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

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

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

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

This year, the country has been declared the "Year of working professions" and is aimed at emphasizing the role of every working person in society. In this regard, today the staff of the Center" uly Dala Eli " paid tribute to the people who ensure the cleanliness of the city. In the winter air, arguing with the dawn, they offered warm tea and sweets to the cleaning staff, who began to work.– The purpose of this event is to thank the people who work hard for the cleanliness of our city and give them a moment of joy. We also provided support and organized them as an assessment of their work. Because their work is very important for society. Each of us must be respected, – says the head of the institution Gulzhanat Dyusenbayeva.It should be noted that such good events, which are of particular importance in supporting working people, will continue. Even simple sympathy will serve to further assess their merits.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922676

This was announced by the head of the administrative Police Department of the Turkestan Region Police Department Kanat Rakishev."In order to prevent various accidents in the winter period, temporary posts have been set up in Turkestan region to stop traffic. Of these, 5 stations were installed on the roads of national significance, 28 employees and 8 official cars were involved. At the same time, 2 stations were installed on the roads of regional significance, 8 employees and 4 official cars were involved. Since January 21, employees of the Police Department and the Department of emergency situations of the Turkestan region have been working around the clock on the Shymkent–Taraz highway with the Republican manyzy. In addition, the roads in the direction of Taraz are currently completely closed. In particular, 28 police officers are working to close the roads on internal roads in Mashat, Shakpak Baba pass, Tulkubas and Sairam districts. In addition, internal roads in Baidibek and Sozak districts are blocked. We urge residents to refrain from long - distance travel by car until the weather improves," Kanat Zhumakhanovich said.According to the head of the Department of Emergency Prevention of the Regional Department of Emergency Situations Nurlybek Rakhimberdiyev, who took part in the briefing, 40 units of equipment were involved in road accidents. In addition, 192 units of equipment are working to clear roads from snow."Currently, due to the deterioration of weather conditions, 2 people were rescued from 3 trucks stuck on the roads in Sozak District, 7 people from 2 cars stuck on the roads in Tolebi district. Today, there are 2 Highway medical and rescue points on the territory of the region, which are used if necessary. At the same time, 11 stationary heating points were prepared, 8 mobile heating points were created on the basis of shift buses," Nurlybek Sherakhmetovich said.At the same time, deputy head of the State Fire Control Department of the regional emergency department, captain of civil protection Zhasulan Ainabek, said that this year there were 22 fires in the region. There are no deaths or injuries among them. During the heating season in 2024-2025, 134 fires have been registered in residential buildings to date, 3 people have been injured and 1 person has died. Since the beginning of 2025, no cases of toxic gas poisoning have been reported.Regional communications service of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922934

Doctors of the Turkestan regional children's hospital exchanged experience in complex operations on maxillofacial surgery.The operations were held with the participation of the chief freelance pediatric maxillofacial surgeon of the Ministry of health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ruslan Xia-Tun-chin and Surgeons of the hospital. On the basis of the hospital, with the participation of a high surgeon, three children were operated on for congenital defects by maxillofacial surgery.According to doctors, the complex operations were successful. Children who have undergone maxillofacial surgery after the operation are under the supervision of doctors in a medical organization.It should be noted that doctors of the regional children's hospital provide assistance to patients with complex diseases and injuries of the maxillofacial bones. 560 such operations are performed in the center per year.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922935

