Semnan Province

2nd phase of Kavir Damghan Steel Co. inaugurated

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The second phase of Kavir Damghan Steel Complex in Semnan Province was inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and his accompanying delegation.
2019-10-28 20:23
By: Mohsen Norouzifard

Parliament speaker visits Semnan province

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, accompanied by the Iranian industry minister and officials from the same ministry, paid a visit to Semnan province on Monday.
2019-10-28 18:12
Recent rainfall in Semnan

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Autumn rainfall over the past few days like many other areas in the northern part of Iran blocked the streets in the city of Semnan, the capital city of Semnan and caused problems for the people of the city.
2019-10-26 19:32
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
Police seize 285kg of opium in Iran’s Semnan

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The police forces of Semnan province, Iran, have seized 285kg of illegal drugs in Semnan, central province of Iran.
2019-08-05 14:15
By: Alireza Ghamzeh

Reconstruction of mosques in Iran’s Shahroud

SHAHROUD, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Jameh Mosque and Sheikh Ali Akbar Mosque are two historical monuments in Shahroud, Semnan Province of Iran which are under reconstruction. Jameh Mosque of Shahroud belongs to the Ilkhanate period in the 13th century.
2019-07-29 17:19
Austria makes €100m of investment on Iranian water projects

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – "Austria has made €100 million of investments for implementation of drip irrigation besides water and wastewater projects in Iran, Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz announced on Sunday.
2019-07-28 21:41
VIDEO: Asiatic cheetah caught on camera in Semnan

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – A camera installed near a pond at Khar Turan National Park of Shahroud, Semnan province, has caught a rare footage of an Asiatic cheetah at the wildlife refuge.
2019-05-28 14:16
Three Persian leopards, one cheetah spotted in Semnan

SEMNAN, May 22 (MNA) – Three Persian leopards and an Asiatic cheetah have been spotted in Khar Turan National Park of Shahroud, Semnan province, a senior official at the Department of Environment (DOE) said.
2019-05-22 14:09
By: Saeid Mansouri

Sheep shearing in Meyami County

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Each year in the middle of May, herders at the foothills of Qibla Mount in the Meyami County, Semnan Province shear their sheep.
2019-05-19 23:14
By: Morteza Rahmani

Cloud Forest, a spectacular natural site in Shahrud

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Jangal-Abr or Cloud Forest of Tuskestan is a part of the eldest and most beautiful Hyrcanian forests, which is famous for the passionate embrace of fog and clouds settling on the mountain saddles. The spectacular natural site, which is home to rare animal and plant species, can be a good holiday destination for those who need a change of scenery.
2019-03-23 11:14
By: Ahmad Sabouri

Jahangiri visits Semnan prov. to inaugurate industrial projects

SEMNAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri arrived in Semnan province on Saturday for the inauguration of three industrial and mineral projects and also operation of 110 rural employment projects. Upon his arrival, Jahangiri was highly welcomed by provincial officials.
2019-03-10 13:23
Largest privately-funded metal production unit goes on stream in Semnan prov.

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The first nongovernmental metal unit of the country was inaugurated in Fajr 2 Industrial Area, Aradan, Semnan province on Saturday in the presence of First Vice President and Es’hagh Jahangiri and Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami.
2019-03-09 11:50
Leader:

Prayer can elevate the society

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said that if prayers are observed with modesty and mind-presence, they can elevate the status of the society.
2018-12-05 16:15
By: Ahmad Sabouri

Rouhani's visit to Semnan

SEMNAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – On the eve of Students Day, President Rouhani attended Semnan University on late Tue. and held talks with university students. During his stay, Rouhani ordered the inauguration of 24 projects and also construction operation of 22 new projects in the fields of industry, mine and trade, agriculture, cultural heritage and tourism, energy, etc.
2018-12-05 11:04
By: Ahmad Sabori

Rouhani addressing people in Semnan prov.

