A driver in Tashkent has been sentenced for hitting a traffic police inspector with a car, as reported by the “Millar” program. The incident occurred on May 12, 2024, at approximately 19:20, with court materials indicating that the driver was operating a BYD Han vehicle without proper driving documents at a speed of about 100 km/h.
In the Mirabad district of Tashkent, a traffic accident occurred on March 11, 2026, at 19:17 on Shahrisabz Street, involving a collision between a King Long electric bus and a Polestar 2 Long Range electric car on a dedicated public transport lane (BRT). The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the city's transport infrastructure.
On March 5, in Bekobod city, Tashkent region, an 11th-grade student named Jafarbek was beaten and then stabbed to death by several underage teenagers. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 97 of the Criminal Code (Intentional Murder). The authorities reported that during a verbal altercation among minors, one of them inflicted wounds on the victim's right and left chest areas with a kitchen knife. The victim was taken to a medical facility but died despite receiving medical assistance.
The Navruz spring festival is celebrated with unique traditions in each region of Uzbekistan. Readers of Podrobno.uz have begun sharing their stories related to the holiday, and we are publishing the first responses.
The body of 46-year-old Uzbek citizen Dilafruz Chullieva, who was killed in Turkey, has been repatriated to Uzbekistan with assistance from the Consulate General in Istanbul and the Agency for External Labor Migration. The tragedy began on January 25, 2026, when Chullieva left her workplace in Balıkesir province and did not return, prompting a widespread search operation.
In the Taylak district of Samarkand region, a 19-year-old driver without a license flagrantly violated traffic rules and ignored lawful demands from traffic police officers. According to the press service of the Samarkand regional traffic police department, on March 6 around 7:40 AM, the driver of an Onix car ran a red light at an intersection.
In recent years, during the month of Ramadan, initiatives to distribute water, dates, and sweets to fasting individuals in traffic jams and at metro stations in Tashkent have been expanding. Volunteer groups such as “Sen dunyoga keraksan” and Shafii.uz are continuing this tradition, assisting thousands annually. Journalist Mirolim Isajonov participated in the campaigns and prepared a photo report.
In Tashkent, on March 12, a collapse occurred at a construction site, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The incident took place during the construction of a new building in the city center, raising concerns among local residents.
A woman based in the Philippines has told the BBC how "heartbreaking" it is to earn less than $2 per hour pretending to be higher-paid OnlyFans models in online chats. She first took up this work to support her family during a period of lower income, working an 8-hour shift five days a week and being set targets to earn the model hundreds of dollars in sales of pictures and videos during her shift.
Ahead of the Navruz celebrations, a series of discounts have been announced for residents and visitors to Uzbekistan on access to cultural sites and tourism services. The initiative aims to make the holiday period more accessible and engaging.
Prominent Uzbek singer Sardor Mamadaliev has been fined for driving without a seatbelt while recording a video discussing a copyright infringement case. In footage shared on social media, Mamadaliev was seen behind the wheel without a fastened seatbelt as he spoke about legal issues related to copyright violations, leading to administrative penalties for traffic rule breaches.
A tragic road traffic accident occurred on March 4 in the Uzun district of Surkhandarya region, Uzbekistan. In the Surkhon neighborhood, a Nexia 2 car driven by a 28-year-old motorist struck a 6-year-old girl who was crossing the road. The child succumbed to her injuries at the scene.