Construction and major repairs of educational and healthcare facilities are underway in the Turkestan region. At the meeting, chaired by Deputy Akim of the region Beysenbai Tazhibayev, the progress of the construction of educational, health and social facilities was discussed, as well as tasks for the future were set. The deputy akim of the region instructed the responsible persons to fulfill their obligations efficiently.– In his Message, the President set the task of modernizing 1,300 schools across the country. Within the framework of this project, 115 schools are included in the region. In accordance with the instruction, major and ongoing repairs of the buildings of these schools will be carried out in 2025-2027. This year, it is planned to carry out current and major repairs in 41 schools in the region. As you know, last year the construction of 50 schools began in the region at the expense of the budget, 26 of which were put into operation. The construction of the remaining 24 schools should be completed this year according to the approved schedule and completed by August. In addition, several more schools are planned to be built this year. All construction works must be under control and completed on time and in accordance with the requirements," Beysenbai Dauletuly said.According to Zhandos Nurpeisov, Deputy head of the Turkestan region's education department, 1,082 secondary educational institutions operate in the region, with 554,753 students. Of these, 791 schools are located in standard buildings, 124 in adapted ones. Currently, there is a need in the region to build 24 schools for 5,800 places at the expense of the budget. It is also planned to build 17 schools with 7,200 places as part of a public-private partnership. In total, 41 schools with 12,000 places will be built in 2025-2027. Currently, 26 schools that require major repairs in 2025 are included in the renovation program, of which 3 will be repaired under the Auyl – El Besigi program, and funding from the regional budget is provided for 23 schools.Of the 1,279 state educational institutions in the region, 43 are connected to a centralized heating system, and 1,236 are heated by autonomous boilers. Last year, 107 educational institutions were connected to natural gas. These works were carried out at the expense of saved funds in the field of education. This year, similar work will be carried out in 100 more schools, and the saved funds will also be used for these purposes.In his next speech, Deputy head of the regional health department Nursultan Kenzhebayev said that 55 medical facilities were commissioned in the region last year. Currently, the need for 58 worn-out facilities has been identified. This year, it is planned to conduct a survey of these facilities and, depending on their importance, solve the problems of 25 facilities by purchasing ready-made buildings. A list of facilities that require new construction in the first place will also be formed and implemented. In addition, it is planned to carry out major repairs of 4 medical facilities this year.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922683

Many programs aimed at improving the quality of education are being implemented in our country, including projects focused on the development of additional education. Thanks to such opportunities, young entrepreneurs realize their dreams and start initiatives that are useful to society.One of these initiatives is the project of Natalia Sushchenko, a mother with many children. With the support of the state, she opened a center for additional education and provides educational services to teenagers.In 2024, a resident of the village of Badam in Ordabasi district received a non-refundable state grant in the amount of 1 million 476 thousand 800 tenge and started her own business. Currently, the center has 18 students who have the opportunity to develop their talents and abilities.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922685

The Raimbek Seitmetov Musical and Drama Theater from Turkestan, as well as the Tarlan musical and instrumental ensemble and the Bi-Sultan Dance ensemble of the H.A. Yasavi International Kazakh-Turkish University perform in several cities of India. The Indian public admires Kazakh art and culture, warmly welcoming the artists. The Indian media is actively writing about it and spreading it.It should be noted that from January 18 to 28, tour performances aimed at popularizing the culture and art of Kazakhstan are planned. For ten days, the Tarlan and Bi-Sultan ensembles, created at the Raimbek Seitmetov Theater and H.A. Yasavi University, present their skills on the Indian stage.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922686

The main goal of the Auyl Amanaty project is to increase the incomes of the population in rural areas. The program was launched in pilot mode in 2023 and has already proved its effectiveness.This year, it is planned to finance 749 projects in 62 rural districts within the framework of the project in the Turkestan region. This will create 1,185 permanent jobs, and about 100 families will get rid of the need to receive targeted social assistance.These issues were discussed in detail at a video conference with the participation of akims of districts and cities. Deputy Akim of the region Nurbol Turashbekov stressed that when determining the areas of financing, it is important to take into account the specifics of each region.During the year, according to the Auyl Amanaty program, it is planned to implement: 195 projects in the field of crop production, 175 in the field of livestock, 108 in the field of poultry, 71 in the field of fisheries, 62 for equipping cooperatives with equipment, 138 for starting their own business.Chairman of the Management Board of Turkestan JSC Fayzulla Baydullayev stressed the importance of opening production parks in districts and cities and shared plans for 2025.At the meeting, Akim of Tolebi district Yerkegali Alimkulov raised issues related to the return of unused lands to state ownership and called for accelerated measures by the relevant authorities. Akim of the Sozak district Mukhit Turusbekov asked questions about the projects proposed by the districts and discussed them with responsible specialists.The deputy akim of the region noted the importance of opening enterprises for processing products in the regions and instructed the akims of districts and cities to strengthen work in this direction by coordinating plans with relevant departments.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922696

