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13:23, august 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan attaches importance to expansion of cooperation with Chine, says Tajik leader

DUSHANBE, august 30, Asia-Plus -- China has provided considerable assistance in developing Tajikistan’s economy and increasing living conditions of Tajik population, President Emomali Rahmon

13:03, august 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Progress of GBAO secondary school students in studies leaves much to be desired

KHOROG, August 30, Asia-Plus -- A regional conference of the GBAO teachers that was held in Khorog on August 28 discussed the results of last academic year and the tasks for new academic year.

12:33, august 30, 2007

INCIDENTS

Russian female tourist drowned in Gorno Badakhshan

KHOROG, August 30, Asia-Plus -- Russian female tourist has been drowned in the Roshtqala River in Gorno Badakhshan.

11:10, august 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Another 336 Tajiks to study at higher educational institutions abroad

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus — This year, another 336 Tajik national shave entered higher educational institutions abroad, Abduvahhob Abdulazizov, the head of the department for international

11:01, august 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Former Interior Minister Khumdin Sharipov passes away

Deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon and former Interior Ministry, Khumdin Sharipov, died in Dushanbe yesterday night, aged 60 after a long illness.

10:27, august 30, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Substation Lolazor in Danghara to be put into operation in December

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus — Substation Lolazor, being constructed in the Danghara district, is expected to be finished in December, Qurbon Toshev, the head of the group

10:11, august 30, 2007

SPORT

Peru overcomes Tajikistan 5-4 in penalty shot-out

DUSHANBE, August 30, Asia-Plus – Peru overcame Tajikistan 5-4 in a typically nailbiting penalty shoot-out to take their place in the last eight at Korea 2007, FIFA.com said.

19:54, august 29, 2007

POWER

Government session held Wednesday

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus — Tajik government considered more than 40 issues at an August 29 session presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, presidential press service reported.

18:27, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Next round of talks on use of water-and-energy resources in the basin of Syrdarya River fails

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus — The next round of talks in Tashkent on use by Central Asia’s states of water and energy resources in the basin of the Syrdarya River has not done any results,

17:19, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan breaks US$1 billion hydro plant contract with Russian company

DUSHANBE, August 229, Asia-Plus – Tajik government has broken a US$1 billion contract with Russian aluminum group Rusal (Russian Aluminum) for construction of the Roghun hydroelectricity power

15:27, august 29, 2007

SPORT

Tajikistan and Peru going for glory

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus – The Suwon Sports Complex is set to host an intriguing clash today, when tournament surprise packages Tajikistan and Peru show down for a place in the last

14:58, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan to talk with Turkmenistan over electricity price

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- The price of Turkmen electricity deliveries for this winter is supposed to be major topic of negotiations of top managers of Tajik power holding with their Turkmen

14:17, august 29, 2007

Regional training center for specialists on raising HIV/AIDS awareness among labor migrants to be set up in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- The Central Asia AIDS Control Project plans to establish the regional training center for training specialists from Central Asia’s states on working among labor

13:44, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh company to participate in tender for construction of power plant in eastern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus-- Kazakhstan’ limited liability company ATsPNK-519 has expressed wish to participate in a tender for construction of a 160 megawatt power plant on the Hingob

13:23, august 29, 2007

Festival of children’s creative work to be held in Tajik capital on September 1

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- An international festival of children’s creative work entitled “Nouri Umed” (Gleam of Hope) will be held in Dushanbe on September 1.

12:55, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

This year, Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts in Tajikistan on September 13

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- This year, Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin in Tajikistan on September 13 and will continue for 30 days until October 12, according to the directorate

12:19, august 29, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Chief of food service at Russian military base in Tajikistan face embezzlement charge

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- Major Max Kapoustinsky, the chief of the food service at the Russian military base in Tajikistan deserted after audit commission had revealed a shortage of 15

11:47, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

249 school leavers from Sughd enter Tajik higher educational institutions by presidential quota

KHUJAND, August 29, Asia-Plus-- This year, 249 school leavers from the Sughd province, including 113 young women, have entered Tajik higher educational institutions by presidential quota, Rustamjon

11:17, august 29, 2007

INCIDENTS

Mastchoh schoolgirl commits suicide

KHUAJND, August 29, Asia-Plus /Mavluda Rafiyeva/ -- Seventh-form pupil from the northern Mastchoh district has committed suicide in a form of self-hanging, according to the Sughd police directorate.

11:01, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik businessmen say Uzbekistan allegedly closed its border with Tajikistan

to Tajik businessmen, Uzbekistan closed its common border with Tajikistan on August 20. According to Uzbek border authorities, the border will be closed till September 20.

10:57, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Education minister hails level of preparedness of Institute of Business and Service for new academic year

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- A meeting of university chancellors was held at the Institute of Business and Service in Dushanbe on August 28 to discuss issues related to preparedness of higher

10:15, august 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Romanian cellular operators conclude roaming agreement

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus -- Under a roaming agreement singed between Tajik cellular operator Babilon-M and Romanian GSM operator Cosmote Romanian, begging from today, Babilon-M’s customers

19:36, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Turkey companies seeks cooperation with Tajikistan in processing Tajik cotton

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus — Turkish companies dealing with cotton processing seek cooperation with Tajikistan in processing Tajik cotton, according to press service of Tajikistan’s

18:36, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

6,000 Tajik nationals want to leave for Russia under resettlement program

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus — 6,000 Tajik nationals have expressed wish to leave for Russia under the Russian program for voluntary resettlement of fellow-countrymen living abroad, Asia-Plus has

17:28, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik secondary school students invited to participate in competition for FLEX scholarships

DUSHANBE, August 29, Asia-Plus — Secondary school students from Tajikistan are invited to participate in an open competition for FLEX scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year, according to

17:02, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Qatar sign agreement on setting up business council

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus — Tajikistan and Qatar Chambers of Commerce and Industry have signed an agreement on setting up a Business Council.

15:49, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan makes changes to Tajik visa getting process

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has made changes to visa getting process According to Tajik MFA, henceforth, foreign citizens will be able to get Tajik visa only in embassies and

15:18, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seeks Kazakh investments in development of gold and silver deposits

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- The fifth two-day session of Tajik-Kazakh intergovernmental commission for economic and trade cooperation ends in the Kazakh capital today.

14:47, august 28, 2007

POWER

President urges to take adequate measures to ensure regular work of country’s economy in winter

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus - Tajik government has considered issues related to taking timely preparations to ensure the regular work of the country’s economy in autumn-winter 2007-2008 and

14:16, august 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

OSCE Center in Dushanbe teaches university students about protecting human rights

DUSHANBE, August 28, Asia-Plus -- Teaching university students about human rights and mechanisms to protect those rights was the aim of a course co-organized by the OSCE Center in Dushanbe and