Tajkistan

18:45, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

38 pupils and students in Kulob take six-month training course on basics of journalism

KULOB, February 24, Asia-Plus - On Friday February 24, a six-month training course for young journalists working with print and electronic media ended with giving certificates to the students.

18:01, february 24, 2006

INCIDENTS

Eight killed in 24 traffic accidents reported in northern Tajikistan in February

KHUJAND, February 24, Asia-Plus - Over the first twenty days of February, 24 traffic accidents occurred in the northern province of Sughd, killing 8 people and leaving 22 others with injures,

17:23, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Estonia sign communiqu? on establishment of diplomatic relations

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Ambassador to Russia , Safar Safarov, and Estonia Ambassador to

17:15, february 24, 2006

INCIDENTS

Tajik Embassy in Moscow dos not rule out that Tajik citizens could be among victims of roof collapse at Basmanny market in Moscow

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajik Embassy in Moscow does not rule out that Tajik citizens could be among the victims of a roof collapse at the Basmanny

16:05, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmonov highly assesses professionalism of Tajik Armed Forces

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov highly assessed professionalism of Tajikistan ’s Armed Forces.

15:53, february 24, 2006

POWER

Rahmonov suggests that budget for the Dushanbe Serena Hotel should increase

Amendments are supposed to be made in the project for the Dushanbe Serena Hotel.

15:35, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Afghan economic commission considers possibility of import of Afghan gas to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan is in position to supply 2 billion kWh of electricity to Afghanistan in the spring-supper

14:27, february 24, 2006

POWER

World Bank launches the Tajikistan civil and public service wage note

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - On Thursday February 23, the World Bank Country Office hosted a meeting to present the Tajikistan Civil and Public Service Wage Note to the

13:12, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

One of Kazakhstan’s largest commercial banks to invest in development of Tajik economy

DUSHANBE, February 24, Asia-Plus - “Kazkommertsbank”, one of Kazakhstan ’s largest commercial banks, intends to open its branch

13:03, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian military base in Tajikistan celebrates Fatherland Defender’s Day today

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Festive celebrations to mark the Fatherland Defender’s Days will be held on the territory of Russian Military

11:36, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Ukrainian parliament adopts law on ratification of Ukrainian-Tajik cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, February 24, Asia-Plus -- Verkhovnaya Rada (Ukraine’s parliament) has adopted the law on ratification of an agreement on friendship and cooperation between Ukraine and Tajikistan,

11:33, february 24, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Khovaling authorities step up pressure on local CPT organization

KULOB, February 24, Asia-Plus -- The Communist Party’s (CPT) organization for Khovaling district has held the 22 nd conference to hear reports and elect new officials.

17:14, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

UNDP concerned over rate of new HIV-infection in. 506 HIV-infected have to date been officially registered in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - Specialists from the UNDP Country Office in Tajikistan have expressed concern about rates of new HIV-infection in the region, a statement released by UNDP

15:31, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Panjakent automotive link to Khujand via Uzbek territory restored

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - Uzbekistan has ensured transit between settlements of northern Tajikistan via its territory.

15:02, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

CIS council for construction cooperation to meet in Astana today

, February 23, Asia-Plus - A meeting of the CIS council for construction cooperation opened in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Thursday February 23.

14:17, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Visiting Ukrainian businessmen to visit Tajik industrial enterprises today

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - Today, visiting Ukrainian business mission is supposed to familiarize itself with activities of a number of Tajik industrial enterprises.

14:01, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Chinese embassy provides support to Chinese language departments at two higher educational institutions in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - A ceremony of handover of textbooks and technical equipment to the Chinese Language Departments at Russia-Tajik Slavic

13:42, february 23, 2006

INCIDENTS

47 people killed and 179 others injured in 163 traffic accidents reported in Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia -Plus - One person was killed in a traffic accident in Yovon district of Khatlon yesterday.