Akim of Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov met with veterans and intellectuals of the region. He appealed to the elders to hear their opinions on a number of pressing issues. I discussed important issues and listened to their suggestions and advice. The elders shared their views on the development of the region and offered constructive ideas for its further improvement.The meeting was moderated by Chairman of the regional maslikhat Nuraly Abishov. Discussing the topic of the meeting, each of the participants expressed their opinion.Chairman of the regional branch of the republican public association "Organization of Veterans" Zhenisbek Maulenkulov, Chairman of the public association "Council of Elders of the Turkestan region" Zharylkasyn Aziretbergenuly, public figure and entrepreneur Serikzhan Seitzhanov, public figure Beket Turgarayev, Chairman of the Council of Public Accord at the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of the Turkestan region Sozakbai Abdikulov, literary critic and professor Kulbek Ergobek, spoke in an open dialogue. Ikram Hashimzhanov, Chairman of the Republican Uzbek ethnocultural Association. They discussed issues of preserving the unity of the people, increasing the potential of the region, current problems of the region and issues of educating the younger generation.The head of the region noted the contribution of labor veterans to the development of the region and the life of society, adding that others should know about the merits of honorable people and learn from their example. After listening to the proposals, the mayor spoke about the socio-economic development of the region and called for joint work.:"This is not just a meeting, but an important dialogue about topical issues that concern society today. People say: Luck awaits the Blessed One. After being appointed to a responsible position by the Head of State, I considered it important, first of all, to get the opinion of the older generation. It is a great responsibility and duty for me to serve the Turkestan region, where I was born and raised. I will use all my knowledge and experience to develop the field. I am confident that we will work together to improve the socio-economic situation. We need to efficiently carry out the instructions of the President and the Government. Your contribution to preserving the unity of the people and educating the youth is invaluable. We will rely on your experience and knowledge for the development of Turkestan. May our new beginnings bear fruit, and the Turkestan region will become one of the most developed regions of the country!"At the end of the meeting, the elders and intellectuals expressed their opinions on a number of issues, each of which was taken into account by the head of the region, and wished the Governor of the region success in his future work. In total, more than 70 labor veterans and representatives of the creative intelligentsia took part in the meeting.The meeting ended with a solemn event.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922702

Fish farming continues to develop in Ordabasi district, thanks to the AK ORDA B fish farm, located on the banks of the Arys River near the village of Shubar.The total area of the farm is 4.5 hectares, of which 1.3 hectares are occupied by a pond, into which 20 thousand carp fry were released. The project cost was 20 million tenge. Entrepreneur Bakhytzhan Bekbosynov, who grows 60 thousand tons of carp fry annually, plans to start selling his products on the market next year. At the moment, the farm provides stable work to three local residents.According to the entrepreneur, local authorities will provide appropriate assistance in various aspects of his business development. In the future, he plans to expand the farm by digging out 3 more hectares of ponds.It is worth noting that fish farming is actively developing in Ordabasinsky district and has great potential.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/922933

