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13:47, february 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

57,000 residents of five districts in Tajikistan to get benefit from rehabilitation of irrigation systems

DUSHANBE , February 7, Asia-Plus - By 2010, 57,000 residents of five districts in different regions of the country will have got benefit from rehabilitation of the irrigation

13:10, february 7, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov bestows state decorations on distinguished police officers

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus - Since 1995, 86 terrorist acts have been committed in Tajikistan; of them 37 have been solved in the shortest possible time.

12:58, february 7, 2006

Government commission selecting best projects aimed at patriotic education of new generation

Dushanbe, February 7, Asia-Plus - Today, a special government commission is selecting the best out of more than 70 projects for patriotic education of youth.

12:57, february 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

U.S. condemns publication of cartoons in European media satirizing the Prophet Muhammad

U.S. views cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as offensive and morally repugnant.

11:46, february 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

A total volume of deposits in Tajik banks amounts to 539 million Somonis

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- Over the past several years, a total volume of deposits both from juridical and physical entities has increased, Murodali Alimardonov, head of Tajikistan’s

11:44, february 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan does not plan to increase its gold and foreign currency reserves: Tajik central bank head

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- “The gold and foreign currency reserves held by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) in 2005 remained unchanged from the previous year at $180 million,

11:41, february 7, 2006

INCIDENTS

Nine Tajiks killed in trailer blaze in Moscow region

A fire has broken out in trailer on the territory of vegetable store-base in Moscow region, killing nine Tajik labor migrants house.

11:37, february 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Foreign ministers from countries signing MoU on cooperation in fighting drug trafficking to gather in Tashkent for meeting

DUSAHNBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- Foreign ministers from the countries signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on drug control cooperation are gathering in the Uzbek capital Tashkent for

11:35, february 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

United States funds Tajik Ministry of Interior analytical center

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- The United States has provided Dushanbe with a world-class facility to investigate cases of illegal trafficking in persons (TIP).

20:15, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Industries ministry dissatisfied with increase in natural gas prices

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Industries Ministry intends to discuss with “Tojikgaz” (Tajik state gas concern) and the Tajik Anti-Monopoly

19:54, february 6, 2006

UNFPA Country Office to sum up results of work carried out in 2005

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus – The UNFPA Country Office in Tajikistan will hold a meeting on February 10 to sum up the results of work carried out last

19:47, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s DPT launches its website

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Democratic Party (DPT) launched its website on February 6, the DPT deputy head, Rahmatullo Valiyev, remarked

19:41, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Rajab Mirzo elected head of DPT organization for Dushanbe

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Rajab Mirzo, editor-in-chief of the independent Dushanbe weekly “Ruzi Nav” (New Day), has been elected head of Democratic

19:28, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik DPT appeals to international organizations with solicitation to assist in settling issue of its leader’s criminal case

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - On February 6, Tajikistan ’s Democratic Party (DPT) also made a statement over the decision by the appeals court of

18:44, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Three political parties make joint statement over statement by Russian ambassador

DUSAHNBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - On Monday February 6, representatives from three political parties of Tajikistan – Democratic (DPT), Social-Democratic (SDPT) and Socialist

18:19, february 6, 2006

SPORT

Tajik judo wrestlers win two gold medals in judo super cup in Milan

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has managed to snatch two gold medals in the ongoing competitions for the Judo Super Cup in Milan as Nematullo Arslonqulov finished first in

18:05, february 6, 2006

POWER

Head of state promise to solve issue of rehabilitating roads and providing “Safedorak” skiing center with electric power

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus -- On Sunday February 5, President Rahmonov made a fact-finding trip to the skiing center “Safedorak” in Varzob district.

