their souls be healthy, I thank Salohiddin, Dilshod, and nurse Lola. They also helped when they came home; I am not upset with them. Thank God, they brought my daughter back from the brink of death, they saved her life in Uzbekistan,” said the woman. Two people were hit in the unfortunate incident The Tashkent city police department provided additional information about the incident. According to them, on November 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 PM, in one of the parking lots on Yangi O‘zbekiston street in the Mirzo Ulug‘bek district, a driver, an underage person born in 2008, S.P., was driving a “Mercedes Benz” vehicle with the state registration number 01 Q 555 BB and hit two pedestrians (J.S., born in 2003, and Sh.E., born in 2006). As a result, the victims were taken to the hospital. According to the medical expert's conclusion related to the court, citizen Sh.E. was assessed with a light bodily injury, while citizen J.S. was assessed with a serious bodily injury. “A criminal case has been initiated under part 1 of article 266 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (violation of traffic safety rules). Currently, preliminary investigation actions are being completed, and measures are being taken to submit the case to court,” the official statement said.

One of the greatest blessings of the Creator is children. Their growth, development, and finding their place in life is an endless blessing for parents. Choosing a beautiful name for a child is an acknowledgment and appreciation of this blessing given by Allah. Because a beautiful, meaningful name enhances a person's character. Conversely, names with ugly and vile meanings are not pleasing to anyone. The Uzbekistan Muslim Board has provided answers to questions about what names are inappropriate for children. - What does the name Abdurasul mean? - The name Abdurasul means "servant of the Prophet." It is advisable to change such names. - My name is Shohruh. Many of my religious acquaintances advise me to change my name, saying it does not quite fit our religion. Is that true? - If possible, it is better to change it. - I heard that naming a girl Sanam is not good. My daughter's name is Gulsanamkhan; what does this name mean, and is it permissible to name a girl this? - Sanam (صنم) means "idol" in Arabic. Therefore, such a name should not be used. Every parent should not just choose a name they like or that sounds beautiful to their ears, but should inquire about the meaning of the name from knowledgeable people before naming their child. Names like Shohsanam or Gulsanam are not permissible. Allah knows best. - I am currently pregnant with my third child. When I went for a check-up, they said it would be a girl (only Allah knows). If God wills, we want to name her Safina. Safina is the name of the ships of Noah (peace be upon him). Can we name our child this? - You should choose names that indicate good meanings for your child. The word "Safina" mentioned in your question means "ship" in Arabic. Choosing a beautiful name for a child is one of the responsibilities of parents. Allah knows best. - I heard that my niece's name Maftunaxon is not good; is that true? - In Arabic, this word can have two forms. The word Maftuna translates to mean "intensely devoted to something," "deviated from the right path," and "mind stolen" or "burned." Therefore, we advise against using such a name. Allah knows best. - I would like to ask about the meaning of the name Muhriddin. May Allah increase your knowledge. - In Arabic, "Muhrun" refers to a young male. Although this name exists in our culture, it is not considered a common name among religious people. If we were to interpret this name, we could hope for meanings like "young son of the religion" or "devout from youth." Allah knows best. - We recently had a son and want to name him Alazim. This name is one of the names of the Creator; they said it should be given as Abdulazim. They also said that my older son's name Alaziz should be changed. Please provide clarification on this matter. - Yes, when naming, the beautiful names of Allah are prefixed with the word "abdu." You should name him Abdulazim. As for your older son, you can change Alaziz to Aziz or Abdulaziz. Naming is an important act. Therefore, a person should not just choose a name they like for their child without considering its meaning and whether it is permissible to use that name, and should ask knowledgeable people before naming. Unfortunately, some people from our Muslim community are naming their children after non-Muslim athletes or actresses whose lifestyles are unknown to us. Such naming is considered a violation of the child's rights. - If Allah grants me a son, can I name him A’malmuhammad? - The name you mentioned does not convey the correct meaning. Therefore, refrain from using such a name. - Can we name our daughter Elif, which is a name among Turks? I heard that Turkey is also a Muslim country. - The word "Elif" in Turkish refers to the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, "Alif." It is just the name of a letter and has no other meaning. It would be better to choose another name for your daughter that has a beautiful meaning. Allah knows best.

