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2025-08-31 09:48:52
Smugglers of endangered Dalmatian pelican caught
Police officers of Bayan-Ulgii aimag have revealed and are investigating an attempt to smuggle numerous heads of Dalmatian pelican through the Tsagaannuur border crossing. According to senior inspector in charge of public relations of Police department of Bayan-Ulgii aimag J.Jaganolat, during the investigation, it was confirmed that the illegal act was conducted by C, a citizen of Khovd soum of Uvs aimag, and citizens, A and C, from Ulgii soum of Bayan-Ulgii aimag.
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Some winter preparation works to be financed from Government reserve fund
The cabinet approved to allocate necessary funding from the Government reserve fund for measures including, summer and autumn movement, fight against grasshopper migration, providing herders with social and health services, and preparing hay and fodder reserves for aimags and soums through hay-making.
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ADB loan agreement drafts to be submitted to parliament for ratification
During yesterday's 28 June, cabinet meeting, the Government decided to submit a bill on ratification of  loan agreements of "Social Welfare Support Program-2" and "Banking Sector Rehabilitation and Financial Stability Strengthening Program", which will be implemented jointly by the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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65 km new paved road opens for traffic
Construction of 65 km paved road out of total 95 km road in an intersection of the Dulaankhaan-Eruu-Khuder was completed and put into operation on June 23. Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat, MP N.Oyundari, and Director of the Darkhan Metallurgical Plant D.Batjavkhlan attended the opening ceremony.
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International Observers present preliminary conclusions on election
Representatives of the International Election Observation Mission of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) / Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and European Parliament released a joint statement today at a press conference.
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4.1 million doses of vaccines to be sent from Russia by second half of July
4.1 million doses of vaccines against animal’s foot and mouth disease will be sent from Russia by the second half of this July, following the agreements and talks made during Prime Minister J.Erdenebat’s attendance in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on 1-3 June in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. 
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Construction of 1008 household apartments launched
On June 22, a groundbreaking ceremony of ‘Green Lake’ apartment microdistrict with 1008 household apartments took place in 9th khoroo of Sukhbaatar district. It is a component part of ‘Affordable apartment’ national program by the Government.  The construction of 21-storey 8 apartments and a school with capacity of 960 children on 3.8 ha of freed land started with the ceremony. Further a kindergarten with capacity of 240 children, shopping center and parking places will be built, freeing 1.57 ha of land.
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Mongolia’s next president to be elected by second ballot
The General Election Commission today informed about its decision to conduct a second ballot on July 9 in Mongolia and on July 4 overseas.
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‘Made in Ulaanbaatar’ sub-program to boost processing industry in UB
The Citizens Representative Meeting of the capital city recently approved a sub-program ‘Made in Ulaanbaatar’ to boost processing industry in the capital.  63.9 per cent of all companies in Mongolia operates in Ulaanbaatar. The sub-program aims to support producers through cluster, investment and proper policy, to improve competitiveness of production and services, to create jobs through promoting and increasing sales of products with label ‘Made in Ulaanbaatar’. 
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Incentive of MNT12.7 billion to be distributed
Incentive for animal skins and hides are being distributed to herders starting June 22. Herders, who sold animal skins and hides to national processing factories, are eligible to get the incentive. 64255 herders sold 278.185 hides and 2.846.747 skins, a total of 3.1 million pieces to national factories and they will get incentive of MNT12.7 billion in total.
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Businesswomen’s incubator center opens
On June 23,  Businesswomen’s incubator center" was officially opened under the Businesswomen’s center with a support of the Korean International Cooperation Agency, the Asian Foundation and the Governor’s Office of the capital. The center has trained over 4000 businesswomen for a short period of time since its start of activities.  The businesswomen appreciated the incubator center for access of frequent consultation, information and other support, bringing noticeable results to their businesses.
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Result of presidential election not yet finalized
Polling of the 2017 presidential election ended at the same time at 10pm on national level. According to the preliminary vote counting, Democratic Party’s candidate Battulga Khaltmaa is leading with about 511,826 votes, followed by S.Ganbaatar (MPRP) with 406,724 and M.Enkhbold (MPP) with 404,852 votes.
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2000-3000-year-old rock paintings unveiled
2000-3000-year-old rock paintings have been revealed in Bayan-Uul soum of Dornod aimag. Local people informed that small and big rocks with paintings on them lie horizontally on a path, not far from the center of Ereen bag /small administrative unit/. A working group was immediately set up and three small and big rocks with paintings were dug out. These kinds of rock paintings are rarely found in the territory of Dornod aimag.
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117 election observers from 36 countries registered to GEC
As of today June 23, 117 foreign observers from 36 countries have been registered to the General Election Commission for the Presidential Election, which will take place on June 26. The observers’ number may grow as the registration will continue until the election date. Year by year, a number of  foreign observers is increasing.
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Four more wild horses sent from Prague Zoo
Prague zoo of Republic of Czech sent four more wild horses or Przewalski horse to Mongolia, releasing them on the ‘B’ part of the Strictly Prohibited Area of Great Gobi on 20 June. Reintroduction of takhi  to Mongolia, the animal which was driven to extinction since 1968 in the country, has been implementing over 25 years. By now there are over 600 wild horses. As of the first half of this year, takhi population has been grown by 55 foals
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Record on candidate S.Ganbaatar’s acceptance of donation from foreign citizen confirmed
On June 22, yesterday evening, the National Police Agency reported that a video record on the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) candidate for the Presidential Election S.Ganbaatar’s receipt of donation from a South Korean citizen, was proven to be real; not a fabrication or montage. 
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17th Roaring Hooves festival opens
The opening ceremony of the 17th ‘Roaring Hooves’ international music festival of contemporary music and folk was held today in Gandantegchenling Monastery. The festival was named ‘one of the 50 most unbelievable trips in the world. This year,  the Gandantegchenling monastery is cooperating with the organizers of the event to promote Buddhist traditions and cultural heritages in Mongolia.
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Construction of UB - Mandalgobi electric line and sub-station starts
Construction of electric line between Ulaanbaatar and Mandalgobi and its sub-station, which targets to export electricity to China, started as the project launching ceremony took place this week. The project will be financed within general loan agreement of USD1 billion between Government of Mongolia and Export-Import Bank of the People’s Republic of China, established on November 10, 2015. TBEA Group of China will construct the line and sub-station as it won the bid. 
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Retracing Hans Leder
“The Mongolian Collections: Retracing Hans Leder” exhibition is being unveiled at the Bogd Khan Palace Museum by researcher and social anthropologist Maria Katharina Lang.
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Prime Minister J.Erdenebat works in Selenge aimag
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is working in Selenge aimag. On June 21, yesterday, he held a meeting with citizens of Mandal and Bayangol soums and made a briefing on the Government policy, decisions and implementations. 
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State to Conduct National Census of Mineral Licenses, Ownership, and Locations 3 days
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Kyrgyz Enterprises Seek to Import Meat from Mongolia 3 days
Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 3 days
China-Mongolia Expo 2025 Underway 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea to Open Joint Rare Metals Research Center 4 days
Chinese Group Introduces Model Industrial Complex Project 4 days
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Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 6 days
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Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 6 days
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Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 6 days
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Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 6 days
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Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 9 days
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FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 9 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 9 days
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E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 10 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 10 days
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