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On March 11, a gala gathering was held at the Bokhtar Palace of Culture to celebrate Tajik Press Day. More than 150 media veterans and active journalists from Khatlon Region participated, according to the press service of the Khatlon Region Governor.
First, Deputy Chairman of the Khatlon Region, Rahmonzoda Abdullo, and his entourage visited an exhibition of regional periodicals. He spoke separately with the editors-in-chief of local newspapers and magazines about the status of their publications, technical support, personnel issues, and working conditions.
Then, in the hall of the information center of the Palace of Culture, the deputy chairman of the region read a congratulatory message from the chairman of the Khatlon region, Davlatali Said, to representatives of the media and veterans of the press.
The meeting emphasized that the event is being held as a symbol of respect and recognition of the achievements of media representatives. The executive body of the state authority of Khatlon Region views every journalist as a partner and like-minded person, a selfless assistant, a defender of national values, and a reliable supporter of the state.
"We value the work of all media professionals at the local, regional, national, and international levels, who, together with government agencies, serve the people and the nation. We are taking additional measures to develop cooperation and fully recognize that the creators of Khatlon always support national and state interests, demonstrate steadfast resistance in the information war and attacks by extremist groups, guiding people on the right path," the meeting noted.
It was also emphasized that regional conflicts, the rise of separatism, the activities of extremist groups, changing ideologies, information wars, and other modern threats require increased vigilance, professional unity, harmony, courage, bravery, tolerance, and a high level of responsibility from media representatives.
The event announced the winners of the regional literary awards named after Nosiri Khusrav, Shamsiddin Shokhin, and Sohib Tabarov among the region's writers. This year, Sipekhri Hasanzoda's book "Faredi Sukut" won the Nosiri Khusrav Prize for fiction, Suleimon Sulton's collection of poems "Khamboli Orzu" received the Shamsiddin Shokhin Prize for poetry, and Mirzo Odii's book "Sharkhi Sad Ghazali Bedil" received the Sohib Tabarov Prize. Each winner received a cash prize of 5,000 somoni.
The ceremony then took place to present the 2025 Khatlon Region Chairman's "Power of Words" award for the best journalistic materials. This year, over 200 journalistic materials were submitted.
The winners were determined by nomination and awarded with diplomas and cash prizes:
Best analytical article: Nabizhon Saidabror, Khatlon newspaper, 3,000 somoni;
Best television program: Hasanov Manuchehr, Khatlon Region Television and Radio Department, 1,500 somoni; Jobirov Jobirsho, Kulyab City Television and Radio Department, 1,500 somoni;
Best radio program, multimedia and internet material: Sharipov Sanginmurod, radio "Khatlon", 3,000 somoni;
The best city (district) newspaper: newspaper “Nabzi Bokhtar”, editor-in-chief Safarov Rustam, 3,000 somoni;
The best magazine and industry publication: regional magazine “Safo” of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Khatlon region, editor-in-chief Mirzosaidiyon Latofat, 3,000 somoni;
The best television column and photo report on tourist places and folk crafts: Muhammadi Mirzo, Khatlon Region Television and Radio Broadcasting Department, 3,000 somoni;
The best website of local executive authorities: the website of the official publication of the executive authorities of the Khatlon region, the Khatlon newspaper, 3,000 somoni;
The best cameraman and layout designer of the publication: Makhmudov Zukhuriddin, Khatlon Region Television and Radio Department, 1,500 somoni; Zafarjon Azizov, Novy Khatlon newspaper, 1,500 somoni;
Best Press Secretary: Bobokhonzoda Jumakhon, Khatlon Region Television and Radio Broadcasting Department, 1,500 somoni; Asomiddin Azizov, Dangara State University, 1,500 somoni;
Innovative journalist: Bakhtiyor Safarov, journalism teacher at Rudaki Kulob State University, 3,000 somoni.
In addition, letters of gratitude were presented to a number of veterans of the press and active journalists of the Khatlon region.
In total, the regional chairman’s prizes were awarded to the winners in the amount of 53,000 somoni.
