Tajkistan

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,

16:07, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

Tajik police suspect IMU of masterminding blast in Khujand

A statement released by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) says the blast has been committed by supporters of those suspected of having killed Homidjon Karimov, former bazaar director in Isfara district.

14:43, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

Security council secretary departs for Khujand

According to the latest data, more than 15 people have been killed and some 30 others have been injured in the blast that occurred in Khujand today morning.

14:21, september 3, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Merchants protest hike in shop rental charges

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- As a mark of protest against the decision by the administration of Dushanbe’s Korvon bazaar to increase shop rental charges, many merchants running

13:52, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

At least 26 police officers injured in today’s Khujand blast

KHUJAND, September 3, 2001, Asia-Plus – At least 26 officers from the Sughd regional body empowered to combat organized crime were injured in a blast that occurred outside the building of the Sughd

13:02, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

Two checkpoints of MoD attacked in Romit

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Asia-Plus has received report that an armed group that probably included prisoners that escaped from the pretrial detention facility of the State

12:27, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

It quite possible that suicide bomber blows up the Sughd anti organized crime body

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- It is quite possible that a suicide bomber has blown up an explosive-packed car at the building of the Sughd regional body empowered to combat

12:02, september 3, 2010

INCIDENTS

Regional body empowered to combat organized crime blown up in Sughd

According to unspecified data, the blat has caused casualties

11:10, september 3, 2010

TAJKISTAN

To ensure food security Tajikistan has to import 250,000 tons of grains from Kazakhstan

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- To ensure food security Tajikistan has to import at least 250,000 tons of grain this year, Tajik expert Firouz Saidov said in an interview with

10:52, september 3, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik emergencies committee receives explosive ordnance disposal tools and equipment

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday September 2, UNDP CO in Tajikistan and Tajik Mine Action Cell (TMAC) transferred Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tools and five UAZ

10:34, september 3, 2010

TAJKISTAN

WFP expands school meal program for rural children as new school year begins

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2010, Asia-Plus – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is launching a new school feeding project to provide nearly 370,000 poor children in rural primary

18:39, september 2, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik minister, Indian envoy discuss Tajik-Indian economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 2, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday September 1, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Farrukh Hamraliyev met with Indian Ambassador to Tajikistan Asith Kumar

18:17, september 2, 2010

POWER

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

17:50, september 2, 2010

INCIDENTS

Chuqaysha settlement cordoned off in hunt for one of escaped prisoners

DUSHANBE, September 2, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik law enforcement and power-wielding structures are continuing a search operation for prisoners that escaped from a pretrial detention facility