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17:41, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Capital heat plant to reopen in the second half of October

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus /Payrav Chorshanbiyev/ -- The Dushanbe heat station is supposed to reopen in the second half of October, on completion of Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Asia-plus has

17:18, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tojikkhimprom to be put on auction for second time

State Committee for Investments and State-owned Property Management is preparing a new individual project for privatization of Tojikkhimprom.

15:48, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Indian business forum to be held in the Tajik capital on October 12

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- A business forum with participation of Tajik and Indian entrepreneurs is expected to be held in Dushanbe on October 12.

15:22, october 2, 2007

Tajik human rights activists call on OSCE Center to protect local women against domestic violence

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- A dangerous tendency of settlement of family conflicts is to be observed in Tajikistan.

14:36, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmon receives credentials of new Turkmen ambassador

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus /Bahrom Mannonov/ - President Emomali Rahmon today received credentials of new Turkmen Ambassador to Tajikistan Ahmed Qurbanov.

14:11, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

MoC extends terms for re-registration of print media till the end of the year

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- A term for re-registration of all print media and printing houses with the Ministry of Culture (MoC) has been extended till the end of the year.

13:39, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tour operators of Gorno Badakhshan decide to unite

KHOROG, October 2, Asia-Plus -- Tour operators of Gorno Badakhshan have decided to unite.

13:07, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik counternarcotics agency wards stops attempt of smuggling of opium in Uzbekistan

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus - Officers from the Drug Control Agency (DCA) have warded off an attempt of smuggling drugs via the Tursunzoda district intro Uzbekistan.

12:51, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan introduces electricity rationing

Since October 1, electricity rationing has been effective in all regions of Tajikistan except the capital Dushanbe.

12:25, october 2, 2007

New heads of Tajik RCS branches take training on management issues

DUSHANBE, October 2 Asia-Plus -- Recently appointed 12 heads and 22 executive secretaries of branches of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) in Gorno Badakhshan and districts subordinate

12:09, october 2, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik border guards seize 240 kg of drugs

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus – RIA Novosti -- A joint operation between Central Asian and Russian border guards netted 238 kg of drugs, a source in the Tajik border guards'' press service said

11:57, october 2, 2007

RCS activists help orphans in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe school pupils, who are activists of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS), yesterday handed over clothing, shoes, school supplies and

11:47, october 2, 2007

POWER

President Rahmon congratulates his Chinese counterpart over China’s national holiday

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- On Monday October 1, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of congratulations to his Chinese counterpart, President Hu Jintao, over the 58th anniversary of

10:22, october 2, 2007

POWER

Issues of organization and holding of the CIS, EAEC and CSTO summits discussed in Dushanbe yesterday

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday presided over a meeting with representatives from public authorities to discuss issues related to organization and holding

18:54, october 1, 2007

POWER

Capital mayor urges to toughen sanitary-epidemiological control

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- The capital mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has urged to toughen sanitary-epidemiological control in the city.

18:07, october 1, 2007

POWER

Physical entities funding construction of schools exempted from paying taxes this year

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- Physical entities funding construction of schools or school classes have been exempted from paying taxes this year.

17:05, october 1, 2007

POWER

Tajik parliament sets pension for prime minister

Under amendments made to the Constitutional law on the government, a pension of prime minister in Tajikistan has been set at the rate of 80 percent of an average wage.

16:55, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Preparations for CAREC ministerial conference discussed in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus – Issues related to preparations for the sixth ministerial conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program that is expected to be held in

16:01, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Over 41 kilos of drugs intercepted in two operations in Tajikistan last weekends

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- More than 41 kilograms of drugs were seized in two operations carried out by Tajik police last weekends, Asia-plus has learned at the Ministry of Interior (MoI).

