In Uzbekistan, passengers eligible for discounts have been informed about the procedure for remote processing of railway tickets. Discounted tickets can now be purchased through the official website E-ticket.railway.uz, without visiting station ticket offices.
On February 25, a gas explosion occurred in a multi-story building in Kokand, Fergana Region. The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) reported the incident.
A driver who hit a 2-year-old child with a Cobalt car in Zomin district, Jizzakh region, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison. The Supreme Court announced this.
Uzbekistan has been awarded the prestigious international VETA Awards, one of the most respected accolades in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Central University in India has announced the launch of a four-year bachelor's program in Uzbek language, literature, and culture starting from the new academic year. According to the "Dunyo" news agency, the program includes the study of the Uzbek language, classical and modern literature, as well as analysis of Uzbekistan's cultural traditions.
Andijan Region in Uzbekistan is enhancing its tourism profile with numerous attractions for both foreign visitors and local travelers. Authorities are preparing a roadmap for systematic development of the area.
The Inspection for Control in Construction and Housing and Communal Services under the Cabinet of Ministers has published a list of 116 companies producing and supplying hazardous construction materials. The list includes organizations manufacturing reinforced concrete products, bricks, concrete structures, wells, aerated blocks, reinforcement, and other construction items.
The State Museum of Timurid History in Tashkent has been temporarily closed since February 25 for renovation work. According to the Academy of Sciences, the museum will undergo equipment upgrades, digitization, and the creation of new exhibitions.
On February 24, the first international bus service on the Tashkent-Dushanbe route was launched. This was reported by the official Telegram channel of Tashkent Bus Station.
An earthquake that occurred in Afghanistan on February 25 was felt in some regions of Uzbekistan. According to the seismoprognostic monitoring center, the epicenter of the tremors was located in Baghlan province.
The Surkhandarya Regional Court commented on the mitigation of the sentence in a case involving a fatal conflict at a farmers' market in Shurchi District. The court emphasized that punishment must be proportionate to the severity of the crime and the defendant's level of danger to society.
Uzhydromet has warned of a possible mudflow and flash flood risk in foothill and mountainous areas across nine regions of Uzbekistan on February 21 due to expected rainfall.