13:21, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

One detained on suspicion of having killed 16-year-old girl in Danghara

QURHGON TEPPA, February 23, Asia-Plus - Resident of the village of Bulyoni Poyon in Danghara district Ibodullo Nosirov was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having killed the 16-year-old girl from

13:10, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmonov congratulates Tajik military on their professional holiday

Tajik President also Supreme Commander of Tajikistanâ€™s Armed Forces Emomali Rahmonov is attending today a ceremonial event dedicated to mark the 13th anniversary of the formation of the Tajik

12:54, february 23, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Murderer of Russian citizens convicted in Tajikistan

QURGHON TEPPA, February 23, Asia-Plus - The Khatlon regional court has sentenced former labor migrant, resident of the Kolkhozobod district (Khatlon province) Sadriddin Jumayev, to 25 years in

12:38, february 23, 2006

POWER

Construction of Dushanbe Serena Hotel to officially commence tomorrow: Majlisi Milli speaker

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - The construction of the world-class hotel will officially commence in Dushanbe on February 24, the Majlisi Milli speaker

12:13, february 23, 2006

POWER

Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament to consider 28 laws tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - The board of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has recommended 28 laws that had earlier been adopted by the Majlisi Namoyandagon

11:50, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Session of Tajik-Afghan commission for economic cooperation opens in Tajik capital today

First session of Tajik-Afghan commission for economic cooperation is opening in Dushanbe today

11:49, february 23, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Prince Amyn Aga Khan arriving in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus -- Prince Amyn Aga Khan, younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, is arriving paying a

19:22, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

2.5 tons of low-quality medicines confiscated in Vakhsh Valley of Khatlon in 2005

QURGHON TEPPA, February 22, Asia-Plus - During last year, 2.

18:54, february 22, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Female Hizb ut-Tahrir activist wanted by Sughd police

KHUJAND, February 22, Asia-Plus - The 37-year-old resident of the city of Khujand Gavhar Usmonova is wanted by the Sughd police on suspicion of having been active member of the banned religious

18:42, february 22, 2006

LAW-ORDER

Teacher with Qurghon Teppa Polytechnic College faces corruption charge

QURGHON TEPPA, February 22, Asia-Plus - The Khatlon prosecutor’s office has completed investigation into case of Sirojiddin Rizoyev, a teacher with the Qurghon Teppa

18:19, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russian military advisers instruct Tajik border officers

DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus -- Officers of the Russian Operational group staying in Tajikistan have conducted a three-week training on educational work for officers of the Dushanbe border

18:18, february 22, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajkistan

38 pupils and students in Kulob take six-month training course on basics of journalism

KULOB, February 24, Asia-Plus - On Friday February 24, a six-month training course for young journalists working with print and electronic media ended with giving certificates to the students.

Eight killed in 24 traffic accidents reported in northern Tajikistan in February

KHUJAND, February 24, Asia-Plus - Over the first twenty days of February, 24 traffic accidents occurred in the northern province of Sughd, killing 8 people and leaving 22 others with injures,

Tajikistan, Estonia sign communiqu? on establishment of diplomatic relations

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Ambassador to Russia , Safar Safarov, and Estonia Ambassador to

Tajik Embassy in Moscow dos not rule out that Tajik citizens could be among victims of roof collapse at Basmanny market in Moscow

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajik Embassy in Moscow does not rule out that Tajik citizens could be among the victims of a roof collapse at the Basmanny

President Rahmonov highly assesses professionalism of Tajik Armed Forces

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov highly assessed professionalism of Tajikistan ’s Armed Forces.

Rahmonov suggests that budget for the Dushanbe Serena Hotel should increase

Amendments are supposed to be made in the project for the Dushanbe Serena Hotel.

Tajik-Afghan economic commission considers possibility of import of Afghan gas to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan is in position to supply 2 billion kWh of electricity to Afghanistan in the spring-supper

World Bank launches the Tajikistan civil and public service wage note

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - On Thursday February 23, the World Bank Country Office hosted a meeting to present the Tajikistan Civil and Public Service Wage Note to the

One of Kazakhstan’s largest commercial banks to invest in development of Tajik economy

DUSHANBE, February 24, Asia-Plus - “Kazkommertsbank”, one of Kazakhstan ’s largest commercial banks, intends to open its branch

Russian military base in Tajikistan celebrates Fatherland Defender’s Day today

DUSHANBE , February 24, Asia-Plus - Festive celebrations to mark the Fatherland Defender’s Days will be held on the territory of Russian Military

Ukrainian parliament adopts law on ratification of Ukrainian-Tajik cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, February 24, Asia-Plus -- Verkhovnaya Rada (Ukraine’s parliament) has adopted the law on ratification of an agreement on friendship and cooperation between Ukraine and Tajikistan,

Khovaling authorities step up pressure on local CPT organization

KULOB, February 24, Asia-Plus -- The Communist Party’s (CPT) organization for Khovaling district has held the 22 nd conference to hear reports and elect new officials.

