Khorasan Razavi Province
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647 kg of narcotics confiscated in East of Iran
Tehran, Jan 19 (MNA) – The anti-narcotics police of the eastern Iranian province of Razavi Khorasan have successfully busted 647 kg of morphine and heroin in Gonabad, the police chief said.
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By: Ramin Saffari
People in Mashhad announce support for IRGC' airstrikes against US
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – People gathered in Valikalabad, Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province to announce their support for IRGC’s missile strikes on the US airbase of Ain al-Assad in Anbar province in western Iraq.
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5.8-Richter quake jolts eastern Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the cites of Torbat-e Heydariyeh and Khaf in the eastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi at 8:02 local time (GMT+3:30) on Thursday.
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VIDEO: Persian leopard scares a mining driver in NE Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Driver of a mining vehicle in Khaf, Khorasan Razavi Province, captured rare videos of an endangered Persian leopard. Too scared, the driver is calling his colleagues to come to his rescue.
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Leader of Gonabadi Dervishes dies at age 92
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Noor Ali Tabandeh, the leader of the Gonabadi Dervishes, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92.
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426 kg of illegal drugs confiscated in NE Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The anti-narcotic police of Khorasan-e Razavi Province have seized 426 kilograms of illicit drugs on one of the roads of Bajestan County.
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Razavi Khorasan H1 exports hit $776 million
MASHHAD, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Some 784,000 tons of non-oil commodities worth $776 million were exported from the northeastern Iranian province of Razavi Khorasan in the first half of the current fiscal (March 21- September 22).
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Number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan up by 90%
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan northeastern province of Iran, has increased by 90% in recent years.
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Iran’s Mashhad, Turkey launches bus service
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) –Iran and Turkey have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for launching passenger bus service between Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi, northeastern Iran and Turkish cities.
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$113mn of foreign investments in industrial projects of Razavi Khorasan
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – As of the beginning of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019) some $113 million of foreign investments have been absorbed in eight industrial projects of the Razavi Khorasan province, head of industry, trade and mine organization of the northeastern province announced on Saturday.
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Persian leopard captured alive in NE Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – A Persian leopard has been captured alive in Razavi Khorasan Province, northeast of Iran.
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Closing ceremony of 17th Imam Reza Intl. Festival
MASHHAD, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 17th edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival was held in Mashhad on Sunday in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi.
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Razavi Khorasan exported $408mn in 3 months
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Razavi Khorasan announced on Wednesday that during the first three months of the present Iranian calendar year (ending June 21, 2019) the northeastern province exported $480 million of non-oil goods.
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Razavi Khorasan-Herat joint economic committee held
TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – The 4th meeting of economic committee of Iran’s Razavi Khorsan Province and Afghanistan’s Herat was held in Islam Qala customs office, on Wednesday.
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Iran’s HSU, France’s Université Paris 13 sign MoU on scientific coop.
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Hakim Sabzevari University (HSU) and France’s Université Paris 13 have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in an effort to develop scientific and academic cooperation.
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Police seize 33 tons of illicit drugs in Razavi Khorasan Province
TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces have managed to seize 33 tons of illegal drugs in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, over the past year.
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By: Ramin Saffari
Eid al-Fitr prayers in Imam Reza holy shrine
MASHHAD, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Eid al-Fitr (fasting feast) prayers was held in Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, on Wednesday with the participation of thousands of people. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Death of Kariz’ advances to semi-finals of NewarkIFF Youth
TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Death of Kariz’, directed by Abbas Heidari, advanced to the semi-finals of Newark International Youth Film Festival.