15:32, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

New Turkmen ambassador presents copy of credentials to Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday September 29, new Turkmen Ambassador to Tajikistan Ahmed Qurbanov presented copy of credentials to Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi, Tajik MFA

14:46, october 1, 2007

First issue of magazine Farhang va Hunar brought out in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- The first issue of popular science magazine Farhang va Hunar (Culture and Art) has been brought out in the Tajik capital.

13:20, october 1, 2007

LAW-ORDER

Border officer faces office abuse and misappropriation charges

KULOB, October 1, Asia-Plus -- Colonel Bahriddin Mouminjonov, the former chief of border unit 2135 deployed in the Kulob region of Khatlon, was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of

13:10, october 1, 2007

SPORT

Mahendra upset Regar-TadAZ to enter AFC President's Cup final

DUSHANBE, October 1 -- Nepal’s Mahendra Police Club broke the hegemony of Central Asian teams on the two final slots of the AFC President’s Cup after beating Tajikistan’s former champions

12:41, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CPP model to be introduced in Tajikistan on December 1, 2007

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- The CPP (Calling Party Pays) model will be introduced in Tajikistan beginning on December 1, 2007, representatives from coupling operators and the

12:19, october 1, 2007

Exhibit of books from CIS states to be held at National Firdavsi Library on the threshold of CIS summit

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- An exhibit of books from the CSI states will be held at the National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe on the threshold of the CIS summit that will be held

11:47, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Autumn conscription campaign starts in Tajikistan today

An autumn conscription campaign that started in Tajikistan today will last for two months.

11:38, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CSTO defense ministers sign about 20 documents on cooperation

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus – Itar-Tass -- About 20 documents were signed on September 28 on the results of work of a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security

11:11, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Migration could yield a 'triple win' for migrants and sending and receiving countries in the CIS, says WB report

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus – On Friday September 28, the World Bank (WB) held a presentation of its migrations and remittances reports in Dushanbe.

11:05, october 1, 2007

TAJKISTAN

ICG holds 24-day training program for Tajik journalists under the training course "Train the Trainers"

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- ''The International Centre Goa'' (ICG) and Sasawka Peace Foundation (SPF) of Japan is holding a 24-day extensive training program for journalists from Tajikistan

10:30, october 1, 2007

POWER

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Capital heat plant to reopen in the second half of October

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus /Payrav Chorshanbiyev/ -- The Dushanbe heat station is supposed to reopen in the second half of October, on completion of Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Asia-plus has

Tojikkhimprom to be put on auction for second time

State Committee for Investments and State-owned Property Management is preparing a new individual project for privatization of Tojikkhimprom.

Tajik-Indian business forum to be held in the Tajik capital on October 12

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- A business forum with participation of Tajik and Indian entrepreneurs is expected to be held in Dushanbe on October 12.

Tajik human rights activists call on OSCE Center to protect local women against domestic violence

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- A dangerous tendency of settlement of family conflicts is to be observed in Tajikistan.

President Rahmon receives credentials of new Turkmen ambassador

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus /Bahrom Mannonov/ - President Emomali Rahmon today received credentials of new Turkmen Ambassador to Tajikistan Ahmed Qurbanov.

MoC extends terms for re-registration of print media till the end of the year

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- A term for re-registration of all print media and printing houses with the Ministry of Culture (MoC) has been extended till the end of the year.

Tour operators of Gorno Badakhshan decide to unite

KHOROG, October 2, Asia-Plus -- Tour operators of Gorno Badakhshan have decided to unite.

Tajik counternarcotics agency wards stops attempt of smuggling of opium in Uzbekistan

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus - Officers from the Drug Control Agency (DCA) have warded off an attempt of smuggling drugs via the Tursunzoda district intro Uzbekistan.

Tajikistan introduces electricity rationing

Since October 1, electricity rationing has been effective in all regions of Tajikistan except the capital Dushanbe.