17:58, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Amount of provided loans to be increased four times this year, says Tajik central bank head

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, the state-run and commercial banks in Tajikistan provided 296 million Somonis in micro loans, Murodali Alimardonov, head of the National Bank of

17:41, february 6, 2006

LAW-ORDER

DCA officers learn how to work with information sources

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Officers of the Swedish police are instructing officers of Tajikistan ’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) in how to work with the

15:14, february 6, 2006

INCIDENTS

One killed in Dushanbe traffic accident

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - One person was killed Sunday [February 5] as a sedan “Mercedes-600” ran into electricity pole, according to information from the Tajik traffic police.

14:23, february 6, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov points to necessity of strengthening fighting efficiency of Tajik armed forces

Today it necessary to strengthen fighting efficiency of the countryâ€™s armed forces, Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov remarked Saturday.

14:20, february 6, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Members of drug-trafficking grouping with nine kilograms of heroin detained in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - An operation by officers of the Tajik Drug Control Agency (DCA) has led to the arrest of three members of the criminal grouping dealing with drug trafficking.

13:40, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Georgia’s decision to secede CIS council of defense ministers may become precondition for collapse of CIS, says SPDT deputy head

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - “I consider the Georgian secession from the CIS council of defense ministers to become a considerable precondition for collapse of the Commonwealth of Independent

13:07, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

US$17.2 million in grants provided to Tajikistan for implementing community and basic health project in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - The Community and Basic Health project funded by the World Bank, the governments of Switzerland and Sweden will be launched in Tajikistan in April this year and 17.

12:54, february 6, 2006

Tajik men of letters discuss issues of morality in literature

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting formally titled “Morality in Literature” was held at the Tajik Writers’ Union in Dushanbe on February 3.

12:45, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

To carry out full reform in health sector Tajikistan needs US$3.5 billion, says Tajik health official

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- To fully enhance the health sector Tajikistan needs US$3.

12:32, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik education official suggests that energy ministry should change schedule of supplying electricity

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- The ministry of energy should change a schedule of supply of electricity during

12:18, february 6, 2006

POWER

Dushanbe mayor’s office hosts news conference on capita’s economic results in 2005

DUHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday February 4, the Dushanbe mayor’s office hosted a news conference on the capital’s economic results in 2005.

12:11, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Contribution of ABD, Saudi Development Fund to enhancement of Tajik education sector amounts to US$15 million

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- The Saudi Development Fund has invested US$3 million in the project aimed at

12:00, february 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

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57,000 residents of five districts in Tajikistan to get benefit from rehabilitation of irrigation systems

DUSHANBE , February 7, Asia-Plus - By 2010, 57,000 residents of five districts in different regions of the country will have got benefit from rehabilitation of the irrigation

President Rahmonov bestows state decorations on distinguished police officers

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus - Since 1995, 86 terrorist acts have been committed in Tajikistan; of them 37 have been solved in the shortest possible time.

Government commission selecting best projects aimed at patriotic education of new generation

Dushanbe, February 7, Asia-Plus - Today, a special government commission is selecting the best out of more than 70 projects for patriotic education of youth.

U.S. condemns publication of cartoons in European media satirizing the Prophet Muhammad

U.S. views cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as offensive and morally repugnant.

A total volume of deposits in Tajik banks amounts to 539 million Somonis

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- Over the past several years, a total volume of deposits both from juridical and physical entities has increased, Murodali Alimardonov, head of Tajikistan’s

Tajikistan does not plan to increase its gold and foreign currency reserves: Tajik central bank head

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- “The gold and foreign currency reserves held by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) in 2005 remained unchanged from the previous year at $180 million,

Nine Tajiks killed in trailer blaze in Moscow region

A fire has broken out in trailer on the territory of vegetable store-base in Moscow region, killing nine Tajik labor migrants house.

Foreign ministers from countries signing MoU on cooperation in fighting drug trafficking to gather in Tashkent for meeting

DUSAHNBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- Foreign ministers from the countries signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on drug control cooperation are gathering in the Uzbek capital Tashkent for

United States funds Tajik Ministry of Interior analytical center

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- The United States has provided Dushanbe with a world-class facility to investigate cases of illegal trafficking in persons (TIP).

