Tajkistan

19:28, april 1, 2010

INCIDENTS

Bodies of three Tajiks killed by Moscow metro blasts to be returned to Dushanbe today evening

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The bodies of three Tajiks that were killed by the deadly Moscow metro blasts on March 29 will be returned to Dushanbe by plane of the air carrier, Somon

18:13, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Another drug courier detained at Dushanbe airport

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Another drug courier who was trying to transport narcotics to Russia was detained at the Dushanbe airport Thursday morning, according to the Customs Service

17:57, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

First group of recruits from Kulob sent to serve in Border Troops and National Guard

KULOB, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The first group of recruits from Kulob, numbering 40 persons, was sent to military units on April 1.

15:32, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik president, Singaporean FM discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon who is currently on his state visit to Singapore today morning met with Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo, according to

15:16, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Germany sign protocol on financial and technical cooperation

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Two-day Tajik-German consultations on financial and technical cooperation that concluded at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) in

14:57, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

CIS finance ministers discuss joint efforts to overcome global financial crisis

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The fourth session of the council of the CIS finance ministers has opened in Moscow today.

14:41, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik living in Ryazan makes walking trip from Ryazan to Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On March 27, Tajik national Andrei Avganov living in the Russian city of Ryazan went to a walking trip from Ryazan to Dushanbe, according to the

14:22, april 1, 2010

LAW-ORDER

New Tajikistan’s criminal procedure code comes into affect today

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A new criminal procedure code of Tajikistan has come into effect today.

14:05, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe police seize over 50 kilos of drugs in three separate operations Wednesday

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Officers from the Dushanbe police directorate seized more than 50 kilograms of narcotics in three separate operations carried out on March 31, according

13:45, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Germany reportedly discuss cooperation in the field of labor migration

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and Germany have discussed issues related to cooperation in the field of labor migration, according to the Tajik Interior Ministry Migration

13:12, april 1, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Uzbek embassy to organize its corner in Dushanbe’s Botanical Gardens

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Uzbek Ambassador to Tajikistan Shokasim Shoislamov recently met with the administration of Dushanbe’s Botanical Gardens to define a corner for the Uzbek

12:50, april 1, 2010

SOCIETY

Tajik-Uzbek relationship problems over Roghun must be solved through dialogue, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, April 1, 2010, Asia-Plus -- To lower tension with Uzbekistan connected with construction of the Roghun HPP and prevent possible clashes, our countries ought to seek solution to the

11:55, april 1, 2010

POWER

President Rahmon attends Tajikistan-Singapore business forum

A conference of representative of Tajik and Singaporean business communities has resulted in signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Government of Tajikistan and Singapore’s Nobel Group

20:59, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Court hearings against Asia-Plus, Farazh and Ozodagon newspapers continues

Dushanbe. March 31.

20:55, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

First locust invasion detected in south Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- First locust invasion detected in Jiliqul region in southern part of Tajikistan.

17:30, march 31, 2010

INCIDENTS

Problems caused by natural disaster in southern Tajikistan resolved

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A big lake formed after mudslide in Nurobod region and which threatened nearby villages has finally disappeared, a source in the Tajik Committee on Emergency

17:13, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Iran to develop energy cooperation with Tajikistan, Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan says

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Iran supports the construction of hydropower facilities in Tajikistan which will certainly improve the well-being of the Tajik people, Second Secretary of the

15:45, march 31, 2010

POWER

Tajikistan and Singapore sign two cooperation agreements

DUSHANBE, March 30, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon started his official visit to Singapore.

15:20, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan prioritizes strengthening of good-neighborly relations with Central Asian countries, Suhrob Sharipov says

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan conducts an open door policy, especially in terms of relations with Central Asian countries, Director of the Strategic Research Center under

13:59, march 31, 2010

INCIDENTS

Night fire destroys tax inspection’s dept in Shurobod region

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A fire that broke out last night in administrative center of Shurobod region of Khatlon District destroyed major part of the local tax inspection office.

13:33, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik aluminum giant marks its anniversary

The biggest in CIS and the only in Central Asia aluminum plant – the Tajik Aluminum Company – marks its 35th anniversary today.

13:06, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

US Ambassador hopes the trial over three Tajik independent editions to support the principle of freedom of the press

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- We are very concerned with freedom of press here in Tajikistan, the US Ambassador to Tajikistan Mr. Kenneth E.

12:32, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tolling management mechanism for Dushanbe-Chanak road to be launched in Varzob

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The official launch of the tolling management mechanism for the Dushanbe-Chanak motorway’s infrastructure will take place today not far from

11:15, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

UN SG, Tajik leader expectd to discuss regional cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to pay a visit to Tajikistan on April 5-6, according to the MFA information department.

11:00, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

97 Tajiks expected to enter two universities in Ivanovo, Russia this year

KULOB, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- 97 other Tajiks, primarily from Khatlon’s Kulob zone, will enter two universities in the Russian city of Ivanovo this year, bringing a total number of

10:45, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

EBRD, Tajik savings bank sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Tajikistan’s savings bank, Amonatbonk, have signed a cooperation agreement.

10:30, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Drug control officers seize more over 2.7 kilos of hashish in Sughd on Tuesday

KHUJAND, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- An operation by officers from the Sughd counter narcotics directorate led to the arrest of suspect drug peddler in the Spitamen district on March 30,

10:15, march 31, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Cotton sowing campaign launched in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, March 31, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A cotton sowing campaign has been launched in Tajikistan.

19:37, march 30, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Regional ERIC on migration and AIDS problems opens in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, March 30, 2010, Asia-Plus -- A ceremony of an official opening of the Regional Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on Migration and AIDS Problems took place at the

19:04, march 30, 2010

TAJKISTAN

No delays in rail transit of Uzbek cargos via northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, March 30, Asia-Plus - There is no any problem with transit of Uzbekistan-bound cargos via the territory of Sughd province, Ubaidullokhon Obidov, deputy head of the shipment