SHAHROUD, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed citizens of Shahroud, Semnan province, at the first program of his provincial tour which started today.
2018-12-04 14:44
No oil exports from Persian Gulf if Iranian sales blocked: Rouhani

SHAHROUD, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed the United States that if it blocked Iranian oil exports, no country in the Persian Gulf would be able to export oil.
2018-12-04 11:45
Pres. Rouhani in Shahroud for provincial tour

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived at Shahroud Airport to make a 2-day visit to Semnan province, central Iran.
2018-12-04 09:40
4th festival of Iran tribes and ethnic groups

GARMSAR, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The fourth festival of Iran tribes and ethnic groups is underway in Garmsar, Semnan Province, with representatives of 15 provinces in attendance. The cultural event is regularly held in an attempt to introduce the diverse culture and traditions of Iranian ethnic groups and tribes.
2018-11-30 15:48
By: Ahmad Sabouri

‘Silk Road’ car racing in Semnan prov.

SEMNAN Prov., Nov. 24 (MNA) –The largest racing competition of double-wheeled cars in the country entitled ‘Silk Road’ wrapped up its work in Semnan province. The winners of the competition were announced.
2018-11-24 15:48
By: Fatima Karimi

First underground ecolodge in Middle East

GARMSAR, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Construction of the first underground ecolodge in the Middle East is being finalized in Garmsar county, Semnan province, central Iran. The complex consists of a stronghold on the surface and an underground city which has been dug up some 8 meters blow surface using 4,330 workers during one year. The underground ecolodge enjoys 15 rooms, a big hall and spectacular corridors in which one can see the traces of hand tools used for caving. The ecolodge has not yet been officially inaugurated.
2018-11-20 10:59
By: Ahmad Sabouri

Shahroud hosts 3rd Horse Beauty Festival

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The 3rd Horse Beauty Festival was held in Mighan Village, Shahroud, Semnan province.
2018-08-18 11:53
Asiatic cheetah died of spinal cord injury by car crash

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Department of Environment announced that an Asiatic cheetah cub, struck by a car on the Tehran-Mashhad road last week, died despite the efforts of medical experts in Tehran.
2018-08-15 12:18
14 cheetahs spotted in Khar Turan National Park of Shahroud

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The head of the provincial office of the Department of Environment Abbas-Ali Damangir announced that the image of 14 cheetahs was recorded in Khar Turan National Park of Shahroud, Semnan province.
2018-08-14 11:53
By: Mohammad Hossein Mohaimeny

Swimming at Cheshmeh Ali, 'Yaylak of Qajar kings'

DAMGHAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – An enclosed space for the summer holiday of the Qajar kings, Cheshmeh Ali, literally meaning Spring of Ali, is located 30km away from the north of historical city of Damghan, Semnan province. Very popular as a Yaylak (summer highland pasture) place, Cheshmeh Ali is an underground mineral stream that pours into an open-air pool which has long been a traditional destination for sightseers and a recreational center for the locals. Many tourists and local people swim and have fun at Cheshmeh Ali.
2018-08-04 10:40
VIDEO: Rare sighting of Persian leopard in Seidva Nat. Park

SEMNAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – In an unprecedented occasion, a Persian leopard was seen as resting near the headquarters of rangers in Seidva National Park, Semnan province. Surprised by seeing the animal, rangers took their phone out to film the rare event and the leopard seemed to show interest in being filmed as it leaned toward the window.
2018-06-20 16:03
Cultural heritage of Semnan to be introduced to Chinese tourists

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Chinese cultural attache visited the Semnan province and promised to introduce the cultural heritage of the Iranian central province to the Chinese tourists.
2018-06-12 17:38
4 Asiatic cheetahs spotted in Touran Biosphere Reserve

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Four Asiatic cheetahs were sighted in Touran Biosphere Reserve in Shahroud, Semnan Province, on Monday morning, a senior environmental official told MNA.
2018-03-06 15:36
Caspian Sea water transfer more disastrous than nuke blast

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – A university scholar says that transferring water from the Caspian Sea to the Iranian central plateau may be more dangerous than an atomic explosion.
2018-01-24 20:09
20k tons of Semnan's agricultural products exported to 10 countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) - About 20,000 tons of agricultural, horticultural and livestock produce were exported from Semnan province to 10 countries in the nine months of the current Iranian calendar year in 1396 (from March 21 to Dec. 22).
2018-01-24 10:16