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11:25, march 17, 2020

Dozens of Tajiks stranded on Kazakh-Uzbek border amid coronavirus Fears

Dozens of Tajiks, including many women and children, are stranded on the Kazakh-Uzbek border as countries close their borders in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

17:36, march 16, 2020

Tajik-Uzbek consultations on construction of two hydropower plants postponed to a later date

Tajik-Uzbek consultations to discuss details of the implementation of a project on joint construction of two hydropower plants in northern Tajikistan for Uzbekistan needs have been postponed to a

17:03, march 16, 2020

ADB provides assistance to combat COVID-19 in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on March 16 said it has allocated a $100,000 grant from the ongoing Maternal and Child Health Integrated Care Project to support the Tajikistan government’s

16:04, march 16, 2020

Impact of possible economic downturn in Russia for Central Asia might not be as hard as it was in 2014

An article by Bruce Pannier “Analysis: Do Oil Price Cuts Signal Bad Economic Times Will Return To Central Asia?

15:26, march 16, 2020

Lack of suitable business environment in Tajikistan leads to migration, says Tajik economist

Dr.

14:50, march 16, 2020

Tashkent does not suspend passage of Tajik trains via Uzbek territory

Tashkent has not suspended passage of Tajik trains via Uzbek territory, according to the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) Rohi Ohani Tojikiston (Tajik Railways).

11:52, march 16, 2020

AKHS provides protective equipment to Tajikistan to prevent the spreading of coronavirus

The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) has sent medical personnel and equipment to the Kulma border crossing point (BCP) on the Tajik-Chinese border for examination of persons proceedings via the Kulma

10:40, march 16, 2020

One killed, three injured in oxygen blast in Dushanbe

One person was killed while three others suffered various injuries following explosion in an oxygen cylinder kept at Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Davr-2015 located on Jabbor-Rasoulov Street in

10:16, march 16, 2020

Aerial communication between Dushanbe and Tashkent suspended amid coronavirus fears

Aerial communication between Dushanbe and Tashkent has been suspended due to detection of the novel coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan.

15:03, march 13, 2020

Russian ruble continues depreciating in Tajikistan

The Russian ruble (RR) is continuing to depreciate in Tajikistan.

14:15, march 13, 2020

JICA disseminates information on JICA`s activities in 2019 and outlines future interventions and new projects

On March 11, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tajikistan Office held “JICA Press Briefing 2020” at Dushanbe Serena Hotel, by inviting a wide range of journalists and mass

14:00, march 13, 2020

Dushanbe mayor nominated for Majlisi Milli

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has been nominated as candidate for Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) of parliament (Majlisi Oli).

11:36, march 13, 2020

Uzbek defense minister will arrive in Tajikistan to observe Tajik-Uzbek joint anti-terror military exercise

Uzbek Defense Minister Bakhodir Kurbanov is arriving in Dushanbe tomorrow on a short visit to observe the a final phase of a joint ant-terror military exercise being conducted in Tajikistan for

11:06, march 13, 2020

Tajik, Uzbek specialists jointly clear the Big Gissar Canal

Tajik and Uzbek specialists are jointly clearing the Big Gissar Canal of slurry, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

09:57, march 13, 2020

Russia provides test systems for the diagnosis of coronavirus to CIS nations

Russia has reportedly provided some 800 test systems for the diagnosis of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the CIS member nations, including Tajikistan.

09:10, march 13, 2020

U.S. Government provides protective equipment and assistance funds in response to coronavirus

On Thursday March 12, Acting Country Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tajikistan Ms. Katherine Owens, and World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office Head, Dr.

17:29, march 12, 2020

Jeenbekov meets with residents of Kyrgyz border areas to discuss ways of solving Kyrgyz-Tajik border problems

On Wednesday March 11, Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov met with residents of Leilek district and Sulukta town as part of his working visit to Batken oblast, according to Kyrgyz president’s

15:25, march 12, 2020

ADB to provide 200 million USD to support strained supply chains in fight against novel coronavirus

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will make available 200 million U.S.

15:05, march 12, 2020

Khatlon official detained on suspicion of corruption

Khatlon official and his accomplice have demanded money from resident of the Balkhi district for allocation of land for housing, according to the anticorruption agency press center.

12:09, march 12, 2020

U.S. Department of State criticizes Tajikistan for restrict access to news websites

The 2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the U.S.

11:32, march 12, 2020

Sughd province and Dushanbe will nominate their candidates for Majlisi Milli tomorrow

First sessions of newly elected legislatures (Majlises) will take place in Dushanbe and Khujand, the capital of the northern province of Sughd, tomorrow.

11:12, march 12, 2020

Coronavirus crisis will have significant economic fallout, says IMF senior expert

Ms.

10:06, march 12, 2020

Three streets and four neighborhood units of Tajik capital will be left without electricity for several hours today

Rolling blackouts have been resumed in some areas of Dushanbe’s Shohmansour, Firdavsi and Sino districts in connection with routine maintenance work on power stations in these areas, according

09:50, march 12, 2020

Best journalists and media outlets awarded on the occasion of the Tajik Press Day

Tajikistan marked the Tajik Press Day yesterday.

16:56, march 11, 2020

Tajikistan suspends issuance of work permits to nationals of coronavirus-affected countries

Tajikistan has temporarily suspended issuance of work permits to nationals of the coronavirus-affected countries, according to the Migration Service Tajikistan.

15:26, march 11, 2020

Dushanbe pilaf festival canceled amid coronavirus fears

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has canceled a pilaf festival based on recommendations of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, according to the Dushanbe Administration press center.

14:58, march 11, 2020

CIS’s largest oil producers preparing for budget shortfalls and possible recession amid oil price crash

A feud between Saudi Arabia and Russia that sent oil prices plunging on March 9 has rewritten economic forecasts across Eurasia, according to Eurasianet .

14:34, march 11, 2020

Tajikistan’s central bank adjusts Russian ruble exchange rate

The Russian ruble (RR) has lost almost 5 percent in its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS). An official exchange rate of RR against TJS reportedly dropped from 1:0.

11:51, march 11, 2020

Servicemen of Khatlon garrison participate in military exercises at the Fakhrobod training ground

Servicemen of military subunits deployed in the Khatlon province as well as reservists and servicemen of local police, security services and emergency management agency are coming to the Fakhrobod

11:21, march 11, 2020

Two gang members convicted of highway killings in Russia sentenced in Tajikistan

Russia's Prosecutor-General's Office says two members of a notorious gang have been convicted of highway killings and robberies in Russia and sentenced to 25 years in prison each in