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25 new cases of COVID-19 detected in the capital city
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 25 people tested positive for coronavirus after performing tests on 15,202 people nationwide yesterday, January 27. All these cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city.
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L. Oyun-Erdene becomes 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia
At its plenary meeting today, January 27, the Parliament has appointed L.Oyun-Erdene as 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia, with 87.9 percent of votes.
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Project of Mongolian scientists gains international recognition
The Project titled ‘Restoration of Pastureland by Effective Usage of Wild Forage Plants based on Traditional Knowledge of Nomadic Mongolians’ developed by Mongolian scientists has been selected in an international scientific grant program and a group of Mongolian scientists have begun working together with leading Japanese scientists. 
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‘Veins of the World’ selected as Mongolia’s official entry for Oscars
The film, ‘Veins of the World’, by director Byambasuren Davaa has been selected as Mongolia’s official entry for this year’s Oscars. With her previous works being ‘The Story of the Weeping Camel’, ‘The Cave of the Yellow Dog’, and ‘The Two Horses of Genghis Khan’, it is the 4th film by the director. 
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Parliament's standing committee supports President’s proposal to appoint Oyun-Erdene as PM
In the Article 28.1 of the Law on Session Procedures of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, it states that the Standing Committee on State Structure shall discuss the nominee for Prime Minister within 3 working days after the President of Mongolia submits his proposal to the State Great Hural in accordance with Article 39.2 of the Constitution of Mongolia.
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Zeus Esports placed 3rd at PUBG Mobile Global Championships
PUBG Mobile Global Championships which was organized from January 21-26 in Dubai, UAE wrapped up yesterday.
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Hay and mineral lick placed for red deer fawns reintroduced to Khantaishir Range
The Environment and Tourism Department of Gobi-Altai aimag placed 100 small bales of hay and 200 kg mineral lick for 20 red deer fawns reintroduced to Khantaishir Range as a biotechnical measure.
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Total cases of COVID-19 reach 1667 in Mongolia
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, a total of 12,703 people were involved in the PCR testing nationwide since yesterday, resulting in a detection of 11 positive cases of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar city today, January 27.
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"Mongolia ready to receive COVID-19 vaccines"
On January 26, the parliamentary standing committee on economy discussed an additional financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) on COVID-19 prevention, response and preparedness project in Mongolia. The draft agreement was submitted by the cabinet on January 21, 2021. 
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School classes to resume online only from February 1
The government ministry of education and science has been ensuring preparations to start the second semester of 2020/2021 academic year of general education schools nationwide from February 1, 2021, Monday in line with the school year calendar. 
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Mongolian Government urges Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement revision and Dubai Agreement termination
The Government of Mongolia is urging the Oyu Tolgoi project investors to revise the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement signed in 2009 and terminate the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan, known as ‘Dubai Agreement’, according to the statements made by Acting Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar and Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat B.Solongoo, when they today met Member of the Parliament S.Ganbaatar, who has gone on hunger strike, demanding Oyu Tolgoi agreement termination.
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Ambassador expresses readiness to give all-round support to Gazoprovod Soyuz Vostok
Ambassador D. Davaa congratulated Yevgeny Aseev on his appointment as director of the Gazprovod Soyuz Vostok and noted that the Mongolian Embassy in Russia is ready to provide the company with all-round support.
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13 new cases of COVID-19 detected
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, a total of 12,039 people were involved in the PCR testing since yesterday, resulting in a detection of 13 positive cases of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar city today, January 26.
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President invokes veto on Jurisdiction Law
Chief of Staff U.Shijir said in a statement made on January 25 that the President is invoking a line-item veto on the Law on Jurisdiction, adopted January 15th, 2021.
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Post-pandemic recovery of tourism program to be carried out
In coming four years, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism plans to focus on recovering tourism industry by reviving tourist flow in a short time after the pandemic. In doing so, it aims to boost tourism based on each regional features, increase jobs in rural areas, improve citizens’ livelihood and reduce adverse impacts on nature and environment caused by tourism.
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Capital city reports 16 new cases of COVID-19
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, a total of 7062 people were involved in the PCR testing since yesterday, resulting in a detection of 16 positive cases of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar city today, January 25.
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Colder temperatures expected for the next few days
Snow and blizzards are expected in most parts of the country today on January 25, in the northern parts of western and eastern aimags as well as the northeastern parts of central aimags on January 26, in some parts of the country on January 27, and in the northern parts of western aimags and the northwestern parts of central aimags on January 29.
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Ulaanbaatar reports 16 new cases of coronavirus
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Hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores reopen today
On January 22, 2021, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city D.Sumiyabazar issued a decision on some additional measures to take in Ulaanbaatar city amid the ongoing heightened state of readiness to prevent from COVID-19 outbreaks. 
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19 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 1,611
As reported by the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) today, January 23, 19 new positive cases of coronavirus have been detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 5 days
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