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11:32, september 15, 2006

POWER

President Rahmonov, Iranian Vice-President Saidlura discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of Tajik-Iranian relations figured prominently in discussions of President Emomali Rahmonov with visiting Iran’s

11:27, september 15, 2006

SPORT

Fifth Asian Armsports Championships starts in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- The Fifth Asian Armsports Championships started in the building of the Dushanbe Circus today.

11:19, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president greets SCO primer ministers

Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) governments have gathered in Dushanbe to discuss promotion of economic and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO framework.

11:01, september 15, 2006

US ambassador gives grants for renovation of historical sites in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday September 14, the U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Tracey Jacobson, held a signing ceremony at the U.S.

10:44, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik cellular operator offers mobile television service

DUSHANBE, September 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s cellular operation “Babilon-Mobile” has introduced a new service for its clients – mobile television.

10:14, september 15, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Chinese economic commission holds meeting in Dushanbe

DUSAHNBE, September 15 -- Trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China is the aim of the third session of Tajik-Chinese commission for trade and economic cooperation that opened in

18:02, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Russia adopts amendment extending term of registration for CIS citizens from 3 to 10 days

Beginning from January 1, 2007, a term of registration for CIS citizens is extended from three to ten days.

17:15, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Ban on use of natural gas as fuel for vehicles leads to increase in demand for liquefied gas in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - Prices of fuel and basic food products are continuing to rise in Tajikistan.

16:00, september 14, 2006

Rumors about death of Ghaffor Mirzoyev ‘unfounded’

Oisha Mirzoyeva, the sister of the former Tajik drug control chief sentenced to life in jail, has been permitted to meet with her brother following Saturday.

14:22, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president, CDB head discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - China Development Bank (CDB) indents to expand its cooperation with the Government of Tajikistan and increase amounts of loans providing to support development

13:47, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Construction of electric main “South-North” to officially commence Saturday

DUSHNBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - On Saturday September 16, visiting China’s Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmonov and Energy Minister Abdullo Yorov will take part at

13:10, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan establishes economic cooperation with Iranian provinces

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - Cooperation between business circles of Tajikistan and Iran were in the center of discussions of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) head Sharif

12:52, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Joint counterterrorism exercise for Tajik and Chinese forces to be conducted in southern Tajikistan from September 21-23

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - A joint counterterrorism for Tajik and Chinese servicemen, dubbed “Interaction 2006”, will be conducted in southern Tajikistan from September 21-23, according to

12:16, september 14, 2006

POWER

Dushanbe mayor sacks head of office for decorating and advertising activity

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - The Dushanbe mayor has sacked the head of department for coordination of decorating and advertising activity at the Dushanbe mayor’s office and urged the deputy

12:00, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

ADB launches student essay competition on Asia's future

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) calls on the young voices of Asia to participate in an essay competition on the topic, “Sustainable Development in Asia and the

11:44, september 14, 2006

Representatives from Central Asia’s Russian fellow-countrymen’s councils meet in Almaty

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus - A two-day conference of councils of Russian fellow-countrymen from Central Asia’s states opened in the Kazakh city of Almaty today.

11:12, september 14, 2006

English course for future female leaders launched

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The Committee for Family and Women’s Affairs of the Government of Tajikistan launched a six-month English course for future female leaders on Wednesday,

11:11, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Heads of government from SCO member nations gather in Tajik capital for meeting

SCO prime ministersâ€™ session in Dushanbe will consider economic, trade and humanitarian cooperation issues.

10:57, september 14, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, the Netherlands boost business contacts

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and the Netherlands have agreed to expand bilateral economic and trade cooperation, according to Tajikistan’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

20:05, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Chinese servicemen to conduct joint military exercise at Mumirak military range in southern Tajikistan

Chinaâ€™s military planes have airlifted in Kulob airport Chinese servicemen that will take part in the Tajik-Chinese joint military exercise.

18:00, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Construction of “Bursel Dushanbe Textile” not yet launched

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - Construction of Tajik-Turkish joint textiles plant “Bursel Dushanbe Textile” has not yet started, while a ceremony of an official commencement of the

17:15, september 13, 2006

22 disabled people, sustaining injures in landmine explosions, to take rehabilitation course in Kharangon resort in Varzob

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - 22 disabled people, who sustained injures in landmine explosions, were taken to the Kharangon resort of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in the Varzob

16:33, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan hopes for Turkey’s investing in construction of cotton-ginning factories: deputy industries minister

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - Tajik delegation will attend a two-day business forum titled “Foreign Trade Bridge between Turkey and Eurasia” that will be held in the Turkish city of Istanbul

14:19, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajik national airline lowers passenger fares on flights operated to Samara

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan’s State Air Company “Tojikiston” has lowered passenger fares on some flights by more than 30 percent.

13:58, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

SCO executive secretary hails present political situation in Tajikistan

The SCO executive secretary considers that stability in Tajikistan is of significant importance for Central Asia.

13:46, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

China to support enhancement Tajikistan’s agrarian sector

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - A session of the Tajik-Chinese commission for economic and trade cooperation will be held in Dushanbe on September 15.

13:11, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Memorial to journalists killed because of their professions to open in the building of printing-house “Sharqi Ozod”

DUHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - A memorial board to commemorate journalists killed because of their professions will be opened in the hall of the printing-house “Sharqi Ozod” in mid-October.

12:23, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s Small Academy opens its doors

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus - On September 24, Tajikistan’s Small Academy will opens its doors to a group of schoolchildren to explain the work of the Small Academy and admit some of them.

11:35, september 13, 2006

TAJKISTAN

Over 111,300 tons of cotton yielded in Tajikistan so far this year

DUSAHNBE, September 13, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has yielded more than 111,300 tons of cotton by September 12, which is 20.

11:09, september 13, 2006

SPORT

Tajik capital receives participants of Fifth Asian Armsports Championships

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus -- Guests and participants of the Fifth Open Asian Armsports (Armwrestling) Championships, which will be held here from September 15-17, are gathering in Dushanbe.