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IMPORTANT ISSUES WERE DISCUSSED AT THE HARDWARE MEETING 23.01.2025
Today, a number of important issues were considered at a meeting of the Shymkent city administration chaired by Gabit Syzdykbekov. The first deputy head of the Police Department, A. Beisenbayev, reported on the work being done to ensure law and order and prevent violations. In order to prevent violations committed in family and domestic relations, "protection orders" were issued in relation to 5,189 individuals in order to ensure the safety of the victim. During the pre-trial investigation, additional restrictive measures were applied to 39 offenders who may have committed a crime, 20 people were placed under administrative arrest, and 19 were placed in a temporary detention center.
A. Akhmetov, acting head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of Shymkent, shared the epidemiological situation and measures to prevent the spread of metapneumovirus. Last year, the epidemiological situation in the city of a number of infectious and parasitic diseases was stable. G. Abdimazhituly instructed to strengthen preventive measures and strictly monitor the sanitary conditions in the canteens of educational institutions.
Head of the Health Department N. Asylbekov also reported on the effective work of medical organizations. The mayor instructed those responsible to implement measures to improve the health of the population in a quality manner, and first of all, to provide registered patients with medical drugs in a timely manner.
In addition, the meeting summarized the work of the Shymkent Department of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies and the Shymkent-Kayarimdy Kala Corporate Social Development Fund. The mayor gave a number of tasks to the heads of the sector to increase the efficiency of work in order to create favorable conditions for the population.
Press service of the mayor of Shymkent
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/921292
VERTICAL DRAINAGE CHANNELS ARE BEING UPDATED IN TURKESTAN REGION 23.01.2025
Deputy Akim of the region Nurbol Turashbekov on his next working trip to Zhetysai and Shardara monitored the work carried out on 512 vertical drainage wells in the district, which are being financed by the Islamic Development Bank, and held a meeting with contractors.
Director of the Turkestan branch of the RSE “Kazsuchar” Kazybek Bedebayev focused on the expected results of the project and presented a work report.
Over the past 10 years, the yield and quality of agricultural crops in the Zhetysai district, whose income and livelihood are directly related to the agricultural sector, have decreased. Experts attributed this to the failure of 210 of the 380 vertical drainage wells in the district, which led to a rise in groundwater levels.
Currently, the construction of 97 vertical drainages in the district, located on an area of 16,010 hectares, is being carried out by “Kiikbay Stroy Service” LLP. The task of installing 113 drainage systems on 19,911 hectares of irrigated land was entrusted to “Art-Kurylys” LLP.
The total number of vertical drainage wells in the Shardara district is 302. The rehabilitation of vertical drainage wells is being financed and implemented through the Islamic Development Bank. To date, 229 new vertical drainage wells have been dug. The work continues according to the production schedule.
Nurbol Turashbekov to industry professionals He reminded them to pay special attention to the quality of the projects and instructed them to speed up the work.
Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/920624
THE "CLEAN KAZAKHSTAN" PROGRAM AND THE "COMFORTABLE SCHOOL" PROJECT ARE BEING SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED IN TURKESTAN REGION 23.01.2025
This year, large-scale work is being carried out in the Turkestan region as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program. According to the plan, 7,263 daily Sabbath events have been approved in the region. Residents and entrepreneurs will be involved in these activities, and cleaning efforts will be intensified in educational, healthcare, cultural, sports, and religious facilities. This was announced at a meeting of the Turkestan region's staff chaired by the governor of the region, Nuralkhan Kusherov.
During the meeting, the first deputy akim of the region, Zulpykhar Zholdasov, reported on the work being carried out within the framework of the program and shared plans. Currently, district and city akimats and the Regional Revenue Department are organizing work to keep business facilities and adjacent territories clean. In addition, in accordance with the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental concept for 2024-2029, individual roadmaps are being developed for all sectors.
Today, 885 requests have been received on the "Telegram Bot" platform. Of these, 866 requests have been fulfilled, while the remaining requests are in the process of being fulfilled. In 2024-2025, 121 special equipment, 259 workers, more than 4 thousand cubic meters of sand and about 600 tons of salt will be used for winter maintenance of roads on about 4 thousand kilometers of roads.
