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481 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on March 30, it was reported that 481 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 14,218 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Terunofuji G.Gan-Erdene wins Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with 12 wins
On the 15th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that took place in Tokyo, Japan, sekiwake Terunofuji G.Gan-Erdene defeated ozeki Takakeisho, grabbing the championship title with 12 wins.
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Mongolian judokas finish Grand Slam with two gold and one bronze medals
IM G.Altanbagana won the bronze medal in the men’s 90 kg weight class on the last day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam that took place in Tbilisi, Georgia on March 26-28.
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Efforts underway to open Chinggis Khaan airport by July 1
Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar had a virtual meeting with CEO of New Ulaanbaatar International Airport joint venture between Mongolia and Japan, responsible for the management of Chinggis Khaan International Airport, on March 26. 
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COVID-19 infection cases rise by 575
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on March 29, it was reported that 575 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 13,210 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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321 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 7,014
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 321 new cases of COVID-19 detected after 13,057 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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COVID-19: 361 new cases detected
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on March 27, it was reported that 361 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 17 thousand people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Talks with Rio Tinto on Oyu Tolgoi project to launch next week
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar, who is heading the working group established by the order of Prime Minister of Mongolia to hold negotiations on Oyu Tolgoi issues, has delivered an update on the OyuTolgoi project matters.
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12 charter flights to bring 2100 Mongolians home in April
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that change has been made to schedule of charter flight and about 2100 Mongolian nationals, who have submitted their request to return home, will be repatriated by 12 charter flights in April.
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Education ministry officials hold meeting with female MPs
On March 25, officials of the Ministry of Education and Science held a meeting with female MPs. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Construction and Urban Development, and Minister of Environment and Tourism as well as representatives of the ministries.
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437 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the past 24 hours
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 437 new cases of COVID-19 detected after 14,939 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. It means 50 per cent increase from yesterday's, which was  the highest number of cases within a day, since the first locally confirmed case was recorded. 
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Period of heightened state of readiness extended until April 30
On March 25, the Cabinet convened for an irregular meeting and approved a resolution on extending the period of  heightened state of readiness for disaster protection nationwide until April 30.
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Life and works of Zanabazar presented
On March 23, an interesting event at the Maksimilian Voloshin Library and Cultural Center in Moscow provided its participants an opportunity to explore theartistic life of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar. 
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Mongolia receives 25,740 doses of Pfizer vaccine via COVAX Facility
On March 24, MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ cargo aircraft flew between Ulaanbaatar and Seoul and brought 5 packages of 149 kilograms of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‑19 vaccine – brand named ‘Comirnaty’. 
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285 new cases of COVID-19 reported
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 25 reported that in the past 24 hours 13,456 people were tested at the laboratories nationwide and 285 new coronavirus cases were confirmed. 
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Bank of Mongolia decides to keep policy rate unchanged
At the scheduled meeting held on March 24, 2021, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia took into consideration the current state and outlook of the economy and financial markets, as well as the uncertainties and risks inherent in the domestic and external environments
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Next generation sequencing laboratory to be established in April
With support from the World Health Organization, a comprehensive laboratory equipped with next generation sequencing (NGS) or viral whole-genome sequencing machines is to be established at the National Center for Communicable Diseases in April.
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Rain and wet snow expected throughout the country this week
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for strong winds in the Altai mountains as well as the Gobi and plains tomorrow on March 25. 
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71st Yokozuna Kakuryu M.Anand retires
Japan Sumo Association announced today the retirement of 71st Yokozuna Kakuryu M.Anand, a Mongolia-born Sumo wrestler.
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‘Next Astronaut’ program to pave way for training of aerospace engineers
Dudu Education Foundation is implementing ‘Next Astronaut’ subprogram within its ‘Space Camp Mongolia’ program that pave the way for the training of aerospace engineers. 
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PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 10 hours
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 10 hours
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 11 hours
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 11 hours
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Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 14 hours
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 14 hours
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 15 hours
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 15 hours
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117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 15 hours
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1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 1 day
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 4 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 4 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 4 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 4 days
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Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 4 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 4 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 5 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 5 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 5 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 5 days
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Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 5 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 5 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 5 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 5 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 6 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 6 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 6 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 6 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 6 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 6 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 6 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 6 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 6 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 6 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 6 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 6 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 6 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 7 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 7 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 7 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 7 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 7 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 7 days
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