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Construction of Roghun power plant in Tajikistan may possibly start in the second quarter of the year

DUSHANBE, March 17, Asia-Plus - The construction of the first stage of the Roghun hydroelectric power station in Tajikistan may possibly start already in the second quarter of the year, according

14:39, march 17, 2006

Despite decrease in economic growth, there are signs of economic activity in Tajikistan: IMF mission head

DUSHANBE , March 17, Asia-Plus - Despite the fact that in late 2005 – early 2006 rate of economic growth in Tajikistan decreased, there are obvious signs of

14:24, march 17, 2006

Tajik Committee for Construction and Architecture endorses Shar-Shar tunnel construction project

Under the approved project the Shar-Shar tunnel will be 2.25 kilometers in length.

14:21, march 17, 2006

DPT leadership proposes to examine Tajik election legislation with the object of its complying with OSCE standards

DUSHANBE , March 17, Asia-Plus - Visiting EU special representative for Central Asia Jan Kubis met with Rahmatullo Valiyev, deputy chairman of Tajikistan ’s

14:06, march 17, 2006

New IMF economic program fro Tajikistan supposed to be submitted to IMF Executive Board in early summer

DUSHANBE , March 17, Asia-Plus - A new economic program of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) probably will be submitted to the IMF Executive Board already in late May or

13:14, march 17, 2006

Training on human right for journalists opens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, March 17, Asia-Plus - A four-day training seminar on human rights and mechanism of protection of human rights for was opened in Dushanbe on March 16.

12:25, march 17, 2006

Drug trafficker given 17 years in prison

KHUJAND, March 17, Asia-Plus - The Sughd regional court has sentenced Akmal Saydaliyev, resident of the Hamadoni district (Khatlon province), to seventeen years’ imprisonment for drug trafficking.

11:34, march 17, 2006

All jubilee objects in Kulob to be put into exploitation by August 1

KULOB, March 17, Asia-Plus -- Deputy Prime Minister Asadullo Ghulomov presided over a meeting of the commission for preparation of a complex of jubilee objects in Kulob on March 16.

11:33, march 17, 2006

Lessons of kindness carried out at kindergartens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, March 17, Asia-Plus -- Consultative-Information Center for Children with Disabilities “Health” has launched a public-information campaign “Lessons of Kindness”.

11:09, march 17, 2006

Tajikistan’s government progresses in combating human trafficking: US Department of State Annual Report on Human Rights

DUSHANBE, March 17, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has made the significant efforts to improve human rights throughout the year 2005, the 2005 Tajikistan Country Report says, noting that Tajikistan

11:06, march 17, 2006

Tajik veterinary service monitors situation in the republic in accordance with bird flu risk

DUSHANBE, March 17, Asia-Plus -- The veterinary service within the Ministry of Agriculture monitors the situation in all the cities and districts across the republic in accordance with the

19:46, march 16, 2006

A book by Khovar news agency director about Tajikistan’s foreign policy brought out

DUSHANBE , March 16, Asia-Plus - A book entitled “Contemporary Foreign Policy of the Republic of Tajikistan ” by Zafar Saidov, director of the

18:49, march 16, 2006

Fair of vacant jobs to offer more than 3,500 vacancies tomorrow

DUSHANBE , March 16, Asia-Plus - A fair of vacant jobs will be held in Dushanbe on March 17.

18:10, march 16, 2006

Over nine kilograms of contraband gold ware detained at Dushanbe airport last week

DUSHANBE , March 16, Asia-Plus - Customs officers have seized over nine kilograms of gold ware at the Dushanbe airport, according to information from the

16:48, march 16, 2006

One given 12 years in prison for attempt to rape his 5-year-old daughter

Dushanbe, March 16, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan ’s Supreme Court has sentenced the 33-year-old resident of Tursunzoda Bahodur Qaraqulov.

15:31, march 16, 2006

Two young Tajik women detained at Dushanbe airport for drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, March 16, Asia-Plus - Customs officers seized 966 grams of heroin at the Dushanbe airport on March 13, according to information from the Ministry of State Revenues and Tax Collections.

15:03, march 16, 2006

Justice ministry claims facts mentioned in open letter by inmates of Khujand jail not confirmed

In December 2005, 53 inmates of jail in Khujand complained in an open letter about mistreatment and unsanitary conditions.

15:02, march 16, 2006

Three kilos of heroin detained in Dushanbe and some 4 kilos of heroin detained in Sughd yesterday

DUSHANBE, March 16, Asia-Plus - On Wednesday March 15, officers of the Interior Ministry department for combating drug trafficking (drug police) seized some three kilograms of heroin in the Sino

14:48, march 16, 2006

Large consignment of contraband cellphones detained at Dushanbe airport in early March

DUSHANBE, March 16, Asia-Plus - A large consignment of contraband cellular phones was detained at the Dushanbe airport in early March.

14:41, march 16, 2006

IDB mission studies possibility of developing trade between Tajikistan and other IBD member nations

DUSHANBE , March 16, Asia-Plus - On Wednesday March 15, members of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) mission met in Dushanbe with representatives from a

14:01, march 16, 2006

Two schoolchildren from Tajikistan to attend Children’s World Water Forum in Mexico

DUSHANBE , March 16, Asia-Plus - Two schoolchildren from Tajikistan will attend the Second Children’s World Water Forum in Mexico .

12:48, march 16, 2006

Tajik drug control agency has good reputation in many EU countries: EU envoy

Jan Kubic highly appraised achievements of Tajik drug control agency in the fight against drug trafficking.

12:22, march 16, 2006

Tajik composer Tolib Shahidi dedicates his new program to Dmitry Shostakovich

DUSHANBE , March 16, Asia-Plus - The Fifteenth Festival of Arts entitled “From Vanguard to Our Days” opened in St. Petersburg on March 15.

19:50, march 15, 2006

Dushanbe Russian Dramatic Theatre to take part in festival of Russian theatres in St. Petersburg

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- On April 6, a troupe of the Dushanbe Russian Dramatic Theatre named after Mayakovsky will leave for St.

19:27, march 15, 2006

Russia grants a 50-percent discount for rail shipment of fruit and vegetables from Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- Russian open joint-stock company (OJSC) “Russian Railways” has granted discounts for rail shipment of fruits and vegetables from Tajikistan.

19:13, march 15, 2006

Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister arriving in Tajikistan tomorrow for working visit

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- A Cuban governmental delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Emilio Caballero Rodriguez is arriving in Tajikistan tomorrow for a three-day working visit,

18:54, march 15, 2006

Tajik-Cuban Friendship Society “Tajikistan-Cuba” supposed to be set up in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Society of Friendship and Cultural Ties with Foreign Countries will have one more partner in the person of Cuba soon.

18:25, march 15, 2006

Turkish companies working in Tajikistan make considerable contribution to development of Tajikistan’s economy: Tajik president

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, a trade turnover between Tajikistan and Turkey exceeded US$165 million and 33 joint ventures with participation of the Turkish capital and nine

18:01, march 15, 2006

Construction of “Ismoili Somoni” Hotel in Tajik capital officially commences on March 15

Head of state noted that the construction of the hotel and a business-center was one of largest projects implemented with participation of Turkish companies.

17:08, march 15, 2006