At the meeting, the head of the Regional Construction Department, Sultangali Zhalkul, reported on the progress of the implementation of the "Cozy School" project. The construction of 29 schools has begun in the region. 13 of them have been commissioned. The remaining 16 are planned to be commissioned this year. The roofs of 12 of the 16 schools to be commissioned have been covered, and work on interior decoration, engineering infrastructure, and exterior cladding has begun. Construction work is 60% complete.
Regional Akim Nuralkhan Kusherov He instructed to implement the "Clean Kazakhstan" program and the "Cozy School" project in a timely and high-quality manner, and to intensify the work. These issues are under strict control.
Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/921093
INTERIM RESULTS: NEARLY 31 THOUSAND CANDIDATES TOOK THE UNT IN JANUARY 23.01.2025
INTERIM RESULTS: NEARLY 31 THOUSAND APPLICANTS TOOK THE UNT IN JANUARY
In the first week of the UNT in January, about 31 thousand people took the test. About 60% of applicants scored the cut-off score. According to the test results, the average score was 58 points. The highest score was 136, which was scored by a student from the Turkestan region.
69.3% of test participants took the test in Kazakh, 30.6% in Russian, and 27 people in English.
The majority of applicants, in particular, 18.2%, took the combination of subjects "Mathematics-Physics". 13.5% chose the combination "Biology-Chemistry", 13.3% "Creative exam". The least chosen combination is "Chemistry-Physics", which was passed by 55 people.
Thanks to the creation of favorable conditions for applicants with special educational needs, 101 applicants took part in the January UNT.
Applicants can appeal within 30 minutes after the end of the test, in which case the certificate will be available in the test taker's personal account after the decision on the appeal is made.
Currently, the results of 71 people have been canceled. Of these, 37 applicants were denied the opportunity to take the test due to attempts to carry prohibited items such as smartphones and cheat sheets, and 34 people were expelled from the audience for violating the rules during the test. No other individuals have been identified.
It should be noted that after the completion of the 2025 UNT, the video recordings of the test will be analyzed until October 31 of the calendar year. If the facts of using prohibited substances or violating the rules are revealed, the applicant's UNT results will be canceled.
As a reminder, the January UNT will be held from January 13 to February 10. About 167 thousand applicants expressed their intention to participate in the test.
National Testing Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/920834
German companies ready to invest in Kazakhstan 23.01.2025
The Kazakh delegation, headed by Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanovich, took part in agricultural events in Germany and held strategic negotiations.During the visit, meetings were held with German minister of Agriculture Cem Ozdemir and Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of food and Agriculture of Germany O. Nick. The meetings discussed the creation of a Regional Center for Sustainable Agriculture for the countries of Central Asia and bilateral cooperation.The idea of creating a Regional Center for sustainable agriculture was first proposed during the official visit of the president of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Germany in 2023.The Kazakh delegation held talks with representatives of leading German companies such as John Deere, DF Deutsche Forfait AG, BVVG and Innari. During the talks, joint projects in the agro-industrial complex and opportunities for investment in the economy of Kazakhstan were considered.On January 18-19, the delegation took part in the 16th Berlin Conference of Ministers of Agriculture and the International Exhibition "Grüne Woche". Kazakhstan presented the agro-industrial potential and investment opportunities at the exhibition, discussed the prospects for cooperation with international partners.As a result of the visit, the high interest of German companies in investing in the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan was confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/920463
The residents of the villages of Martok and Kensakhara were given the keys to communal apartment buildings 23.01.2025
In the Martuk district, construction and installation works of 39 semi-detached communal apartment buildings in the village of Martuk have been completed. The construction of this project was started in 2020 by the limited liability company KazPromStroyGroup.Akim of the district Medet Iskakov took part in the key ceremony. 86 keys to residential buildings were handed over to four categories of citizens waiting in line for housing. In particular, 25 apartments were allocated to large families, 15 apartments to orphans, 32 apartments to socially vulnerable segments of the population, and 14 apartments to civil servants and employees of budget organizations.In addition, in Kensahara village, the construction of 4 semi-detached communal residential buildings, which began in 2024, was fully completed this year.During the construction of these houses, all necessary works were carried out: windows and doors were installed, electricity and gas supply systems were installed. The house's internal communications and heating systems are fully operational.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/923233
Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations rescued and evacuated 61 foreign citizens 23.01.2025
