Tajkistan

11:18, february 15, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Cold weather leads to increase in prices of some basic food products in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - Unusual cold weather and energy crisis and sever electricity shortages caused by it have

20:21, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Azeri officials discuss opening of Tajik diplomatic mission in Baku

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 13, Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister, Abdullo Yuldoshev, held talks in Baku with Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov to discuss the

19:24, february 14, 2008

INCIDENTS

CSTO coordination council to discuss Tajikistan’s critical situation at its first meeting

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Commenting on a critical situation that emerged in Tajikistan in connection with unusual cold weather and energy crisis, Nikolai Bordyuzha, secretary

18:10, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe seeks contractors for construction of facilities

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office has established a commission for holding a tender for building facilities in the city this year, construction of which is

16:29, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Turkmenistan increases electricity supplies to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Turkmenistan has increased the supply of daily electrical power to Tajikistan from 3.5 million kWh to 5.

15:18, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Barqi Tojik denies information about suspension of power supplies from Kyrgyzstan

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus - Tajik state energy company Barqi Tojik has denied information about suspension of electricity supplies from Kyrgyzstan as “unfounded.

13:59, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan appeals again to Turkmenistan to increase electricity supplies

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 13, Tajik Energy and Industries Minister Sherali Gul met with Turkmen President Gurbanguly in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, according

13:30, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan asks India to intensify work on rehabilitation of Varzob-1 power plant

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and India were discussed here yesterday at a meeting of Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi with

13:09, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Amonatbonk provides loans to cotton-growing farms in Khatlon only

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s savings bank Amonatbonk has begun to provide loans to cotton-growing farms

12:58, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik central bank changes refinancing rate

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) changed refinancing rate on February 8, increasing it from 15 percent to 16 percent.

12:43, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Government intends to hold inflation rate at 8 percent this year

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- According to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), inflation for January stood at 1 percent.

12:33, february 14, 2008

POWER

President urges active preparation for spring sowing campaign

Dushanbe, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Preparation for spring sowing campaign and a progress of introduction of a new mechanism of financing farming units were focus of a meeting held by President

12:23, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Over 2.5 million TJS in loans provided to farming units in Kulob this year so far

KULOB, February 14, Asia-Plus -- A meeting with participation of Niyozmurod Saidmurodov, the chairman of Agroinvestbonk’s board, and Abdurahmon Qodiri, the deputy governor of the Khatlon

11:59, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Electricity rationing affects Tajik counternarcotics agency

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The Drug Control Agency (DCA) is the only Tajik law enforcement agency, which has been

11:30, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

303 babies have died in Tajikistan since the beginning of the year

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Since the beginning of the year, 303 babies have died in Tajikistan, Shamsuddin

11:17, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

$1.5 million needed to ensure regular work of medical facilities, says health official

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- $1.

11:10, february 14, 2008

TAJKISTAN

78 of 112 schools in Dushanbe experience electricity shortages

78 of 112 schools in Dushanbe have still remained disconnected from regular power supply as electricity rationing was introduced in the Tajik capital on February 7.

18:32, february 13, 2008

LAW-ORDER

More than 2 kg of heroin seized by customs officers in Sughd on Tuesday

KHUJAND, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Sughd customs directorate have worded off an attempt by smugglers to transport more than 2 kilograms of heroin, Asia-Plus has learned at

18:11, february 13, 2008

LAW-ORDER

Woman in Sughd sells her newborn baby for some $350

KHUJAND, February 13, Asia-Plus -- A woman from the Bobojonghafruov district has sold her newborn baby to a family from the

17:44, february 13, 2008

POWER

Tajik parliament passes fire safety law

Tajik parliament today endorsed fire safety bill. Speaking at the session, MP Shabdolov noted that the law does not provide for socials security of firefighters.

16:42, february 13, 2008

POWER

Tajikistan, Egypt to boost bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today received visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Egypt Samir Abd al-Aziz Abdullah Khalil.

16:13, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

2nd Phase of Primary Professional Education Support Project presented in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- An official presentation of the Second Phase of the Primary Professional Education Support Project was held in Dushanbe yesterday.

15:47, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Azeri economy ministers discuss agenda of the first session of joint economic commission

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Tajik Economic Development and Trade Minister Ghulomjon Bobozoda yesterday met with his Azeri counterpart, Economy Minister Geidar Babayev, in Baku,

15:30, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Meeting to discuss research on profitability problems facing Tajik newspapers to be held on Friday

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- On Friday Febraury 15, the OSCE Center in Dushanbe will host a roundtable meeting, which is expected to bring together newspaper managers and editors

15:17, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan hosts Russian military exercise

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- A three-day military exercise opened at Russian motorized rifle regiment 191 deployed in the Khatlon province on February 12, Asia-Plus has learned at the

14:59, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajik specialists in creating FEZs may be trained in Egypt

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Egypt was focus of a meeting of Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi with visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of

14:48, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Temourmalik authorities close TSB’s money-transfer office in Kangurt

KULOB, February 13, Asia-Plus -- A money-transfer office of Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB) opened in the village of Kangurt, Khatlon’s Temourmalik district in October 2007 has been closed.

14:16, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Sadoi Mardum editor dies

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Bobojon Abdulvohidov, editor-in-chief of Sadoi Mardum , which is an official newspaper of the Tajik parliament, died in Dushanbe yesterday, aged

13:46, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

25 Dushanbe schools get access to Russian educational TV channel

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- 25 general schools in Dushanbe have got access to Russia’s educational TV channel “Shkolnik TV.

