Tajkistan, Incidents

15:26, november 15, 2007

First DIPECHO regional consultative meeting going on in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, November 15, Asia-Plus -- A regional consultative meeting to discuss issues related to disaster risk reduction in Central Asia that opened at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in

20:09, november 14, 2007

Interior minister returns to Dushanbe

Interior minister who has accompanied President Rahmon on his visit to Sughd is returning to Dushanbe in connection with today morningâ€™s blast outside the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex.

16:47, november 14, 2007

First DIPECHO regional consultative meeting opens in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, November 14, Asia-Plus -- A three-day regional consultative meeting to discuss issues related to disaster risk reduction in Central Asia is opening at the Kokhi Vahdat State

14:38, november 14, 2007

Law enforcement authorities characterize the blast as terrorist act

The Dushanbe prosecutorâ€™s office has instituted criminal proceedings in connection with today morningâ€™s blast in the center of Tajik capital.

12:36, november 14, 2007

Explosion in Tajik capital

There has been a powerful explosion outside the building of the Kpkhi Vahdat State Complex in the center of Dushanbe near the Avesta Hotel. One person has been killed by this explosion.

18:55, november 8, 2007

Four killed by domestic gas explosion reported in northern Tajikistan

Another domestic gas explosion occurred in Tajikistan today, leaving four dead.

14:20, november 8, 2007

Update: Domestic gas explosion injury toll rises to 5

DUSHANBE, November 8, Asia-Plus -- Two persons were killed and at least five others were injured in a domestic gas explosion in the Zarafshon area of Dushanbe today morning.

12:10, november 8, 2007

Two killed, four injured in domestic gas explosion in Dushanbe

Two persons were killed and at least four others were injured in a domestic gas explosion in the Zarafshon area of Dushanbe.

19:19, november 6, 2007

Mild tremor jolts Tajik capital today morning

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- A mild tremor jolted Dushanbe and its adjoining areas Tuesday morning. The earthquake measuring 2.0-3.0 on the 12-point scale occurred around 7:15 a.m.

17:02, november 6, 2007

Disaster response teams of Tajikistan’s RCS practice disaster relief

DUSHANBE, November 6, Asia-Plus -- Disaster response teams of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) have completed an exercise on testing the backup disaster response plan, Asia-Plus has

11:51, november 5, 2007

ADB provides $22 million to support flood risk management system for Khatlon

DUSHANBE, November 5, Asia-Plus -- A loan agreement to support the Khatlon Province Flood Risk Management Project was signed between the Tajik government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

14:45, november 3, 2007

National Guard commanders’ car blows up, no injured reported

DUSHANBE, October November 3, Asia-Plus -- A service car of commander of Tajik National Guard, Major-General Rajabali Rahmonaliyev, has blown up, Asia-Plus has learned at the Ministry of

14:44, october 25, 2007

Natural disasters leave 36 dead, cause 69 million somonis’ worth of damage to Tajikistan’s economy

DUSHANBE, October 25, Asia-Plus -- 76 natural disasters reported in Tajikistan in the first three quarters of this year have left 36 dead and caused 69 million somonis’ worth of damage to the

11:14, october 22, 2007

Tajik national killed by gang in southwest Moscow

DUSHANBE, October 22, Asia-Plus – Two Tajik nationals were attacked by a group of unidentified youths on a street in southwest Moscow on Saturday afternoon, and one died from his injuries, police

16:13, october 11, 2007

ADB funding flood risk management system for Tajikistan's Khatlon province

DUSHNBE, October 11, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding a flood risk management system for one of the most flood-affected regions of Tajikistan, the Khatlon province situated

15:20, october 8, 2007

Seven killed, five injured in two traffic accidents in Tajikistan last weekends

DUSHANBE, October 8, Asia-Plus -- Three persons were killed and two others were injured Sunday as a sedan Mercedes fell into precipice in the Danghara district, Asia-Plus has learned at Tajik

14:06, october 4, 2007

One villager held hostage by Afghan drug dealers, while two other hostages released

KULOB, October 4, Asia-Plus -- Alfattoh Roziqov, deputy Khatlon prosecutor for the Kulob region, yesterday told Asia-Plus that resident of the village of Shohon, Dashti Jum jamoat in the

16:48, september 21, 2007

Kyrgyz PM offers to set up SCO disaster response center

DUSHANBE, September 21, Asia-Plus – Kyrgyz Prime Minister Almazbe Atambayev has offered to set up Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Disaster Response Center in south of Kyrgyzstan, Russia’s news

15:33, september 19, 2007

SCO emergencies ministers gather in Bishkek for the third conference

DUSHANBE, September 19, Asia-Plus — Mahmadullo Zokirov, the head of the State for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense (CES), today morning left for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to attend the third

16:53, september 18, 2007

Three killed during blasting on the highway from Dushanbe to Khujand

DUSHANBE, September 18, Asia-Plus -- Three Tajik nationals have been killed during blasting on the highway from Dushanbe to Khujand.

15:45, september 13, 2007

Tajik, US rescuers conduct joint exercise in Varzob

DUSHNBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Rescuers from Tajikistan and the United States are conducting a joint exercise in Tajikistan.

12:09, september 12, 2007

Two persons killed in landmine explosion in Tavildara

Residents of rural areas remain at the mercy of thousands of wartime land mines; two residents of the Argankul village in Tavildara were killed in land mine explosion on September 10.

13:43, september 11, 2007

Tajik national attacked in St. Petersburg

DUSHANBE, September 11, Asia-Plus – Ekho Peterburga – A 42-year-old Tajik national temporarily registered in St. Petersburg was attacked by unknown person on September 8.

13:50, september 6, 2007

Another Tajik national killed in Moscow

DUSHANBE, September 6, Asia-Plus – Interfax – Unknown persons killed a Tajik national in Moscow on the night of September 5-6, Russia’s news agency Interfax reported.

15:03, september 1, 2007

Russian MES’ plane delivers humanitarian aid for disaster-hit population in Rasht and Asht

DUSHANBE, September 1, Asia-Plus -- A transport plane of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) with 25 tons of humanitarian aid on board landed at the Dushanbe airport Friday

12:33, august 30, 2007

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.

11:17, august 29, 2007

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.

18:58, august 23, 2007

Landslide leaves three dead in northern Ayni district

KHUJAND, August 23, Asia-Plus — Landslide has killed three persons in the northern Ayni district.

11:35, august 22, 2007

MoE, Focus Humanitarian Assistance host earthquake safety training

DUHANBE, August 22, Asia-Plus -- Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) and the Tajik Ministry of Education (MoE) hosted a two-day Trainer training workshop at the Institute of Professional

11:29, august 20, 2007

Tajikistan’s main Geology Directorate, Focus Humanitarian Assistance sign agreement of strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction

DUSHANBE, August 20, Asia-Plus — Tajikistan’s Main Geology Directorate (Tajik Geology) and Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) signed an agreement of strategic partnership under the auspices of