This morning, a passenger bus traveling on the Republic of Tajikistan-Russian Federation Chelyabinsk route broke down on 114 km of the Karabutak-Komsomol–Kostanay highway in the Aitekebi district The staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations evacuated 61 passengers, 2 of them children, from a technically defective bus to the nearest heating point in the village of Zhurgenova.The evacuees, most of whom are citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan and 1 citizen of the Russian Federation. No one needed medical help.In case of an emergency, call 112.@emergovkz / t.me / insta / tiktok / youtubeSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/923242
TURKESTAN: THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF KENTAU CITY IS IMPROVING 23.01.2025
First deputy akim of the region Zulpykhar Zholdasov held a meeting to discuss infrastructure issues within the framework of his business trip to Kentau. It touched upon topical issues of the city and considered solutions. They discussed issues of drinking water, sewerage, electricity, gasification, heating boilers, sanitary cleaning, improvement of residential yards, housing provision for residents of the city, modernization of residential buildings.Mayor of the city Zhandos Tasov reported on the work done in the region. According to the results of last year, 15,319 out of 18,000 subscribers were connected to the natural gas system. The city of kentau and surrounding villages are provided with 100% drinking water, and 2 more projects are being developed. 78.1% of the city's residents are fully provided with electricity. Last year, 120 residents were given apartments. In addition, a number of projects were discussed and considered in detail.During the meeting, Zulpykhar Sansyzbayevich noted that Kentau has a great potential for development, instructed to improve the quality of roads, attract investment and intensify tourism in the city.– Today we are meeting to analyze the current problems in Kentau and consider ways to solve them. There are unresolved problems in the city. Kentau is adapted for production. The city is mountainous and conducive to the development of ecotourism. Therefore, develop and present projects that will give a new impetus to the development of Tourism. Work on the" clean Kazakhstan " program should continue systematically. Work out the preparations for spring. Install gutter systems on flood-prone streets and carry out preventive work. Continuous work should be done to attract investment. It is necessary to solve topical issues related to infrastructure. I instruct you to strengthen the work in this direction, – the first deputy akim of the region instructed to work together with the heads of departments.During the meeting, the proposals of the heads of the relevant departments for the development of housing, roads, sewerage, sanitation, tourism were considered and reports were heard.In addition, he met with deputies of the Kentau city maslikhat and discussed topical issues in the city. Most of them are related to the creation of conditions for tourists, lighting of the city, the construction of a central alley and Sports Complex, the transfer of vacant buildings in the city for the benefit of the population, landscaping. After listening carefully to the proposals, the first deputy head of the region set a number of tasks for Responsible specialists and industry leaders. The statements and suggestions made by the deputies will be drawn up in the protocol and the relevant work will be carried out.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/923232
85.5% OF THE POPULATION OF TURKESTAN REGION IS COVERED BY NATURAL GAS 23.01.2025
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave a number of instructions on infrastructure development and increasing the number of settlements connected to natural gas in the country. At the same time, as of January 1, 2025, of the 807 settlements of the Turkestan region, 563 (69.7%) or 1,833,455 inhabitants, that is, 85.5% are covered by natural gas.A lot of work will be done this year to significantly increase the number of regular users of natural gas in the region. By the end of the year, construction works will be carried out at 47 facilities to supply gas to settlements in the region. Of these, 25 will be commissioned in 2025, while the remaining 27 facilities will be transferred to 2026.The "Action Plan for the provision of natural gas in the Turkestan region for 2023-2027" has also been approved. According to the document, 244 settlements of the region (311 thousand people) will be provided with natural gas in 2027.Regional Communications Service of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/923234
FAVORABLE CONDITIONS FOR INVESTORS HAVE BEEN CREATED IN THE TURKESTAN REGION 23.01.2025
The first meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters in 2025 was held under the chairmanship of Akim of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov. The meeting discussed the current status of 15 major projects being implemented in the region, as well as current issues. The head of the region instructed responsible managers to step up efforts to attract investments.– Attracting investments and opening new production facilities are priority areas for us. Every investment project implemented in the region will receive full support. We are ready to resolve infrastructure, documentation and other issues within the framework of legislation. It is necessary to strengthen efforts to increase the number of new production facilities," Nuralkhan Kusherov said after listening to reports and requests from investors.At the meeting of the headquarters, the appeals of investors and entrepreneurs, as well as the progress of the implementation of investment projects were discussed. Among the key initiatives are the construction of a combined-cycle gas plant, a cattle slaughtering point and a feedlot in Sairam, a gas production project in Sozak, the construction of a modern brick factory and a factory for the production of aluminum products in Ordabasy. Factories for the production of engineering equipment and industrial shut-off valves are being built in the Sauransky district. Construction of the country's largest greenhouse continues in Kelessky district, and a poultry farm is expanding in Saryagash.It should be noted that in 2024, the volume of investments in fixed assets of the Turkestan region amounted to 1,334.9 billion tenge, exceeding the planned figure by 1.4 times. For further economic growth, a pool of 145 investment projects has been formed, with special attention being paid to the development of the processing industry and agriculture. It is planned to open new factories and create jobs in the region in the coming years.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/923062
