Tajkistan

14:15, january 21, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Drug peddler arrested at Dushanbe airport on Wednesday

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A drug peddler was arrested at the Dushanbe airport on January 20.

14:05, january 21, 2010

TAJKISTAN

1,275 new TB cases detected in Kulob region in 2009

KULOB, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- 1,275 new cases of tuberculosis were detected in Khatlon’s Kulob zone last year, which is 221 cases fewer than in 2008, Mirzoali Miraliyev, deputy head

13:35, january 21, 2010

POWER

Head of state introduces another staff changes

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon who is also head of the Government of Tajikistan has introduced another staff changes.

13:15, january 21, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Independent newspaper ASIA-Plus marks its 10th anniversary

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus – The Dushanbe independent weekly Asia-Plus marks its 10th anniversary today.

12:40, january 21, 2010

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan’s decision to give up rail cargo transit via Tajikistan to affect Uzbek economy

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Uzbek authorities’ decision to give up rail cargo transit through the territory of Tajikistan will affect, first of all, economy of Uzbekistan itself,

11:45, january 21, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan refrains from using new Uzbek new Kumgurgan-Boysun-Tashguzar

DUSHANBE, January 21, 20010, Asia-Plus -- State Unitary Enterprise Rohi Ohan (Tajik Railways) refrains from using Uzbek new branch Kumkurgan-Boysun-Tashguzar, Vladimir Sobkalov, the deputy

15:25, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik National Park nominated to UNESCO World Heritage List, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik National Park has been nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List, Khursand Zikirov, chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection,

14:40, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tinted glass permits for more than 523,000 somoni issued in Dushanbe since the beginning of the year

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe traffic police department has reportedly issued tinted glass permits to 230 car owners for a total of 523,250 somoni since the beginning

14:05, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Private TV station, Jahonoro, moves to Ghafurov

KHUJAND, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Private TV station, Jahonoro, which had operated in the city of Chkalovsk (Sughd province) for some 13 years, has moved to the town of Ghafurov, the

13:45, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

As of January 1, 2010, Orienbonk’s net profit amounts to 17.5 mln somoni

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- As of January 1, 2010, aggregate capital of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Orienbonk, which is Tajikistan’s largest commercial bank, amounted to 233.

13:05, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

NSIFT plans to build 28 schools in Khatlon until 2013

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- With support from German donors, the National Social Investment Fund of Tajikistan (NSIFT) plans to build 38 schools in the southern Khatlon province

12:50, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Archival documents will speed up Tajik-Uzbek border delineation process, says Tajik minister

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Demarcation and delimitation of Tajikistan’s common border with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan is a difficult problem because in some sections, it runs

12:15, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Obi-Zulol plans to organize production of pasteurized milk

KHUJAD, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Istaravshan-based water bottling plant, closed joint-stock company (CJSC) Obi-Zulol, plans to expand the range of goods it produces.

12:00, january 19, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Two convicted in Tajikistan last year for hunting rare sheep

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Four attempts of illegal hunting Marco Polo sheep were warded off in Tajikistan last year, chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection

21:31, january 18, 2010

TAJKISTAN

New impulse to be given to expansion of Tajikistan’s cooperation with Arab countries this year

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A new impulse will be given to further expansion of Tajikistan’s cooperation with the Arab countries this year, Tajik Foreign Minister announced at a

21:05, january 18, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan expected to introduce biometric passports for its citizens in February

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi noted on January 18 that biometric passports for Tajikistan

20:45, january 18, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan does all it can to support establishment of peace in Afghanistan, FM says

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has been doing all it can to provide support for establishment of peace and accord in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi

20:20, january 18, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Some 700 customs officers rotated in Tajikistan last year

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Some 700 officers from the Customs Service of the country were rotated last year in order to provide correct personnel policy and avoid infringements among

14:01, january 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

SDPT leader plans to run in parliamentary elections in single-mandate constituency # 4

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Social-Democratic Party (SDPT) leader Rahmatillo Zoirov plans to run in February’s election to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber

13:36, january 5, 2010

INCIDENTS

Saturdays’ quake leaves 583 people homeless in Vanj

According to the preliminary estimates, 1,019 residential building were damaged by a January 2 earthquake in GBAO’s Vanj district, 98 of them were destroyed completely.

13:05, january 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik speaker, Iranian president speak for expansion of parliamentary cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to expansion of parliamentary cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran were a major topic of a meeting of Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon

12:42, january 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Iran never gives up even one iota of its rights, says Iranian president

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday in Tajikistan that the Islamic Republic of Iran under no circumstances gives up even one iota of its legitimate

11:45, january 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan to submit the next report on implementation UNCRC this month

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan will submit the next report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on January 18-19 this year, Deputy

11:30, january 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik farmers produce more than 232,000 tons of potatoes last year

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In 2009, all categories of farms produced more than 232,000 tons of potatoes, which is 2 percent more than it was originally planned (227,000 tons),

11:15, january 5, 2010

POWER

Dushanbe mayor calls on heads of enterprise and organizations to be active in buying shares in Roghun

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday held a meeting to discuss preparations for a Day of Dushanbe Residents’ Solidarity for Construction of

11:01, january 5, 2010

INCIDENTS

Three injured in gas blast in Khujand on January 1

KHUJAND, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A gas blast that occurred in an apartment building in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province on January 1 partially damaged an apartment on the first

20:37, january 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

More than 55 kilos of narcotics seized in Hamadoni district on Sunday

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Police sized more than 55 kilograms of narcotics in a single operation in southern Tajikistan last Sunday, January 3.

20:00, january 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Iran will allocate US$6 mln for completion of construction of Anzob tunnel, says Tajik minister

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Under the documents signed here today, Iran will allocate additional 6 million U.S.

