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2025-08-30 19:17:18
Sum Khukh Burd, stone castle ruin to become tourism complex
Museum of Dundgobi aimag has a new building to display its exhibits on the shore of the Khukh Burd Lake, which lies on the territory of Adaatsag soum. Construction works to establish a tourism complex based on the ancient historical and cultural site of the Sum Khukh Burd, a stone castle ruin, started two years ago with the funding of MNT2 billion from the local development fund
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“Expo Mongolia 2017” to welcome delegates from 100 countries
"Expo Mongolia 2017" international exhibition and conference will be held at the Misheel Expo on October 10-12, with aim to support the growth of major economic sectors, such as mining, construction and transportation and introduce advanced technology.
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President Kh.Battulga issues decree on mobilization of army personnel for firefighting
Today July 18, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga issued a decree on “Involvement in forest and steppe firefighting actions”.  By the decree, General Staff of the Armed Forces (Lieutenant General D.Davaa) was authorized to mobilize personnel and equipment of the armed forces to operations of forest and steppe firefighting, occurred in territories of Selenge, Tuv, Khentii and Bulgan aimags and the damage elimination operations.
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Herders to improve their skills with vocational training
The Vocational Education and Training Center of Dundgobi aimag will open a traditional livestock farmer's class in the coming academic year. The curriculum has been being developed since last year and the curriculum and the methodology are ready.
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6 wildfires in Batsumber of Tuv aimag extinguished
On July 16, 6 wildfires in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag has been fully extinguished thanks to cloud seeding. A team headed by S.Enkhtuvshin, Chairman of the Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Agency, conducted cloud seeding operations 8 times in the night of 16 and 17 July there. 5 equipment worth of MNT27 million were handed over to the inter-soum forest protection unit.
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Military personnel to be mobilized to firefighting
An irregular cabinet meeting was held on 16 July and made decisions on measures to be taken for wildfire fighting. Prime Minister J.Erdenebat instructed to mobilize a number of officers and equipment from the Armed Forces, even though earlier the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported such need had not yet been raised. According to the decision, 24 military officers started working on the wildfire scene in Erdene soum of Tuv aimag. Relevant Ministers and authorities were assigned to take the following measures: - To mobilize firefighters and equipment of the Civil Aviation Authority and Ulaanbaatar Railway. - To study and introduce proposals to the Cabinet meeting on purchase of special fire extinguishing aircraft - To grant incentives to people, who are working in firefighting, financing from budget expenditure for public works and services - To make large-size water transporting vehicles, owned by companies and entities prepared and ready - To send additional medical teams to the wildfire region
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MNT5.3 billion Government securities traded
Today 16 July, the Mongolian stock exchange traded 31.895 units of Government securities with 28 week- term and 11.833 per cent annual interest, at MNT3 billion. Moreover 25.762 units of Government securities with 52 week term and 11.702 per cent annual interest have been sold at MNT2.3 billion, totaling MNT5.3 billion of Government securities sold. Most active brokerage companies in today’s trade were Novel investment, Gauli, Mire Asset Securities Mongolia, Sikal and Golomt capital. 
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President Kh.Battulga in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag
Today, President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga is working in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag, where six wildfires are burning and firefighting operations are being held. He left Ulaanbaatar around 11 am. Earlier or yesterday, President Kh.Battulga, who was on his working trip to Bayankhongor aimag, talked with PM J.Erdenebat about the wildfire situation.   
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22 wildfires burning nationwide
Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Emergency Commission U.Khurelsukh convened an irregular meeting of the State Emergency Commission and discussed the current situation of forest and steppe fires. As of today, July 16, there are 22 wildfires are burning in the country, namely, nine fires in Yeroo, Mandal and Khuder soums of Selenge aimag, five in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag, one in Erdene soum and each one in Selenge and Gurvanbulag soums of Bulgan aimag. Although, there are five fire points revealed in the areas of Asralt Khairkhan, Artsat Mountain and Ar Matakh in Erdene soum of Tuv aimag, no emergency officers or vehicles could be reached.
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PM J.Erdenebat works at scene of wildfire
Yesterday, on 15 July, after the discussion on wildfire situation during an urgent meeting, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat worked at a scene of a wildfire in Tunkhel Village, Mandal soum of Selenge aimag. The PM handed over necessary food and clothing to emergency officials working at the site, informed the Government Media and Public Relations Department.
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People donating for wildfire extinguishing operations and fighters
People are worried about the wildfires spread throughout the country and giving donations for extinguishing operations and fire fighters. A group to support fire fighters was established on social media platform and has been organizing a volunteer campaign, collecting food, bottled water and tools for fire extinguishing from yesterday. Cash donation is said to have reached MNT30.3 million and the first donations of items and goods have been brought to some wildfire sites.
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PM gives orders concerning wildfires: temporary travel ban in forest areas
On July 15, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat held a hearing on situation of ongoing fires and gave an ordinance to relevant authorities. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), there are 21 fires burning in the country, five of which are inaccessible to human beings. More than 700 servants and 30 vehicles are operating on the scenes of 16 wildfires, including in Yeroo, Mandal, Khuder soums of Selenge aimag and Selenge and Khutag-Undur soums of Bulgan aimag. Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag is currently experiencing the most of fires or five in total.  The most areas of the country are being affected by excessive heat and dryness and over 70-80 percent of all fires were caused by human factors and negligence.
