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14:11, may 26, 2021

AKAH, MIT and KVA MATx work on voluntary relocation planning in Tajikistan

To develop solutions to help vulnerable and disaster-affected communities plan for a better future, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the

12:04, may 26, 2021

Kyrgyz border guards do not allow Tajik nationals to leave the Somon Air plane at Bishkek airport

Kyrgyz border guards did not allow 200 Tajik nationals to leave the Somon Air plane at Bishkek airport yesterday.

16:58, may 25, 2021

Japan’s government supports enhancement of irrigation system in Tajikistan through GGP project

On Tuesday May 25, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita, together with Mr.

16:00, may 25, 2021

Tajik health ministry concerned over development of epidemiological situation in neighboring countries

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) is seriously concerned over the development of the epidemiological situation in neighboring countries and specialists at the

18:08, may 24, 2021

GGP Project aiming at improving access to safe drinking water in Panjakent district completed

On Monday May 24, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Mr. Takayuki Miyashita together with Mr.

17:49, may 24, 2021

Asia-Plus Media Group invites everyone to the children's festival “Salom Tobiston!”

On the eve of International Children's Day. Asia-Plus Media Group holds a family festival in Dushanbe’s Iram Park (Botanical Garden).

16:37, may 24, 2021

UNICEF and WHO bring 4.6 million doses of polio vaccine to Tajikistan

4.6 million doses of polio vaccine arrived to Dushanbe early Sunday morning, May 23.

15:17, may 24, 2021

Tajik advertising accounts on Facebook bend to tax demands

Tajik advertising accounts on Facebook will be subject to the 18-percent value added tax (VAT) beginning on June 1, 2021.

10:55, may 24, 2021

Tajikistan receives additional US$21.3 million from the World Bank for its COVID-19 response

The Minister of Finance of Tajikistan Faiziddin Qahhorzoda and the World Bank Country Manager for Tajikistan Jan-Peter Olters have signed an agreement on additional financing for Tajikistan’s

15:03, may 23, 2021

After Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border conflict, time for a human rights agenda

Two experts from Human Rights Watch (HRW) note that Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan should prioritize the well-being of ordinary people in the complex border region.

17:17, may 21, 2021

More than 500 passengers stranded at airport in Kulob as flights to Russia delayed

More than 500 passengers have been stranded at the airport in the southern city of Kulob since May 20 after flights to the Russian cities of Kemerovo, Volgograd and Barnaul on the Russian air carrier

16:29, may 21, 2021

Tajik experts trained on the “DesInventar-Sendai” software, with support from UNDRR and the EU

On May 20-21, experts from Tajikistan stepped up action on disaster resilience through the training on the “DesInventar-Sendai” – a disaster information management software.

15:51, may 21, 2021

We rely on youth as a great creative force, says Tajik president

On Friday May 21, President Emomali Rahmon met with Tajik youth activists on the occasion of the Day of Youth of Tajikistan, which is celebrated on May 23.

14:07, may 21, 2021

SMS-distribution service monopolization canceled in Tajikistan

The communications service agency has canceled a decision to all the A2P traffic via a single gateway.

11:40, may 21, 2021

WFP, TajikGov sign MoU on integrated water resources management and climate change adaptation

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation of Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in integrated

10:53, may 21, 2021

The Tajik-born singer representing Russia in Eurovision warns against anti-immigrant nightmare

The Tajik-born singer representing Russia in this year's Eurovision Song Contest says her berth in the finals this weekend is "like a dream.

10:19, may 21, 2021

Russia’s FSIN director suggests that convicts be used to replace labor migrants in construction sector

Director of the Federal Service for the Execution of Punishments (FSIN), Alexander Kalashnikov, yesterday suggested that Russian convicts could be hired to help correct the huge shortage of labor

16:46, may 20, 2021

Japan-supported drinking water supply project completed in Roudaki district

On Thursday May 20, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita attended a handover ceremony of successful completion of “The Project for

11:30, may 20, 2021

Imam of mosque in Dushanbe suburb fired for insulting worshippers at Ramadan prayers

Tajikistan's state-backed religious authorities say a prominent imam has been fired after a video emerged that apparently shows him berating worshippers at a mosque during Ramadan prayers,

11:00, may 20, 2021

Foreigner hospitalized with COVID-19 and 15 Tajik citizens hospitalized with pneumonia in Khujand

A foreigner has been hospitalized with COVID-19 ad 15 Tajik nationals have been hospitalized with what doctors diagnosed as pneumonia in Khujand.

15:12, may 19, 2021

Tajikistan strengthens stakeholder engagement on disaster risk reduction

On Tuesday May 18, the Government of Tajikistan and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) organized a workshop with the stakeholders in reduction of risk of disasters.

14:54, may 19, 2021

UCA to share research on Central Asia through partnership with SSRN

The University of Central Asia (UCA) is the first institution in the Central Asian region to join the world renowned Social Science Research Network (SSRN), an online community devoted to the

13:49, may 19, 2021

Moscow wants to fully resume frequency and volume of air traffic with Dushanbe as soon as possible

Russia’s top diplomat says Moscow wants to fully resume the frequency and volume of air traffic with Dushanbe as soon as possible.

13:11, may 19, 2021

Japan’s government completes GGP project in health sector in Sangvor district

On Tuesday May 18, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita together with Sangvor District Chairperson Mahmadshoh Davlatzoda attended the handover

09:25, may 19, 2021

Nobody cancels the risk of a new wave of COVID-19, says Khujand chief sanitary inspector

Khujand chief sanitary inspector Tahmina Usmonova has expressed concern about the fact that residents and guests of the city neglect the basic requirements of public and personal hygiene in public

14:22, may 18, 2021

The 4th National Sports Games to take place in Tajikistan this year from May 22 to June 29

This year, the National Sports Games will take place in Tajikistan from May 22 to June 29.

09:39, may 18, 2021

Hundreds of passengers stranded at airports in Dushanbe and Khujand for already more than a week

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at airports in Dushanbe and Khujand stranded at airports in Dushanbe and the country’s second largest city, Khujand, since May 11 after flights to

15:28, may 17, 2021

UN health agency head calls on rich countries to share COVID-19 vaccines with poor countries

Speaking at the media briefing on COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr.

16:37, may 11, 2021

Humanitarian convoy made up by residents of Konibodom for residents of border areas arrives in Isfara

A convoy consisting of 28 trucks with humanitarian aid for residents of border areas affected by the recent unrest along the disputed segment of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border has arrived in Isfara, the

15:24, may 11, 2021

More than 69,000 people reportedly vaccinated against COVID-19 in Tajikistan to date

To-date, more than 69,229 people in Tajikistan have been vaccinated against COVID-19, a source within the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) told Asia-Plus Tuesday