19:35, january 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan backs Iran’s right peaceful nuclear program, says Tajik president

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2010 Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today participated at a joint news conference with Tajik and Iranian

18:55, january 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

Drug peddler arrested at Dushanbe airport on Wednesday

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A drug peddler was arrested at the Dushanbe airport on January 20.

1,275 new TB cases detected in Kulob region in 2009

KULOB, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- 1,275 new cases of tuberculosis were detected in Khatlon’s Kulob zone last year, which is 221 cases fewer than in 2008, Mirzoali Miraliyev, deputy head

Head of state introduces another staff changes

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon who is also head of the Government of Tajikistan has introduced another staff changes.

Independent newspaper ASIA-Plus marks its 10th anniversary

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus – The Dushanbe independent weekly Asia-Plus marks its 10th anniversary today.

Uzbekistan’s decision to give up rail cargo transit via Tajikistan to affect Uzbek economy

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Uzbek authorities’ decision to give up rail cargo transit through the territory of Tajikistan will affect, first of all, economy of Uzbekistan itself,

Tajikistan refrains from using new Uzbek new Kumgurgan-Boysun-Tashguzar

DUSHANBE, January 21, 20010, Asia-Plus -- State Unitary Enterprise Rohi Ohan (Tajik Railways) refrains from using Uzbek new branch Kumkurgan-Boysun-Tashguzar, Vladimir Sobkalov, the deputy

Tajik National Park nominated to UNESCO World Heritage List, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik National Park has been nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List, Khursand Zikirov, chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection,

Tinted glass permits for more than 523,000 somoni issued in Dushanbe since the beginning of the year

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe traffic police department has reportedly issued tinted glass permits to 230 car owners for a total of 523,250 somoni since the beginning

Private TV station, Jahonoro, moves to Ghafurov

KHUJAND, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Private TV station, Jahonoro, which had operated in the city of Chkalovsk (Sughd province) for some 13 years, has moved to the town of Ghafurov, the

As of January 1, 2010, Orienbonk’s net profit amounts to 17.5 mln somoni

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- As of January 1, 2010, aggregate capital of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Orienbonk, which is Tajikistan’s largest commercial bank, amounted to 233.

NSIFT plans to build 28 schools in Khatlon until 2013

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- With support from German donors, the National Social Investment Fund of Tajikistan (NSIFT) plans to build 38 schools in the southern Khatlon province

Archival documents will speed up Tajik-Uzbek border delineation process, says Tajik minister

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Demarcation and delimitation of Tajikistan’s common border with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan is a difficult problem because in some sections, it runs

Obi-Zulol plans to organize production of pasteurized milk

KHUJAD, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Istaravshan-based water bottling plant, closed joint-stock company (CJSC) Obi-Zulol, plans to expand the range of goods it produces.

Two convicted in Tajikistan last year for hunting rare sheep

DUSHANBE, January 19, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Four attempts of illegal hunting Marco Polo sheep were warded off in Tajikistan last year, chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection

New impulse to be given to expansion of Tajikistan’s cooperation with Arab countries this year

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A new impulse will be given to further expansion of Tajikistan’s cooperation with the Arab countries this year, Tajik Foreign Minister announced at a

Tajikistan expected to introduce biometric passports for its citizens in February

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi noted on January 18 that biometric passports for Tajikistan

Tajikistan does all it can to support establishment of peace in Afghanistan, FM says

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has been doing all it can to provide support for establishment of peace and accord in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi

Some 700 customs officers rotated in Tajikistan last year

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Some 700 officers from the Customs Service of the country were rotated last year in order to provide correct personnel policy and avoid infringements among

SDPT leader plans to run in parliamentary elections in single-mandate constituency # 4

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The Social-Democratic Party (SDPT) leader Rahmatillo Zoirov plans to run in February’s election to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber

Saturdays’ quake leaves 583 people homeless in Vanj

According to the preliminary estimates, 1,019 residential building were damaged by a January 2 earthquake in GBAO’s Vanj district, 98 of them were destroyed completely.

Tajik speaker, Iranian president speak for expansion of parliamentary cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to expansion of parliamentary cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran were a major topic of a meeting of Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon

Iran never gives up even one iota of its rights, says Iranian president

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday in Tajikistan that the Islamic Republic of Iran under no circumstances gives up even one iota of its legitimate

Tajikistan to submit the next report on implementation UNCRC this month

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan will submit the next report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on January 18-19 this year, Deputy

Tajik farmers produce more than 232,000 tons of potatoes last year

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- In 2009, all categories of farms produced more than 232,000 tons of potatoes, which is 2 percent more than it was originally planned (227,000 tons),

Dushanbe mayor calls on heads of enterprise and organizations to be active in buying shares in Roghun

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday held a meeting to discuss preparations for a Day of Dushanbe Residents’ Solidarity for Construction of

Three injured in gas blast in Khujand on January 1

KHUJAND, January 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A gas blast that occurred in an apartment building in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province on January 1 partially damaged an apartment on the first

More than 55 kilos of narcotics seized in Hamadoni district on Sunday

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Police sized more than 55 kilograms of narcotics in a single operation in southern Tajikistan last Sunday, January 3.

Iran will allocate US$6 mln for completion of construction of Anzob tunnel, says Tajik minister

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Under the documents signed here today, Iran will allocate additional 6 million U.S.

Tajikistan backs Iran’s right peaceful nuclear program, says Tajik president

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2010 Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today participated at a joint news conference with Tajik and Iranian

Dushanbe, Tehran sign 6 cooperation documents

Talks of Tajik and Iranian officials in Dushanbe have resulted in signing of six cooperation documents.