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09:37, october 21, 2016

Khoma completes a series of trainings within the Data Journalism education program

Public association “Khoma” completes a series of trainings within education program on “Data Journalism” under the media component of the “Support to public finance

14:06, october 20, 2016

Vendors working with shops at Dushanbe’s bazaars to wear uniforms

Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has ordered to provide vendors working with shops at the city’s bazaars with uniforms. Their employers or they themselves will pay for the uniforms.

10:44, october 20, 2016

His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurates the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia

His Highness the Aga Khan and Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov yesterday inaugurated the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia (UCA).

14:46, october 19, 2016

Two ‘magic mullahs’ detained in Tajikistan’

Two ‘magic mullahs practicing witchcraft have been detained in Tajikistan.

13:48, october 18, 2016

Delegation of Japanese budo experts visits Tajikistan this week

The Japanese budo delegation is expected to visit Tajikistan from October 22-23, 2016, the Japanese Budo Delegation will visit Tajikistan.

11:15, october 18, 2016

The first of three campuses for UCA is being inaugurated tomorrow

The first of three residential campuses for the University of Central Asia (UCA) is being inaugurated in Kyrgyzstan on October 19.

16:37, october 17, 2016

U.S. government supports American and Central Asian musicians on tour of Central Asia

Playing Together: Celebrating U.S.-Central Asian Collaboration marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of the independent Central Asian states with a series of concerts and workshops by U.S.

16:30, october 17, 2016

Japan’s government completes two GGP projects in Khatlon province

On October 14, Mr.

15:51, october 17, 2016

Tajikistan’s population expected to reach over 10 million in 2020

In a report released at a roundtable in Dushanbe, Mrs.

14:45, october 17, 2016

Exhibition of drawing by Afghan refugees held in Dushanbe

An exhibition of drawings by Afghan refugees living in Dushanbe has taken place in Dushanbe.

11:22, october 17, 2016

Dushanbe hosts international film festival

The Seventh Tajikistan International Film Festival, Didor 2016, is taking place in Dushanbe from October 16 through October 20.

09:33, october 14, 2016

Issues of addressing radicalization and violent extremism discussed in Dushanbe

The 7th Civil Society Seminar on “Addressing Radicalization and Violent Extremism – Central Asian Perspective” took place in Dushanbe on October 11-12.

15:52, october 13, 2016

Most of those surveyed in Russia declare against influx of migrants

The majority of those surveyed in Russia have declared against influx of migrants.

11:32, october 13, 2016

225 deported Tajik migrants permitted to return to Russia

Since the beginning of this year, the Russian authorities have permitted 225 deported Tajik migrants to return to Russia, according to the Tajik migration service agency.

10:31, october 13, 2016

UN health agency urges global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary drinks

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new report that says taxing sugary drinks can yield major health benefits, such as reducing obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.

10:56, october 12, 2016

A deluxe clubhouse opens at “Diar Dushanbe”

A deluxe clubhouse has opened at “Diar Dushanbe” residential unit in the Tajik capital.

10:24, october 12, 2016

The Save the Children’s report ranks Tajikistan 57th among 144 nations in terms of treatment of girls

The Save the Children issued the report, called Every Last Girl , on October 11 to mark International Day of the Girl Child.

10:30, october 11, 2016

Pokémon Go now available in Tajikistan officially

The Pokémon Go game is now available in Tajikistan officially.

10:30, october 10, 2016

Pilaf-eating completion takes place in Khujand

A pilaf-eating competition has taken place at an open-air festival in Khujand, the capital of northern Sughd province.

17:11, october 7, 2016

Japan continues supporting enhancement of drinking water supply in Tajikistan

An official ceremony for completion of the Japan Grant Aid Project for Rehabilitation of Drinking Water Supply Systems in Panj district of Khatlon province and putting into operation the water supply

15:43, october 6, 2016

OSCE Office in Tajikistan and UNHCR hold a joint meeting on statelessness

A coordination consultation meeting on the issue of statelessness organized jointly by the OSCE Office in Tajikistan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in

10:26, october 6, 2016

Close circuit cameras installed in mosques in Dushanbe

By Dushanbe mayor’s order close circuit cameras and metal detectors will be installed in all mosques in Dushanbe.

16:25, october 5, 2016

JICA senior volunteers support conduct of Japanese language speech contest at RTSU

A Speech Contest in the Japanese Language was held at Russian-Tajik Slavonic University (RTSU) where students from the Tajik State Institute of Languages, Russian Tajik Slavonic University, Tajik

15:34, october 5, 2016

The last group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims will return home tomorrow morning

The last group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims numbering 300 people will return home tomorrow morning, Afshin Muqim, a spokesman for the Committee on religious Affairs (CRA) under the Government of

13:27, october 5, 2016

Tajik capital hosts international film festival

The Seventh Tajikistan International Film Festival, Didor 2016, will take place in Dushanbe from October 16 through October 20.

11:13, october 5, 2016

The number of cases of deportation of Tajik citizens from Russia increasing

The number of cases of deportation of Tajik citizens from the Russian Federation is increasing.

09:58, october 5, 2016

Mass media should pay more attention to the purity of language, says president

President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated the people of Tajikistan on the State Language Day, which is marked in Tajikistan on October 5.

09:40, october 5, 2016

U.S. Government donates medical supplies to maternity hospitals in Khatlon Province

The United States Chargé d'Affaires Leslie Hayden, Deputy Chairman of Bokhtar District Dilafrouz Mahmadaliyeva and Head of Health Department of Khatlon Province Saidullo Mallazoda

15:15, october 4, 2016

Pilot project on creation of open educational resources successfully completed

The firs pilot project on creation of open educational resources in Tajikistan has been successfully completed.

11:13, october 4, 2016