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15:01, february 24, 2006

Tajik, Chinese friendship societies sign long-term cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - On Thursday February 23, Tajik and Chinese friendship societies signed in Beijing a document on a long-term cooperation

14:27, february 24, 2006

POWER

World Bank launches the Tajikistan civil and public service wage note

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - On Thursday February 23, the World Bank Country Office hosted a meeting to present the Tajikistan Civil and Public Service Wage Note to the

13:12, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

One of Kazakhstan’s largest commercial banks to invest in development of Tajik economy

DUSHANBE, February 24, Asia-Plus - “Kazkommertsbank”, one of Kazakhstan ’s largest commercial banks, intends to open its branch

13:03, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian military base in Tajikistan celebrates Fatherland Defender’s Day today

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Festive celebrations to mark the Fatherland Defender’s Days will be held on the territory of Russian Military

11:36, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Ukrainian parliament adopts law on ratification of Ukrainian-Tajik cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, February 24, Asia-Plus -- Verkhovnaya Rada (Ukraine’s parliament) has adopted the law on ratification of an agreement on friendship and cooperation between Ukraine and Tajikistan,

11:33, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Khovaling authorities step up pressure on local CPT organization

KULOB, February 24, Asia-Plus -- The Communist Party’s (CPT) organization for Khovaling district has held the 22 nd conference to hear reports and elect new officials.

17:14, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

UNDP concerned over rate of new HIV-infection in. 506 HIV-infected have to date been officially registered in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - Specialists from the UNDP Country Office in Tajikistan have expressed concern about rates of new HIV-infection in the region, a statement released by UNDP

15:49, february 23, 2006

Sound recording studio of talking books for blind children opens in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - An official opening of the Sound Recording Studio of Talking Books for Blind Children was held in Dushanbe on February 22.

15:31, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Panjakent automotive link to Khujand via Uzbek territory restored

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - Uzbekistan has ensured transit between settlements of northern Tajikistan via its territory.

15:02, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

CIS council for construction cooperation to meet in Astana today

, February 23, Asia-Plus - A meeting of the CIS council for construction cooperation opened in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Thursday February 23.

14:17, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Visiting Ukrainian businessmen to visit Tajik industrial enterprises today

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - Today, visiting Ukrainian business mission is supposed to familiarize itself with activities of a number of Tajik industrial enterprises.

14:01, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Chinese embassy provides support to Chinese language departments at two higher educational institutions in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - A ceremony of handover of textbooks and technical equipment to the Chinese Language Departments at Russia-Tajik Slavic

13:42, february 23, 2006

INCIDENTS

47 people killed and 179 others injured in 163 traffic accidents reported in Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia -Plus - One person was killed in a traffic accident in Yovon district of Khatlon yesterday.

13:21, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

One detained on suspicion of having killed 16-year-old girl in Danghara

QURHGON TEPPA, February 23, Asia-Plus - Resident of the village of Bulyoni Poyon in Danghara district Ibodullo Nosirov was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having killed the 16-year-old girl from

13:10, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmonov congratulates Tajik military on their professional holiday

Tajik President also Supreme Commander of Tajikistanâ€™s Armed Forces Emomali Rahmonov is attending today a ceremonial event dedicated to mark the 13th anniversary of the formation of the Tajik

12:54, february 23, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Murderer of Russian citizens convicted in Tajikistan

QURGHON TEPPA, February 23, Asia-Plus - The Khatlon regional court has sentenced former labor migrant, resident of the Kolkhozobod district (Khatlon province) Sadriddin Jumayev, to 25 years in

12:38, february 23, 2006

POWER

Construction of Dushanbe Serena Hotel to officially commence tomorrow: Majlisi Milli speaker

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - The construction of the world-class hotel will officially commence in Dushanbe on February 24, the Majlisi Milli speaker

12:13, february 23, 2006

POWER

Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament to consider 28 laws tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - The board of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has recommended 28 laws that had earlier been adopted by the Majlisi Namoyandagon

11:50, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Session of Tajik-Afghan commission for economic cooperation opens in Tajik capital today

First session of Tajik-Afghan commission for economic cooperation is opening in Dushanbe today

11:49, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Prince Amyn Aga Khan arriving in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus -- Prince Amyn Aga Khan, younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, is arriving paying a

20:08, february 22, 2006

Establishment of the Tajik National Institute for Human Rights discussed in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE , February 22, Asia-Plus - A two-day international conference on the establishment of the Tajik National Institute for Human Rights opened in Dushanbe

19:22, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

2.5 tons of low-quality medicines confiscated in Vakhsh Valley of Khatlon in 2005

QURGHON TEPPA, February 22, Asia-Plus - During last year, 2.

18:54, february 22, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Female Hizb ut-Tahrir activist wanted by Sughd police

KHUJAND, February 22, Asia-Plus - The 37-year-old resident of the city of Khujand Gavhar Usmonova is wanted by the Sughd police on suspicion of having been active member of the banned religious

18:42, february 22, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Teacher with Qurghon Teppa Polytechnic College faces corruption charge

QURGHON TEPPA, February 22, Asia-Plus - The Khatlon prosecutor’s office has completed investigation into case of Sirojiddin Rizoyev, a teacher with the Qurghon Teppa

18:19, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian military advisers instruct Tajik border officers

DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus -- Officers of the Russian Operational group staying in Tajikistan have conducted a three-week training on educational work for officers of the Dushanbe border

18:18, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian parliament planned to ratify Russian-Tajik border cooperation agreement to parliament today

DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has already submitted a Russian-Tajik border cooperation

17:32, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan will be central figure in our project in the region in future as well: ADB official

DUSHANBE , February 22, Asia-Plus -- “ Tajikistan will be central figure in our project in the region in future as well,” Mr.

14:04, february 22, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Sughd police report arrest of woman allegedly trafficking local young women to Dubai

KHUJAND, February 22, Asia-Plus - A joint operation carried out by the Sughd police and prosecutor’s office has led to the arrest of the 45-year-old resident of Khujand Zuhro Mahmadjonova who was

14:02, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Delegation of businesspeople from Ukrainian region of Donetsk arriving in Tajik capital today evening

DUSHANBE , February 22, Asia-Plus - A delegation of businessmen from the Ukrainian region of Donetsk is arriving in Dushanbe today evening

13:10, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Like other developing countries Iran wants to use nuclear power for peaceful purposes, says Iranian energy minister

DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus - Asked about the possibility of Iran’s receiving uranium enriched on Russian soil, Iranian Energy Minister Said Parviz Fattah told journalists following his