Highlights
Tax revenue increases by 33.7 percent
In January 2019, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 690.6 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 558.2 billion, resulting a surplus of MNT 132.3 billion in the equilibrated balance.
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Launch of book about N.Aisholpan to take place in Los Angeles
British author Louise Welsh, who is recognized with her works such as ‘The Cutting Room’ and ‘Tamburlaine Must Die’, is writing a book named ‘The Eagle Huntress’ about Mongolian eagle huntress N.Aisholpan. 
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Australian Ambassador presents his credentials
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Mongolia David Vosen presented his Letter of Credence to President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga today on February 15.
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Mongolian company joins LME
Achit Ikht LLC of Mongolia became a member of the London Metal Exchange (LME).
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Public transport emission to be reduced by over 80 percent
A memorandum on introducing diesel particulate filters (DPF), which reduce public transport emission by 85-97 percent, in Mongolia was signed by KOTRA Ulaanbaatar of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea and the Transport Department of the Capital City.
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National program to safeguard intangible cultural heritage approved
During its regular meeting on February 13, the Cabinet approved the ‘National Program on Protecting Intangible Cultural Heritage’, which will be realized in the years of 2019-2023. 
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E.Sodnompiljee wins world cup
Mongolia's honored athlete E.Sodnompiljee lifted 240kgs in the bench press successfully, thus became a winner in the men's -107kg at Fazza Para Powerlifting World Cup, held in Dubai, UAE on February 8-12.
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Mining Minister attending PETROTECH 2019
D.Sumiyabazar, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry, is taking part in PETROTECH 2019 International Oil and Gas Conference, being held in New Delhi on February 10-12.
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Ministry of Health to cooperate with Russia on measles and rubella prevention
Minister of Health D.Sarangerel met with the representative of Gabrichevsky Institute for Epidemiology and Microbiology of Moscow, Russia today on February 12.
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MOU signed for Project Management Consultancy for oil refinery
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Engineers India Ltd, a PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Government of Mongolia through Mongol Refinery State Owned LLC was signed on February 10, on the sidelines of PETROTECH-2019 event at Greater Noida, UP, India.
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Judokas win 1 silver and 1 bronze medals from Paris Grand Slam
The Paris Grand Slam 2019 took place in Paris, France on February 9-10. 570 judokas from 97 countries participated in the tournament.
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Para-taekwondo athletes qualify for Olympics
Two para-taekwondo athletes of Mongolia competed in the 2019 World Para Taekwondo Championships, held in Antalya, Turkey on February 5-6, resulting in their qualifications for Tokyo-2020 Olympics.  
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Mongolian Embassy in USA hosts inaugural celebration of Tsagaan Sar
In cooperation with the Congressional Mongolia Caucus, the Embassy of Mongolia to the United States of America hosted the inaugural celebration of Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) at Capitol Hill on February 5.
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Heroic epic performed at State Ceremonial Ger
In accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 13 on promoting Mongolian heroic epics issued on January 29, a ceremony took place for the performance of ‘Munkh Saikhan Turt Altan Torts (The Eternally Peaceful State of Altan Torts)’ on February 7.
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State greeting ceremony held
In the morning of February 5th, the first day and month of the Year of the Yellow Pig, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga paid tribute to the Nine White Banners, the symbol of the perpetual rise of the Mongolian statehood and harmonious dwelling of the nation with its people.
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President extends Lunar New Year greeting
On the occasion of the traditional Mongolian celebration of Lunar New Year – Tsagaan Sar, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga extended greetings to the citizens of Mongolia in a televised message.
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State Lion R.Purevdagva triumphs Tsagaan Sar wrestling
On February 04, wrestling tournament of the Lunar New Year of Earth Pig took place. A total of 256 wrestlers with state and aimag titles competed in the 57th Tsagaan Sar wrestling tournament.
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People’s Writer Puntsagiin Badarch receives state prize
On the occasion of the 2228th anniversary of the Statehood, the 813th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, the 108th anniversary of the Restoration of National Freedom and Independence, the 98th anniversary of the People’s Revolution, the 30th anniversary of the Democratic Revolution, and the Mongolian traditional celebration of Lunar New Year–Tsagaan Sar, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree on awarding the State Prize.
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State titles, orders, and medals conferred
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree and conferred state titles, orders, and medals to distinguished personalities who dedicated many years of their lives to the fields of education, culture and arts, sports, health, science, energy, agriculture, and public service.
