Iran produces diesel, black carbon from wastewater for 1st time

TEHRAN – The head of the Tehran Sewage Company announced the production of diesel and black carbon from de-watered sludge in the process of wastewater treatment plants in the Iranian capital. It is hoped that the production of diesel and black carbon will be operationalized in the current year (started March 20, 2024), Abbasali Mesrzadeh

Major wind power plant opens in eastern Iran

TEHRAN – A large wind farm, with the capacity of generating 50-megawatt electricity, was inaugurated in the east of Iran by the country’s Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian. Mil Nader power plant is equipped with twenty 2.5-megawatt turbines. The mentioned power plant, which is the biggest wind farm in the eastern part of the

Turkiye stresses Iran’s right to share Sarisu River: Iranian official

TEHRAN – A spokesman for Iran’s Water Resources Management Company has said that Turkiye has stressed Iran’s right to continue to use water from the border river of Sarisu. Technical teams from Iran and Turkiye paid a visit to Sarisu River, Firouz Ghasemzadeh said on Sunday without specifying the date. He added that the visit

Tehran to host 2nd exhibition on innovation for prosperity

TEHRAN –The second national exhibition on innovation for prosperity will kick off in Tehran on Tuesday. This year the exhibition aims to introduce the capabilities of universities and the national foundations for the elite and science for the participation of people in development plans. The four-day event will focus on connecting knowledge-based, creative, and technological

Over 126,000 women heads of household become self-sufficient

TEHRAN – The empowerment programs of the late President Raisi’s administration have resulted in the self-sufficiency of more than 126,000 women heads of household. Female entrepreneurs have expanded business, resulting in the creation of sustainable employment for women, as well as the support for job-creating skills, IRNA quoted Ensieh Khazali, the vice president for women

Blood donation rises by 12%

TEHRAN –In the first two months of the current Iranian year which started on March 20, a total of 435,000 blood units have been donated which indicates a 12 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Tehran province accounted for more than 17 percent of the total donation by receiving over 74,600 units

Shahrdari start BCL Asia campaign on high note

TEHRAN – Shahrdari Gorgan began their BCL Asia campaign in Group B with noteworthy win at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall. Iran champions Gorgan followed up the stellar performance by handling Korea Basketball League (KBL) champions KCC Egis a 102-79 loss. It was virtually a wire-to-wire win for Gorgan, even though KCC put

Exploring more of Persepolis: Southern Barzan to welcome visitors

TEHRAN – In a move to enhance the tourist experience at the UNESCO-listed site of Persepolis, authorities are set to open the Southern Barzan, believed to have been the main residential area for Achaemenid kings, to visitors. By integrating the Southern Barzan into the main tourist route, authorities hope to highlight the comprehensive history of

National Carpet Day: celebration of a rich cultural heritage

Persian carpets, also known as Iranian rugs, have a history that dates back to ancient Persia, around 2,500 years ago. They have been mentioned in historical texts and admired by historians and travelers from all over the world. Moreover, they are integral to many aspects of Iranian lives, from everyday use to special occasions such

Tehran to hold symposium on tourism and green investment

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host the 3rd National Symposium on Tourism and Green Investment, focusing on green economy and the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism. The event, organized by the University of Science and Culture in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry and the tourism commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce,