Tajkistan, Society

13:59, may 30, 2017

Tajik school students win gold medals at the 6th International Olympiad in India

Tajik school students have won gold medals at the 6th International Olympiad that took place at Amity University in India from May 21 to May 27, according to the Tajik Embassy in New Delhi.

15:54, may 26, 2017

Aga Khan Medical Center being constructed in Khorog

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the Aga Khan Medical Center has been held in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Province (GBAO). The ceremony was attended by Mr.

11:33, may 26, 2017

Tajik craftspeople participate in the 16th Silk and Spices Festival in Bukhara

Tajik craftspeople are participating in the 16th traditional Silk and Spices Festival that kicked off in Bukhara, Uzbekistan today.

11:07, may 26, 2017

Tajik human rights activists draw up the map of possible use of torture in the country

The NGO Coalition against Torture in Tajikistan (Coalition) has drawn up the map of possible use of torture and cruel treatment in the country.

14:29, may 25, 2017

Tajik nationals advised to refrain from traveling to several Russian cities in June

Tajik nationals are advised to refrain from traveling to the Russian cities of Moscow, St.

11:21, may 24, 2017

Tajikistan hosts ECA regional forum on social Accountability in the water sector

Organized by Oxfam together with the Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) and the Water Partnership Program (WPP) of the World Bank, the Europe and Central Asia Forum (ECA Forum) on

10:02, may 24, 2017

Amnesty International condemns Tajik authorities’ crackdown on lawyers

Amnesty International (AI) says Tajik authorities have launched an “unrelenting assault” against lawyers, particularly those who took up the defense of government critic.

14:34, may 23, 2017

Dushanbe, Sughd and Khatlon fulfill their spring conscription targets ahead of schedule

Dushanbe and provinces of Sughd and Khatlon have fulfilled their spring conscription targets ahead of schedule and Tajikistan has reached 99 percent of the spring conscription campaign target by May

14:20, may 23, 2017

OSCE Office in Tajikistan holds workshop on role of youth in the prevention of terrorism

A three-day interactive workshop on the role of youth in positive messaging against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Leading to Terrorism (VERLT) concluded at the OSCE Office in Tajikistan on May

11:27, may 23, 2017

New ADB competition invites youth voices in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today kicked off an essay competition for young Tajik people. The competition, with the theme “What Can the Youth Do for the Future of Central Asia?

11:21, may 23, 2017

Rally dedicated to Youth Day takes place in Dushanbe today

A rally dedicated to Youth Day took place in the National Flag Square in Dushanbe today morning. About 6,000 people participated in this rally.

09:33, may 23, 2017

Japan’s government supports enhancement of education sector in Khatlon province

On May 19, Mr.

16:53, may 22, 2017

GMTI 2017 ranks Tajikistan 26th among 130 nations in terms of halal tourism

The Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2017 ranks Tajikistan 26th among 130 nations in terms of halal tourism. Kazakhstan is ranked 17th and Kyrgyzstan is ranked 25th.

16:11, may 22, 2017

This year, the holy month of Ramadan starts in Tajikistan on May 27

This year, the holy Islamic month of Ramadan will start in Tajikistan on May 27, an official source at the Islamic Center of Tajikistan told Asia-Plus in an interview.

15:22, may 22, 2017

Tajik athletes win four bronze medals in the 4th Islamic Solidarity in Baku

Tajik athletes have won four bronze medals in the 4th Islamic Solidarity in Baku, Azerbaijan.

13:49, may 22, 2017

EU-funded pension project launched in Dushanbe

The European Union-funded project, Technical Assistance to Support Pension Reform in Tajikistan, was launched in Dushanbe on May 19.

11:11, may 22, 2017

Sister City Boulder, Colorado donates books to Dushanbe

On Friday, May 19, United States Ambassador to Tajikistan Elisabeth Millard handed over 1300 books from the people of the cities of Boulder and Denver, Colorado to the Friendship Cyber Café of

11:06, may 22, 2017

EU-Tajikistan higher education cooperation conference held in Dushanbe

A practical conference on the theme of EU – Tajikistan higher-education cooperation was held in Dushanbe on May 17-18, as the final event in a series of similar conference that have been

14:54, may 19, 2017

Tajik authorities explain danger of Blue Whale game to teens

Employees of the Interior Ministry and the Ministry of education and Sciences of Tajikistan are carrying out work among teenagers to explain them the danger of the Blue Whale game.

11:00, may 19, 2017

Tajik bikers have been to New York

Tajik bikers making a motorbike journey through the United States were in New York on May 17-18. Former Dushnbinians living in New York have held warm reception for them at Aziza Restaurant.

10:48, may 18, 2017

Tajik president slams brakes on well-heeled students behind the wheel

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reports that Tajikistan had given prior warning that it was not cool with the idea of university students driving to school, but it seems the kids were not paying

10:37, may 18, 2017

Cycle marathon takes place in Dushanbe on May 20

A cycle marathon dedicated to Tajikistan’s Year of Youth will take place in Dushanbe on May 20. All comers can participate in the marathon that will go from Ismoili Somoni Square to Chorbogh.

17:07, may 17, 2017

Tajik bikers reach Washington

Tajik bikers making a motorbike journey through the United States on May 16 reached Washington, where they met with representatives of the Tajik Embassy.

16:53, may 17, 2017

Saudi Arabia provides US$35 million for construction schools in Tajikistan

A loan agreement for 131.3 million Saudi riyals, equivalent to 35 million U.S.

17:22, may 16, 2017

OSCE Office trains counselors on psychological counseling for victims of domestic violence

A four-day training course on psychological counseling for victims of domestic violence concluded on May 12, 2017 at the OSCE Office in Tajikistan.

15:24, may 15, 2017

84-year-old pensioner threatens to commit suicide if Tajprombank does not pay out her savings

An 84-year-old pensioner threatens to commit suicide if Tajprombank does not pay out her savings. Mrs.

14:55, may 11, 2017

Hot weather expected to hit Tajikistan in the coming four days

Tajikistan’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet) forecasts that hot weather will hit the country in the coming four days. Temperatures are expected to soar to a sweltering 41°C.

09:40, may 11, 2017

Days of Uzbekistan Culture in Tajikistan open in Dushanbe

Tajikistan is holding a five-day celebration of culture from neighboring Uzbekistan, which is a sign of warming ties between the two countries.

14:35, may 10, 2017

Latvian musicians give concert in Dushanbe

A group of Latvian musicians, Baraka (Baraka means blessing in Arabic and Arabic-influenced languages) will give a concert in Dushanbe tomorrow.

10:50, may 10, 2017