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16:35, august 10, 2013

Russian PM endorses protocol on the charter of the Pamir-Chacaltaya ISRC

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2013, Asia-Plus – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has reportedly endorsed a Protocol on the Charter of the Pamir-Chacaltaya International Scientific and Research Center

16:03, august 10, 2013

Water resources market may be set up in Central Asia, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The issue of setting up the water resources market in Central Asia may be brought to Central Asian countries’ attention in the future.

15:58, august 10, 2013

Independent Tajik-language TV station goes on the air in Russia

An independent Tajik-language television station has been launched in the Russia Federation.

15:47, august 9, 2013

Over 200 new facilities expected t be put in commission in Sughd by Independence Day

DUSHANBE, August 9, 2013, Asia-Plus -- 210 new social facilities and industrial enterprises are expected to be introduced into operation in the northern province of Sughd by Tajikistan’s

15:34, august 9, 2013

Uzbekistan has not yet confirmed its participation in Dushanbe water conference

DUSHANBE, August 9, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan has not yet confirmed its participation in the High-level International Conference on Water Cooperation that is expected to take place in Dushanbe

13:45, august 9, 2013

Tajik Embassy in Moscow expects migration situation in Russia to deteriorate

DUSHANBE, August 9, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Most likely, mass raids to reveal illegal migrant workers in Moscow and Moscow oblast will be continued on the threshold of Moscow mayoral election scheduled

12:51, august 9, 2013

On the establishment of a WG on monitoring places of detention

DUSHANBE, August 9, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The NGO Coalition against Torture in Tajikistan cooperates with the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in

10:16, august 9, 2013

Central Asian migrants describe beatings, ill-treatment in Russian market ‘zachistki'

DUSHANBE, August 9, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Russia''s Federal Migration Service has called for toughening the laws regulating the country''s estimated 10 million migrants, many of whom are believed to

15:53, august 7, 2013

Asia-Plus Media Group greets 5,000th fan of its Facebook page

DUSHANBE, August 7, 2013, Asia-Plus – Asia-Plus Media Group has received 5,000 likes on its Facebook page by August 6.

13:22, august 7, 2013

Accessibility tour in Dushanbe as part of the Safe and Friendly Dushanbe initiative

DUSHANBE, August 7, 2013, Asia-Plus -- According to press release issued by UNICEF CO in Tajikistan, one of the main issues discussed at the 4th Child Protection Forum for Central Asia on “Creating

11:29, august 7, 2013

Large-scale fire affects merchandize market in Khorog

DUSHANBE, August 7, 2013, Asia-Plus – A large-scale fire broke out at the merchandize market in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) yesterday afternoon, according

10:09, august 7, 2013

Next group of Tajik migrant workers expected to be deported from Russia

DUSHANBE, August 7, 2013, Asia-Plus – After getting information about detention of 600 migrant workers at the fruit and vegetable depot in the Moscow oblast, representatives of the Tajik migration

09:32, august 7, 2013

This year, Tajikistan celebrates Idi Ramazon on August 8

DUSHANBE, September 7, 2010, Asia-Plus – This year, Tajikistan will celebrates Idi Ramazon or Eid ul-Fitr on August 8.

16:32, august 6, 2013

Makoto Ojiro to head ADB delegation at international water conference in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

16:04, august 6, 2013

Breastfeeding Days ongoing in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2013, Asia-Plus – Breastfeeding Days are going on in Tajikistan.

15:43, august 6, 2013

Child-friendly court room introduced in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The child-friendly court rooms project was launched on August 5 by representatives of the Justice Council of the Republic of Tajikistan, UNICEF and SDC

13:13, august 6, 2013

Preparatory process of Dushanbe international water conference discussed at UN Headquarters

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Briefing on “The Preparatory Process of the High-level International Conference on Water Cooperation (Dushanbe, August 20-21, 2013)” took place at UN

10:19, august 6, 2013

Tajik diplomats visit Moscow tent camp for migrants facing deportation

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Senior representatives from the Tajik Embassy in Moscow yesterday visited a tent camp for migrants facing deportation.

14:43, august 3, 2013

Tajikistan-UNICEF cooperation issues discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, August 3, 2013, Asia-Plus – On Friday August 2, Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi met here with Ms.

09:56, august 2, 2013

The EU project organizes a demo-tour for journalists on return- and reused waters in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 2, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) together with informational network CARNet arranges a demo-tour on issues of return – and reused waters

16:41, august 1, 2013

Association Internet Service Providers asks Tajik authorities to restore access to YouTube

DUSHANBE, August 1, 2013, Asia-Plus – The Association of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) of Tajikistan on July 30 sent a letter to Communications Service chief Zuhurov a letter with solicitation

14:55, august 1, 2013

More than 3,400 foreigners get work permit in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- More than 3,400 foreigners have got work permit in Tajikistan over the first six months of this year, Anvar Boboyev, the first deputy head of Tajik

14:53, august 1, 2013

Labor migration issue one of major topics of Rahmon’s talks with Putin in Moscow

DUSHANBE, August 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Documents signed between Tajikistan and the Russian Federation following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on further cooperation in the field of migration

10:51, august 1, 2013

Entrance exams start for the 2013 academic year

DUSHANBE, August 1, 2013, Asia-Plus – University entrance exams started in Tajikistan today.

09:35, august 1, 2013

Chronicle of the month: July, 2013

DUSHANBE, August 1, 2013, Asia-Plus: July

17:05, july 31, 2013

UN experts critical of Tajikistan’s implementation of civil and political rights treaty

DUSHANBE, July 31, 2013, Asia-Plus – A statement issues by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on July 31 notes that UN Human Rights Committee has issued a long list of

15:35, july 31, 2013

World Bank supports improved access to health services in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, July 31, 2013, Asia-Plus – On Tuesday July 30, The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$19.

15:13, july 31, 2013

Two enterprises in Tajikistan receive a Halal certificate

DUSHANBE, July 31, 2013, Asia-Plus – To-date, only two Tajik enterprises have received a Halal certificate.

14:14, july 31, 2013

Number of mobile phone subscribers in Tajikistan with population of 8 mln near 10 mln

DUSHANBE, July 31, 2013, Asia-Plus -- To-date, nearly 10 million mobile phone subscribers have been registered in Tajikistan, which has the population of 8 million people, the deputy chairperson of

13:34, july 31, 2013