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18:55, november 8, 2007

INCIDENTS

Four killed by domestic gas explosion reported in northern Tajikistan

Another domestic gas explosion occurred in Tajikistan today, leaving four dead.

18:37, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Education minister calls on local authorities to provide necessary living conditions for teachers

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- The problems of shortage of teachers still remains unsolved in Tajikistan.

18:22, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Communists ask president for relocating Lenin monument

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Communists have sent a letter to President Emomali Rahmon asking for permission to relocate the Lenin monument, which is currently stands in the Dushanbe

18:02, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Enhancement of activity of TALCO could replenish public purse, says Tajik MP

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Although Tajikistan’s national budget is increasing year in, it is not enough to provide proper development of the country’s economy, Shodi

15:48, november 8, 2007

Hissor and Hulbuk recognized winners of the competition “Technical Support for Small Museums”

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Two Tajik museums –the historical-cultural reserve “Hissor” and the museum complex “Hulbuk” – have been recognized winners of the competition “Technical

15:10, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

2008 budget creates conditions for establishment of stabilizing fund, says MP

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- The national budget for 2008 stipulates conditions for establishing stabilizing fund and opportunely servicing the national debt, Ismoil Talbakov, member of the

14:20, november 8, 2007

INCIDENTS

Update: Domestic gas explosion injury toll rises to 5

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Two persons were killed and at least five others were injured in a domestic gas explosion in the Zarafshon area of Dushanbe today morning.

13:05, november 8, 2007

POWER

Emomali Rahmon expresses condolences to Afghan president over tragic death of people in Baghlan

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences to his Afghan counterpart, President Hamid Karzai, over tragic death of people in

12:47, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan has highest inflation rate in CIS

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan had the highest inflation rate among the CIS states for January-September 2007, the CIS interstate committee for statistics said.

12:15, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Iran’s energy minister arrives in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus --Iran’s Energy Minister Said Parviz Fattah is arriving in Tajikistan today for a three-day working visit, according to Tajik Ministry of Energy and Industries

12:10, november 8, 2007

INCIDENTS

Two killed, four injured in domestic gas explosion in Dushanbe

Two persons were killed and at least four others were injured in a domestic gas explosion in the Zarafshon area of Dushanbe.

12:08, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Talco launches new workshop for processing iron-and-steel scrap

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajik aluminum plant (Talco) has launched a new workshop for processing iron-and-steel scrap with daily capacity of 60 tons, Talco’s press service said.

11:55, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Azeri companies eye oilfields in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Representatives from Azeri oil-and-gas production companies have been negotiating with Tajik energy authorities in Dushanbe establishment of wide-ranging

11:15, november 8, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik central bank head assures that there will be no further rise in prices of food products

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus -- Over the past several months, inflation in Tajikistan has risen 2.5 percent, reaching 14.

19:49, november 7, 2007

TAJKISTAN

First unit of Yovon heat station made ready for operation, says Tajik aluminum group

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- The first stage of repair-and-renewal operations at the Yovon heat station has practically been completed and the first unit of the station will be put into

19:25, november 7, 2007

Iran’s charity helps educational facilities in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus - Tajik Branch of Iran’s Imam Khomeini Relief Committee Imdad has provided $10,000 worth of sewing equipment to four educational facilities in Tajikistan.

17:20, november 7, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Education sector to be reformed next year, says minister

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- The national budget for 2008 earmarks 692 million somonis for public education, which is 41 percent or 185 million somonis more than in 2007.

