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President signs law on limited use of tobacco in new edition

Sorry smokers. President Emomali Rahmon signed a law on limited use of tobacco in new edition today.

14:06, january 2, 2018

Tajikistan receives 31 more GeneXpert devices for the diagnosis of tuberculosis

Tajikistan has received thirty-one more GeneXpert devices for the diagnosis of tuberculosis, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MoH).

13:36, january 2, 2018

POLITICS

2nd International Marathon held in China

Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Rashid Alimov kicked start of the 2nd International Marathon symbolizing solidarity of Organization members in a common cause on

11:40, january 2, 2018

WORLD

At least 13 killed as anti-government protests spread throughout Iran

International media reports say that At least 13 were killed as anti-government protests spread throughout Iran.

11:09, january 2, 2018

2018 declared the Year of Tourism and Folk Crafts in Tajikistan

2018 has been declared as the Year of Tourism and Folk Crafts in Tajikistan.

10:52, january 2, 2018

Homeless mother from Kulob gets roof over her head but she gets cold reception from her would-be neighbors

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reports that just days ahead of New Year's, Shukriya Sharipova, a homeless Tajik mother, was told by Kulob officials that she was finally getting a roof over

10:39, january 2, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Over 700 kilograms of contraband pyrotechnic devices seized on Tajikistan’s common border with Kyrgyzstan

Over 700 kilograms of contraband firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices have been seized on Tajikistan’s common border with Kyrgyzstan just a day ahead of New Year’s holiday,

10:13, january 2, 2018

Majlisi Namoyandagon deputies meet their voters to explain president’s address

By decision made by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament) Council Majlisi Namoyandagon deputies will travel to their constituencies from January 8 to January 17 to

15:24, december 29, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

Russia expected to build nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Moscow has signed a deal with Tashkent to be jointly engaged in construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan.

14:06, december 29, 2017

Four new agencies established in Tajikistan

The government has supported the establishment of four new agencies in Tajikistan. Two of them will control the quality of food products and medicines being imported into the country.

11:23, december 29, 2017

SECURITY

Afghan national detained with more than 56 kilos of narcotics in GBAO’s Darvoz district

A 67-year-old Afghan national Ishan Said waladi Rahmatsho has been detained in the village of Nulvand in the Darvoz district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on suspicion of illegally

11:09, december 29, 2017

Downtown Dushanbe to be closed for traffic for eight hours on November 31

The center of Dushanbe will be closed for traffic for eight hours on December 31.

10:41, december 29, 2017

Police officer faces charge of power abuse causing death of 50-year-old man

The Prosecutor-General’s Office has instituted criminal proceedings against I.

10:17, december 29, 2017

SECURITY

President orders SCNS to take measures to return youth joining terrorist groups because of ignorance to Tajikistan

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday attended events dedicated to professional holiday of officers of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Tajikistan, according to the Tajik

09:37, december 29, 2017

The widow of former president of Tajikistan killed in fire in Khujand

Tragic news came from Khujand, the capital of the northern Sughd province.

15:49, december 28, 2017

SECURITY

Tajikistan expected to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of its national army in a big way

Tajikistan is expected to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of its Armed Force in a big way.

15:33, december 28, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan expected to participate in construction of Kambar-Ata-1 HPP in Kyrgyzstan

Uzbek media reports say Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are continuing to discuss specific steps on a joint implementation of the Kambar-Ata-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

14:55, december 28, 2017

WORLD

Kazakhstan allocates US$500,000 to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated 500,000 U.S. dollars to provide an official humanitarian aid to Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in Bangladesh.

14:37, december 28, 2017

Multibrand shop opens in Tajik capital

A multibrand shop “Brands Outlet” has opened in the Tajik capital this week. The shop is placed in one of Dushanbe’s largest shopping malls “Dushanbe Mall.

14:16, december 28, 2017

Mayor gets acquainted with a number of new road building projects

A railway bridge was officially reopened after reconstruction on December 27. A ceremony was attended by Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali.

12:05, december 28, 2017

Results of Livelihood Improvement of Rural Population Project in Rasht Valley

UNDP Field Office in Rasht has organized a press-tour of areas in Rasht Valley covered by a three-year initiative, Livelihood Improvement of 1,000,000 Rural Population in Nine Districts of the

11:32, december 28, 2017

Tajik emergency management agency warns of risk of avalanches in mountain areas

The Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defense (CES) under the Government of Tajikistan warns of risk of avalanches in mountain areas today and tomorrow.

11:11, december 28, 2017

Khatlon governor expresses gratitude to Japan’s Embassy for permanent assistance

Khatlon governor has proposed Japan’s Embassy in Dushanbe to consider the issue of establishment of relations between Qurghon Teppa, the capital of the Khatlon province, and one of

10:29, december 28, 2017

Uzbek circus to give performances in Dushanbe

Uzbek circus is arriving in Dushanbe for giving performances. Uzbek circus artistes will give the first performance at Dushanbe State Circus on December 31.

10:06, december 28, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Mirsaidov’s case might not have moved to prosecutor’s office, says source

They have just asked Mirsaidov to file expenditure report while he publicly has made unproven statement about bribe, says a source in the Sughd regional administration.

17:18, december 27, 2017

NBT denies report about setting up WG for improvement of financial situation of banks as ‘baseless’

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has denied the report about setting up a working group (WG) for improvement of financial situation of local distressed commercial banks as absolutely

16:44, december 27, 2017

Majlisi Namoyandagon endorses bill on ratification of agreement signed with the World Bank

The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today endorsed a law on ratification of an agreement between Tajikistan and the World Bank on financing the Strengthening

16:08, december 27, 2017

Parliament decides to postpone the cancellation of the road tax until the end of 2020

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has decided to postpone the cancellation of the road tax until the end of 2020.

15:21, december 27, 2017

Does Tajikistan really need oil refineries?

Tajikistan does not have enough its own petroleum but we spend millions of dollars for construction an oil refinery.

11:44, december 27, 2017