New heads of Tajik RCS branches take training on management issues

DUSHANBE, October 2 Asia-Plus -- Recently appointed 12 heads and 22 executive secretaries of branches of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) in Gorno Badakhshan and districts subordinate

Tajik border guards seize 240 kg of drugs

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus – RIA Novosti -- A joint operation between Central Asian and Russian border guards netted 238 kg of drugs, a source in the Tajik border guards'' press service said

RCS activists help orphans in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe school pupils, who are activists of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS), yesterday handed over clothing, shoes, school supplies and

President Rahmon congratulates his Chinese counterpart over China’s national holiday

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- On Monday October 1, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of congratulations to his Chinese counterpart, President Hu Jintao, over the 58th anniversary of

Issues of organization and holding of the CIS, EAEC and CSTO summits discussed in Dushanbe yesterday

DUSHANBE, October 2, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday presided over a meeting with representatives from public authorities to discuss issues related to organization and holding

Capital mayor urges to toughen sanitary-epidemiological control

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- The capital mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has urged to toughen sanitary-epidemiological control in the city.

Physical entities funding construction of schools exempted from paying taxes this year

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- Physical entities funding construction of schools or school classes have been exempted from paying taxes this year.

Tajik parliament sets pension for prime minister

Under amendments made to the Constitutional law on the government, a pension of prime minister in Tajikistan has been set at the rate of 80 percent of an average wage.

Preparations for CAREC ministerial conference discussed in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus – Issues related to preparations for the sixth ministerial conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program that is expected to be held in

Over 41 kilos of drugs intercepted in two operations in Tajikistan last weekends

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- More than 41 kilograms of drugs were seized in two operations carried out by Tajik police last weekends, Asia-plus has learned at the Ministry of Interior (MoI).

New Turkmen ambassador presents copy of credentials to Tajik FM

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday September 29, new Turkmen Ambassador to Tajikistan Ahmed Qurbanov presented copy of credentials to Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi, Tajik MFA

First issue of magazine Farhang va Hunar brought out in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- The first issue of popular science magazine Farhang va Hunar (Culture and Art) has been brought out in the Tajik capital.

Border officer faces office abuse and misappropriation charges

KULOB, October 1, Asia-Plus -- Colonel Bahriddin Mouminjonov, the former chief of border unit 2135 deployed in the Kulob region of Khatlon, was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of

Mahendra upset Regar-TadAZ to enter AFC President's Cup final

DUSHANBE, October 1 -- Nepal’s Mahendra Police Club broke the hegemony of Central Asian teams on the two final slots of the AFC President’s Cup after beating Tajikistan’s former champions

CPP model to be introduced in Tajikistan on December 1, 2007

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- The CPP (Calling Party Pays) model will be introduced in Tajikistan beginning on December 1, 2007, representatives from coupling operators and the

Exhibit of books from CIS states to be held at National Firdavsi Library on the threshold of CIS summit

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- An exhibit of books from the CSI states will be held at the National Firdavsi Library in Dushanbe on the threshold of the CIS summit that will be held

Autumn conscription campaign starts in Tajikistan today

An autumn conscription campaign that started in Tajikistan today will last for two months.

CSTO defense ministers sign about 20 documents on cooperation

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus – Itar-Tass -- About 20 documents were signed on September 28 on the results of work of a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security

Migration could yield a 'triple win' for migrants and sending and receiving countries in the CIS, says WB report

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus – On Friday September 28, the World Bank (WB) held a presentation of its migrations and remittances reports in Dushanbe.

ICG holds 24-day training program for Tajik journalists under the training course "Train the Trainers"

DUSHANBE, October 1, Asia-Plus -- ''The International Centre Goa'' (ICG) and Sasawka Peace Foundation (SPF) of Japan is holding a 24-day extensive training program for journalists from Tajikistan

Tajik government orders Tojik cement to increase the supply of daily cement to Sangtuda-1 to 700 tons

Beginning from today, Tojikcement will daily supply 700 tons of cement to the site for the Sangtuda-1 power plant.