On March 14, a press conference was held at the AOKA with the participation of the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Department for the Prevention of Offenses regarding the system of ensuring a safe environment in neighborhoods and preventing offenses. Journalists asked about the recent frequent observations of preventive inspectors "catching" women whose husbands have gone to work, and what measures are being taken to prevent this. "You mentioned those corrupt employees. I believe that there are such people in every system... In the selectors held by our leader in 2024, very strong objections were raised regarding the shortcomings of preventive inspectors, the decline in loyalty to the homeland, and their involvement in corrupt and dishonest practices. Following that, based on the minister's order, we conducted extraordinary attestations across the republic starting from October 2024. During the attestations, conversations were held with employees who tarnish the image of the system, have low levels of knowledge, and are rude in their dealings with citizens. Their knowledge levels were checked, and about 300 preventive inspectors were dismissed from the internal affairs service, and nearly 100 were removed from their positions. Fortunately, the negative situations that arose on social networks occurred in 2024. As of 2025, after three months, such negative situations have not occurred. This is also under very strict control by our personnel department and inspection. It has been determined that every preventive inspector's activities in the neighborhood will be monitored regarding when they go out, where, and when they are active. Extraordinary attestations will be conducted again; we will not stop. We will continue these attestations until we have sufficient personnel that meet the demands of our leader, the government, and our Minister of Internal Affairs," said the Deputy Head of the Department for the Prevention of Offenses of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Colonel Rahimjon Naimov. "Every employee working in the field of prevention is trained throughout the year at the Ministry of Internal Affairs' professional development institute by the responsible personnel of the department for spiritual and educational work and staffing. Measures aimed at strengthening professional knowledge and skills, working in the spirit of loyalty to the homeland, and enhancing service discipline have been established. Umida Abdullayeva / Photo: AOKA If, after all this knowledge and experience, the corruption of employees does not change or their sense of responsibility towards service does not increase, they will be subjected to extraordinary attestations," added another deputy head of the HPX, Colonel Umida Abdullayeva. It should be noted that in January of this year, a preventive inspector was caught at the home of a woman whose husband was in Russia, during the night by her husband's relatives in the Shovot district of the Khorezm region. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has stated that the issue of dismissing the employee from the internal affairs bodies is being considered for these actions

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on a road traffic accident involving a truck in the city of Nukus. It was noted that on March 14 at 03:05, a report was received by the MES about a road traffic accident that occurred when the driver of a MAN brand propane gas truck lost control on M. Nurmuhammedov Street in Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan. According to the report, MES rescuers arrived at the mentioned location and quickly took measures with special equipment and rescue tools, preventing a potential emergency situation from occurring. “There were no fatalities or injuries as a result of the incident,” the report states.