16:33, november 7, 2007

Known Russian singer to give solo concert in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Known Russian singer, People’s Artist of the USSR Josef Kobzon is expected to present a

16:13, november 7, 2007

Tajik RCS volunteers instructed in methods of family reunification during and after emergency situations

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Twenty volunteers of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) from the Sughd province have been trained in methods of reunification of families during and

14:38, november 7, 2007

Tajikistan marks Theatre Day

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Celebrations to mark a Theatre Day and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Tajikistan’s Russian Dramatic Theatre named after Vladimir

14:15, november 7, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik Representative to UN concerned over intensification of activities of Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan

Speaking at UN General Assemblyâ€™s plenary session on November 5, Tajik Representative to the United Nations Sirojiddin Aslov called for not admitting terrorists to participation in power-holding

13:10, november 7, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan in 5th position among CIS states in industrial production growth

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is in fifth position among the CIS states in terms of industrial production growth for January-September 2007, the CIS interstate committee for

19:19, november 6, 2007

INCIDENTS

Mild tremor jolts Tajik capital today morning

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- A mild tremor jolted Dushanbe and its adjoining areas Tuesday morning. The earthquake measuring 2.0-3.0 on the 12-point scale occurred around 7:15 a.m.

19:04, november 6, 2007

TAJKISTAN

The United States ready to assist Tajikistan with training of peacekeeping personnel

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- The United States is ready to assist Tajikistan with training of military personnel for participating in peacekeeping operations, the US Central Command

17:02, november 6, 2007

INCIDENTS

Disaster response teams of Tajikistan’s RCS practice disaster relief

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- Disaster response teams of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) have completed an exercise on testing the backup disaster response plan, Asia-Plus has

16:38, november 6, 2007

Tajikistan marks 13th anniversary of Constitution

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is marking today the 13th anniversary of the adoption of the country’s Constitution that launched the presidential form of ruling.

20:33, november 5, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Imprisoned Legkopromcontract director goes on hunger strike

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- An imprisoned director general of the State Unitary Enterprise Legkopromcontract, 54-year-old Rahmatullo Turmanov, has gone on hunger strike, “protesting

17:25, november 5, 2007

TAJKISTAN

PDPT fields Kulob mayor in Khatlon legislature by-election

KULOB, November 5, Asia-Plus -- The organization of the People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) for the city of Kulob has nominated Kulob mayor Homid Abdulloyev to stand for by-elections to the

16:15, november 5, 2007

POWER

Capital mayor’s office holds meeting to discuss recent price hike

DUSHANBE, November 5, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe municipal authorities discussed issues related to recent increase in prices of some basic food products at a November 3 meeting presided over by

15:05, november 5, 2007

TAJKISTAN

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Four killed by domestic gas explosion reported in northern Tajikistan

Another domestic gas explosion occurred in Tajikistan today, leaving four dead.

Education minister calls on local authorities to provide necessary living conditions for teachers

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- The problems of shortage of teachers still remains unsolved in Tajikistan.

Communists ask president for relocating Lenin monument

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Communists have sent a letter to President Emomali Rahmon asking for permission to relocate the Lenin monument, which is currently stands in the Dushanbe

Enhancement of activity of TALCO could replenish public purse, says Tajik MP

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Although Tajikistan’s national budget is increasing year in, it is not enough to provide proper development of the country’s economy, Shodi

Hissor and Hulbuk recognized winners of the competition “Technical Support for Small Museums”

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Two Tajik museums –the historical-cultural reserve “Hissor” and the museum complex “Hulbuk” – have been recognized winners of the competition “Technical

2008 budget creates conditions for establishment of stabilizing fund, says MP

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- The national budget for 2008 stipulates conditions for establishing stabilizing fund and opportunely servicing the national debt, Ismoil Talbakov, member of the

Update: Domestic gas explosion injury toll rises to 5

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Two persons were killed and at least five others were injured in a domestic gas explosion in the Zarafshon area of Dushanbe today morning.

Emomali Rahmon expresses condolences to Afghan president over tragic death of people in Baghlan

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences to his Afghan counterpart, President Hamid Karzai, over tragic death of people in

Tajikistan has highest inflation rate in CIS

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan had the highest inflation rate among the CIS states for January-September 2007, the CIS interstate committee for statistics said.

