Taliban attack on Imam Saheb port repulsed

Security sources in the northeast of the country said that the Taliban attack on the port of Imam Saheb in Kunduz has been repulsed.

Hundreds Development Projects in Herat are Under Construction

Officials reported efforts to implement hundreds of development projects in Herat.

Fish farming on the rise as 350 new farms launched around the country

Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) said that 350 fish farms have been set up in 34 provinces this year by the ministry and the private sector.

Ghani Visits Herat to Review Security Situation

President Ashraf Ghani, leading a delegation of government officials, traveled to Herat province on Monday morning to review the security situation, the Presidential Palace said.

IRA Peace Team Members Virtually Met with Herati Women, Ulemas

Sadaqat FC to play against Etihad FC in final of AFPL

Sadaqat and Etihad Futsal Clubs will play in the final of the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) after defeating their rivals on Friday.

Football: Sar-e-Pul Defeats Faryab 2-1 in Afghan Champions League

Sar-e-Pul’s Khadim FC defeated Faryab’s Khurasan team 2-1 in the Afghanistan Champions League's match in Balkh province on Saturday.

Network of Taliban Busted in Herat; 11 Militants Arrested

The National Directorate of Security (NDS) operatives have arrested an 11-member network of the Taliban group in Herat province.

2 Public Uprising Force Members Killed in Taliban Attack in Herat

Two members of public uprising forces were killed and several more were wounded in a Taliban attack in Herat province early hours of Tuesday morning, provincial governor Sayed Waheed Qatali said.

Herat Health Officials Concerned About Possible Spread Of COVID-19 During Eid

Concerns have been raised about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection after Eid al-Adha. Officials at the Ministry of Public Health said that they have launched awareness programs to curb the coronavirus pandemic. A number of Herat residents have also expressed concern about the rising graph of coronavirus in recent days in the province, calling for the implementation of preventive plans to curb the virus. In their view, COVID-19 deaths have increased dramatically in recent days.

Khawaf-Herat Railway Officially Opens

While already in use, the Herat-Khawaf railway--a major joint infrastructural project between Afghanistan and Iran- officially opened on Thursday.

Taliban Splinter Group’s Deputy Died after Sustaining Wounds

Mullah Mannan Niazi, the deputy leader of a splinter group of Taliban led by Mullah Rasul, who sustained injuries in a clash in Herat last week, has died, a source from Herat, who wished not to be named, said.

Herat Exports $16 Million Worth of Cumin Worldwide

Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment says Herat exported 9,857 tonnes of green cumin and 94 tonnes of black cumin to various countries this year.

Govt to build 38 new saffron processing centers around the country

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) said it will build 38 new saffron processing centers in seven provinces in the country this solar year, 1400.

First Iranian oxygen shipment arrives in Afghanistan's Herat

The first Iranian oxygen shipment has arrived in Afghanistan's Herat Province as the war-torn country is grappling with a new wave of the coronavirus.

Iran’s Imported Electricity To Herat Cut Off

Officials from the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) in Herat province said that Iran’s imported electricity to the province has been cut off for two days.

Three new Herat factories create 500 jobs, mostly for women

Three new factories in Herat province have been officially launched with separate production lines now in operation, local officials confirmed.

Miniature artists call on UNESCO to include Afghanistan on heritage list

Afghan Miniature artists have urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to include Afghanistan in its Persian Miniature cultural heritage listings alongside other countries in the region.

Death Toll Rises to 8 in Herat Car Bomb Attack

The death toll in a deadly car bomb attack in the city of Herat rose to eight, according to officials, who said that at least 60 others were wounded in the blast.

45 Taliban killed in Kandahar, Herat provinces

Admission Capacity Of COVID-19 Private Hospital In Herat Full

Health officials in Herat province said that the capacity to admit patients infected with the coronavirus at the COVID-19 Shidayee private hospital in the province is now full.

Unknown Armed Men Killed A Prosecutor in Herat

The spokesman of Herat Attorney General Office, Sayed Naeem Sahab said the prosecutor named Abdul Wasi was assassinated in Babaji area of Herat city when he was on his way to work.

Three Civilians Found Dead in Herat: Police

Three civilians were found dead in Injil district in the western province of Herat on Friday, the provincial police said, adding that their bodies were burnt.

Taliban Released Prisoner Among Five Insurgents Killed in Herat

Afghan local officials say at least five insurgents including a released prisoner of the group were killed in Herat province last night.

Police Nabbed 23 Criminals Across the Capital

Ministry of Interior stated on Thursday, at least 23 people have been charged over various criminal activities.

Reporters in Herat Call on Gov’t to Identify, Punish Prepatrators of Targeted Killings in Afghanistan

5 Afghan Security Forces Killed in Herat, Balkh In 24 Hours

Kabul: At least five Afghan soldiers have been killed by roadside bombs and targeted attacks in Herat and Balkh provinces in the past 24 hours, as per officials of the provinces.

130 Taliban members cross sides, join peace process

A group of 130 armed Taliban led by Maulvi Mardan joined the peace process in Herat on Thursday, officials confirmed.

11 Workers of Pashdan Dam Abducted in Herat

Unidentified armed men have abducted 11 workers of the Pashdan Dam in Karkh district of Herat from their workplace on Sunday.

6 Guards Of Herat-Khaf Railway Killed In Mine Explosion

At least six guards of the Herat-Khaf railway have been killed when the vehicle they were travelling in was targeted by a mine explosion at 2:45pm in Ghorian district, said Herat Governor Sayed Abdul Wahid Qatali.