Alborz Province

By: Aref Fathi Akbari

Inauguration of Iranian ethnic culture park in Alborz prov.

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The "Little Iran Park" that represents the cultural diversity of various Iranian ethnic groups was inaugurated on Thursday by President Hassan Rouhani along with some other projects nationwide via video-conferencing.
2021-03-04 21:30
VIDEO: Brown bear spotted in N Iran

SARI, Feb. 22 (MNA) –Image of activity of brown bear has been recorded on the sunny winter days in the northern Central Alborz Protected Area.
2021-02-22 12:47
By: Milad Jafari

Northern ring road of Karaj under construction

KARAJ, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The northern ring road of Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is under construction and will reportedly be inaugurated by the year-end (Match 21).
2020-10-31 17:00
By: Milad Jafari

'Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver' in Alborz prov.

KARAJ, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Some livelihood foodstuff packages were distributed among the needy and underprivileged class of society within the framework of 'Quality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver' in Alborz Province.
2020-10-13 20:41
MNA seeking to resolve problems with new approach: CEO

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency’s CEO Mohammad Shojaeian said that the agency seeks to solve problems of the country, especially those in cultural and social fields, using a new approach.
2020-09-30 13:15
Intelligence forces dismantle big ammunition smuggling gang

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Intelligence forces have identified and dismantled a big arms and ammunition smuggling band in Alborz Province.
2020-08-19 15:53
By: Aref Fathi

Preparing 1mn simple fast-breaking meals during holy month of Ramadan

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The ceremony of distributing one million simple fast-breaking meals was held on Fri. afternoon in the presence of Parviz Fattah Head of Mostazafan Foundation.
2020-05-16 11:46
Pres. Rouhani inaugurates Hemmat-Karaj Freeway

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Hemmat-Karaj Freeway was put into operation today in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani.
2020-03-17 10:35
Pres. Rouhani inaugurates section I of Tehran-Shomal freeway

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially inaugurated the section I of Tehran-Shomal freeway which shortens the route between the Iranian capital and Mazandaran province.
2020-02-25 09:50
Micro-turbine heat, power generator unveiled

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Micro-turbine heat and power generator was unveiled on Mon. in the presence of Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and Governor General of Alborz province Azizollah Shahbazi.
2020-02-03 12:15
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

Snow whitens Karaj

KARAJ, Jan. 23 (MNA) – With the new wave of frosty weather sweeping across the country, heavy snowfall has now blanketed Karaj, Alborz Province on Thursday.
2020-01-23 18:06
By: Aref Fathi

Inauguration of Hashtgerd Subway Station in Alborz province

HASHTGERD, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Hashtgerd Subway Station in Alborz province, the last station of Tehran Metro’s Line 5 was inaugurated on Tuesday in the presence of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
2019-12-31 15:13
Green energy, common chapter in Alborz-Austria coop.: envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Austria's Ambassador to Iran Stefan Scholz named green energy as a common chapter for improving cooperation between the Iranian province of Alborz and his country.
2019-12-02 13:02
Poland ready to invest in Iran's Alborz Province: offical

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Head of Alborz Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture said that Polish businessmen have announced their readiness to participate in investment projects and expand commercial cooperation with the Alborz province in Iran.
2019-11-26 13:01
By: Behnam Tofighi

Intl. horseback archery competitions in Iran

KARAJ, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The 3rd edition of the Silk Road international horseback archery competition was held in the Aramesh Complex located near Karaj, the capital of northern Alborz province, with the participation of competitors from 24 countries on Friday.
2019-11-22 21:00
VIDEO: People of Karaj rally to condemn hooligans

KARAJ, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The people of Karaj, Alborz province, took to streets on Thursday in support of the Islamic Establishment to condemn acts of sabotage and hooliganism by rioters in recent protests against gasoline rationing and price hike.
2019-11-21 12:08
IRGC detains 150 troublemakers in Alborz province

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Some 150 individuals leading the unrest in Alborz province in the past two days have been arrested, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), announced on Monday.
2019-11-18 17:41
1.4 tons of illicit drugs seized in joint police operation in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The police forces of Semnan province, Iran have seized 1,400 kg of illegal drugs in collaboration with police forces of Tehran and Alborz provinces.
2019-08-31 13:09
By: Aref Fathi

7th Flower and Plant Exhibition of Karaj

KARAJ, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The 7th Flower and Plant Exhibition of Karaj is currently underway in Alborz province with participation of over 100 floral and plants producers. The show will wrap up on Friday.
2019-08-29 14:19
Iranian province to boost economic ties with Malaysia

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – In a meeting between head of commerce chamber of the Iranian Province of Alborz with Malaysia’s commercial attaché in Tehran the two sides expressed readiness for expansion of mutual economic ties.
2019-08-14 13:01
Police capture 129kg of heroin in Alborz province

KARAJ, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian anti-narcotics forces have busted a 129-kilogram consignment of heroin near the city of Karaj in Alborz province, 42 kilometers northwest of capital Tehran.
2019-08-13 15:37
Malaysia ready to invest in Iran’s Alborz province: envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Malaysian ambassador to Iran Dato Rustam bin Yahaya said Saturday the grounds are ready for Malaysia’s investment in different industrial fields active in Alborz province.
2019-07-27 16:20
VP Jahangiri:

Iran protector of region, Persian Gulf’s security

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iranian first Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that Iran has always protected the security of the region and Persian Gulf and forming a coalition is not necessary.
2019-07-23 14:18
1st VP inaugurates expansion phase of MAPNA locomotive co.

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iranian first Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri inaugurated the expansion phase of MAPNA Locomotive Engineering & Manufacturing Company in Alborz province on Tuesday.
2019-07-23 13:24
In presence of VP:

Eight new medicines unveiled in Alborz prov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A number of eight new drugs and pharmaceuticals were unveiled in TEMAD Pharmaceutical Company in Alborz province on Sunday in the presence of Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.
2019-07-21 11:54
By: Maryam Kamyab

Amir Kabir dam

KARAJ, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Amir Kabir dam, also known as Karaj dam, is a dam on the Karaj River in the Central Alborz mountain range of northern Iran.
2019-07-02 12:38
Knowledge-based firms to be supported against sanctions: VP

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that knowledge-based companies will be supported financially in order to counter sanctions imposed by US against Iran.
2019-05-26 15:33
Amirkabir Dam in Alborz full up to 93%

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The director of Regional Water Company of Alborz province said Wed. that 93 percent of Amirkabir Dam on the Karaj River is full, which is 4 percent higher than the same period last year.
2019-05-22 17:00
Production of sanctioned medicines on agenda: VP Sattari

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that the country has plans to produce drugs and medicines subject to US sanctions.
2019-05-07 13:16
Police seizes 9 tons of illicit drugs during 11 months in Alborz prov.

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Polices forces of Alborz province have managed to seize 9.28 tons of various illicit drugs during past 11 months, said the province’s police chief Second Brigadier General Abbasali Mohammadian.
2019-01-26 14:10