Iran’s energy minister arrives in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus --Iran’s Energy Minister Said Parviz Fattah is arriving in Tajikistan today for a three-day working visit, according to Tajik Ministry of Energy and Industries

Two killed, four injured in domestic gas explosion in Dushanbe

Two persons were killed and at least four others were injured in a domestic gas explosion in the Zarafshon area of Dushanbe.

Talco launches new workshop for processing iron-and-steel scrap

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Tajik aluminum plant (Talco) has launched a new workshop for processing iron-and-steel scrap with daily capacity of 60 tons, Talco’s press service said.

Azeri companies eye oilfields in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Representatives from Azeri oil-and-gas production companies have been negotiating with Tajik energy authorities in Dushanbe establishment of wide-ranging

Tajik central bank head assures that there will be no further rise in prices of food products

DUSHANBE, November 9, Asia-Plus -- Over the past several months, inflation in Tajikistan has risen 2.5 percent, reaching 14.

First unit of Yovon heat station made ready for operation, says Tajik aluminum group

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- The first stage of repair-and-renewal operations at the Yovon heat station has practically been completed and the first unit of the station will be put into

Iran’s charity helps educational facilities in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus - Tajik Branch of Iran’s Imam Khomeini Relief Committee Imdad has provided $10,000 worth of sewing equipment to four educational facilities in Tajikistan.

Education sector to be reformed next year, says minister

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- The national budget for 2008 earmarks 692 million somonis for public education, which is 41 percent or 185 million somonis more than in 2007.

Known Russian singer to give solo concert in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Known Russian singer, People’s Artist of the USSR Josef Kobzon is expected to present a

Tajik RCS volunteers instructed in methods of family reunification during and after emergency situations

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Twenty volunteers of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) from the Sughd province have been trained in methods of reunification of families during and

Tajikistan marks Theatre Day

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Celebrations to mark a Theatre Day and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Tajikistan’s Russian Dramatic Theatre named after Vladimir

Tajik Representative to UN concerned over intensification of activities of Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan

Speaking at UN General Assemblyâ€™s plenary session on November 5, Tajik Representative to the United Nations Sirojiddin Aslov called for not admitting terrorists to participation in power-holding

Tajikistan in 5th position among CIS states in industrial production growth

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is in fifth position among the CIS states in terms of industrial production growth for January-September 2007, the CIS interstate committee for

Mild tremor jolts Tajik capital today morning

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- A mild tremor jolted Dushanbe and its adjoining areas Tuesday morning. The earthquake measuring 2.0-3.0 on the 12-point scale occurred around 7:15 a.m.

The United States ready to assist Tajikistan with training of peacekeeping personnel

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- The United States is ready to assist Tajikistan with training of military personnel for participating in peacekeeping operations, the US Central Command

Disaster response teams of Tajikistan’s RCS practice disaster relief

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- Disaster response teams of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) have completed an exercise on testing the backup disaster response plan, Asia-Plus has

Tajikistan marks 13th anniversary of Constitution

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is marking today the 13th anniversary of the adoption of the country’s Constitution that launched the presidential form of ruling.

Imprisoned Legkopromcontract director goes on hunger strike

DUSHANBE, November 7, Asia-Plus -- An imprisoned director general of the State Unitary Enterprise Legkopromcontract, 54-year-old Rahmatullo Turmanov, has gone on hunger strike, “protesting

PDPT fields Kulob mayor in Khatlon legislature by-election

KULOB, November 5, Asia-Plus -- The organization of the People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) for the city of Kulob has nominated Kulob mayor Homid Abdulloyev to stand for by-elections to the

Capital mayor’s office holds meeting to discuss recent price hike

DUSHANBE, November 5, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe municipal authorities discussed issues related to recent increase in prices of some basic food products at a November 3 meeting presided over by

US Central Command chief arrives in Tajikistan tomorrow

DUSHANBE, October 31, Asia-Plus - Chief of the US Central Command, Admiral William J. Fallon, and his wife Mrs.