A court ruling was read to a preventive inspector who took a bribe from a popcorn seller in Tashkent. The criminal case was reviewed at the Chilonzor district court. According to the court documents reviewed by Kun.uz, Abdulaziz Abdullayev, born in 1992, had been working as a preventive inspector at the 2nd IIB HPB of the Internal Affairs Department of the Chilonzor district. Using his official position, on August 24, 2024, Abdulaziz Abdullayev demanded 100,000 soums from a citizen engaged in popcorn sales in front of the Magic City park in exchange for not taking him to the IIB. The preventive inspector transferred the requested money to his own bank card. Additionally, Abdulaziz Abdullayev told citizen A.N. that he would "protect" four of his employees engaged in popcorn sales around the Magic City park and the "Friendship of Peoples" art palace. This meant not taking any action against them, warning them in advance about raid activities, and promising to apply lenient penalties if they were caught. For this "service," he received 1.5 million soums as a bribe from citizen A.N. on September 13, 2024. After that, citizen A.N. contacted the trust phone of the Personal Security Department of the Tashkent city department regarding the situation. Based on his appeal, personal security officers seized 1.5 million soums from the preventive inspector as material evidence on the same day. In the court session, Abdulaziz Abdullayev did not admit his guilt. He claimed that the 1.5 million soums he received was actually his own investment in popcorn sales. He also stated that he did not recognize the young man who transferred 100,000 soums to his bank card. Although the preventive inspector did not admit his guilt, his actions were confirmed by witness testimonies and other evidence. By court ruling, Abdulaziz Abdullayev was found guilty under part 2 "a" of Article 210 of the Criminal Code (bribery). He was sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment with deprivation of the right to work in law enforcement agencies, with the sentence being conditional and a probation period of 3 years set.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Olim Abdullayev held a video conference meeting with the ambassador of Croatia to the country (based in Astana) Refik Shabanovich. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the main agenda of the meeting focused on expanding cooperation in the field of external labor migration. During the negotiations, the organizational issues of sending Uzbek citizens to work in Croatia and attracting specialists to create a legislative framework were discussed. The parties noted the necessity of expanding cooperation in the field of external labor migration and strengthening bilateral cooperation between the relevant agencies of the two countries.

Today, on March 12, at 6:16 AM, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 occurred in the Tashkent region. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Tashkent district of the Tashkent region. Can the earthquake be repeated, and what is the current seismic situation in Uzbekistan? Ulfat Nurmatov, head of the seismogeodynamics laboratory at the Seismology Institute, answered these questions. According to Nurmatov, the earthquake that occurred in the Tashkent region on March 12 was reflected in long-term forecasts. “Such activations last occurred in 2008. Since then, it has happened again in 2025. Such earthquakes are typical for our area. It is preferable for such earthquakes to occur frequently. Because the energy accumulated underground is consumed regularly. It does not accumulate,” he explained. The scientist added that the epicenter of the earthquake on March 12 was located in the Tashkent-Piskom seismic zone, and this area periodically becomes active, noting that there have been 7-8 significant earthquakes in the history of Tashkent city and its surroundings, and that this zone has the potential to generate earthquakes of up to 6.5 magnitude. “Conditions for an earthquake are also developing in the Tashkent epicenter, and we have stated that there may be an activation in the near future. This corresponds to the average statistics. It could be stronger. Because the potential of this zone is high. Usually, an earthquake does not end with just one; there may also be aftershocks,” he said. He also noted that it has been a long time since strong earthquakes occurred in Uzbekistan's seismic zones, and considering the average recurrence period, conditions have been met for the next activation. “It is difficult to specify an exact day or week, but we conclude that there may be an activation in the near future within 1-2 years. These are relatively justified,” said the head of the institute's laboratory. According to the scientist, the epicenters where earthquakes occurred in ancient times are currently in seismic calm. For example, the Andijan earthquake occurred in 1902, and in 1937 in Piskent, and since then, no strong earthquakes have been observed in these areas. “In the future, strong earthquakes may occur in areas close to them,” Nurmatov said. According to the specialist, in previous years or earlier, in Central Asia, an average of 5-10 earthquakes with a magnitude of over 4 occurred every week, but now their number has decreased to 3-4. “Now the number of earthquakes in Uzbekistan has also decreased. Recently, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan as well. The entire Central Asia region may gradually enter a state of activation. It is difficult to specify the date, indeed we also deal with operational forecasts, and we have developed maps regarding where earthquakes may occur in the near future,” said the institute specialist.

Of course, you don’t want pests to destroy your garden during the harvest season. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare in advance to protect the crops. So, what plants can be planted in such cases? According to gardener and landscape designer Olga Voronova, flowers and medicinal plants can serve as excellent "guards" for your harvest. For example, marigolds, nasturtiums, and calendulas repel insects. Different plants can be planted with various crops. Marigolds fight against cabbage beetles, so it is recommended to plant them next to cabbage. Black beans do not attract Colorado beetles to potatoes, while nasturtium protects crops from harmful fungi. “These three classic flowers are 100 percent effective,” says the expert. Additionally, rosemary, monarda, and other fragrant medicinal plants can also be good neighbors for garden crops. The pleasant scent they emit protects the plants from insects. Pollin also has the same effect, but it doesn’t have to be found growing naturally; it can also be specially planted in the garden. To place all the plants beautifully and wisely, Olga Voronova recommends planning a separate area for flowers and medicinal plants in advance. “I usually leave a little space when sowing seeds and then plant the necessary flowers in them,” said the gardener in a comment to “MIR 24”. There is another added benefit of planting vegetables that are beneficial for food alongside flowers: as a result, it creates not just an ordinary garden, but a beautiful and designer-style harvest.