TURKESTAN: AKIM OF THE REGION INSTRUCTED TO STRENGTHEN CONTROL OVER FOOD PRICES 23.01.2025
The stabilization of food prices in the Turkestan region is under strict control. Today, Akim of the region Nuralkhan Kusherov visited vegetable storage facilities. The head of the region instructed responsible managers to carefully ensure that food prices do not exceed the limits, as well as to regularly organize agricultural fairs to provide residents of the region with affordable products. The mayor recommended personally visiting stores to study the price situation on the spot.The vegetable storages currently contain 460 tons of potatoes, 150 tons of carrots, 100 tons of onions, 25 tons of cabbage, 200 tons of groceries and 62 thousand eggs. There are enough potato stocks. In general, control over the stabilization of food prices in the region continues.The work on providing the population with socially significant products is coordinated by the stabilization fund of JSC Turkestan Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation. To date, the fund has accumulated 3,500 tons of potatoes, 2,500 tons of carrots, 1,700 tons of cabbage and 2,200 tons of onions. To stabilize prices in the domestic market, potatoes are offered at 100 tenge in bazaars, large retail outlets, social stores and fairs.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/923237
Gasification of the capital: 300,000 Astana residents will be provided with access to gas 23.01.2025
As part of a large-scale gasification project in Astana, access to blue fuel is provided to 14,000 subscribers with coverage of almost 216,000 residents of the capital. The head of the city Energy Department, Nurlan Kupeshov, spoke about the stages of the project implementation, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The construction of gas distribution networks in the capital is divided into three stages. In 2023, the construction of two queues was completed, which made it possible to connect consumers in the districts of Saryarka, Almaty, Yesil and Nura.The construction of gas supply networks to the Turan, Telman, and Yugo-Vostok gas heating stations and to the residential areas of Ilyinka, Telman, Prigorodny, Family Village, Ondiris, and Kirpichny was also completed.16 boilers at thermal power plants and 20 social facilities have been converted to gas. The transfer of social facilities from diesel fuel to gas allowed for budget savings in the amount of 977 million tenge over the past heating season.As part of the third stage, work is planned from 2024 to 2026."As of today, 800 km of gas supply networks, 27 gas distribution points, and 58 cabinet gas distribution points are in operation in the city. Access to gas is provided to 14 thousand subscribers with coverage of almost 216 thousand people. At the same time, the total population subject to gasification is 300 thousand people. More than 12,000 subscribers are connected to the gas," Nurlan Kupeshov said.Starting from January 1, 2025, the gas tariff for individuals was approved in the amount of 38.9 tenge per cubic meter. Estimated gas costs for housing of 100 sq. m. m is 17-20 thousand tenge per month, 120 sq. m. m – 20-25 thousand tenge per month.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922284
Students in grades 0-9 of the second shift will study remotely. 23.01.2025
Due to the deterioration of weather conditions, classes for students in grades 0-9 of the second shift are switching to a distance learning format, the official website of Astana Akimat reports."The Astana City Education Department informs that on January 22, 2025, due to the deterioration of weather conditions, classes in the city's schools for students in grades 0-9 of the second shift will switch to a distance learning format," the department said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922294
The next agricultural fair will be held on January 25-26 in Astana. 23.01.2025
The next city agricultural fair will be held in Astana on January 25-26, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Products from local farmers and producers from various regions of Kazakhstan — Akmola, Abai, East Kazakhstan and Kyzylorda regions - will be presented here. Residents and visitors of the city will be able to buy vegetables and fruits, meat, flour and dairy products, pastries, natural juices, jams, jams and much more.The events will be held in the shopping and entertainment center of the Koktal Shopping and Entertainment Center at 12a Nurgis Tlendiev Avenue.The fair will be open every weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922345
Law and order: Fans of nasvay and vapes are brought to justice in Astana 23.01.2025
