Tajkistan, Power

12:43, october 8, 2010

Kulob University chancellor replaced

DUSHANBE, October 8, 2010, Asia-Plus / -- By government’s decree Karimjon Qodirov was relieved of his post of Chancellor of the Kulob State University in connection with transfer to other job,

17:05, october 7, 2010

Sharqi Ozod head dismissed

DUSHANBE, October 7, 2001, Asia-Plus -- Manzourkhon Dodokhonov has been relieved of his post of head of the state-run printer, Sharqi Ozod.

18:18, october 6, 2010

Capital mayor receives head of UNHCR’s Regional Representation for Central Asia

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday October 6, Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev received Mr.

14:28, october 5, 2010

Capital mayor’s office ready to provide tax remissions to companies engaged in housing construction

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The municipal redevelopment plan that includes construction of modern buildings in the capital city was the focus of an enlarged meeting of the

12:51, october 5, 2010

Tajikistan celebrates State Language Day today

Under amendments made to the country’s law on holidays, State Language Day is now celebrated on October 5.

21:59, october 2, 2010

Tajik president awarded Blokhin Gold Medal

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has been awarded the Nikolai Blokhin Gold Medal instituted by Russia’s Academy of Medical Sciences.

18:22, october 1, 2010

Parliament endorses bill on social care of disabled people

DUSHANBE, October 1, 201, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of Tajik parliament (Majlisi Oli) has endorsed the draft law “On Social Care of Disabled People.

15:22, october 1, 2010

Tajik president asks to introduce the first unit of Sangtuda-2 HPP into operation before winter

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today received Iranian Minister of Energy Majid Namjou, who arrived in Tajikistan to attend the 8th session of the

14:09, october 1, 2010

Tajik speaker calls on young people joining criminals in Rasht to lay down arms

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- We must do all that is in our power to stabilize the situation in the east of the country, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower

12:28, october 1, 2010

Tajik leader, Iranian energy minister discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is currently meeting with Iranian Minister of Energy Majid Namjou.

12:05, october 1, 2010

Government endorses draft budget for 2001

Draft budget for 2011 stands at 8.3 billion somoni, which is 1.755 billion somoni more than the budget for this year.

12:19, september 30, 2010

Head of Tajik Islamic Institute replaced

DUSHANBE, September 30, 2010, Asia-Plus -- By government’s decree Abdujalol Alizoda was relieved of his post of head of Tajik State Islamic University on September 29, according to

18:15, september 29, 2010

Staff changes introduced in border troops

DUSHANBE , September 29, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Staff changes have been introduced in Tajik border troops.

15:10, september 29, 2010

Deputy interior minister appointed to head Sughd police directorate

DUSHANBE, September 29, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Staff changes have been introduced in the Ministry of Interior (MoI).

11:59, september 28, 2010

President urges to strengthen fight against terrorism and extremism

DUSHANBE, September 28, 2010, Asia-Plus – Issues related to recent events in the country, maintenance of public order and prevention of crime were the focus of a September 27 meeting of the Council

10:52, september 28, 2010

Capital mayor receives citizens over housing issues

DUSHANBE, September 28, 2010, Asia-Pus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday received 26 residents of the city, whose complaints and applications over their housing conditions

18:47, september 27, 2010

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers bill requiring amendments to the Academy of Sciences law

DUSHANBE, September 27, 2010, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill requiring amendments to the country’s law “On

15:35, september 27, 2010

Tajikistan hopes for international organizations’ support for Roghun’s construction, says PM

DUSHANBE, September 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In cooperation with all international organizations, Tajikistan hopes for their support for implementation of the Roghun hydroelectricity project.

12:50, september 27, 2010

Dushanbe mayor’s office provides financial support to families of soldiers killed in Rasht

DUSHANBE, September 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- By capital mayor’s decree extraordinary grants were provided yesterday to families of two soldiers that were killed in a September 19 attack on a

12:40, september 27, 2010

President visits wounded soldiers

DUSHANBE, September 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today morning visited the hospital of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Dushanbe to meet soldiers that were wounded in a

10:34, september 20, 2010

Tajik MPs meet with their voters

DUSHANBE, September 20, Asia-Plus -- Members of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) are continuing to hold meetings with their voters.

12:21, september 15, 2010

Dushanbe legislature to consider city’s preparedness for autumn-winter season

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The third session of the Dushanbe legislature (Majlis) will take place on September 23.

14:10, september 14, 2010

IMF team to give prognosis on Tajikistan’s economic development in H2 2010

DUSHANBE, September 14, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Like other Central Asian states, Tajikistan is gradually coming out of the global financial and economic crisis, Mr.

13:49, september 13, 2010

Tajik leader to attend summit on inter-religious dialogue and cooperation for peace

DUSHANBE, September 13, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will attend the second summit on inter-religious dialogue ad cooperation for peace that will take place in New York

14:26, september 8, 2010

President congratulates people of Tajikistan on Independence Day

DUSHANBE, September 8, Asia-Plus -- In a televised speech today evening, President Emomali Rahmon will congratulate the Tajik people on the 19th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence,

12:29, september 8, 2010

Tajik young diplomats take loyalty oath

DUSHANBE, September 8, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday September 7, 23 young employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took the oath of loyalty to the Homeland, according to the MFA

17:45, september 6, 2010

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers bill on family medicine

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill on family medicine at a September 6 meeting,

12:14, september 6, 2010

Tajik leader receives Japanese parliamentary delegation last Friday

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Friday September 3, President Emomali Rahmon received a delegation of the Japanese House of Representatives, according to presidential press

17:54, september 3, 2010

Tajik leader receives Japanese parliamentary delegation today

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon is receiving a delegation of the Japanese House of Representatives today afternoon, according to presidential press service.

18:17, september 2, 2010

Norak police department chief dismissed

DUSHANBE, September 2, 2010, Asia-Plus -- By interior minister’s order Anvar Toshev has been relieved of his post of chief of the Norak police department, according to the Ministry of