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15:32, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Basics of public relations are taught to the business – associations

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Lack of knowledge in Communication and Public Relations is often a stumbling block in the process of organization''s image formation and strengthening

15:21, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

New U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan presents credentials to President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- New Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Tajikistan Kenneth E.

14:54, october 2, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Trial of top managers of JV Darvoz starts in Kulob

The trail of former director generaÐ“, chief power engineering specialist and chief accountant of the gold-mining company, Darvoz, began in Kulobâ€™s regional court today.

13:59, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

RCDS delegation arrives in Tajikistan on October 4 to get acquainted with socioeconomic and political situation

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A delegation of Royal College of Defense Studies (RCDS) of the United Kingdom which includes professional military and civilian personnel from Ethiopia,

13:39, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Number of Sughd residents wanting to perform Hajj exceeds allotted pilgrimage quota two times

KHUJAND, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The number of Sughd residents wanting to perform Hajj, holy pilgrimage to Mecca, this year has exceeded the pilgrimage quota allotted to the province

13:03, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on 140th birth anniversary

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Events to mark the 140th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the International Day of Non-Violence are being held in Tajikistan today.

12:33, october 2, 2009

POWER

Parliament ratifies a number of intergovernmental agreements

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday considered and ratified government-to-government agreements on mutual

12:15, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Turkmenistan calls on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to pay Tajikistan subvention for solving energy problems

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus - Turkmenistan has called on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to pay Tajikistan joint subvention for solution of energy problem and in exchange for

11:38, october 2, 2009

Navrouz holiday inscribed on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Navrouz holiday marking the beginning of spring across a vast geographical area covering, Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, India, Pakistan,

11:33, october 2, 2009

INCIDENTS

FOCUS completed Seismical Retrofitted Schools

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) with financial support from the United States Department of Agriculture implemented the School Safety Initiative

11:14, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Two special cardiac teams set up at Khujand medical emergency service

KHUAJND, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Two special cardiac teams have been set up at the Khujand medical emergency service.

10:59, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Customs officers ward off four drug-trafficking attempts at Dushanbe airport

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Customs officers warded off four drug-trafficking attempts at the Dushanbe airport on September 29-30, seizing a total of some five kilograms of

10:44, october 2, 2009

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan’s quitting CA common power system technically unrealizable, says expert

DUSHANBE October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan’s intention to quit the Central Asian common power system is unrealizable, Tajik MP Shodi Shabdolov, who is power engineering specialist,

10:29, october 2, 2009

TAJKISTAN

First 50 recruits from Kulob sent to serve in the army

KULOB, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first 50 conscripts from Kulob were sent to serve in the armed forces yesterday.

10:10, october 2, 2009

INCIDENTS

Kulob blast reportedly caused by hell for grenade launcher

KULOB, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A September 30 blast in Kulob was reportedly caused by a shell for the hand anti-tank grenade launcher RPG-5.

19:33, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

UNIFEM Tajikistan presents booklet on emanation of all forms of discrimination against women

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A presentation of publication on elimination of all forms of discrimination against women was held in Dushanbe today.

19:00, october 1, 2009

POWER

President Rahmon congratulates Chinese leader on national holiday

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today extended congratulations to his Chinese counterpart, President Hu Jintao, on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the

18:23, october 1, 2009

SOCIETY

Adoption of new language law may cause deterioration of relations wit Russia, says CPT leader

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The new law on the state language approved by the parliament today may have negative consequences, MP also the leader of the Communist Party (CPT)

17:58, october 1, 2009

POWER

Tajik parliament passes new law on state language

Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon have approved the new law on the state language by a majority of votes.

16:31, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CORRECTION

CORRECTION DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The October 1 “Asia-Plus Blitz” item titled “Tajik private air carrier to replenish it fleet with two new” should have identified Senior

15:34, october 1, 2009

POWER

Parliament considers a new state language bill

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) are considering a draft new law on the state language.

14:46, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik private air carrier to replenish it fleet with two new Boeings

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday September 30, Tajik private air carrier, Somon Air, and the Boeing Company, which is the largest global aircraft manufacturer, signed a

14:18, october 1, 2009

POWER

Unit for implementation of 2nd phase of solid waste management project set up in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The unit for implementation of the second phase of the Dushanbe Solid Waster Management Project has been set up in Dushanbe and Jamshed Laqayev has

13:45, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan ought to abolish the institution of residence permit, says Tajik human rights activist

WARSAW, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan ought to replace the institution of residence permit as being unconstitutional with regard to Tajik nationals, foreign citizens and stateless

13:06, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Aga Khan to arrive in Tajikistan to openTthe Ismaili Center in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, will pay a visit to Tajikistan on October 9-12, according to the

12:39, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CIS migration service heads meet in Minsk to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 2009, Asia-Plus -- The sixth two-day session of the CIS council of migration service heads is opening in Minsk, Belarus today.

12:17, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Government meeting reviews results of work of banking system in Jan-Aug 09

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday September 30, President Emomali Rahmon presided over a meeting with participation of heads of central bank, commercial banks and

11:56, october 1, 2009

INCIDENTS

Six wounded in blast in Kulob

KULOB, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Six persons have been wounded in a blast in Kulob. The explosion occurred on the outskirts of Kulob yesterday evening.

11:14, october 1, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik political parties today much weaker than in the early 1990s, says expert

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Political parties in Tajikistan today are much weaker than in the early 1990s, Professor Ibrohim Usmonov remarked at a roundtable entitled “Political

10:59, october 1, 2009

SOCIETY

Tajik economist questions 2010 budget’s main parameters

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) will not reach 3 percent in 2010, Tajik known economist, Professor Hojimuhammad Umarov said in an interview