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12:38, december 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Electricity supplies disruptions affect visa-processing procedure at German embassy

DUSHANBE, December 8, Asia-Plus - Visa department at the German Embassy in Dushanbe has temporarily suspended its activity because of frequent electricity supplies disruptions, a source at the

12:03, december 8, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Formation of modern media policy discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 8, Asia-Plus -- A republican scientific-practical conference formally titled “Freedom of Speech: Formation of Modern Media Policy” is opening in Dushanbe today.

11:31, december 8, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Nearly one kilogram of heroin intercepted at Dushanbe airport Thursday

DUSHANBE, December 8, Asia-Plus -- Customs officers have seized nearly one kilogram of heroin at the Dushanbe office, according to the Customs Service.

19:10, december 7, 2006

SPORT

Second group of Tajik sportsmen leaves for Qatar a day late

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - The second group of Tajik sportsmen left for Qatar Wednesday night, being a day late, according to the Committee for Youth, Sports and Tourism.

18:10, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

ECO secretary general to visit Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - Ambassador Khurshid Anwar, Secretary General of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will arrive in Tajikistan on December 12 for a four-day visit, according to

17:34, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Nearly 7,000 conscripts drafted into army during autumn conscription campaign

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - The autumn conscription campaign ended in Tajikistan and the target was fulfilled, Major-General Akbar Qayumov, the head of the organizational and mobile

17:02, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Use of alternate sources of power discussed in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus -- A seminar formally titled “Use of Renewable Energy Resource in Tajikistan” opened in Dushanbe today.

16:25, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

India supports reconstruction of Varzob power plant

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus -- Specialists from India’s National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) are currently in Tajikistan to discuss

15:51, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

EU to provide some 80 million euros to Tajikistan for implementing its national programs

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - The sixth session of a joint commission EU-Tajikistan was held in Dushanbe on December 6.

15:21, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Social partnership club holds meeting to discuss results of presidential election

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - A Social Partnership Club at the Public Council of Tajikistan is holding a meeting today afternoon to discuss the results of a November 6 presidential election,

14:49, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Nearly 2 tons of drugs intercepted by Tajik border guards this year

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - The past eleven months have seen 18 skirmishes between Tajik border guards and armed drug smugglers on the Tajik-Afghan border, according to the border service

14:14, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik power holding top manager leaves for Santuda-1 station

Sharifkhon Samiyev, head of Barqi Tojik power holding today morning left for Sangtuda-1 power station, where government commission led by Deputy Prime Minister Ghulomov is negotiating the issue of

13:41, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik government funds rehabilitation of healthcare system to combat tuberculosis

KULOB, December 7, Asia-Plus - Vose authorities have launched a project in the Pakhtakor jamoat for rehabilitation of the healthcare systems to combat tuberculosis in the district.

13:11, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Indian pharmaceutical chemists discuss further expansion of cooperation

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus - A business meeting of representatives from Indian pharmaceutics with heads Tajik enterprises and organizations dealing with production and distribution of

11:32, december 7, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian-Tajik commission for labor migration meets in Moscow

DUSHANBE, December 7, Asia-Plus -- The first session of Tajik-Russian joint commission for labor migration opens in Moscow today, according to Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

11:00, december 7, 2006

POWER

PM calls electricity supply situation extraordinary

Prime minister has demanded that a date of damming the Vakhsh River should be fixed as soon as possible.

20:48, december 6, 2006

POWER

Tajikistan, EU to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Union in providing regional security, strengthening protection of the Tajik-Afghan border and fighting terrorism

18:23, december 6, 2006

POWER

Mayor’s office to present award for best design of Youth Palace

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe mayor’s office has announced an open contest for the best design of the Youth Palace that will be constructed in the place of former Badakhshon Caf?

17:35, december 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Schools in northern Tajikistan left without electricity

KHUJAND, December 6, Asia-Plus - Under the strict electricity cutback introduced in the region electrical power will be enough for daily consumption only in the event if it is used for light only,

17:05, december 6, 2006

POWER

Tajik parliament ratifies Stockholm Convention (POPs), passes state material reserve law

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Tajik parliament has ratified Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

16:33, december 6, 2006

POWER

Powers of two MPs terminated in connection with appointment of them to government positions

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - The powers of two deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), Shukurjon Zuhurov and Ghaybullo Afzalov, have been terminated

15:21, december 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik power holding to cancel strict electricity cutback in Dushanbe?

An official at Barqi Tojik power holding claims that the company is canceling the electricity rationing in Dushanbe.

14:40, december 6, 2006

SPORT

Tajikistan to participate in the 14th International Taekwon-Do (ITF) tournament “Peter the Great Open European Cup”

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - Taekwondo-powered Tajikistan will participate in the 14 th International Taekwon-Do (ITF) Tournament “Peter the Great Open Europe Cup” that will be held

14:13, december 6, 2006

INCIDENTS

One killed, one injured in Khujand traffic accident

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - One person was killed and one other was injured Tuesday as a car collided with a minivan in Khujand, according to the Tajik traffic police administration.

13:43, december 6, 2006

POWER

Tajik president, EU ambassador to Central Asia discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus - President Emomali Rahmonov has met with visiting Ambassador of the European Union to Central Asia Adriaan vand der Meer.

13:08, december 6, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov continues to shake up officials

President Emomali Rahmonov introduced a number of staff changes at a December 5 meeting. He dismissed more than 20 officials from regional and national government.

12:02, december 6, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russia offers Tajikistan to work out a number of joint projects for cooperation with IDB

DUSHANBE, December 6, Asia-Plus -- Strengthening of inter-regional ties, increase in trade between Tajikistan and Russia figured prominently in discussions of Odil Sangov, deputy head of

20:18, december 5, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Norak HPS increases electricity generation

The Norak hydroelectric power station has increased generation of electricity to 30 million kWh per day.

19:59, december 5, 2006

Oxfam marks 5th anniversary of its activity in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, December 5, Asia-Plus - A news briefing dedicated to the 5 th anniversary of activity of Oxfam GB in Tajikistan will be held in Dushanbe on December 7.

19:26, december 5, 2006

POWER

Tajik MPs insist on making amendments to Tax Code

DUSHANBE, December 5, Asia-Plus - A bill requiring amendments to the country’s Tax Code was a major topic at a December 5 meeting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of