UNDP concerned over rate of new HIV-infection in. 506 HIV-infected have to date been officially registered in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - Specialists from the UNDP Country Office in Tajikistan have expressed concern about rates of new HIV-infection in the region, a statement released by UNDP

Panjakent automotive link to Khujand via Uzbek territory restored

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - Uzbekistan has ensured transit between settlements of northern Tajikistan via its territory.

CIS council for construction cooperation to meet in Astana today

, February 23, Asia-Plus - A meeting of the CIS council for construction cooperation opened in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Thursday February 23.

Visiting Ukrainian businessmen to visit Tajik industrial enterprises today

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - Today, visiting Ukrainian business mission is supposed to familiarize itself with activities of a number of Tajik industrial enterprises.

Chinese embassy provides support to Chinese language departments at two higher educational institutions in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - A ceremony of handover of textbooks and technical equipment to the Chinese Language Departments at Russia-Tajik Slavic

47 people killed and 179 others injured in 163 traffic accidents reported in Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia -Plus - One person was killed in a traffic accident in Yovon district of Khatlon yesterday.

One detained on suspicion of having killed 16-year-old girl in Danghara

QURHGON TEPPA, February 23, Asia-Plus - Resident of the village of Bulyoni Poyon in Danghara district Ibodullo Nosirov was arrested yesterday on suspicion of having killed the 16-year-old girl from

President Rahmonov congratulates Tajik military on their professional holiday

Tajik President also Supreme Commander of Tajikistanâ€™s Armed Forces Emomali Rahmonov is attending today a ceremonial event dedicated to mark the 13th anniversary of the formation of the Tajik

Murderer of Russian citizens convicted in Tajikistan

QURGHON TEPPA, February 23, Asia-Plus - The Khatlon regional court has sentenced former labor migrant, resident of the Kolkhozobod district (Khatlon province) Sadriddin Jumayev, to 25 years in

Construction of Dushanbe Serena Hotel to officially commence tomorrow: Majlisi Milli speaker

DUSHANBE , February 23, Asia-Plus - The construction of the world-class hotel will officially commence in Dushanbe on February 24, the Majlisi Milli speaker

Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament to consider 28 laws tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus - The board of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has recommended 28 laws that had earlier been adopted by the Majlisi Namoyandagon

Session of Tajik-Afghan commission for economic cooperation opens in Tajik capital today

First session of Tajik-Afghan commission for economic cooperation is opening in Dushanbe today

Prince Amyn Aga Khan arriving in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, February 23, Asia-Plus -- Prince Amyn Aga Khan, younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, is arriving paying a

2.5 tons of low-quality medicines confiscated in Vakhsh Valley of Khatlon in 2005

QURGHON TEPPA, February 22, Asia-Plus - During last year, 2.

Female Hizb ut-Tahrir activist wanted by Sughd police

KHUJAND, February 22, Asia-Plus - The 37-year-old resident of the city of Khujand Gavhar Usmonova is wanted by the Sughd police on suspicion of having been active member of the banned religious

Teacher with Qurghon Teppa Polytechnic College faces corruption charge

QURGHON TEPPA, February 22, Asia-Plus - The Khatlon prosecutor’s office has completed investigation into case of Sirojiddin Rizoyev, a teacher with the Qurghon Teppa

Russian military advisers instruct Tajik border officers

DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus -- Officers of the Russian Operational group staying in Tajikistan have conducted a three-week training on educational work for officers of the Dushanbe border

Russian parliament planned to ratify Russian-Tajik border cooperation agreement to parliament today

DUSHANBE, February 22, Asia-Plus -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has already submitted a Russian-Tajik border cooperation