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Asadbek Jumayev, head of the Uzbelas Performance tuning atelier known for a controversial online interview, has been detained for 10 days. The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan announced this decision.

In recent years, Uzbekistan has been working to reduce the carbon footprint in transporting fruits and vegetables by developing sea and rail shipping. The key factor in emissions is not distance but the mode of transport: air and road transport produce the highest emissions, while sea transport has minimal climate impact.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. The high-profile case of Uzbelas Performance auto service head Asadbek Jumayev, who publicly boasted about receiving a "lenient punishment" for racing with traffic police, has taken an unexpected turn. It was revealed that the same judge who allowed the offender to avoid arrest had previously issued a controversial verdict in the Li L9 electric car accident case, which was deemed unfounded and overturned in mid-February.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated that with effective utilization of its tourism potential, Surkhandarya Region could achieve annual revenues of up to one billion dollars.

A scandal is erupting in Angren over the city's animal control service. A group of staff members has been accused of killing and slaughtering a dog on the premises of the institution. Law enforcement agencies are currently handling the case.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has pledged to resolve an accident at the "25 Years of Independence" gas field, which occurred in September last year in the Boysun district of Surkhandarya region. According to him, a scientific solution to the complex technological problem has been found in collaboration with partners.

Large-scale planting of saxaul trees has commenced on the dried-up bed of the Aral Sea. This initiative aims to improve the ecological conditions in the region and reduce soil erosion. Saxaul, a tree adapted to desert environments, plays a crucial role in stabilizing soil and mitigating sandstorms. The project is supported by the government and local communities.

Uzbekistan's authorities aim to strengthen control and enhance the efficiency and transparency of enterprises and commercial banks with state participation.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – AN Podrobno.uz. An assistant prosecutor in Tashkent's Uchtepa district has become a suspect in a fraud case. The official was detained by State Security Service (SSS) officers while attempting to flee after receiving a bribe of $15,000.

The restoration of the Aral Sea ecosystem continues. On February 25, a new phase of saxaul planting began on the dried-up bed of the Aral Sea. This year, a group of young volunteers joined environmental specialists and UNDP staff.

Centrum Air "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" is launching new regular flights on the Tashkent-Osh route. Services will begin on April 1.

Uzbekistan Railways plans to launch modern high-speed trains between Tashkent and Termez. The project aims to expand passenger transport capacity and reduce travel time.