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Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system
On January 15, State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament, adopted the revised Law on Courts at its plenary session. 50 members out of 52 parliament members present at the session voted in favor of approving the revised bill, which was submitted by the government in April 2020. 
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Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador
On January 15, Minister of Defense G.Saikhanbayar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia Dr. Borbala Anna Obrusánszky.
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UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia
Four PCR labs will be established in Mongolia as part of ‘The Building the Capacity for COVID-19 Diagnosis and Service Delivery for the Most Vulnerable in Mongolia amidst Pandemic project’, funded by Rio Tinto Mongolia with MNT1.7 billion and implemented in partnership with Oyu Tolgoi and United Nations Population Fund.
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Total cases of COVID-19 stands at 1526
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported nine new cases in the country, all in Ulaanbaatar, detected after performing PCR testing on 9,115 people since yesterday, January 17.
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COVID-19: Ulaanbaatar reports 5 new cases
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on January 17, it was reported that 5 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 15,300 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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MoU signed to develop SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives
The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan held a virtual meeting with Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups of the Republic of Korea Park Young-sung today and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the development of SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives.
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Antibody test kit developed by Mongolian scholars ready for introduction
Mongolian scholars have developed a test kit that diagnoses antibody mediated immunity against the virus in a person infected with the coronavirus.
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Artifacts dating back to the Stone and Bronze Age discovered
Artifacts dating back to the Late Stone Age have been discovered in the territory of Tsagaan-ovoo soum, Dornod aimag. Specifically, over 700 findings have been found including bone beads, bronze knives and coins dating back  from the Late Stone Age to the New Stone Age, early Iron Age, the Bronze Age, Khunnu (Xiongnu) era and the Middle Age as well as fracture of clay vases with and without patterns, bronze arrowheads, bronze engraved decorations, iron knives and nails.
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Economic benefits of Oyu Tolgoi to Mongolia must increase"
Solongoo Bayarsaikhan, Deputy Chief at Cabinet Secretariat yesterday, January 13, gave information on the official position of the Mongolian government on the situation surrounding the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project. 
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Ten new cases of COVID-19 detected in Mongolia
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa provided updates on the latest test results.
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4.8 magnitude quake reported again in Khankh soum
Yesterday evening or at 19:10 pm, January 13, a 4.8 magnitude quake was recorded again in Khankh soum, Khuvsgul aimag,
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Mongolia counts 67.1 million head of livestock
According to the preliminary result of the annual livestock census of 2020, heads of livestock in Mongolia totaled 67.1 million,  of which 4.1 million horses, 4.7 million cattle, 472.9 thousand camels, 30.0 million of sheep, and 27.7 million goats.
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Freight transport across Altanbulag border checkpoint to resume February 1
The cabinet held a regular weekly meeting today, January 13. 
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Three hospitals in Ulaanbaatar equipped with new PCR laboratories
With the aim to improve healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health is working to establish additional molecular biology laboratories to perform COVID-19 PCR tests in Ulaanbaatar city’s district hospitals. 
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake reported again in Khuvsgul
Today morning or at 07:47 am, January 13, a 4.2 magnitude quake was reported again in Khankh soum, Khuvsgul aimag. 
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Mongolia plans to vaccinate 60 percent of population against coronavirus
In an effort to vaccinate its population, the government of Mongolia has been working actively since July 2020, reports the Ministry of Health. 
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Total COVID-19 cases reach 1469, with 909 recoveries.
Today, 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia as a result of nationwide PCR testing that involved 16,975 people since yesterday.
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Two-year project launches on disaster resilience in rural communities
On January 12, the launch for a project on disaster resilience being implemented by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry and World Vision Mongolia with support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) took place.  
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Strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake occured in Khuvsgul
Today, January 12, 6-time earthquakes occurred in a place in distance of 30 km southwest of Khankh soum, which locates 200 km northwest of Khuvsgul aimag center and citizens felt strong tremor. Specifically, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake was recorded at 05:32 AM, a magnitude 5.1 quake at 05:41, 4.6 quake at 05:47, 5.3 at 06:02, 5.0 at 06:10 and a magnitude 5.6 quake at 07:02 AM local time.
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M.Urantsetseg wins bronze medal at Doha Judo World Masters
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Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 4 days
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IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
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FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 7 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 7 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 8 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 8 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 8 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 8 days
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Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 8 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 9 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 9 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 9 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 9 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 9 days
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Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 9 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 9 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 9 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 10 days
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