A powerful dust storm struck the city of Termez in Uzbekistan today, starting at 13:00 local time, leading to a sharp deterioration in air quality. The concentration of harmful particles in the atmosphere significantly exceeded permissible limits, posing a serious health risk to the local population.
Law enforcement agencies in Uzbekistan have uncovered two separate cases of illegal trade in precious metals in Namangan Region and Tashkent. According to the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office, in the Davlatobod district of Namangan Region, two men were apprehended while selling gold ingots. One ingot was sold for $8,500 and 420,000 Uzbek som, highlighting the significant scale of illicit activities in the country's precious metals market.
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A major cybercrime committed by a resident of Syrdarya Region has been uncovered by Uzbekistan's internal affairs authorities. The 22-year-old suspect allegedly used malicious APK files distributed via Telegram to gain access to the mobile devices of more than 200 citizens from various parts of the country, stealing data linked to their bank cards.
In Tashkent, the second phase of modernization work on the Minor Ring Automobile Road (MRAR) has commenced. The project involves critical activities such as road milling, laying new asphalt pavement, and pipeline installation, leading to temporary traffic restrictions in the Chilanzar district for several days.
A social educational project has been launched in Tashkent, offering children from low-income families the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills for free. The initiative was spearheaded by the Central Asian University for Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University), which is organizing free training courses for youth from the Tashkent district.
A new multidisciplinary clinic has been inaugurated at the Fergana Institute of Public Health, constructed on the basis of City Hospital No. 2. The facility has become one of the first comprehensive Smart AI clinics in the country, equipped with artificial intelligence systems, marking a step forward in healthcare modernization efforts in the region.
Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, Nodirbek Saydullayev, addressed the safety of storing large amounts of money on plastic cards during a media dialogue focused on reducing cash circulation and developing digital services. He emphasized the critical importance of protecting personal data, stating that if citizens do not disclose their card information, including OTP codes, to anyone, no one can withdraw funds from their accounts. Saydullayev likened a card to a passport, urging owners to safeguard it as a valuable document.
In the Yangihayot district of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, customs officials and law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation that uncovered a large cache of illegally stored medical devices in a local resident's home. The seized items included stents, catheters, and other devices used in complex surgical procedures, totaling over 3,600 units across 38 different types. Preliminary estimates place the total value of these devices at more than 1.1 billion Uzbek soums.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – AN Podrobno.uz. The management of the State Unitary Enterprise "Tashkent Metro" has commented on reports in social media about a forced train stop at the "Friendship of Peoples" station. According to official data, the incident was caused by a brief technical malfunction of the train.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, a suspect has been arrested for using virus-laden applications distributed via Telegram to steal money from the bank cards of hundreds of citizens. The crime began with a complaint from a resident of Karmana district about the unauthorized withdrawal of 22 million soum from his spouse's bank card, prompting operational-search activities under the "Safe and Healthy Land" initiative.
In Fergana, Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies conducted a major operation, preventing the distribution of narcotics and potent medicinal drugs with a total value of 100 million sum (approximately $8,000). The operation was carried out by officers from the city department of the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office in collaboration with other law enforcement bodies.