Tajkistan, Society

11:39, september 12, 2017

Uzbek delegation attends celebrations dedicated to Tajikistan’s Independence Day

A delegation of Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region, led by the deputy Surkhandarya governor Ruzimurod Choriyev, attended celebrations dedicated to Tajikistan’s Independence Day that took

10:04, september 12, 2017

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims returned home yesterday

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims numbering 187 people returned home yesterday morning.

09:14, september 12, 2017

Older persons must be integrated into development efforts at all levels, urges regional UN meeting

The need to address the challenges of population ageing in the Asia-Pacific region by integrating older persons into development efforts at all levels was highlighted at a high-level United Nations

15:08, september 8, 2017

New UN ESCAP report highlights gender equality is pivotal to achieving sustainable development

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on September 8 released the first report to comprehensively map out the intersections between gender and environment

14:25, september 8, 2017

The main event to commemorate Tajik Independence Day will take place in Dushanbe

This year, the main event to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Independence will take place in Dushanbe.

15:19, september 7, 2017

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims will return home on September 11

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims numbering 187 people will return home on September 11, at 7:30 am, according to Somon Air.

10:13, september 7, 2017

Millions of text messages remind Tajiks to obey new dress code

Private mobile-phone companies in Tajikistan have begun sending out text messages to millions of citizens, reminding them to obey a new law that makes Tajik national clothing obligatory at

10:01, september 7, 2017

Asia-Pacific summit opens with focus on sustainable use of natural resources and a pollution free planet

The first Asia-Pacific Ministerial Summit on the Environment opened in Bangkok this week with a call for governments in the region to forge a transformative alliance that will drive forward an

09:08, september 6, 2017

UCA announces doctoral scholarships for young scholars

The University of Central Asia (UCA) in partnership with the Cambridge Trust announces scholarship opportunities for doctoral study at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

10:15, september 5, 2017

Turkey’s Embassy provides aid to vulnerable families in Tajik capital

On September 2, the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan distributed aid to vulnerable families in Dushanbe, according to Khovar news agency.

14:23, september 4, 2017

Several dozens of Tajik pilgrims left under the open sky in Mina Valley

Several dozens of Tajik pilgrims have reportedly been left under the open sky in Mina Valley.

15:19, august 31, 2017

Until the end of the year in Dushanbe will be introduced a single transport card Citycard

In the capital of Tajikistan on social transport will operate a single card, which will be able to pay for travel in trolleybuses and buses.

13:26, august 31, 2017

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has prepared a law on the deportation of migrant workers without a contract

The document developed by the Russian agency provides for the introduction of a ban on attracting foreigners to work without concluding an employment contract.

10:24, august 31, 2017

Dushanbe: fine for slaughtering cattle in the wrong place up to 2 thousand dollars

The Dushanbe authorities established special slaughter houses for Idi Qurbon (feast of sacrifice). Violators will be fine from 8 to 12 thousand somoni.

18:03, august 30, 2017

Hukumat of Shohmansur assures that did not threaten parents with fines for Idgardak

The residents of several mahallas of the Shohmansur district of the capital appealed to the editorial staff of "Asia Plus", and reported that the heads of mahallas threaten to fine those

16:49, august 30, 2017

Kazakhstan sent humanitarian aid to Tajikistan for almost a million US dollars

More than twenty wagons with humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan today were transferred to the Tajik side. The total value of the cargo was almost one million US dollars.

16:00, august 30, 2017

"Sozandagoni Vatan": it’s time to lead a merciless struggle against admiration for alien phenomena

Youth public organization of Tajikistan "Sozandagoni Vatan" (Creators of the Motherland) made a statement in support of the amendments proposed by the President and adopted by the

10:59, august 30, 2017

Representatives of Tambov region invite Tajiks for permanent residence

Rich chernozem, developed livestock, industry and hospitable people: representatives of the Tambov region told Tajiks about the opportunities of their land and invited to permanent residence.

10:31, august 30, 2017

"I want to do something good for my homeland": Russian teachers arrived in Dushanbe

Last night Russian teachers arrived in Dushanbe. They will work in secondary schools in the capital and regions of the country.

09:58, august 30, 2017

The UN was called upon to allow Tajik women to marry foreigners. No limits

Members of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination called on the Tajik authorities to revoke the amendment to the Family Code that restricts the right of foreigners and stateless

17:30, august 29, 2017

Committee on Religious Affairs: No commission on the procedure for sacrifice

The Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan refutes rumors that in the country on the eve of Idi Qurban some special commissions have been established that would determine

16:01, august 29, 2017

Tajik athlete entered the top five best bodybuilders in Asia

Khurshed Tolibov, the best Tajik bodybuilder, won the fifth place and entered the top five Asian athletes at the bodybuilding and fitness championship, which was held from 20 to 26 August in Seoul.

15:26, august 29, 2017

52 thousand Russian textbooks delivered to Tajikistan

Two parties - yesterday and today - 52 thousand textbooks in Russian were delivered to the international airport of Dushanbe along the line of Rossotrudnichestvo.

13:01, august 29, 2017

Half an hour later. The Ministry of Education refused to schedule the lessons introduced by the former mayor of the capital

Classes in higher and secondary schools in Dushanbe from September 1 will begin at 8 am.

12:38, august 29, 2017

Leader of SDPT urges Tajik Education Minister to cancel his unlawful decision

Rahmatillo Zoirov, chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Tajikistan, made a statement regarding the decision of the Minister of Education to start classes in schools and universities on

10:02, august 29, 2017

JICA Presented its Activities to Local Media

On August 25, 2017, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted a press seminar and presented its projects to the local media followed by site visits to some projects in Dushanbe.

13:20, august 28, 2017

On the 1st of September to school. Ministry of Education of Tajikistan assures that it does not violate the law

Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan Nuriddin Said signed an order according to which students and schoolchildren will be required to attend the classes on September 1 despite the

09:53, august 28, 2017

The forum of blacksmiths will be held in Tajikistan

In the north of Tajikistan there will be a forum of blacksmiths of Tajikistan, where masters from neighboring republics are also invited.

09:43, august 28, 2017

A wedding for all the requirements of the new law. No frills but with national clothes

Today in Bokhtar district in the south of Tajikistan all representatives of local authorities gathered for the wedding of rural teacher Saydsho Asrorov, whose marriage was entrusted to them by the

15:35, august 25, 2017

In Tajikistan's mosques, the parishioners were urged to send children to schools in Idi Qurbon

On Friday prayers at the Dushanbe mosques, the Imam-Hatibs, appealing to the parishioners, urged them to send their children to schools and universities in Idi Qurbon, which will be celebrated on