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Exhibition of works dedicated to the 100th anniversary of female suffrage in Germany opens in Dushanbe

An exhibition of works dedicated to the 100th anniversary female suffrage in Germany opened at the Gallery of Modern Art in Dushanbe Mall on February 1.

14:20, february 4, 2019

No military parade in Dushanbe on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Tajik national army

There will be no military parade this year on the occasion of the anniversary of Tajikistan’s national army.

11:36, february 4, 2019

Tajikistan introduces mandatory payment for residential construction permit

Tajikistan intends to introduce mandatory payment for residential construction permit.

11:12, february 4, 2019

POLITICS

Russian FM expected to hold talks with high-ranking Tajik state officials to discuss cooperation

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, is arriving in Dushanbe today on a two-day official visit.

10:37, february 4, 2019

CENTRAL ASIA

EU’s new strategy for Central Asia expected to be presented in mid-May

A new Strategy of the European Union (EU) for Central Asia will be presented on May 15, according to Kazinform .

09:54, february 4, 2019

Teen dies at the Lohour training ground after grenade for grenade launcher explodes in his hand

The 9th grade student from the Ruodaki district has died at the Lohour training ground after grenade for grenade launcher has exploded in his hand, according to the Interior Ministry press center.

09:13, february 4, 2019

OSCE donates forensic equipment to Tajikistan Interior Ministry’s Forensics Department and Academy

On January 30, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe donated forensic training equipment to the Forensics Department and Academy of Tajikistan’s Interior Ministry.

16:25, february 1, 2019

Five Tajik women get life sentences in Iraq for belonging to IS terror group

Five Tajik women have been sentenced to life in prison in Iraq after being found guilty of belonging to the extremist group Islamic State.

16:16, february 1, 2019

Tajikistan reportedly earns 77 million somoni from exporting electric power to neighboring countries

Compared to 2017, Tajikistan’s electricity exports last year increased by 44 percent, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

15:16, february 1, 2019

AKES ECD classrooms in Khorog show that toddlers hold the key to promoting pluralism.

When the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) opened up two Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous region (GBAO), it was delighted to hear

15:02, february 1, 2019

Subway system expected to be built in Tajik capital by 2040

Tajik authorities plan to build a subway system in Dushanbe.

12:05, february 1, 2019

Former serviceman fined for contacts with Tajik mercenary fighting alongside Taliban militants in Afghanistan

Former serviceman of the Agrarian Battalion of the Armed Forces of Tajikistan has been sentenced to pay a fine of 25,000 somoni for contacts with Tajik mercenary who had fought alongside Taliban

11:01, february 1, 2019

The Interior Ministry Organized Crime Control Directorate calls on citizens to report crimes

The Interior Ministry Organized Crime Control Directorate has called on citizens to report crimes.

10:28, february 1, 2019

Afghan drug peddler detained while attempting to smuggle 542 grams of heroin in his stomach

Afghan drug peddler has reportedly been detained at the Panji Poyon (Lower Panj) border crossing point in the Khatlon province while attempting to smuggle 542 grams of heroin in his stomach.

10:00, february 1, 2019

Every year, more than 30 Afghans undergo medical treatment at hospitals in Gorno Badakhshan

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MoHSP) of Tajikistan says that every year, more than 30 Afghan nationals undergo medical examination and treatment at hospitals in the Gorno Badakhshan

09:29, february 1, 2019

Some areas of Dushanbe left without electricity for seven hours today

Some residential buildings in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni and Shohmansour district are being left without electricity for seven hours today in connection with routine maintenance work on power

16:58, january 31, 2019

Former police officer from Sughd province jailed for torture and large-scale fraud

Former police officer Shuhrat Shamsiddinov is charged with using torture against resident of the Asht district (Sughd province) Komil Khojanazarov, who later committed suicide.

15:31, january 31, 2019

Construction of the flyover at the Qariyai Bolo roundabout expected to be completed ahead of schedule

Construction of the flyover at the Qariyai Bolo roundabout in Dushanbe will be completed ahead of schedule, Deputy Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Zuvaidzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 31.

14:54, january 31, 2019

Three policemen sacked after woman being held in Ayni detention facility attempted to burn herself

Three police officers have been sacked after a woman, being held in detention facility in the Ayni district, attempted to commit suicide by self-immolation.

14:27, january 31, 2019

Illegal expenses reportedly cost Tajikistan at 211.3 million somoni

In a report released at a press conference in Dushanbe, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber, Qarakhon Chillazoda, revealed on January 31 that according to findings by the Accounts Chamber,

12:04, january 31, 2019

Avalanches claim eight lives in Tajikistan

At least eight people have been killed in snow avalanches in Tajikistan this month, according to the Emergencies Committee press center.

11:24, january 31, 2019

LAW-ORDER

Nearly 20 kilograms of narcotic drugs confiscated from resident of Roudaki district

A resident of the Roudaki district has been detained on suspicion of drug trafficking. Nearly 20 kilograms of narcotic drugs have been confiscated from him.

10:41, january 31, 2019

Tajikistan listed among the safest countries of the region

Tajikistan is ranked the 68th safest country by Global Finance magazine.

10:07, january 31, 2019

Russia allots more than 630 seats to Tajik students in Russian universities this year

This year, Russian has allotted more than 630 seats to Tajik students in Russian higher educational institutions, which is reportedly 12 seats more than last year.

09:38, january 31, 2019

POLITICS

Russian foreign minister expected to pay official visit to Tajikistan in early February

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov is expected to pay an official visit to Tajikistan from February 4-5.

17:38, january 30, 2019

Tajikistan adopts National Plan of Actions on implementing CAT recommendations

On January 24, the Government of Tajikistan adopted the National Plan of Actions on implementing the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT)’s recommendations for 2019-2022.

17:00, january 30, 2019

Swedish company wins major order to enable transmission of clean energy in Central Asia

ABB will supply high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations in Tajikistan and Pakistan as part of a World Bank-supported $330 million order to be executed as a consortium project with

16:21, january 30, 2019

In 2018, residents of Tajikistan repaired 605 km of rural roads at their own expense, says the minister

Last year, residents of Tajikistan financed 605 kilometers of rural roads at their own expense, the Minister of Transport Khudoyor Khudoyorzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 31.

15:43, january 30, 2019

EBRD finances purchase of 40 new buses for Bokhtar

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament (Majlisi Oli)has has ratified a guarantee agreement on improvement of public transport in Bokhtar (previously known as Qurghon

14:54, january 30, 2019