Since the beginning of the year, the program "Altyn Zhas" has been launched in Karaganda region. This is the initiative of the head of the region Yermaganbet Bulekpayev. His personal reception is often complained about by older people and cannot find a job. The program is in demand. In less than a month, about a hundred people were employed.The program is financed from the regional budget. Its peculiarity is that employers who accept a pensioner for their team will be subsidized by half of his salary, but not more than one minimum wage (in 2025 – 85 thousand tenge). But even with this restriction, the increase in pensions is not bad, because the employer also adds so much.One of the first to receive retired teachers were private educational centers.Dariya Nurekina worked as a primary school teacher in a rural school for 44 years. He retired eight years ago. She moved to the city with her children from the village of Akzhal, Shet district."I don't want to stay at home, I want help. Seeing a message about such a program on Instagram, I decided to try it. I went to the Career Center. Since January 8, I have been working here, in the development center. I deal with children, help them prepare for school. I like everything: my favorite job, near the Central House – I come on foot, - says Dariya Nurekina.According to the administrator of the center Aida Uteuova, up to 50 children visit them every day. Many parents prefer older, more experienced teachers, so they are happy to find a new useful employee. According to the" Altyn Zhas " program, another pensioner – a former university teacher-has been coming to work at the center since February. She teaches English to children.Lyazzat Asylbekova has been working as a primary school teacher in Tomar village of Karkaraly district for more than 40 years. Last year he retired and moved to Karaganda. In January, according to the program, he settled in a new mini-Center, which opened in one of the new high-rise buildings in the Southeast. Every day he comes to work from Maikudu.- Thank you for creating the program! For pensioners, this is a good support. I love children. My health allows me to work. Do not stay at home if it is in order! If you keep locking yourself in four walls, you will quickly grow old. And here I feel needed, everyone benefits: we give our experience to young people, and you can learn something new from them, – Lyazzat Asylbekova invites her peers to participate in the program.The pensioner wants to collect additional income and visit Kazakhstan.- For official employment of older people, a special program "Altyn Zhas" has been developed. It is intended for residents of the region who are retired, but have a lot of strength and want to increase their income. More than 180 thousand pensioners live in Karaganda region, – said Nurzhan Syzdykov, head of the Center for labor mobility in Karaganda region. – To date, 146 employers have expressed their desire to participate in the program. 96 people were sent to work. Basically, they are primary school teachers, accountants, managers, security guards. There are no restrictions on specialties, we can find work in different specialties.This year, it is planned to employ 400 people under the Altyn Zhas program, and in the following years their number will increase.Applications for participation in the program are accepted at Career Centers of all cities and districts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/922555

A storm warning continues to be in effect in the Karaganda region. Strong winds and snowstorms will remain in most of the region. In addition, from January 22 to January 24, a sharp drop in air temperature to minus 34 degrees is expected in the region.In such weather, due to improper use of heating devices, overloading of electrical networks and related violations of fire safety rules, the risk of fire increases, representatives of the Emergency Department of the Karaganda region noted at a briefing at the site of the Regional Communications Service."In order to keep warm, our residents sometimes neglect fire safety rules by connecting several electrical appliances to the same network, which leads to short circuits and further fire," says Duman Daleshev, deputy head of the Emergency Department for the Karaganda region. – Therefore, we recommend using only those heating sources that are provided in an apartment building.Thus, according to the Department of Emergency Situations, 139 fires have been registered in the residential sector in the region since the beginning of the heating season, where nine people were injured and 11 died. In addition, six people received carbon monoxide poisoning. Rescuers are asked to strictly observe fire safety measures.:- do not leave unopened cigarettes and matches;- use only serviceable furnaces, gas and electric appliances;- timely clean the chimney of soot (once every three months);- do not overheat the oven or over-heat the heating stoves;- do not entrust children with the furnace heating.The Department of Emergency Situations also draws the attention of residents to compliance with the rules of operation of household gas appliances.:- do not place gas cylinders near heating devices, especially when moving them from a cold room to a warm one.;- do not leave unattended operating gas appliances;- do not use an open flame to detect a gas leak;- the use of gas appliances by children is strictly prohibited. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/921833

Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Azamat Zheltyrguzov will perform on the stage of the Shalkyma Concert Hall in Karaganda on January 26. It starts at 17:00.The works of the great composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky will be performed by baritone Azamat Zheltyrguzov for Karaganda residents. He is a soloist of the E. Rakhmadiev State Academic Philharmonic and the K. Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theater. In the latter, Azamat Zheltyrguzov performs roles in Tchaikovsky's operas "Eugene Onegin" and "Iolanta" on a regular basis.Virtuoso pianist Rosa Shotkalieva will play the piano for the Karaganda residents this evening. She, like Azamat Zheltyrguzov, is an artist of the E. Rakhmadiev State Academic Philharmonic. Roza Shotkalieva is a winner and laureate of both national and international competitions.Firuza Rakhmetova, soloist of the Rakhmadiev Philharmonic, and Rysty Rakhymzhan, vocalist of the Karaganda Concert Association named after K. Bayzhanov, will also take part in the concert.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/922125