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Playtime festival to open this evening
Annual ‘Playtime’ festival will open this evening, 14 July at the Mongol Shiltgeen hotel in Gatsuurt village of Ulaanbaatar. It was founded in 2002 and is organized as non-profit live music festival. The festival takes place on summer weekend featuring best of new and established international and Mongolian live music bands.
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Weather forecast: Excessive Heat Warning
Weather forecast: Excessive Heat Warning
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Japanese House of Representatives’ Speaker T.Oshima to visit Mongolia
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Tadamori Oshima will pay official visit to Mongolia on 17-19 July at the invitation of Parliamentary Speaker M. Enkhbold. Speaker T.Oshima will meet with the President of Mongolia the Speaker and Prime Minister of Mongolia. At these meetings, the sides expected to discuss on close cooperation of the parliaments to develop strategic partnership between Mongolia and Japan at bilateral, multilateral and regional levels.
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Mongolian Naadam Festival - 2017
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Ballot-casting running with hand method in Tuv aimag
The ballot casting is running in voting method of hand in Tuv aimag, as automated machines for voting have failed to operate there. “- We received a report that automated machines for voting failed to work in Tuv aimag and 10 teams, comprised of representatives from the General Intelligence Agency, Communications and Information Technology Authority and Communications Regulatory Commission, have been deployed there and now working to clarify the reason. However, voting in Tuv aimag has been shifted to hand regime, as stated in the relevant law in case of breakdown or operational failure in the vote counting automated machines. The voting is running normally there” remarked Ch.Sodnomtseren, chairman of the General Election Commission. 
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Presidential candidates cast their ballots
The two candidates of the Presidential election M.Enkhbold and Kh.Battulga cast their votes in the second ballot in Ulaanbaatar. 
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J.Erdenebat: Presidental Election running under careful observation by foreigners
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat cast his ballot in the second round of the Presidential election at the polling station number 1731 in Bayanzurkh district of Ulaanbaatar.
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President Ts.Elbegdorj calls for active voting to end the election
At 11.40 am, July 7, President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj cast his vote in the second ballot of the Presidential election at the polling station No. 1851 in Sukhbaatar district of Ulaanbaatar.
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Governor-General of Australia to Pay State Visit Mongolia 1 day
B. Erkhembayar Wins Silver Medal at 16th Asian Shooting Championships 1 day
IFC to Explore Growth Potential of Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector 1 day
Mining Sector Requests Extension on New Royalty Calculation Method 1 day
Favorable Conditions Emerge for Cooperation with Polish Enterprises 1 day
PM Orders State Secretaries to Lead Anti-Corruption Drive 1 day
OBITUARY: In Memory of Mr. Besud Erdene Chuluunbat 1 day
Northeast Asian Countries Expand Regional Cooperation 2 days
Aandaa Erdenebileg: ‘My Vision Is to Stage a Ballet Gala in Mongolia with My International Colleagues’ 2 days
B. Khulan Wins Bronze at Judo Cadet World Championships 2025 2 days
Shooter E. Davaakhuu Wins Bronze at 16th Asian Championship 2 days
State to Conduct National Census of Mineral Licenses, Ownership, and Locations 2 days
UNICEF Training Prepares 30 Trainers to Strengthen Children’s Voices 2 days
Kyrgyz Enterprises Seek to Import Meat from Mongolia 2 days
Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 2 days
China-Mongolia Expo 2025 Underway 2 days
Mongolia, South Korea to Open Joint Rare Metals Research Center 3 days
Chinese Group Introduces Model Industrial Complex Project 3 days
NEMA rescues 40 People Nationwide Last Week 3 days
PM Receives MWF’s Request to Cooperate in Mental Health Protection 3 days
President Khurelsukh Hails Efforts to Protect Mongolian Heritage Abroad 3 days
Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration 4 days
Ulaanbaatar, Bucheon Share Views on Traffic Congestion, Disaster Risks 4 days
PM Reaffirms Transparency in Budget Approval 4 days
Mongolia to Increase Coal Supply to China 4 days
A. Baasansuren: 'Wool and Cashmere Art Creates Warm Ambience and Positive Energy at Home' 4 days
Mongolia, Uzbekistan Explore Cooperation in Supporting Women 4 days
Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Awarded USD 1 Million in WEIDE Grant 4 days
PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Appreciates 30 Years of KOICA’s Cooperation 4 days
Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 4 days
New Zealand House of Representatives Speaker to Visit Mongolia 4 days
AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 4 days
Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 5 days
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 5 days
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 5 days
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 5 days
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 5 days
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 5 days
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 5 days
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 5 days
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 5 days
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 5 days
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 5 days
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 5 days
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 5 days
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 8 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 8 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 8 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 8 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 8 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 8 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 8 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 9 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 9 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 9 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 9 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 9 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 10 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 10 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 10 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 10 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 10 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 10 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 10 days
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