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15:02, october 6, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Chief prosecutor’s office has not yet secured review of “Isfara case”

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Prosecutor-General Bobojon Bobokhonov told a news conference in Dushanbe today that the Prosecutor-General’s Office has not yet secured the review of

14:37, october 6, 2009

LAW-ORDER

More than 10,000 crimes registered in Tajikistan in Jan-Aug-09

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January-August 2009, 10,019 crimes have been registered in Tajikistan, which is 10.

14:20, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

SDPT supports Communists’ proposal to celebrate 80th anniversary of founding of Tajik ASSR

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Proposal of representatives from the Communist Party (CPT) to hold events to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Tajik Soviet Socialist

14:19, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CPT has the right to organize event to mark the 80th anniversary of founding of Tajik SSR: PDPT representative

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Communist Party (CPT) and its supporters have the right to organize events on occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Tajik Soviet

14:05, october 6, 2009

SOCIETY

By holding conference on Abu Hanifa Tajikistan sets an example of unity to many peoples and countries

DUSHANBE, October 6, Asia-Plus -- By holding the international conference dedicated to Imam Azam Tajikistan sets an example of unity to many peoples and countries, Dr.

13:14, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Sughd police seize over 400 kilos of narcotics this year

KHUJAND, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Sughd police officers have seized 409.

12:45, october 6, 2009

POWER

Saudi Arabia to open its diplomatic mission and Qur’an memorization center in Dushanbe soon

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday afternoon held a number bilateral meetings with representatives of delegations participating at the international

12:22, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Journalists apply to the president asking to cancel licensing production of audiovisual products

Tajik media organizations have applied to the president again asking to cancel licensing production of audiovisual products in Tajikistan.

10:30, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Education ministry takes measure to provide schools with enough number of teachers

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Schools in Tajikistan are continuing to experience shortage of teachers, Education Minister Abdujabbor Rahmonov remarked at news conference in Dushanbe

10:15, october 6, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik national air carrier replenishes its fleet by Boeing 737-500

DUSHANBE, October 6, Asia-Plus -- Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, has replenished its fleet, taking Boeing 737-500 on a finance lease, according to the airline’s press service.

19:05, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

27,965 people enter Tajik universities this year

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- 27,965 people have entered higher education institutions in Tajikistan this academic year, which is 2 percent more than it was originally planned,

18:18, october 5, 2009

Switzerland helps overcome disastrous effects in Khuroson district of Khatlon province

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In April and May of this year heavy floods and mudflows struck 40 districts of Tajikistan and left 26 people dead, displaced well over 3000 persons and

18:00, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

No serious accidents occur at Norak HPS over the past 37 years, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- No serious accidents have occurred at the Norak hydroelectric power station (HPS) over the past thirty-seven years, Bahrom Sirojev, ex-head of

17:17, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Somon Air introduces web-based ticket booking system

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik private air carrier, Somon Air, has announced introduction of a web-based ticket airline ticket booking system.

16:43, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Seminar on palliative care takes place in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A seminar for specialists from the Ministry of Health (MoH) on basic principles of providing palliative care will be held in Dushanbe on October 6.

15:15, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik drug control agency seizes more than 743 kilos of narcotics in Jan-Aug 09

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Tajik Drug Control Agency have seized more than 743 kilograms of narcotics, including more than 302 kilograms o heroin, 142.

15:01, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Health official denies rumors about mass hospitalization of schoolchildren as ‘unfounded’

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) denies rumors about alleged mass hospitalization of schoolchildren following the national measles and rubella immunization

14:36, october 5, 2009

POWER

Tajik leader calls on developed Muslim countries to help their brothers

Inaugurating an international conference dedicated to the 1310th birth anniversary of Imam Azam, President Emomali Rahmon today called on developed Muslim countries to help other countries of the

13:34, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

A high delegation from Switzerland to pay a one-day visit to Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday October 6, a high Delegation of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will pay a one-day visit to Dushanbe.

13:16, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CIS heads of state meet in Chisinau on October 9 to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A session of the CIS council of heads of state that will take place in Chisinau, Moldova on October 9 is scheduled to consider some 20 draft documents

12:56, october 5, 2009

SPORT

Tajik young soccer players begin their campaign in AFC U-16 Championship 2010 qualifiers

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik young soccer layers begin their campaign in the AFC U-16 Championship 2010 qualifiers today against Bahrain in Kathmandu, according to the

12:37, october 5, 2009

POWER

Foundation stone of Central Asia’s largest mosque laid in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Central Asia’s largest mosque in Dushanbe was held in the Tajik capital today morning, according to

12:15, october 5, 2009

POWER

International symposium on Imam Azam opens in Tajik capital

More than 500 representatives from 50 countries of the world are taking part at an international symposium dedicated to the 1310th birth anniversary of Imam Azam that has opened in Dushanbe today

12:02, october 5, 2009

POWER

Rahmon inaugurates main mosque in Hissar’s village of Tuda

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday attended an official opening of a main mosque in the village of Tuda, Hissar district, according to presidential

11:45, october 5, 2009

POWER

President receives high guest arriving in Dushanbe to attend conference on Imam Azam

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Sunday October 4, President Emomali Rahmon received a group of high guests from Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Iraq, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates

10:56, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Forum on labor migration in Central Asia to take place in Dushanbe on October 8-9

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A forum formally titled “Labor Migration in Central Asia: Problems and Ways to Solve Them” will take place in Dushanbe on October 8-9.

10:40, october 5, 2009

POWER

Dushanbe legislators meet on October 15

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 19th session of the Dushanbe city legislature (Majlis) will be held on October 15.

10:25, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CSTO PA commission to study military-political situation in Eastern European region

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The permanent commission for defense and security matters at the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will

10:05, october 5, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Journalism self-regulation body to be launched in late October

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- An October 2 plenary session at Tajik Journalists’ Union considered issues related to the establishment of the council for media.

18:13, october 3, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Russian company producing concrete products opens its branch in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, October 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The branch of the Russian company Zelyonaya Zone (Green Zone) (Moscow), engaged in production of concrete products, was officially opened in Khujand,