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Cold temperatures expected in most parts of the country
Snow is expected in some parts of western and central aimags as well as northern parts of the Gobi region today, with cold temperatures in most parts of the country.
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Vehicles submerged in Khuvsgul lake to be retrieved
In accordance with a survey made by some government organizations, there are more than 50 fuel trucks that have became submerged in deep water of the Khuvsgul Lake in Khuvsgul aimag of Mongolia since the 1950s, and 17 of them were retrieved at that time. 
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President Battulga vetoes 2021 state budget law and appropriation laws
President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa has vetoed 2021 state budget bill and appropriation bills. The notifying letter was submitted to Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia G.Zandanshatar, yesterday, November 24.
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COVID-19: 'Imported' and local transmission cases stand at 699
Coronavirus tests were conducted on 3301 people yesterday, November 24 in two laboratories of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) and laboratories of the National Center for Zoonotic Diseases as well as Selenge and Darkhan-Uul aimags and 27 people have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Deputy Mining Minister works at Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint
As per the decision dated November 21 by the chair of the State Emergency Commission, a working group headed by Deputy Minister of Mining O.Batnairamdal is working at the Gashuunsukhait border crossing checkpoint in Umnugobi aimag. 
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Mass testing to be carried out in high-risk neighborhoods
As of November 24, 54 local transmission cases of COVID-19 were detected in Ulaanbaatar. 
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16 days’ campaign against Gender-Based Violence starts today
The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign for 2020 launches today with the theme “No More Violence: End Gender-Based Violence at Home, in the Workplace, and in Public Spaces”. The campaign is led by United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) and the Mongolian Government, with financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Mongolia. 
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Mongolia-ROK Intergovernmental joint committee meets online
On November 24, the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee between the governments of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea was held virtually. The meeting, attended by corresponding government officials, was headed by Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Sarangerel from the Mongolian side and Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Tae-ho from the Korean side.  
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COVID-19: 32 new cases detected
 A total of 4335 tests have been done nationwide since yesterday and as a result, 32 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed; 3 in Ulaanbaatar, 26 in Selenge and 3 in Gobisumber.
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Online and TV classes to be continued from December 1
The Cabinet held its irregular meeting today, November 23.
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Central Bank lowers policy rate to 6 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) made decisions at its irregular meeting held today to reduce the policy rate to 6 percent, reducing it by 2 percentage point. 
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China to donate medical supplies worth CNY 4 million to Mongolia
The 16th meeting of Mongolia-China Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held online on November 23. 
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Some banks open from today for essential services
As allowed by the State Emergency Commission, some commercial banks started working from today, November 23, Monday, to provide essential services for those who are not able to receive bank services online.
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11 new COVID-19 cases reported, total in Mongolia reaches 640
At today’s pressing briefing by the Ministry of Health 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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COVID-19: Local transmission cases reach 193
At the 5 PM press conference by the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases A.Ambaselmaa informed 21 new cases have been confirmed in Selenge aimag since 11 AM. 
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COVID-19: 26 new cases detected, total reaches 608
At today’s 11 AM pressing briefing by the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases A.Ambaselmaa provided updates on the latest test results.
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Public transport hours extended amid COVID-19 lockdown
he Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar city today reported that timetables of public transport in Ulaanbaatar city will return to normal, from 6 AM to 10 PM, with a view to reduce crowds on public transport. 
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Mongolia sees 21 new coronavirus cases, total reaches 578
The Ministry of Health held its daily press briefing on COVID-19 situation to give update as of 11 AM, November 21, Saturday. 
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Two new COVID-19 cases recorded in Selenge aimag
At 5 p.m., 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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8,900 railway staff involved in COVID-19 testing
Of the 15.6 thousand staff of Ulaanbaatar Railway, 8,900 staff have been tested for COVID-19 so far, reported the Ministry of Road and Transport Development.
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Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 20 minutes
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 29 minutes
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 36 minutes
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 23 hours
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 23 hours
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 1 day
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 2 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 2 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 2 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 3 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 3 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 3 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 4 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 4 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 4 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 4 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 4 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 4 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 5 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 5 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 5 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 6 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 8 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 8 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 8 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 8 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 8 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 8 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 8 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 9 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 9 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 9 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 9 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 9 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 9 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 9 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 10 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 10 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 10 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 10 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 10 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 11 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 11 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 11 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 11 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 12 days
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