Tajkistan

Contrary to president’s decree electricity supplies in rural areas are restricted again

Residential customers in rural areas complain that contrary to president’s decree electricity supplies are restricted again.

16:00, january 24, 2023

Tajikistan plays important role in the Central Asian energy trade

A report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says cross-Border Infrastructure Tajikistan plays an important role in the Central Asian energy trade, as it is interconnected with all neighboring

15:11, january 24, 2023

Why is the price of onions going up in Tajikistan?

An average price for one kilogram of onions at Dushanbe’s bazaars has increased from 2.50 somonis in January 2022 to 7.50 somonis.

14:00, january 24, 2023

Chief accountant of Kulob culture department suspected of embezzling over 200,000 somonis

The press center of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption says the chief accountant of the Kulob culture department Abdulhamid Sharipov is suspected of misappropriation and

13:44, january 24, 2023

One dies in GBAO’s Roshtqala district after slipping on an icy mountain path

Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures in mountainous areas have increased the risk of avalanches and rockfalls as well icing of highways, pedestrian roads and mountain paths.

10:43, january 24, 2023

Wage debts exceed 28 million somonis in Tajikistan

As of December 1, 2022, wage debts in Tajikistan have amounted to more than 28.2 million somonis (equivalent to about 2.8 million U.S.

10:06, january 24, 2023

Tajikistan capital to celebrate Sada festival on January 29

This year, Sada festival will be celebrated in Dushanbe on January 29.

09:44, january 24, 2023

Chairperson of Rasht district and head of Rasht head’s office detained on suspicion of corruption

Chairperson of Rasht district Rahimjon Nabizoda (Muqimi) and head of Rasht chairperson’s office Kholmuhammad Ortiqov have been detained by anticorruption officers on suspicion of being involved

16:48, january 23, 2023

Four killed, two others injured in traffic accident in Hamadoni district

Four persons were killed and two others injured on January 22 as a car crashed into a tree in Hamadoni district, Khatlon province.

15:21, january 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia reportedly allocates a quota of 7,000 pilgrims to Tajikistan to perform Hajj this year

Saudi Arabia has allotted a quota of 7,000 pilgrims to Tajikistan who will be able to perform the annual Hajj ritual this year, according to the Committee on Religious Affairs (CRA) under the

14:55, january 23, 2023

Polygamy can grant women some financial stability, but no legal protection if they are abandoned

To enter a polygamous marriage is not uncommon in Tajikistan.

12:32, january 23, 2023

Each fifth kWh of electricity lost in Tajikistan electricity system

A report released by the World Bank Group on July 27, 2020 notes that Tajikistan’s power system faced three key challenges: financial distress; low institutional capacity of Barqi Tojik; and

11:03, january 23, 2023

Three small children die after falling through ice on frozen artificial pond in Muminobod

Three small children died Saturday (January 21) evening after falling through ice on a frozen artificial pond in Balkhob village of Muminobod district in the southern province of Khatlon.

10:06, january 23, 2023

SECURITY

Tajik nationals detained in Iran on charges of being members of ISIL-related terrorist ring

Iranian media reports say Iranian intelligence forces dismantled two teams affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terror group in the southeastern province of Sistan and

16:43, january 20, 2023

Tajik electric power reportedly improves energy supply in neighboring Uzbekistan

The press center of the Surkhandarya regional power grids says that in conditions of abnormally cold weather, Tajikistan has begun supplying electricity to provide regular energy supply of

16:11, january 20, 2023

Head physician of Sughd regional maternity hospital replaced after death of sextuplets

Head physician of Sughd regional maternity hospital in the northern city of Khujand has been replaced after the death of sextuplets. Ms.

15:38, january 20, 2023

Tajik parliament endorses amendments making deposit insurance mandatory

Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has endorsed amendments making deposit insurance mandatory.

11:54, january 20, 2023

SECURITY

Belarus to host drill for CSTO rescue units this year

This year, Belarus will host a drill for rescue units of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member nations.

11:14, january 20, 2023

Jailed lawyer's brother gets a jail term of four years on charges of being associated with banned organization

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on January19 that a brother of jailed Tajik lawyer Saidnouriddin Shamsiddinov has been sentenced to four years in prison

10:10, january 20, 2023

Russian Interior Ministry’s office in Dushanbe resumes reception of citizens for participation in voluntary resettlement program

The representative office of Russia’s Interior Ministry in Dushanbe has resumed reception of citizens for participation in the program of voluntary resettlement of compatriot living abroad to

17:00, january 19, 2023

POWER

Rahmon continues shaking up officials

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, introduced a number of staff changes today, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

16:30, january 19, 2023

Nearly 16,000 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Tajikistan last year

Fifty-nine countries of the world provided 140,899,200 U.

16:02, january 19, 2023

Tajikistan last year earned 106 million U.S. dollars from exporting electricity to neighboring countries

Last year, Tajikistan earned 106 million U.S. dollars (USD) exporting electricity to neighboring countries, which is 10.

15:11, january 19, 2023

Head of Istaravshan municipal water works detained on suspicion of corruption

Director of the State Unitary Enterprise Water Supply and Sewerage in the northern city of Istaravshan (municipal water works), Ali Aliyev, is suspected of being involved in corruption.

14:22, january 19, 2023

Tajikistan, IDA sign four grant agreements totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars

Tajikistan and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed four grant agreement totaling 116.5 million U.S. dollars.

11:39, january 19, 2023

Tajikistan begins assembling push-button mobile phones

Tajikistan has been assembling a dual SIM push-button mobile phone for already a month The phone is assembled under the brand of Vira labeled “Made in Tajikistan”.

10:54, january 19, 2023

Tajik Institute of Languages officially becomes International University

Tajik State Institute of Languages named after Sotim Ulughzoda has official become an International University.

10:28, january 19, 2023

Wife of regional official who committed suicide says her husband was under pressure

An official with the Directorate for Social and Protection and Pensions in Panjakent City of Sughd Province, Asadjon Bahromoov, was found hanged in his apartment on January 11.

09:41, january 19, 2023