Tajkistan

19:05, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

This year, Tajikistan marks Idi Ramazon on September 10

DUSHANBE, September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus – This year, Tajikistan will mark Idi Ramazon or Eid ul-Fitr on September 10, according to the Shuroi Ulamo (Council of Ulems, a group of scholars and imams

18:38, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

New textile mill introduced into operation in Norak

DUSHANBE, September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus - An official opening of new textile mill took place in the city of Norak on September 7.

17:55, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Babilon-M, Babilon-T build five houses for disaster-hit families in Shuroobod

DUSHANBE, September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Babilon-M (mobile phone operator) and Babilon-T (Internet provider) that are parts of one company have funded construction of five houses for

17:29, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

U.S. Embassy congratulates Tajikistani people on Independence Day

DUSHANBE , September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On behalf of the American people, the Embassy of the United States of America would like to express

16:05, september 7, 2010

INCIDENTS

Search operation for escaped prisoners going on in the east of Tajikistan

As a result of gunfire between the government forces and a group of the escaped prisoners, warrant officer of Tajik National Guard has been killed

14:10, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Central bank postpones tender for creation of national credit card processing center

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus - The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has postponed the tender for the creation of the national credit card processing scheduled for September 12 till

13:29, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik grand mufti passes away aged 74

DUSHANBE, September 7, Asia-Plus – Amonullo Nematzoda, Chairman of the Shuroi Ulamo (Council of Ulems, a group of scholars and imams that provides interpretations of religious practice), died

12:39, september 7, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Rahmon to attend the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly

DUSHANBE, September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will depart for New York on September 18 to attend the 65th session of the United Nations General, the source at the

18:29, september 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Mass cotton-harvesting campaign starts in Tajikistan on September 1 this year

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- This year, a mass cotton harvesting campaign began in the country on September 1, which is some ten days later than usual.

18:10, september 6, 2010

INCIDENTS

Khujand administrations helps families of those killed by September 3 blast

KHUJAND, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Monday September 6, senior representatives from the Khujand mayor’s office visited families of police officers who were killed in a September 3

17:45, september 6, 2010

POWER

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,

17:35, september 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe airport strengthens passenger security measures

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe International Airport has strengthened security measures to ensure safety of passengers.

16:03, september 6, 2010

INCIDENTS

GKNB: Overnight’s blast in night club is act of hooliganism

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Operation team investigating the blast that occurred overnight in Dushanbe’s night club, Dousti, says the blast was not a terrorist act, but it was

15:01, september 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Alliance of Democratic Forces expected to be set up in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus - The Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) has initiated the establishment of the Alliance of Democratic Forces in Tajikistan, the SDPT leader

14:29, september 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Barqi Tojik launches new small power plant in Nourobod

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus /Avaz Yuldoshev/ -- An official opening of a small hydropower plant, Shashboloi, is taking place in Nourobod district (eastern Tajikistan) today, Asia-Plus

14:16, september 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Rare sheep hunting moratorium lifted in Gorno Badakhshan ahead of schedule

KHOROG, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A two-year moratorium on hunting Marco Polo sheep introduced on January 1, 2009 has been lifted ahead of schedule.

13:32, september 6, 2010

INCIDENTS

Ghaffor Mirzoyev’ brother recaptured

Abdurasoul Mirzoyev has been recaptured in Fayzobod district today

12:48, september 6, 2010

INCIDENTS

Criminal proceedings instituted to investigate Khujand attack

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The State National Security Committee’s (GKNB) office in Sughd province has instituted criminal proceedings to investigate a September 3 attack on the

12:23, september 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IRPT activists travel to Russia to meet Tajik labor migrants

DUSHANBE, September 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Several groups of activists of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) are currently in the Russian Federation to hold meetings with Tajik

12:14, september 6, 2010

POWER

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

11:53, september 6, 2010

SOCIETY

Baghdad method is not characteristic of Tajiks; it is alarming sign, says political scientist

DUSHANBE, September 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The September 3 blast at the Sughd regional division to combat organized crime that comes just two weeks after the jailbreak in Dushanbe is an

11:26, september 6, 2010

INCIDENTS

At least ten persons injured in Dushanbe blast

The office of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Dushanbe has instituted criminal proceedings to investigate a blast that occurred overnight at the night club.

18:29, september 4, 2010

INCIDENTS

Police report two civilians injured in September 3 blast in Khujand

The second police officer killed in a September 3 blast in Khujand has also been identified. He proved to be a 22-year-old trainee Alijon Mayoqubov.

11:19, september 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

New school opens in remote village of Kuhistoni Mastchoh

DUSHANBE, September 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A new school has opened its doors to pupils in remote village of Arnohum in Kuhistoni Mastchoh district, Sughd province.

11:19, september 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

WB provides €7.4 mln for rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage infrastructure in Khatlon’s districts

DUSHANBE, September 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- An agreement on awarding grant of European Union Food Price Crisis Response Trust Fund was signed between the Government of Tajikistan and the

10:20, september 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

15 new facilities to be finished in Dushanbe by Independence Day

DUSHANBE, September 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A new nine-story apartment building was put into commission in Dushanbe’s Zarafshon-2 area on September 2.

18:42, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

At least one police officer killed and 25 others injured in Khujand blast

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- At least one police officer has been killed and 25 other have been injured in a blast that occurred at the Sughd regional body empowered to combat

17:54, september 3, 2010

POWER

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.

17:44, september 3, 2010

TAJKISTAN

President inaugurates renovated Ayni airfield

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Friday September 3, President Emomali Rahmon attended an official ceremony of opening of the renovated Ayni airfield belonging to the Ministry of

17:21, september 3, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik Sarvat, Canadian MEDS explore gold deposit in Tavildara

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik limited liability company, Sarvat, jointly with Canadian MEDS (phonetically spelled) is exploring the Rumri gold field in Tavildara district,