South Khorasan Province

By: Amirhossein Radnia

Birjand city decorated with Nowruz elements

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of Nowruz (the start of the Iranian year of 1402), several elements related to the ancient holiday were placed across the city of Birjand, South Khorasan province.
2023-03-28 19:22
Amazing trip to Iran: Get to know Khorasan food

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Food can represent the rich customs and traditions of a nation. In the following report, we're going to take a look at the most famous dishes of Khorasan, Iran.
2023-03-28 05:00
By: Amirhossein Radnia

Akbariyeh Garden in Birjand

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Akbariyeh Mansion and Garden are one of the touristic sites of Birjand, South Khorasan province that belongs to the Qajar period.
2023-03-22 21:00
Police seize over 2.8m liters of smuggled fuel in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Police have confiscated more than 2.8 million liters of smuggled fuel over the past 10 months in the northeast of Iran.
2023-01-29 23:00
By: Amirhossein Radnia

Winter snow whitens Birjand

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The winter snow has whitened the streets and mountainous areas of Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province in eastern Iran.
2023-01-28 23:59
Magnitude 5.1 jolts Boshruyeh in South Khorasan province

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.1 quake struck Boshruyeh city in South Khorasan province on Saturday evening.
2022-12-24 17:42
Raeisi says his adm. holds on to its election promises

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian president said that his administration sticks to its promises in the field of creating millions of houses for people while it also has focused on tackling water shortages and unemployment.
2022-12-16 22:00
Iran deputy road minister:

561 km of railway to be put into operation by next year

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – An Iranian railway official announced that 3,300 kilometers of railway are under construction 561 kilometers which will come on stream by next year.
2022-12-16 20:31
By: Amir-Hossein Radnia

Raeisi in Nehbandan

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – On the second of the provincial visit to South Khorasan Province, President Ebrahim Raeisi went to Nehbandan and talked to people there in a face-to-face meeting.
2022-12-16 15:35
Raeisi:

Enemies to be defeated with resistance of Iranian people

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Stating that the progress of the country won't be stopped, the Iranian President said that the problem created by the enemies will be defeated with the resistance and standing of the people.
2022-12-15 13:35
President Raeisi arrives in South Khorasan Province

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in South Khorasan Province on Thursday morning as the second round of his visits to different provinces of the country continue.
2022-12-15 09:13
5.4 Earthquake strikes South Khorasan province in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – A powerful 5.4 earthquake on the Richter scale struck South Khorasan Province in northeast Iran on Tuesday afternoon.
2022-12-13 20:26
By: Amir-Hossein Radnia

Growing barberies in South Khorasan province

BIRJAND, Oct. 29 (MNA) – South Khorasan ranks first in barberry production in Iran and the world. Barberry are grown in the province in an area over 18,600 hectares, and it is expected that 110,000 tons of barberry will be harvested this year.
2022-10-29 21:39
Over 750 kg of narcotics seized in E Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – The South Khorasan police commander announced the confiscation of 751 kilograms of various types of narcotics during three police operations in the province.
2022-10-29 21:30
122 tons of smuggled goods seized in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The police commander of the South Khorasan Province Nasser Farshid has announced the confiscation of 122 tons of smuggled commodities.
2022-10-04 22:00
Iran's Police confiscate 772 kg of morphine in South Khorasan

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The commander of South Khorasan police announced the confiscation of 772 kilograms of Morphine in Khusf City.
2021-11-28 23:59
Police confiscate 1,480 kg of opium in South Khorasan

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The commander of South Khorasan police announced the confiscation of 1,480 kilograms of opium in Tabas County in South Khorasan Province, Iran.
2021-11-21 02:00
Raeisi:

Gov't duty to serve people, esp. in less privileged regions

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President said that the duty of the government is to serve all Iranian people, especially in the less privileged regions in the country.
2021-09-10 14:50
Four Persian leopards spotted in Tabas

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Four Persian leopards have been spotted at the ‌Naybandan Wildlife Sanctuary in Tabas, South Khorasan Province, chief of the provincial department of environment said.
2021-05-10 11:46
‘Ramazunike’; unique Ramadan tradition in SE Iran

TEHRAN, May. 01 (MNA) – A land full of cultures, Iran enjoys different traditions for every occasion, including the Islamic month of Ramadan.
2021-05-01 17:08
1.4 ton of narcotics busted in Iran's South Khorasan

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – The South Khorasan police commander announced the confiscation of 1,400 kilograms of opium during six police operations in the province.
2021-03-02 01:00
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Preparing Yalda packages for needy in S Khorasan

BIRJAND, Dec. 21 (MNA) – At Yalda Night, a volunteer charity group in South Khorasan Province of Iran prepared 360 packages consisting of warm stuff, sweetmeat, and fruits for needy children.
2020-12-21 12:09
By: Mohsen Noferesti

'Dezg' tourist village in South Khorasan

BIRJAND, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Dezg village in the central district of Birjand County is one of the tourist destinations of the Iranian province of South Khorasan. The village has been blessed with a breathtaking view by the magic of autumn colors.
2020-12-14 12:20
By: Mohsen Noferasti

Barbery harvert in South Khorasan Province

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – South Khorasan Province is the largest producer of barberries, one of Iran's strategic products for export.
2020-11-25 04:00
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Khor, brilliant village in desert heart

SOUTH KHORASAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Having beautiful nature, sunflowers, and hidden colorful opals, the Khor village of Khusf county shines like a jewel in the heart of the desert.
2020-10-21 17:46
Asiatic cheetahs spotted in Tabas county, E Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Two Asiatic cheetahs have been spotted in Naybandan wildlife refuge in Tabas county, South Khorasan Province.
2020-10-20 13:18
By: Mohsen Noferasti

Border guards aiding deprived areas under pandemic

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian border guards in South Khorasan Razavi province have been providing the people living in the deprived regions of the province with help under the pandemic.
2020-10-18 23:28
By: Mohsen Noferesti

Agriculture minister's trip to S. Khorasan

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – In his trip to South Khorasan province, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture Kazem Khavazi paid visits to an ostrich farming complex and a greenhouse complex and took part in a symposium with agricultural elites and activists.
2020-10-05 23:48
Over 1 tons of illicit drugs in S Khorasan

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The police commander of the South Khorasan Province announced on Saturday that during the past week, anti-narcotics police forces seized 1.1 ton of various illicit drugs.
2020-10-04 03:19
Police seize over 1 ton of illicit drugs in South Khorasan

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The Police Chief of South Khorasan province said that 1,313 kilograms of narcotics have been confiscated in a single operation.
2020-09-06 05:26