At least six people have died and about two hundred citizens have sustained injuries of varying severity as a result of a large-scale forest fire that engulfed the northern and northeastern regions of Jazoir.
The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that over one hundred victims of the natural disaster were hospitalized, and their health condition is currently assessed as stable.
According to data from the Civil Defense Service, more than 1500 major fire outbreaks were registered in the area. The fire destroyed vast forest areas, palm groves, and agricultural fields, turning them into ash. Additionally, over 150 residential homes sustained serious damage after residents were urgently evacuated to safe locations.
Rescuers emphasize that the high temperature, exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, combined with strong winds significantly complicates the process of extinguishing and controlling the fire.
Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Uzbekistan's Independence, a working group of the Ministry of Emergency Situations organized large-scale spiritual and educational events in several cities and districts of the Zhizakh region under the slogan 'A strong family is the foundation of peaceful life and a bright future.'
These events, initiated by the working group of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, took place with the participation of the Zhizakh regional emergency management department, the regional military prosecutor's office, the regional department for family and women's affairs, and the regional council of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan. Military personnel, employees, and their families participated in them.
Within the framework of the events held at the Zhizakh Polytechnic Institute, lectures were conducted on strengthening the family institution, creating a healthy spiritual environment, preserving national and family values, and increasing parental responsibility in raising children. Special attention was paid to strengthening an atmosphere of mutual respect, love, and solidarity in the family.
It was emphasized that strengthening the family institution and comprehensive support for women and families are priority areas of state policy in the country. In particular, based on the President's Decree of March 3, 2022, 'On measures to further strengthen support for families and women,' a completely new system of family support in social, spiritual, and psychological aspects was formed. Large-scale work is being carried out within the framework of implementing this document, aimed at targeted work with families in settlements, strengthening spiritual and educational propaganda, and increasing the legal and psychological literacy of the population, especially young families.
During the events, a military psychologist conducted practical psychological training for military personnel aimed at forming a healthy psychological climate in the collective, stress management, ensuring mental resilience in service activities, and developing communication skills. Participants were given practical recommendations on effectively managing various emotional states that may arise during service, as well as on strengthening mutual trust and solidarity in the team and constructively resolving conflict situations.
A book exhibition, organized in the 2nd academic building of the Zhizakh Polytechnic Institute, also attracted great interest from participants. The exhibition featured works addressing themes of family values, spiritual education, patriotism, and personal self-improvement.
In addition, open dialogues were organized, during which specialists from relevant fields provided detailed answers to participants' questions. The spiritual and educational events concluded with sports competitions under the slogan 'My father, my mother, and I—our sports family!'. The competitions, testing agility, speed, and accuracy, attracted great public attention. Winners and prize-winners were awarded diplomas, valuable, and commemorative gifts from the organizers.
It is confirmed that such spiritual, educational, and psychological events contribute to strengthening mutual understanding between military personnel and their families, forming a healthy spiritual environment, supporting the family institution, and ensuring a stable social situation in society.
As part of the preparations for the VI State Head Open Dialogue, meetings are being held in various regions to study the problems faced by entrepreneurs and find solutions. In particular, the Department of the Business Ombudsman, together with local administrations and partner organizations, is organizing direct contacts with entrepreneurs on the ground.
During the meetings, current problems faced by entrepreneurs are discussed in detail. These include filing lawsuits in the Constitutional Court on behalf of entrepreneurs, resolving issues concerning entrepreneurs against whom criminal cases have been initiated in the tax sphere, as well as complaints about obstacles in obtaining court decisions, property, and cadastral documents.
A request for the protection of the lawful rights of a convicted person detained in a pre-trial detention center, related to a criminal case involving entrepreneurial activity, was also reviewed. It should be noted that according to recently adopted legislation, the Business Ombudsman has the right to participate in judicial and investigative proceedings as a public defender in criminal cases.
Business Ombudsman Abdumannob Boriyev familiarized himself with the activities of several business entities in the Kashkadarya region during open meetings. The visit included an examination of practical processes of production and prospective investment projects in the region.
First, the activities of LLC 'Asian Golden Oil', located in the city of Karshi, were inspected. This enterprise covers an area of 5 hectares and has a capacity for producing food products—vegetable oil and flour—of 1.5 thousand tons per year, currently creating 450 jobs. The company's export indicators show stable growth: export value increased from 1.8 million US dollars in 2025 to 4.1 million US dollars in 2026.
The next object of study was LLC 'Qashqadaryo SUS Environment' in the Karshi district, which specializes in waste processing and electricity generation. This enterprise, headed by a foreign investor, occupies a total area of 8 hectares, and the annual capacity of the project is calculated to produce 240 million kWh of electricity. Construction and installation work is currently underway, and after the full commissioning of the facility, another 150 new jobs will be created in the region. The state provides significant support to the project, in particular, by granting customs duty benefits amounting to 93.7 billion sums over the last six months of 2026.
Furthermore, a mobile reception was organized in the Namangan region in collaboration with the Department of Preschool and School Education for entrepreneurs. During the dialogue, entrepreneurs raised several important issues concerning the non-state education sector, as well as problems arising in the process of doing business, and offered their comments for their elimination. Initiatives aimed at creating a more favorable business environment for business entities were also discussed in detail.
At the conclusion of the meetings, assignments were given to the responsible person for all raised issues, and specific measures and actions were defined to resolve entrepreneurs' problems legally and support their activities.
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