Tajkistan

10:45, october 7, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Sughd court sentences police officer to life imprisonment for brutal killing

KHUJAND, October 7, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Former officer from the Khujand police department, Rustam Latipov, has been sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder.

10:30, october 7, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan replaces number plates for the third time

Tajikistan is replacing number plates for the third time. The national flag of Tajikistan will be displayed on the new number plates.

10:15, october 7, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CIS states may get more benefit from migration, says HDR09

DUSHANBE, October 7, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The CIS states must realize mutual benefit from migration and reform migration policy positively responding to problems connected with the world

19:15, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Foreign companies interested in participation of development of uranium deposits in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The head of Tajikistan’s Main Geology Directorate (Tajik Geology) Azim Ibrohim told journalists in Dushanbe on October 6 that a number of foreign

18:51, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Chinese geologists to jointly exploring border areas

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A draft agreement on cooperation between Tajikistan’s Main Geology Directorate (Tajik Geology) and the Geology Service of the Ministry of Lands and

18:12, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

First 86 conscripts from Isfara sent to serve in army

ISFARA, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first 86 conscripts from Sughd’s Isfara district were sent to serve in the country’s armed forces on October 5.

17:26, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Uzbek gas supplier wants Tajik side to make prepayments for gas every ten days

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uztransgaz (Uzbek natural-gas supplier) wants Tojiktransgaz (Tajik state natural-gas distributor) to make prepayments for gas deliveries to Tajikistan

16:43, october 6, 2009

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers draft national budget for 2010

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a draft national budget for 2010 at an October 6

15:24, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Barqi Tojik head orders to cut off electricity supplies to the entire electricity debtors

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of Barqi Tojik (Tajik electric systems) power holding, Sanat Rahimov, today signed an order to cut off electricity supplies to the entire

15:02, october 6, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Chief prosecutor’s office has not yet secured review of “Isfara case”

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Prosecutor-General Bobojon Bobokhonov told a news conference in Dushanbe today that the Prosecutor-General’s Office has not yet secured the review of

14:37, october 6, 2009

LAW-ORDER

More than 10,000 crimes registered in Tajikistan in Jan-Aug-09

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January-August 2009, 10,019 crimes have been registered in Tajikistan, which is 10.

14:20, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

SDPT supports Communists’ proposal to celebrate 80th anniversary of founding of Tajik ASSR

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Proposal of representatives from the Communist Party (CPT) to hold events to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Tajik Soviet Socialist

14:19, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CPT has the right to organize event to mark the 80th anniversary of founding of Tajik SSR: PDPT representative

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Communist Party (CPT) and its supporters have the right to organize events on occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Tajik Soviet

14:05, october 6, 2009

SOCIETY

By holding conference on Abu Hanifa Tajikistan sets an example of unity to many peoples and countries

DUSHANBE, October 6, Asia-Plus -- By holding the international conference dedicated to Imam Azam Tajikistan sets an example of unity to many peoples and countries, Dr.

13:14, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Sughd police seize over 400 kilos of narcotics this year

KHUJAND, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Sughd police officers have seized 409.

12:45, october 6, 2009

POWER

Saudi Arabia to open its diplomatic mission and Qur’an memorization center in Dushanbe soon

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday afternoon held a number bilateral meetings with representatives of delegations participating at the international

12:22, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Journalists apply to the president asking to cancel licensing production of audiovisual products

Tajik media organizations have applied to the president again asking to cancel licensing production of audiovisual products in Tajikistan.

10:30, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Education ministry takes measure to provide schools with enough number of teachers

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Schools in Tajikistan are continuing to experience shortage of teachers, Education Minister Abdujabbor Rahmonov remarked at news conference in Dushanbe

10:15, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik national air carrier replenishes its fleet by Boeing 737-500

DUSHANBE, October 6, Asia-Plus -- Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, has replenished its fleet, taking Boeing 737-500 on a finance lease, according to the airline’s press service.

19:05, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

27,965 people enter Tajik universities this year

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- 27,965 people have entered higher education institutions in Tajikistan this academic year, which is 2 percent more than it was originally planned,

18:00, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

No serious accidents occur at Norak HPS over the past 37 years, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- No serious accidents have occurred at the Norak hydroelectric power station (HPS) over the past thirty-seven years, Bahrom Sirojev, ex-head of

17:17, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Somon Air introduces web-based ticket booking system

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik private air carrier, Somon Air, has announced introduction of a web-based ticket airline ticket booking system.

16:43, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Seminar on palliative care takes place in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A seminar for specialists from the Ministry of Health (MoH) on basic principles of providing palliative care will be held in Dushanbe on October 6.

15:15, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik drug control agency seizes more than 743 kilos of narcotics in Jan-Aug 09

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Tajik Drug Control Agency have seized more than 743 kilograms of narcotics, including more than 302 kilograms o heroin, 142.

15:01, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Health official denies rumors about mass hospitalization of schoolchildren as ‘unfounded’

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) denies rumors about alleged mass hospitalization of schoolchildren following the national measles and rubella immunization

14:36, october 5, 2009

POWER

Tajik leader calls on developed Muslim countries to help their brothers

Inaugurating an international conference dedicated to the 1310th birth anniversary of Imam Azam, President Emomali Rahmon today called on developed Muslim countries to help other countries of the

13:34, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

A high delegation from Switzerland to pay a one-day visit to Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday October 6, a high Delegation of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will pay a one-day visit to Dushanbe.

13:16, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CIS heads of state meet in Chisinau on October 9 to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A session of the CIS council of heads of state that will take place in Chisinau, Moldova on October 9 is scheduled to consider some 20 draft documents

12:37, october 5, 2009

POWER

Foundation stone of Central Asia’s largest mosque laid in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Central Asia’s largest mosque in Dushanbe was held in the Tajik capital today morning, according to

12:15, october 5, 2009

POWER

International symposium on Imam Azam opens in Tajik capital

More than 500 representatives from 50 countries of the world are taking part at an international symposium dedicated to the 1310th birth anniversary of Imam Azam that has opened in Dushanbe today