Students, teachers help free female prisonersStudents, teachers help free female prisoners

TEHRAN –Students and teachers of a school in Tehran have contributed to the release of two women who had been imprisoned for financial issues.

They have paid some 500 million rials (around 710 dollars) to help release two students’ mothers who had borrowed money to start a business, but failed to pay off their debts, Mehr news agency reported. 

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Rainfall declines by over 40% compared to long-term averageRainfall declines by over 40% compared to long-term average

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024), precipitations have dropped by 42 percent compared to long-term average, according to Metrological Organization.

The accumulated rainfall in the current water year has amounted to 38.4 mm which indicates a 42-percent decrease in comparison to the long-term average rainfall

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Wild goat population in private protected areas up by 21%Wild goat population in private protected areas up by 21%

TEHRAN –The number of wild goats (Capera aegagrus) in private protected areas across the country has grown by 21 percent compared to the past Iranian year (March 2023-March 2024), an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

“Also, the population of rams and ewes has risen by an increase of 10 percent in the same period, i

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Pomegranate output rises 10,000 tonsPomegranate output rises 10,000 tons

TEHRAN- The production of pomegranate in Iran has increased 10,000 tons in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), as compared to the previous year, an official from Ministry of Agriculture announced.

Zahra Jalili-Moghaddam, the director-general of Ministry of Agriculture for tropical and semi-tropical fruits, said that the area of

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Tehran, Dushanbe foster co-op in agricultural biotech, molecular geneticsTehran, Dushanbe foster co-op in agricultural biotech, molecular genetics

TEHRAN –Iranian and Tajik officials have agreed to boost scientific collaboration in different fields, including agricultural biotechnology and molecular genetics.

During a visit to Tajikistan, Javad Mohammadi, the head of the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), held a meeting with Tajik health officials.

During the

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NDF head sends New Year greetings to sovereign wealth fund leadersNDF head sends New Year greetings to sovereign wealth fund leaders

TEHRAN- As reported by the Public Relations Office of the National Development Fund of Iran, Mehdi Ghazanfari, Head of the Executive Board of the Fund, sent a New Year greeting message to the presidents of sovereign wealth funds worldwide, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing global economic challenges.

According

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