Khorasan Razavi Province

Iran military on alert after flash flooding hits South, southeast regions

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Army Shahin Taghikhani said Sun. that the Army units are on alert to help the people after flash flooding hit the south and southeast provinces.
2019-04-14 17:45
Iran Army readier than ever to defend country: Cmdr. Heidari

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said that the Army has updated its equipment and is readier than ever to defend the country.
2019-03-21 16:20
By: Ramin Saffari

7th Fajr Ski and Snowboard Competition

MASHHAD, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The seventh round of Fajr Ski Competitions was held on Friday in Shirbad Ski Resort, near Mashhad in northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi. The participants vied for awards in two categories, namely Alpine skiing and snowboarding.
2019-03-09 13:57
By: Hamid Vakili

Snowfall blankets Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine

MASHHAD, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Snowfall blanketed city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province on Tue. Feb. 19 and bestowed spectacular scenery to Imam Reza (AS) shrine.
2019-02-20 17:13
By: Ramin Saffari

Ancient Persian bas-relief unveiled in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The ancient Persian bas-relief depicting an Achaemenid-era imperial guard, stolen from Iran about 90 years ago, was unveiled at Great Museum of Khorasan, in Mashahd, Khorasan Razavi province, on Monday. The limestone sculpture, which dates back to around 500 B.C., was delivered to Iranian officials by the District Attorney of New York County in September, 2018.
2019-01-15 11:06
By: Ramin Saffari

2nd preparatory meeting of Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue conf.

MASHHAD, Jan. 09 (MNA) - The second preparatory meeting of International Conference of Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue was held Wed. in Razavi Islamic Sciences University, in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
2019-01-09 15:29
Leopard population number around 100 in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Director General of the Khorasan Razavi Environmental Protection Touraj Hemmati said the leopard population in 12 habitats of the province number around 100 collars, according to the latest expert estimations.
2018-12-29 10:57
Iran’s saffron cultivation system recognized as ‘cultural heritage’ by FAO

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The saffron farming system based on Qanat irrigation in the Iranian city of Gonabad, Khorosan Razavi province, has won the recognition of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as ‘agricultural cultural heritage’.
2018-12-23 09:41
By Ramin Saffari

Tourist attractions in Khaf

KHAF, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Khaf is a city in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan. The historical places in Nashtifan Windmills, Zoroastrian graveyard, and Malek Mosque are some of the tourist attractions in the county.
2018-12-15 21:48
A knowledge-based firm exports organic saffron to US, Europe

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian knowledge-based company produces and exports organic saffron to the United States and a number of European countries.
2018-12-05 18:56
Iran CTO Meeting 2018 kicks off in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The 2nd International Congress of Iranian and European Heart Physicians is underway at the Razavi Hospital in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.
2018-12-05 13:16
Iran 8th largest silk producer in world: Head of Sericulture Center

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Sericulture Center said the country is ranked 8th in the world in silk production, putting the annual production volume of silk at 120 tons.
2018-10-23 11:06