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Peasants in the Zhambyl region have faced a refusal to supply irrigation water at the height of the planting campaign. Due to a shortage of water resources, linked to a decrease in reserves at the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir, some farmers may be left without a harvest. Authorities are offering alternative solutions, but agricultural workers say it is already too late to change their plans.

In March 2026, prices for secondary and rental housing in Kazakhstan fell, while new builds continued to rise. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the secondary market dropped by 1.5%, rentals by 1.0%, and primary housing increased by 1.0%. Price dynamics were uneven across segments and regions.

The authorities have determined the directions for using 3 trillion tenge allocated to the security bloc for 2026. The funds will be directed towards modernising weaponry, procuring new equipment, developing unmanned systems, updating aviation, and strengthening air defence.

A scandal has erupted at Al-Farabi KazNU over the dissemination of students' personal and medical data through supervisor chats. The university has stated that data protection is a priority and has launched an internal investigation.

In the Aktobe region, officers of the Department for Combating Organised Crime have identified a group of individuals suspected of illegal mediation in the processing of documents for foreign nationals. According to the police, services were provided for a fee using forged documents. A criminal case has been opened on charges of forgery and sale of documents, and investigative measures are ongoing.

The FBPC editorial office has received photographs of road markings on Mangilik El Avenue in Astana, which appear uneven, partially worn away, and inconsistent. According to eyewitnesses, in certain sections a dashed line has been applied instead of a correct bus lane designation, and the Bus Lane marking itself has been laid down with violations.

Almaty resident reports collection of up to 200,000 tenge from pupils for prom and complains about a non-transparent budget. The Ministry of Education stated that the school is not involved in the collection of funds and the fact of violations has not been confirmed.

In military unit 5573 of the National Guard in Astana, a video surveillance system based on artificial intelligence is being tested. The technology analyses the behaviour and emotional state of service personnel and, when signs of aggression are detected, automatically sends notifications to commanders and specialists. If its effectiveness is confirmed, the system may be deployed in other military units as well.

In Astana, a man who was intoxicated resisted police officers, insulted them, and used physical force, causing bodily harm without damage to health. The court found him guilty and imposed a sentence of 3 years' imprisonment; the verdict has entered into legal force.