Reports have circulated on social media that 22-year-old actress Sabrina Jabborova became disabled after being hit by a car during the filming of Ozoda Nursaidova's "Dilbarim" clip. This situation has sparked widespread discussions among internet users. What actually happened? "Daryo" contacted the creative team that filmed the clip to clarify the situation. What actually happened? The unfortunate incident occurred on November 7, 2024. The underage girl Sevinch Ma’rufovna, who was filming in the clip, was driving a "Gelendvagen" car and ran over another actress – Sabrina Jabborova. As a result, Sabrina became disabled and when she asked for help to stand up, she wrote that she received only empty promises and threats, addressing the public. Photo: Screenshot from the video "9-hour surgery and a leg shortened by 7 cm" According to Sabrina, the underage actress S.M. was behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz G-class ("Gelendvagen"). She was also filming in the clip. — The underage actress pressed the gas pedal under the direction of the operator and director Shuhrat Mavlonov, but at that moment lost control of the vehicle. The car'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's pelvis was fractured, and other parts of her body sustained serious injuries, the information left on Jabborova's Instagram page states. Photo: Instagram / @cosmos.sj Injured actress and model Sabrina Jabborova Due to the lack of first aid provided to the injured, she lost a lot of blood. She was then taken to the hospital No. 4, and after a 9-hour surgery, the patient's life was saved. However, due to the improper execution of the surgical procedure, her left leg became 7 cm longer than her right leg, and the girl became disabled. Currently, doctors have stated that in order to restore the girl's health, her pelvis needs to be broken and the bones realigned, and such operations are rarely successful. Photo: Instagram / @cosmos.sj Injured actress and model Sabrina Jabborova According to her, the organizers of the shoot and other responsible individuals did not provide adequate assistance to the injured. For four months, they only paid $500 as a fine for violating technical rules during the filming. “When the injured girl's mother asked for help for Sabrina to stand up, she received only empty promises and threats. She was told that if materials about the incident were spread on the internet, all assistance to the injured would be completely stopped,” the statement said. "I was not the director, they are slandering me" We contacted Shuhrat Mavlonov, who is mentioned as the director of the clip on social media. He expressed his deep hurt by these statements, as he claimed he did not give orders for the girl to get into the car. Photo: Instagram / @mavlonovproduction_official — In fact, this girl has been part of the crowd (referring to Sabrina Jabborova). I have not seen her because I was not called as the director, just as an operator. It was Ahad Qayum who put her (Sevinch Ma’rufovna) in the car. My job was to say “motor, stop, and it’s taken.” Someone is orchestrating these things. I heard that the goal was to talk about bringing another home car. I was not the director in the clip, I was the operator. They are slandering me. Everything will be answered before the law, said Shuhrat Mavlonov. Director: "I was not a witness to the unfortunate incident" We also contacted Doniyor Rajabov, the head of the "Rajabov" studio, who has gained considerable popularity among show business representatives. Photo: Instagram /@doniyor_radjabovofficial — The clip shooting was scheduled for three days. I was present at the beginning of the two-day filming, but I could not attend on the third day when the unfortunate incident occurred because I had to go to a wedding that day. I was not a witness to the unfortunate incident; it is difficult for that girl, but incorrect information is being spread, said Doniyor Rajabov. We were also curious to know Ozoda Nursaidova's thoughts on the situation, as she is being sharply criticized on social media. However, we could not reach her. Later, we spoke with the singer's manager, Dilmurod Sattorov, over the phone. — Ozoda Nursaidova is the client of the clip; she did not participate in the filming. The script did not include a car scene for the girl; she was only supposed to get out of the car. I don’t understand why she got behind the wheel and why the script changed. After the unfortunate incident, I arrived there and we took her to the hospital in an ambulance. Contrary to what some bloggers have said, the girl was not neglected. Because it was filmed in the medical institute area, assistance was provided to the girl until the ambulance arrived. The claim that she lost 3 liters of blood is also false. We were all there until the operation was completed, even the girl behind the wheel was there with her parents. Ozoda Nursaidova said, “We will help; she is a young girl, she needs to stand up.” The creative team was not just watching. They were living in a rented house without conditions, and we bought necessary items like a bed and a television. Every month, we continue to provide money for expenses in addition to the rent. They said her pelvis is fractured and she needs to avoid sitting and moving for 3 months for it to heal. However, the girl's mother has gone to Surkhandarya and has come back to the shoot. As far as I know, she fell there and the metal placed in her pelvis has shifted. “Now the leg has become short, they are saying another operation is needed,” said her mother. I am in constant contact with that family; no one has abandoned them. Only some people have changed their opinions. Friends around them hinted to me about buying a house. Everything will be fine; there will be another operation, but first, let the investigation be completed and the court's verdict be read. Such demands have been made to other creators as well. I personally have evidence of assistance provided to the family; some bloggers should talk to us before criticizing, said Doniyor Sattorov. Why is Ahad Qayum silent? It has been said that Ahad Qayum, known as a poet and director, invited the girls to the shooting site and ordered the underage actress to get behind the wheel of the car. However, our numerous attempts to contact him were unsuccessful. The truth cannot be ignored; it is also difficult to regain lost health. The fact that the girl has been bedridden for several months and one of her legs has become shorter than the other is also a reality. We will continue to monitor the events and await a just resolution.

