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One of the JICA’s projects implemented in Tajikistan receives JICA President Award

The Japanese Grant Aid “Project for Rehabilitation of Drinking Water Supply Systems in Panj District, Khatlon Region” in the Republic of Tajikistan, which was implemented in the period of

15:57, october 3, 2017

Bishkek in talks with Moscow about hosting a second Russian military base

Bishkek is in talks with Moscow about hosting a second Russian military base, Russian news agency RIA reported on October 2.

15:19, october 3, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmen athletes present the country’s president with golden bike

Turkmen President Qurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has awarded Turkmen coaches and athletes – members of the national team who made a personal contribution to the victory of Turkmenistan in the 2017

14:49, october 3, 2017

INCIDENTS

Two skirmishes between Tajik border guards and Afghan drug smugglers take place along border in Khatlon

Two skirmishes between Tajik border guards and Afghan drug smugglers have taken place along the Tajik-Afghan border in the Khatlon province, Muhammad Ulughkhojayev, a spokesman for the Main Border

14:37, october 3, 2017

President pays working visit to Roudki district

President Emomali Rahmon today paid a working visit to the Roudaki district, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

11:40, october 3, 2017

ECONOMY

Vice-premier inspects preparation of Gorno Badakhshan for winter season

During a visit to Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, has sharply criticized local officials for failing to take adequate

10:45, october 3, 2017

INCIDENTS

Resident of Istaravshan stabs his ex-wife to death in jealous rage

A 56-year-old resident of the northern city of Istaravshan, Majid Berdiyev, who had previous conviction, has been arrested on suspicion of having committed the brutal murder, according to the

10:30, october 3, 2017

Public commissions have no right to confiscate food prepared for banquets, says CRA

The Committee on Religious Affairs and Regulation of Traditions, Ceremonies and Rituals (CRA) says representatives of public commissions have no right to confiscate food prepared for banquets.

09:35, october 3, 2017

Ministry of health introduces standard uniform for medical workers in Tajikistan

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan has introduced a standard uniform for medical workers.

15:57, october 2, 2017

Lower house of Tajik parliament supports ratification of Tajikistan-SFD loan agreement

The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) on October 2 upheld a government-proposed bill providing for a ratification of a loan agreement signed between Government of

15:32, october 2, 2017

Parliament speaker derides Tajik air companies for poor work

Parliament speaker has sharply criticized poor work of Tajik airlines. According to him, the work of Tajik air companies on serving passengers is deteriorating from day to day.

14:50, october 2, 2017

Retired officers permitted to return to the service

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has endorsed amendments proposed by the government to the country’s law on military service.

14:22, october 2, 2017

CENTRAL ASIA

Solution to some Central Asian problems will take years, says Uzbek foreign minister

Although interests of Central Asia’s nations on many issues are aligned, there are regional problems solution to which will take years, Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov said while

13:54, october 2, 2017

Tajik experts participate in environment and media forum held in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan hosted the Central Asian “#ЛИВЕНЬLivingAsia – Environment&Media” Forum for representatives of the media and environmental experts from all Central Asian countries on

11:34, october 2, 2017

Japan’s government supports development of sports in Tajikistan

On September 29, Mr.

11:24, october 2, 2017

WORLD

HRW says Iran’s IRGC recruit Afghan immigrant children living in Iran to fight in Syria

– A statement released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on October 1 says Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has recruited Afghan immigrant children living in Iran to fight in

10:55, october 2, 2017

WORLD

Catalan referendum: preliminary results show 90% in favor of independence

Catalonia's separatist government has staged a referendum on leaving Spain - against the wishes of the national authorities.

10:32, october 2, 2017

President visits experimental intensive orchard named “The Leader of the Nation” in Khuroson district

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday visited an experimental intensive orchard in the Khuroson district, Khatlon province.

10:28, october 2, 2017

Russia concerned over increase in threats emanating from Afghanistan, says Russian ambassador

In a statement delivered at an international conference in Dushanbe, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Igor Lyakin-Frolov noted on September 29 that Russia is concerned over increase in threats

09:59, october 2, 2017

Russia concerned over increase in threats emanating from Afghanistan, says Russian ambassador

In a statement delivered at an international conference in Dushanbe, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Igor Lyakin-Frolov noted on September 29 that Russia is concerned over increase in threats

16:13, september 29, 2017

WORLD

Telegram messenger promises to provided protected access to the app to users in Iran and Russia

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, has promised to protect anonymity of users and freedom of change of information, including in Russia and Iran, according to Meduza .

15:15, september 29, 2017

LAW-ORDER

Mastermind of terrorist act in Qurghon Teppa gets life jail term

Mastermind of a blast that occurred in Tajik southern city of Qurghon Teppa on March 12, 2017 has got a life jail term.

13:56, september 29, 2017

Avalanche galleries will be built along mountain roads in Tajikistan

The Ministry of Transport has presented a number of projects for construction of avalanche defense works on the most hazardous sections of mountain roads.

13:19, september 29, 2017

ECONOMY

Tajik authorities select companies for participation in Tajikistan’s exhibition of industrial goods in Tashkent

Tajik authorities are currently selecting companies for participation in an exhibition of Tajikistan’s industrial goods that is scheduled to take place in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, next

11:22, september 29, 2017

President urges the government to store fuel and food reserves

President Emomali Rahmon has urged Tajiks to take measures to thoroughly prepare for the upcoming winter.

10:26, september 29, 2017

Dushanbe hosts conference to discuss ways of joint fight against terrorism in Eurasia

An international conference entitled “The Fight against Terrorism and Extremism in Eurasia: Common Threats and Combined Experience” is being held in Dushanbe today.

09:55, september 29, 2017

ECONOMY

We cannot afford a mistake while building Roghun hydropower plant, says Tajik official

Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, yesterday visited the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

09:29, september 29, 2017

OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe holds a regional workshop on explosive hazards reduction

A four-day OSCE regional workshop on explosive hazards reduction and response, organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, concluded in Dushanbe yesterday.

16:56, september 28, 2017

Companies offering childcare benefits find economic gains, says IFC report

Report released by International Finance Corporation (IFC) on September 27 notes that companies around the world that offer childcare services for their employees found that the benefit had a

16:11, september 28, 2017