Industries ministry dissatisfied with increase in natural gas prices

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Industries Ministry intends to discuss with “Tojikgaz” (Tajik state gas concern) and the Tajik Anti-Monopoly

UNFPA Country Office to sum up results of work carried out in 2005

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus – The UNFPA Country Office in Tajikistan will hold a meeting on February 10 to sum up the results of work carried out last

Tajikistan’s DPT launches its website

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Democratic Party (DPT) launched its website on February 6, the DPT deputy head, Rahmatullo Valiyev, remarked

Rajab Mirzo elected head of DPT organization for Dushanbe

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Rajab Mirzo, editor-in-chief of the independent Dushanbe weekly “Ruzi Nav” (New Day), has been elected head of Democratic

Tajik DPT appeals to international organizations with solicitation to assist in settling issue of its leader’s criminal case

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - On February 6, Tajikistan ’s Democratic Party (DPT) also made a statement over the decision by the appeals court of

Three political parties make joint statement over statement by Russian ambassador

DUSAHNBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - On Monday February 6, representatives from three political parties of Tajikistan – Democratic (DPT), Social-Democratic (SDPT) and Socialist

Tajik judo wrestlers win two gold medals in judo super cup in Milan

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has managed to snatch two gold medals in the ongoing competitions for the Judo Super Cup in Milan as Nematullo Arslonqulov finished first in

Head of state promise to solve issue of rehabilitating roads and providing “Safedorak” skiing center with electric power

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus -- On Sunday February 5, President Rahmonov made a fact-finding trip to the skiing center “Safedorak” in Varzob district.

Amount of provided loans to be increased four times this year, says Tajik central bank head

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, the state-run and commercial banks in Tajikistan provided 296 million Somonis in micro loans, Murodali Alimardonov, head of the National Bank of

DCA officers learn how to work with information sources

DUSHANBE , February 6, Asia-Plus - Officers of the Swedish police are instructing officers of Tajikistan ’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) in how to work with the

One killed in Dushanbe traffic accident

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - One person was killed Sunday [February 5] as a sedan “Mercedes-600” ran into electricity pole, according to information from the Tajik traffic police.

Rahmonov points to necessity of strengthening fighting efficiency of Tajik armed forces

Today it necessary to strengthen fighting efficiency of the countryâ€™s armed forces, Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov remarked Saturday.

Members of drug-trafficking grouping with nine kilograms of heroin detained in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - An operation by officers of the Tajik Drug Control Agency (DCA) has led to the arrest of three members of the criminal grouping dealing with drug trafficking.

Georgia’s decision to secede CIS council of defense ministers may become precondition for collapse of CIS, says SPDT deputy head

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - “I consider the Georgian secession from the CIS council of defense ministers to become a considerable precondition for collapse of the Commonwealth of Independent

US$17.2 million in grants provided to Tajikistan for implementing community and basic health project in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus - The Community and Basic Health project funded by the World Bank, the governments of Switzerland and Sweden will be launched in Tajikistan in April this year and 17.

Tajik men of letters discuss issues of morality in literature

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting formally titled “Morality in Literature” was held at the Tajik Writers’ Union in Dushanbe on February 3.

To carry out full reform in health sector Tajikistan needs US$3.5 billion, says Tajik health official

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- To fully enhance the health sector Tajikistan needs US$3.

Tajik education official suggests that energy ministry should change schedule of supplying electricity

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- The ministry of energy should change a schedule of supply of electricity during

Dushanbe mayor’s office hosts news conference on capita’s economic results in 2005

DUHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday February 4, the Dushanbe mayor’s office hosted a news conference on the capital’s economic results in 2005.

Contribution of ABD, Saudi Development Fund to enhancement of Tajik education sector amounts to US$15 million

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- The Saudi Development Fund has invested US$3 million in the project aimed at

WB intends to provide assistance to Tajikistan in rehabilitating 33 schools

DUSHANBE, February 6, Asia-Plus -- More than 20 international organizations have provided more than US$35 million worth of