The Polytech team of Karaganda Technical University named after Abylkas Saginov took the second place at the republican futsal tournament in Ekibastuz. 30 sports teams from different cities of Kazakhstan participated in the competition.Polytech started the tournament in Group A, where they defeated the teams Arlan (Pavlodar), 1994 (Ekibastuz) and Samgau (Pavlodar), ensuring their entry into the 1/4 finals.In the quarterfinals, the Karaganda team confidently defeated the "Nomad" from the Pavlodar region with a score of 5:2. In the semifinals, they faced a strong opponent, the Alim team from Pavlodar. This match turned out to be difficult, and the only penalty goal scored in the first half was decisive in favor of Polytech.The final was a real challenge for the team. In a tense struggle that lasted until the last minute, Polytech lost the match with the Alim team with a score of 2:4 and took second place.Despite losing in the final, the team showed a great performance.According to the press service of Karaganda Technical University named after Abylkas Saginov Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/922198

About 180 measures have already been carried out in preparation for floods in the Karaganda region. 65 kilometers of protective dams and ramparts have been erected and reinforced, 26 kilometers of drainage and drainage systems have been cleaned, and more than 18 kilometers of riverbeds have been rehabilitated. Culverting capacity has been increased on 75 sections of roads. Stocks of fuel, lubricants and inert materials, bags and food have been made.Representatives of responsible departments, as well as akims of cities and districts, reported on the work done to prepare for the flood period to the head of the Karaganda region, Ermaganbet Bulekpayev."From March 1, the forces and means of the territorial subsystem of civil protection will be put on high alert," says Margulan Amanbayev, head of the Emergency Department. These are 4,125 personnel and 1,754 pieces of equipment, including units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, military command authorities and the police department.To date, the situation remains stable: the rivers are in winter mode, the snow level covers the territory of the region by 100%. Sanitary water discharges are carried out from the Samarkand and Intumak reservoirs to prevent overflow.According to Kazhydromet, water reserves in the snow exceed the norm for the Nur River, but remain close to the norm for Sherubainura and Tokrauyn. The depth of soil freezing is less than last year's values, which reduces the risk of flooding.— Any risks that may arise should be considered in detail. We must be prepared for any situation," the head of the region emphasized. — We have an action plan, and all services should work out it clearly in order to ensure the safety of residents of the region during the flood season. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/922209

Employees of the Belodymovsky branch of the Buiratau National Nature Park, located in the Osakarovsky district of the Karaganda region, do not leave marals and bison without food in winter frosts. The animals graze on 400 hectares of the park.It would be extremely difficult for local inhabitants to survive without outside help in a snowy and frosty winter: snow covered with an ice crust prevents them from foraging on their own. Therefore, the rangers set up feeders with grain, hay and birch brooms.A real forest canteen was set up for them in the national park. A menu is provided for everyone. For example, marals feast on grain. Other forest dwellers, foxes and hares, are also not ignored. True, they usually get their own food in winter, but they can also eat from feeders.According to the akimat of Osakarovsky districtSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/922405

Measures are being taken in the Karaganda region to stabilize potato prices and prevent an increase in the cost of socially significant products.Akim of the region Yermaganbet Bulekpayev instructed to conclude memoranda with agricultural companies for guaranteed supplies of potatoes to retail outlets at fixed prices. And also to continue monitoring prices for socially important goods in order to avoid excessive margins.53 thousand tons of potatoes are stored in the warehouses of agricultural enterprises in the region, and the total stock, including the stabilization fund and retail chains, is 61.6 thousand tons — this is enough to cover the needs of the population in the off-season.Currently, 3.2 thousand tons of potatoes have already been supplied under forward contracts, as well as the required amount of other vegetables, which fully covers the needs of the region in the off-season. Deliveries are also continuing according to the reverse scheme.The Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the region and the Akimat of Karaganda, in order to prevent exceeding the 15% trade premium for socially important food products, including potatoes, held a meeting with representatives of retail chains. To date, two entrepreneurs have been brought to administrative responsibility for exceeding the trade allowance for potatoes. An inspection was ordered for another outlet.The Department of Economic Investigations has been instructed to investigate the facts of non-compliance with trade margins. Measures will be taken for all violations.There are enough stocks of essential goods in the region to meet the needs of residents, and work on price stabilization will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/922554