Tajkistan, Society

15:14, january 15, 2016

Tajikistan introduces new regulations on people wanting to travel to Mecca on Hajj

DUSHANBE, January 15, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Tajik authorities have introduced new age restrictions for those who want to perform the Hajj.

14:37, january 15, 2016

Tajik national TV channels can be viewed in 38 countries of the world

DUSHANBE, January 15, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajik national television channels now can be picked up in 38 countries across the world, Khurshed Habibov, Director of Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC)

09:55, january 15, 2016

Tajikistan tops former Soviet republics in malnutrition

DUSHANBE, January 15, 2016, Asia-Plus – According to findings of the 2015 Global Hunger Index (GHI) report released by the International Food Policy Research

16:49, january 14, 2016

Tajikistan expected to launch the nuclear research reactor within the next few years

The Academy of Sciences has begun implementing the national program on rehabilitation and further use of the nuclear research reactor ARGUS-FTI designed for 2016-2020.

14:29, january 14, 2016

Tajik imam khatibs reportedly taught in identifying extremists among their parishioners

Tajik imam khatibs have bene taught in identifying extremists among their parishioners.

11:29, january 14, 2016

3.8 percent of Tajik labor migrants reportedly leave Russia in a month to January 12, 2016

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2016, Asia-Plus – Russia’s Federal Migration Service (FMS) reports that 3.8 percent of Tajik labor migrants left Russia in a month to January 12, 2016.

10:33, january 14, 2016

Roughly 2,200 Afghan refugees live in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2016, Asia-Plus -- An article “Tajikistan: Afghan Refugees in Limbo, Adapt to Staying Put” by French journalist Jeremie Berlioux posted on EurasiaNet.

10:30, january 14, 2016

U.S. Embassy accepts applications for the 2016 Alumni Grants Program

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The Embassy of the United States of America in Dushanbe is now accepting applications for the 2016 Alumni Grants Program. Alumni of all U.S.

16:37, january 13, 2016

The United States launches Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2016, Asia-Plus – The U.S.

14:45, january 12, 2016

Russia provides humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 12, 2016, Asia-Plus – Russia has provided humanitarian aid to the affected population in Tajikistan.

12:19, january 11, 2016

Tajik grand mufti describes Iran’s invitation to Kabiri as ‘abetting terrorism’

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Delivering his most recent Friday sermon (January 8), the head of the Council of Ulema of Tajikistan, Saidmukkaram Abduqodirzoda, described Iran’s

16:58, january 8, 2016

Russia to provide humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – Russia will provide humanitarian aid to the affected population in Tajikistan.

16:41, january 8, 2016

U.S. Embassy requests project proposals for the 2016 democracy commission small grants program

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe announces a request for proposals under the 2016 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.

14:19, january 7, 2016

Home canning incident led to three deaths in Kulob

DUSHANBE, January 7, 2016, Asia-Plus – Home caning incident has led to three deaths in the southern city of Kulob.

12:53, january 7, 2016

Labor migrants are not returning to Tajikistan in droves as some feared

DUSHANBE, January 7, 2015, Asia-Plus – An article “Tajikistan: Remittance Values Fall” by Catherine Putz that was posted on The Diplomat’s website on January 5 notes that while the value

10:59, january 7, 2016

The number of users of services offered by CSPs decreases in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 7, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The number of users of services offered by the communications service providers (CSPs) has reportedly decreased in Tajikistan.

15:04, january 6, 2016

This year, Tajikistanis will have four days rest on the occasion of Independence Day

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2016, Asia-Plus -- This year, Dushanbe will host celebrations to mark Tajikistan’s Independence, which is marked on December 9.

14:36, january 6, 2016

Khorog expected to host the main events dedicated to the National Unity Day

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2016, Asia-Plus – This year, the main events dedicated to the National Unity Day of Tajikistan will take place in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region

14:16, january 6, 2016

GBAO physicians examine earthquake victims

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2016, Asia-Plus – By order of the governor of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), Shodikhon Jamshed, physicians from the regional hospital have visited all villages

11:05, january 6, 2016

Tajik Islamic Institute calls on Iran to decide on its position on Tajikistan

The leadership and instructional staff of the Tajik Islamic Institute call on Iran to decide on its position on Tajikistan.

10:06, january 6, 2016

Tajik president visits the grave of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2016 Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, yesterday visited the grave of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), according to the Tajik

10:39, january 5, 2016

President Rahmon performs Umrah rituals

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2016, Asia-Plus – President Emomali Rahmon together with his wife, some of his children and immediate relatives performed Umrah rituals today, according to the Tajik

10:07, january 5, 2016

U.S. Embassy seeks project proposals for 2016 TV Coop Program

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The U.S.

11:18, january 4, 2016

Tajik grand mufti reportedly calls Iran “accomplice to betrayers”

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Tajik grand mufti Saidmukarram Abduqodirzoda has reportedly called Iran “accomplice to betrayer.

11:06, december 29, 2015

Iranian defense minister felicitates his Tajik counterpart on New Year

DUSHANBE, December 29, 2015, Asia-Plus – Iranian news agency IRNA reports Iranian Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, has extended separate messages to his counterparts

10:59, december 29, 2015

A 25-meter New Year’s tree installed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 29, 2015, Asia-Plus -- A 25-meter New Year’s tree has been installed in Dushanbe’s Dousti Square.

10:36, december 28, 2015

Students support adoption of the leader of the nation law

DUSHANBE, December 28, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Students have supported adoption of the leader of the nation law.

13:36, december 25, 2015

EBRD finances public transport in Khujand

DUSHANBE, December 25, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing the purchase of up to 100 new buses for Khujand, the capital of the northern

11:52, december 25, 2015

Dushanbe mayor orders to be prepared for massive return of labor migrants

Dushanbe mayor has ordered to be prepared for massive return of labor migrants.

11:10, december 25, 2015

Dushanbe mayor’s office organizes New Year’s celebrations for excellent school students

DUSHANBE, December 25, 2015, Asia-Plus – By Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev’s order New Year’s celebrations for excellent school students will be organized at the Dushanbe Circus from