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Constructional work of new wastewater treatment plant to commence this spring
On February 2, a construction contract agreement of the project ‘Construction of new wastewater treatment plant of Ulaanbaatar city’ has been signed.
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Kapala with silver lid in Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 1 day
'Protein' rendering plant inaugurated 1 day
Positive approach to be created in health sector 1 day
5.7 thousand newly unemployed recorded in January 1 day
Birth rate decreases in January 1 day
Tax revenue increases by 33.7 percent 1 day
Launch of book about N.Aisholpan to take place in Los Angeles 1 day
Minister B.Enkh-Amgalan gets acquainted with operation of Ulaanbaatar Railway 1 day
Under the eternal blue sky: Lessons from the period of the Pax Mongolica 1 day
Australian Ambassador presents his credentials 1 day
Mongolian company joins LME 1 day
Nuclear Energy Commission to partner with EU in radiation safety 1 day
First Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat meets Government Secretary of Israel 1 day
February 15 events 1 day
Writer D.Uriankhai nominated for the Nobel Prize 3 days
Ceremony held to build partnership tie 3 days
Typing in Mongolian script becomes available in cyberspace 3 days
State Secretary meets Cuban Ambassador 3 days
National Human Rights Commission holds meeting with international organizations 3 days
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Ritual event of creating White Tara takes place 3 days
Film directed by Ts.Densmaa selected for Asian film festival 3 days
Erdene Resource Development announces private placement to advance Khundii Gold Project 3 days
President takes part in meeting between Mongolian and Russian working groups on Silk Way Rally 2019 3 days
Deputy Minister J.Saule discusses dzud forecasting with Japanese professor 3 days
Public transport emission to be reduced by over 80 percent 3 days
Winner of ‘Duva’ short film festival announced 3 days
National Development Agency to cooperate with Japan’s Mizuho Bank 3 days
Foreign Minister meets MCC Senior Director 3 days
February 14 events 3 days
‘Whole Liver-Mongolia’ program runs nationwide successfully 4 days
Mongolian Embassy in Canada attends Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall 4 days
National program to safeguard intangible cultural heritage approved 4 days
Play without actors to stage for the first time in Mongolia 4 days
Cabinet meeting in brief 4 days
MIAT’s new aircraft put on scheduled flights 4 days
O.Enkh-Erdene stays among 13 world’s best performers 4 days
Foreign Minister meets Russian Ambassador 4 days
Ministers obliged to present reports of ongoing works 4 days
Energy Minister meets Chairman of Sasakawa Peace Foundation 4 days
19 judo athletes to compete in Dusseldorf Grand Slam 4 days
Mongolian archers’ training in Japan to commence next week 4 days
February 13 events 4 days
E.Sodnompiljee wins world cup 4 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC to cooperate with scholars 5 days
Teacher training workshop on disaster risk reduction takes place 5 days
Harumafuji D.Byambadorj grants equipment to hospitals 5 days
Mongolian researchers taking part in EU’s project 5 days
Mongolian child triumphs in Hakuho Cup-2019 5 days
Traumatology and Orthopedics Center to cooperate with McGill University of Canada 5 days
410,724 shares of 16 firms traded 5 days
Mining Minister attending PETROTECH 2019 5 days
Ambassador Z.Batbayar promoting Mongolia in Hungary 5 days
‘A Drop of Air’ exhibition opens at Art Space 976 5 days
Paragliding Championship to take place at Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival 5 days
Foreign Minister meets South Korean Ambassador 5 days
‘Bumbardai’ Animated Film wins Grand Prize 5 days
Ministry of Health to cooperate with Russia on measles and rubella prevention 5 days
Improved fuel factories operating 24/7 5 days
February 12 events 5 days
MNT 200 million to be spent for reservation of Ugii lake ecosystem 6 days
Ts.Enguun sings at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan 6 days
1st Children of Asia Winter Games kicks off 6 days
MOU signed for Project Management Consultancy for oil refinery 6 days
BoM to issue ‘Mazaalai’ gold coin 6 days
Judokas win 1 silver and 1 bronze medals from Paris Grand Slam 6 days
Foreign experts to advise to Mongolian football players 6 days
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National Museum to hold special exhibition of traditional games 6 days
Repayments of bonds to be inspected 9 days
Para-taekwondo athletes qualify for Olympics 9 days
Mongolian Embassy in USA hosts inaugural celebration of Tsagaan Sar 9 days
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