13:19, february 13, 2008

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

Cold weather leads to increase in prices of some basic food products in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 15, Asia-Plus - Unusual cold weather and energy crisis and sever electricity shortages caused by it have

Tajik, Azeri officials discuss opening of Tajik diplomatic mission in Baku

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 13, Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister, Abdullo Yuldoshev, held talks in Baku with Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov to discuss the

CSTO coordination council to discuss Tajikistan’s critical situation at its first meeting

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Commenting on a critical situation that emerged in Tajikistan in connection with unusual cold weather and energy crisis, Nikolai Bordyuzha, secretary

Dushanbe seeks contractors for construction of facilities

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office has established a commission for holding a tender for building facilities in the city this year, construction of which is

Turkmenistan increases electricity supplies to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Turkmenistan has increased the supply of daily electrical power to Tajikistan from 3.5 million kWh to 5.

Barqi Tojik denies information about suspension of power supplies from Kyrgyzstan

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus - Tajik state energy company Barqi Tojik has denied information about suspension of electricity supplies from Kyrgyzstan as “unfounded.

Tajikistan appeals again to Turkmenistan to increase electricity supplies

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 13, Tajik Energy and Industries Minister Sherali Gul met with Turkmen President Gurbanguly in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, according

Tajikistan asks India to intensify work on rehabilitation of Varzob-1 power plant

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and India were discussed here yesterday at a meeting of Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi with

Amonatbonk provides loans to cotton-growing farms in Khatlon only

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s savings bank Amonatbonk has begun to provide loans to cotton-growing farms

Tajik central bank changes refinancing rate

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) changed refinancing rate on February 8, increasing it from 15 percent to 16 percent.

Government intends to hold inflation rate at 8 percent this year

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- According to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), inflation for January stood at 1 percent.

President urges active preparation for spring sowing campaign

Dushanbe, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Preparation for spring sowing campaign and a progress of introduction of a new mechanism of financing farming units were focus of a meeting held by President

Over 2.5 million TJS in loans provided to farming units in Kulob this year so far

KULOB, February 14, Asia-Plus -- A meeting with participation of Niyozmurod Saidmurodov, the chairman of Agroinvestbonk’s board, and Abdurahmon Qodiri, the deputy governor of the Khatlon

Electricity rationing affects Tajik counternarcotics agency

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The Drug Control Agency (DCA) is the only Tajik law enforcement agency, which has been

303 babies have died in Tajikistan since the beginning of the year

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Since the beginning of the year, 303 babies have died in Tajikistan, Shamsuddin

$1.5 million needed to ensure regular work of medical facilities, says health official

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- $1.

78 of 112 schools in Dushanbe experience electricity shortages

78 of 112 schools in Dushanbe have still remained disconnected from regular power supply as electricity rationing was introduced in the Tajik capital on February 7.

More than 2 kg of heroin seized by customs officers in Sughd on Tuesday

KHUJAND, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Sughd customs directorate have worded off an attempt by smugglers to transport more than 2 kilograms of heroin, Asia-Plus has learned at

Woman in Sughd sells her newborn baby for some $350

KHUJAND, February 13, Asia-Plus -- A woman from the Bobojonghafruov district has sold her newborn baby to a family from the

Tajik parliament passes fire safety law

Tajik parliament today endorsed fire safety bill. Speaking at the session, MP Shabdolov noted that the law does not provide for socials security of firefighters.

Tajikistan, Egypt to boost bilateral cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today received visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Egypt Samir Abd al-Aziz Abdullah Khalil.

2nd Phase of Primary Professional Education Support Project presented in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- An official presentation of the Second Phase of the Primary Professional Education Support Project was held in Dushanbe yesterday.

Tajik, Azeri economy ministers discuss agenda of the first session of joint economic commission

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus - Tajik Economic Development and Trade Minister Ghulomjon Bobozoda yesterday met with his Azeri counterpart, Economy Minister Geidar Babayev, in Baku,

Meeting to discuss research on profitability problems facing Tajik newspapers to be held on Friday

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- On Friday Febraury 15, the OSCE Center in Dushanbe will host a roundtable meeting, which is expected to bring together newspaper managers and editors

Tajikistan hosts Russian military exercise

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- A three-day military exercise opened at Russian motorized rifle regiment 191 deployed in the Khatlon province on February 12, Asia-Plus has learned at the

Tajik specialists in creating FEZs may be trained in Egypt

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Egypt was focus of a meeting of Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi with visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of

Temourmalik authorities close TSB’s money-transfer office in Kangurt

KULOB, February 13, Asia-Plus -- A money-transfer office of Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB) opened in the village of Kangurt, Khatlon’s Temourmalik district in October 2007 has been closed.

Sadoi Mardum editor dies

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Bobojon Abdulvohidov, editor-in-chief of Sadoi Mardum , which is an official newspaper of the Tajik parliament, died in Dushanbe yesterday, aged

25 Dushanbe schools get access to Russian educational TV channel

DUSHANBE, February 13, Asia-Plus -- 25 general schools in Dushanbe have got access to Russia’s educational TV channel “Shkolnik TV.

Khatlon authorities resume power supplies to cotton-ginning factories

QURGHON TEPPA, February 13, Asia-Plus -- Khatlon authorities have resumed electricity supplies to a number of local