This year, raids are also being conducted in all six districts of the capital to identify the illegal distribution and use of vapes and vaping. During the month, more than 60 outlets were checked, more than 30 facts of the sale of non-smoking tobacco products were revealed, including clandestine workshops for the production of tobacco, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.Operational preventive measures are carried out by employees of district akimats together with employees of the local police service of the Astana Police Department. The raids cover individual business facilities such as shopping malls and grocery stores.According to the results of the raids, the fact of the sale of nasvai was recorded in the Yesil district. The store owner was brought to justice and fined 25 MCI, which is 98,300 tenge.During the raid measures in the Nur district, preventive explanatory work was carried out in 16 business facilities located in residential complexes of the district. As a result, nasvai and snus were found in two stores. Police officers seized about 20 packs of naswai and 15 packs of snus for a total amount of 12,250 tenge. All violators were prosecuted under article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a fine of 25 MCI was imposed.Similar work was carried out in the Baikonur district in five business facilities, as a result of a raid at 2 points of sale, they were brought to administrative responsibility in accordance with Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO) with a fine of 25 monthly calculation indices (MCI), and about 1.5 kg of hay was seized.Four business facilities located in large residential areas were checked in the Almaty district. 1 fact of illegal trade in nasvai and snus was revealed. In addition, preventive discussions were held with the store owners. The guards recalled the strict ban on the sale of non-smoking tobacco products, warning of administrative liability for such violations in accordance with Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The same check was carried out in the retail outlets of the Saryarka district. During the raids, avenues of the Republic, Pobedy, Goethe, A. Moldagulova, Y.Dukenuly streets, etc. were covered.During the raid, 10 shopping facilities were checked in Saraishyk district, the facts of the sale were revealed and the store owners were brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine.Also, during the raids, a preventive conversation was held with owners of small and medium-sized businesses about preventing the sale of non-smoking tobacco products.As a result of the raids, shopkeepers were brought to justice under Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan and fined 25 MCI or 98,300 tenge.Raids are continuing in all six districts of the capital.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922381
Illegal sale of vapes and naswaya: raids were carried out on outlets in Saraishyk district 23.01.2025
Another raid was conducted in the capital aimed at identifying cases of illegal sale of non-smoking tobacco products, vapes, flavorings and liquids for them. The event was organized by employees of the akimat of Saraishyk district and the Police Department, the official website of the city akimat reports.Law enforcement officers stressed the importance of preventive work among entrepreneurs and emphasized the need to inform shopkeepers and customers about the consequences of violating the ban on the sale of vapes and snus, as well as the dangers of their use."During the inspection, four retail facilities were examined, preventive measures were carried out to sell products prohibited for sale in accordance with current legislation. In case of violations, both criminal and administrative liability are provided," said Aybek Negmetov, district inspector of the Saraishyk district Police Department.Outlets that illegally sell non-smoking tobacco products and vapes may face a fine of 25 MCI or about 98,300 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922414
A special meeting on improving financial literacy of the younger generation was held in Astana. 23.01.2025
A meeting was held in the capital's secondary school No. 101 to improve financial literacy and strengthen the safety of children. The meeting, organized by the City Department of Education and the Department of Economic Investigations, was attended by heads and teachers of educational organizations, the official website of the city Akimat reports.Currently, both adults and children unknowingly become victims of scams. This was announced during the meeting by the head of the Astana City Education Department Kasymkhan Sengaziev."Children actively use the Internet and mobile devices. On the one hand, this opens up new opportunities, but on the other hand, it can expose them to various threats, they can become victims of "droppers", online scams and financial crimes. Therefore, one of the key aspects of ensuring the safety of our students is their awareness and protection in the digital space. In this direction, programs of open extracurricular activities have been developed for students in grades 5-11, which will help prevent risks and develop useful skills," Kasymkhan Sengaziev said.And the head of the investigative department of the Department of Economic Investigations in Astana, Mels Akylbayev, noted that today, unfortunately, the number of young people who succumb to promises of easy earnings, place bets, are addicted to gambling and financial pyramids is growing."Despite the fact that various measures were taken in the country aimed at eliminating the consequences of illegal gambling, citizens were attracted to working underground. Most of the victims of gambling are young people. Therefore, it is important to carry out comprehensive work with the younger generation. Thus, 2,500 deceived citizens got into financial pyramids in the republic, they lost 3 billion tenge. Therefore, it is important for teenagers to listen to what their parents say, and not to chase after easy money," M. Akylbayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922434
How specialists in working professions are trained was shown at the metropolitan college 23.01.2025
The Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the Mayor's Office of the capital held a meeting with the staff of the College of Service and Tourism of Astana within the framework of the announced Year of Working Professions. The event was held under the motto "Professional development of youth is the key to a successful future," the official website of the city akimat reports.The main focus of the meeting was on increasing the importance of vocational education and discussing issues related to the role of women in the economy, employment and personal development."The Commission got acquainted with the activities of the college, with its technical equipment. All conditions are created here for studying, as well as for practical exercises. Workshops are available for each specialty. Moreover, we have signed a memorandum between the college and the Commission on Women's Affairs. As part of our cooperation, we have invited representatives of the business community. Thus, students of this college will undergo practical training at enterprises with which contracts have been signed today. Social partners will provide their own platforms for learning and student development. Our commission has established contact with the public and the state institution today," said Karlygash Sarkenova, Secretary of the Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy of Astana.In turn, Saltanat Basygaraeva, the director of the college, informed those present about the work of the college and conducted a tour of the workshops, of which there are at least a dozen.There is a Boitumar club for girls at the college. Here, future housewives knit, embroider and weave jewelry from beads. In between classes, students relax in the coworking center, where they can also prepare for classes. There is a chess club, and for sports enthusiasts there is a gym and a swimming pool. For those who study in the specialty "Hotel business", a workshop with a hotel room and reception has been created so that students can practice their specialty.A catering workshop has been opened for chefs, where they improve their skills on products grown in the college greenhouse. Today, the guests were offered freshly squeezed juice and bread of various types, such as beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.There is a maintenance workshop for future car mechanics, where there are simulators and even a real car to disassemble and assemble all the parts in practice. In the landscape design workshop, students learn how to lay bricks and create beautiful public spaces. To do this, there are all the necessary equipment and tools, and different types of flowers. Future florists and flower growers also have their own competence center. Here they make panels and flower compositions, learn how to work with epoxy resin, gypsum and isolon."Currently, 1,060 students are studying at the college in 10 specialties and 16 qualifications, including 756 students in the specialty "Worker". 537 students, or 49%, study at the college in a dual form. Within its framework, 50 students will master the profession of workers in the specialties "Catering" and "Maintenance, repair and operation of vehicles," said the director of the educational institution.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922661
In the Baikonur area, trading places where nasvai and snus were sold have been identified 23.01.2025
Another raid was conducted in the Baikonur district of the capital to identify and prevent the illegal sale of tobacco and non-smoking tobacco products, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.During the event, 5 objects located on A. Pushkin and Zh streets were checked. Tarkhan, preventive clarifications have been conducted on the illegal sale of non-smoking tobacco products.As a result of the raid on two points where illegal sales were detected, a fine of 25 monthly calculation indices (MCI) was imposed, the owners were brought to administrative responsibility in accordance with Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO), and about 1.5 kg of hay was also seized.In order to prevent the use of non-smoking tobacco products, a working group for the city of Astana has been established. Raids in this direction are regularly carried out in all districts of the city.It should be noted that the raids continue in all six districts of the capital.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922664
Taza Kazakhstan: citizens are increasingly turning to online chatbot 23.01.2025
The capital continues to accept applications from citizens through the online platform "Taza Kazakhstan". Every citizen can voice a problem related to the improvement of the city here. Since the beginning of its work, the system has received over 1,200 applications, more than a thousand of them have been completed, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.Since the start of the chatbot, citizens have left 1,293 applications, 1,129 of them have been completed, and work is underway on the rest.The categories of problematic issues have been identified, and responsible persons have been appointed. The main categories of applications include landscaping, lighting, road repairs, landscaping, and the elimination of unauthorized landfills.In winter, the number of requests increases, as it is required to clear stops more often due to snowmelt. In addition, applications are being received related to the operation of heat supply systems at bus stops. All comments are processed in a timely manner, which minimizes inconveniences for residents.The main advantage of the Taza Kazakhstan portal is fast and transparent feedback from residents.Active contact is being established with the residents, their comments and suggestions are being taken into account.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/922927