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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.

16:08, february 14, 2008

Establishment of ombudsman institution discussed in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- A roundtable meeting to discuss a bill on establishment of the national human rights institution (Ombudsman) in Tajikistan has opened in Dushanbe.

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.

14:45, february 14, 2008

Tajik RCS, IFRC help elderly people affected by ongoing critical situation

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society plans to provide assistance to elderly people affected by ongoing energy crisis and severe electricity shortages, Madina

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

13:30, february 14, 2008

Ecology Day to be marked in Tajik capital monthly

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- An Ecology Day will be marked in Dushanbe on the last Saturday of each month, Shavkat Saidov, a spokesman for the Dushanbe mayor, said.

13:20, february 14, 2008

U.S. Embassy requests project proposals for the 2008 alumni program.

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- The US Embassy in Dushanbe is now accepting applications for the Alumni Program, press release issued by the US Embassy said.

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

12:12, february 14, 2008

EU to provide 300,000 euros to Tajik customs service for equipping its lab

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus - The European Union (EU) will provide some 300,000 euros to Tajikistan’s Customs Service

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

11:45, february 14, 2008

Religious freedom bill currently considered by Tajik MPs authored by IRPT leader

DUSHANBE, February 14, Asia-Plus -- A new draft law entitled “On Religious Freedom and Religious Associations” that was considered by the board (Shuro) of the lower chamber (Majlisi

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