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Deputy PM obliges officials to treat patients with mild symptoms at home
On March 16, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Ministry of Health to check on the progress of the tasks that were given by the State Emergency Commission (SEC).
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Mongolia confirms stable population of the snow leopard
Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide snow leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 – 1127) of these adult big cats in the country.
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism, FAO, WWF join hands to reverse land degradation
On March 16, Vinod Ahuja, Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Mongolia had a courtesy meeting with N.Urtnasan, Minister of Environment and Tourism (MoET) to exchange views on bilateral cooperation in environment sector.
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Minister of Education and Science works at Institute of Veterinary Medicine
On March 15, Minister of Education and Science worked at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1961, the Institute of Veterinary Medicine has 76 researchers and 11 main laboratories.
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“MONGOL MADE” project launches
With an aim to ensure 50 percent of domestic demand of soap, “Mongol Made” project has been launched.
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127 new cases of COVID-19 registered in the last 24 hours
127 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after performing 11,183 tests in 16 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Spring session of Parliament opens
State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia opened its regular spring session of 2021 today.
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15,374 people to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine today
Over the last weekend, between March 13 and 14, a total of 28,249 people have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines available in Mongolia, including AstraZeneca and Sputnik-V, reports O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. This figure takes the total number of people to be partially vaccinated against the coronavirus to over 112,000. 
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122 new cases of COVID-19 detected
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 15 reported that in the past 24 hours 9410 people were tested at the laboratories nationwide and 122 new coronavirus cases were confirmed. 
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Tighter restrictions to be imposed for 14 days to curb COVID-19
Due to the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 community transmission in Ulaanbaatar city, the State Emergency Commission convened today, March 13, Saturday, and made a decision to transfer from the current Yellow – Level 2 into the Orange – Level 3 under the heightened state of preparedness based on recommendations by professional organizations. 
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169 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 3,833
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 12, Saturday, reported that a total of 169 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. Some 19,318 COVID-19 PCR tests were carried out at laboratories in health clinics of Ulaanbaatar city and rural aimags. 
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Mongolia welcomes first batch of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX Facility
On March 12, Mongolia received 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines via the COVAX Facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. 
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Prime Minister works at Ministry of Defense
On March 12, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the Ministry of Defense to become acquainted with the operational of the government ministry and innovations and military technologies being introduced in the country’s army and defense sector. 
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Strong winds and blizzards expected over the weekend
Snowfall and blizzards are expected over the weekends, with a drop in temperatures. 
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103 new cases of COVID-19 reported
103 people were detected with coronavirus through PRC tests carried out on 19,341 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Feasibility study for gas pipeline across Mongolia to be ready by third quarter
On March 11, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of a working group in charge of the gas pipeline project S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with delegates led by Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee and Member of the Board of Directors of Russia’s Gazprom Vitaly Markelov. 
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Local governors and chairs of local councils convene for two-day meeting
On March 11, a conference of the chairs of the Citizens Representative Khurals and governors of aimags and Ulaanbaatar city was launched at the State House in Ulaanbaatar. 
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First-ever Mongolia-EU Political Dialogue takes place
Mongolia and the European Union held their first annual political dialogue on March 10 in an online format. Representing Mongolia, B. Munkhjin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs chaired the dialogue.
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Mongolian yak fiber begins to be put on the global market
Through the Green Gold-Livestock Health Project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the distinct qualities of Mongolia’s nomadic livestock products have been digitally certified. The measure is aimed to improve the competitiveness of the products in foreign and domestic markets by enhancing the processing of livestock commodities. 
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L.Odgerel to officiate at Olympic weightlifting
L.Odgerel has been chosen to officiate at weightlifting at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Thus, she became the first female referee in the history of Mongolian sports to officiate at Olympic weightlifting event..
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PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 14 hours
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 14 hours
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 15 hours
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 15 hours
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 15 hours
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 15 hours
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 18 hours
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 18 hours
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 18 hours
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 19 hours
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 19 hours
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy and ‘Billions of Trees’ Initiative 19 hours
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 19 hours
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 1 day
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 1 day
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 1 day
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 1 day
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 1 day
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 1 day
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 1 day
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 1 day
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 1 day
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 1 day
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 1 day
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 1 day
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 1 day
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 5 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 5 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 5 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 5 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 5 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 5 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 5 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 5 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 5 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 5 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 6 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 6 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 6 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 6 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 6 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 6 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 7 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 7 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 7 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 7 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 7 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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