Two sites in Sistan-Baluchestan added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – Two natural sites in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list, CHTN reported. 

Historical objects unearthed in Burnt City added to National Heritage list

TEHRAN – Twelve moveable properties, which had been previously unearthed in various excavations in the Burnt City, a UNESCO-registered site in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, have been inscribed on the National Heritage list, CHTN reported on Saturday.

Weird but true: rare tree capable of producing oil in Iran

TEHRAN – Euphorbia tirucalli, a rare tree growing well in dry regions of Sistan-Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran is capable of producing 10 to 50 barrels of oil per hectare.

Iran, Oman to launch joint tours for European travelers 

TEHRAN – Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province and Oman are scheduled to operate joint travel tours for European nationals in a bid to boost cooperation between the two neighbors. 

Rask holds potential to become a tourism hub

TEHRAN – Rask city in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan has the potential to become one of the tourism hubs of the country, governor of the city has said.

Iran getting Asbads ready for UNESCO tag

TEHRAN – Several centuries-old windmills, locally called Asbads, that are still standing tall in Hamun county, southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, are being restored in order to be prepared for possible inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Adimi to be named national city of Khameh-Duzi

TEHRAN – Adimi, a small city in Nimruz County, southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, is planned to be named as the national city of Khameh-Duzi, a traditional type of embroidery. 

By Salman Parviz

Regional initiative for locust infestation

Already hard-hit by coronavirus, a second wave of locust swarm invasion from East Africa threatens region

A trilateral plan among Iran, Pakistan and India is being formulated to address locust swarm infestations that devour crops and threaten the livelihood and sustenance in the region, already struggling with coronavirus pandemic.

Centuries-old Iranian windmills being rehabilitated

TEHRAN – Several centuries-old windmills, locally called Asbads, are being rehabilitated in the oasis city of Tabas-e Masina, eastern Iran. 

Major water, agriculture projects inaugurated in southeast of Iran

TEHRAN- A number of development projects were put into operation in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan on Thursday, IRNA reported.

Over 40 historical monuments restored in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – Some 43 historical buildings and structures in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan were restored during the previous Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended March 19).

Over 30 sites in Sistan-Baluchestan added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – Some 34 historical and natural sites in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list, ISNA reported. 

Tourism development in Sistan-Baluchestan among top priorities: minister

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said that development of the travel industry across Sistan-Baluchestan province is among top priorities.

‘Gateway of the Slaves’: a millennia-old mudbrick town in southern Iran 

TEHRAN – Thanks to the shifting of sand dunes, foundations of forgotten buildings and relics across the globe are uncovered time after time.

Precipitation brings Hamoun wetland back to life

After two decades of dryness, enough ranis have finally come to bring Hamoun wetland back to life in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, reviving agriculture in the region as well.

Sistan-Baluchestan exports over $3m of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Handicrafts exports from the lesser-known Sistan-Baluchestan province surpassed $3 million during the previous Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended on March 19), IRNA reported.

Iranian windmills one step closer to UNESCO status

TEHRAN – Iran is further moving towards inscribing its ancient windmills on the UNESCO World Heritage list as the country has recently completed their documentation as a preliminary stage.

Coronavirus: Sistan-Baluchestan reopening hotels as lockdown rules eased

TEHRAN – Residential centers in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province have been allowed to reopen as the coronavirus lockdown has been eased, CHTN quoted provincial tourism official Mojtaba Mirhosseini as saying on Sunday. 

Sistan-Baluchestan under wheat, barley cultivation

Over the past couple of years, farmers in northern parts of Sistan-Baluchestan province have been cultivating wheat and barley. The region has experienced more than 20 years of drought, but in recent years floods are heading from Helmand River in Afghanistan toward the province.

Head of terrorist team killed in southeaster Iran: Intelligence Ministry

TEHRAN -- The Intelligence Ministry announced on Sunday that a terrorist team affiliated to the outlawed group of Jeish al Adl (the Army of Justice) came under attack as soon as they crossed Pakistan's border into the southeastern province of Sistan-Balouchestan, resulting in the killing of the team's leader.

Pakistan reopens borders with Iran after a week of closure 

TEHRAN - Pakistan on Saturday reopened its border crossings with Iran after it closed them due to coronavirus outbreak in the region including Sistan-Balouchestan province in southeastern Iran. 

Iran calls on Pakistan to detain and hand over Sistan attackers

TEHRAN- Chief of Iran’s Border Guard Qassem Rezaei, in a press conference on Monday, called on the relevant Pakistani bodies to arrest and hand over those who were involved in killing two Iranian soldiers in the southeastern part of Iran.

German sightseers visiting Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province

TEHRAN - A nine-member group of German sightseers has commenced an excursion to southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, which is amongst Iran’s lesser-known destinations.

Over 1.2 tons of narcotics seized in Sistan-Balouchestan

TEHRAN — Police forces in Sistan-Balouchestan Province have dismantled a drug-trafficking cell and confiscated nearly 1,229 kilograms of narcotics, the provincial police chief has said.

14th Fajr Poetry Festival honors winners

TEHRAN – Winners of the 14th Fajr Poetry Festival were honored Saturday during a ceremony at Helal Cinema in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan, Sistan-Baluchestan Province.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Aid to flood-struck Sistan-Baluchestan to kick off Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN – The 38th edition of the Fajr Film Festival will officially commence tomorrow by forwarding tons of relief supplies to help the flood-stricken people in Sistan-Baluchestan.

Iranian cineastes launch campaign to support flood-stricken children in Sistan-Baluchestan 

TEHRAN – The Iranian House of Cinema, which is the official guild of Iranian cineastes, has launched a campaign to support children in the flood-stricken region of Sistan-Baluchestan.

Hamid Estili meets flood-stricken people of Sistan and Balouchestan

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team head coach Hamid Estili went to see the flood-stricken people in Sistan and Balouchestan Province and talked to them about their problem.

“No Place for Angels” crew to raise funds for Sistan-Baluchestan flood victims

TEHRAN – The crew members of the documentary “No Place for Angels” about the national Iranian women’s hockey team announced on Sunday they will donate all the box office receipts during the Fajr Film Festival to the flood victims in Sistan-Baluchestan.

Iranian literati visit flood-stricken Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian writers and poets paid a visit to some in Sistan-Baluchestan on Thursday and Friday to express their sympathy with the flood victims in the southeastern Iranian province.