The Tashkent city IIBB Road Traffic Safety Department reported on a road traffic accident that occurred in the Chilonzor district. It is reported that on March 12 at around 10:45, the driver of a Lacetti car lost control of the steering wheel and collided with a tree on 2-Qatortol Street in the Chilonzor district. As a result of the accident, the vehicle was technically damaged, and first aid was provided to the driver and passengers. The "Tashkent land" channel on Telegram reports that the Lacetti crashed into the tree at high speed. Due to the force of the impact, the engine of the car was thrown onto the road. Investigations are being conducted by responsible officers of the Tashkent city IIBB YHXB regarding this incident. It is worth noting that at the end of February, a bus crashed into a tree in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of the capital. This was caused by a technical malfunction in the walking part of the public transport vehicle.

On March 12, a Boeing 737 belonging to Utair airline, which was en route from Samarkand to Moscow, experienced a technical malfunction during the flight. The flight crew determined that it was not possible to continue the flight according to safety regulations and decided to return to Samarkand International Airport. Worrying situation in the air According to data from the Flightradar24 service, after flight UT810 took off from Samarkand, it circled several times over the areas of Kattaqorgon and Nurbuloq, preparing to land in the air. The problem with the engine was quickly identified by the crew, which is why the plane returned to the airport in accordance with safety norms. Emergency landing and inspection process The technical team and safety specialists at Samarkand airport prepared to receive the aircraft. The landing was successfully carried out, and the health of all passengers and crew members is good. Currently, technical engineers are working to determine the causes of the malfunction. Official information regarding when the passengers' next flight will take place is expected to be provided. Official statement from the airline Representatives of Utair airline issued an official statement regarding this incident, emphasizing that the safety of all passengers was ensured. "Our crew always prioritizes safety. They handled this technical situation professionally, and the plane landed successfully. All conveniences will be provided for our passengers," the company's statement said. Such technical problems frequently occur in aviation, but thanks to the effective work of a qualified crew and technical service, the situation was resolved successfully. Additional information about the aircraft's next flight is expected to be provided by Samarkand airport and Utair airline.