LRT in Astana wants to be renamed to "Tarlan Astana"
In Astana, it was proposed to name the light rail transit (LRT) system "Tarlan Astana". The commission unanimously supported this option from among several proposed names.
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Illegal sale of nearly 12,000 eggs from Russia was stopped in Shymkent
In Shymkent, 11,850 hen's eggs without labelling or accompanying documents were identified and seized. Laboratory tests showed that the product did not meet safety requirements, after which the entire batch was destroyed.
The court returned "Kazakh Encyclopaedia" to the state.
The Prosecutor's Office secured the return to the state of 100% of the stake in the LLP "Kazakh Encyclopedias", which were held by a company linked to the former Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan, Arystanbek Mukhamediuly. The state is also due the return of an asset worth 1.3 billion tenge.
A teacher in the Turkestan region inflicted injuries on himself in the building of the district court
Teacher with 24 years of experience Kh. Yerimbetov inflicted a knife wound to his abdomen in the building of the district court in the Turkestan region. This occurred after a court decision to hold him accountable for contempt of court.
Specialists from "KazdorNII" have begun a large-scale analysis of cement produced in Kazakhstan.
Specialists from KazdorNII JSC have launched a large-scale study of Kazakhstan-produced cements used in the construction, reconstruction and repair of the country's roads. The work is being carried out as part of a research project analysing the chemical composition and physico-mechanical properties of domestically produced cements.
Guardians received sentences in the case of torturing foster children in the Karaganda region
A court in the Karaganda region has sentenced a married couple from the Karkaraly district and their daughter for cruel treatment of six foster children. The convicted individuals were taken into custody in the courtroom.
Almost 3 billion tenge have been allocated for the design of a new metro line in Almaty
In Almaty, work has begun on the development of design and estimate documentation (DED) for a new metro line, which will connect the under-construction "Qalqaman" station with the "Barlyq" market. A total of 2.96 billion tenge has been allocated from the city budget for this purpose.
AFM has completed its investigation into the case of petrol export to Kyrgyzstan
The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has completed an investigation into a group of individuals suspected of organising the illegal export of AI-92 petrol to the Kyrgyz Republic. The criminal case has been sent to court.
Atyrau marked State Symbols Day with a celebratory ceremony.
In Atyrau, a ceremony was held to raise the State Flag - residents and officials gathered on the Square of State Symbols to mark a holiday symbolising the attributes of an independent Kazakhstan.
Senators approved the creation of science cities in Kazakhstan
Senators have approved a law on matters of science, knowledge-intensive territories, social security, education, healthcare and military service. The document provides for the creation of a legal framework for the development of science cities and scientific-technological parks, as well as introducing new support measures for scientists.
The chairman of the agrarian scientific institute may be linked to the vice-minister of agriculture
In August 2025, Saken Sultankhanov became chairman of YuZNIIZhiR — a research organisation working in the field of livestock and crop production. Sources from FBRK report that he is the father-in-law of Vice-Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanov.
The National Security Committee has confirmed the detention of the head of the district police in Shymkent.
The National Security Committee (NSC) has confirmed the fact of a pre-trial investigation regarding the head of the police department of the Al-Farabi district of Shymkent. The department does not disclose the details of the case, citing the requirements of Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The suspect's defence claims provocation and denies guilt.
The liability of state bodies for personal data leaks is being tightened in Kazakhstan
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev stated that heads of state bodies bear personal responsibility for leaks of citizens' personal data. As a result of inspections, widespread violations of information security requirements have been identified in state and subordinate systems.
Bektenov demanded that ministers move from words to deeds after the President's interview
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has given instructions to members of the government and his deputies following the programme interview of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The tasks concern the economy, tax reform, tourism, the situation on the roads, and the work of specific departments.
President described road safety as one of the key problems in Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave a detailed interview to the newspaper «Turkistan» on the situation with road safety in Kazakhstan. He cited official accident statistics, outlined the causes of the high accident rate, and stated the need to combine administrative measures with a change in public attitudes towards compliance with traffic rules.
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