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Seven new cases of COVID-19 detected in Mongolia
At today's press briefing of the Ministry of Health, A. Ambaselmaa, a Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), provided the updates on the latest coronavirus results carried out within the past 24 hours. 
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30th Population Census Conference kicks off
The National Statistics Office of Mongolia (NSO Mongolia) in collaboration with the Association of National Census and Statistics Directors of America, Asia and the Pacific (ANCSDAAP) and Statistics Korea is organizing the 30th Population Census Conference in an online format on December 2-4.
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Refined coal to be purchased at 50 percent discounted price
At its regular meeting dated December 2, the Cabinet resolved to take several measures with a purpose to encourage citizens and entities. It includes:
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Gradual way to get a warm house
Did you know that gradually insulating your home step by step can improve the insulation of your home fully and prolong the house’s longevity? If you haven’t heard about it, please pay attention.Switch Off Air Pollution project allows people living in ger districts to live in comfortable houses with low heat loss, fully insulated by gradually insulating their houses step by step. Complete insulation of houses can reduce heat loss by up to 70 percent and reduce coal consumption, but the Switch Off Air Pollution project is introducing a step-by-step method of insulation, as not all households can afford to fully insulate at once.
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Mongolia reports 11 new COVID-19 cases
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today, December 2, A.Ambaselmaa, a head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), reported that the coronavirus was detected in 11 people after testing 12015 people within the past 24 hours.  
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Special committee to be set up to look into Oyu Tolgoi underground development issues
On November 30, Oyu Tolgoi Board of Directors resolved to establish a special committee to study the reasons behind the cost overrun and delay in the development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine, and draw conclusion, according to the press release posted by the cabinet secretariat on its website. 
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Mongolian saiga number increased to 8500
The Mongolian saiga antelope is a critically endangered species, which inhabits only in Mongolia. 
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Deputy PM participates in SCO Council of Heads of Govt summit
On November 30, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar participated in the virtual summit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of the Heads of Government and gave remarks.
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Project to apply digital solutions for Mongolia’s agriculture to be implemented
On November 30, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry held a meeting with United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) Representative in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja and Asian Development Bank (ADB) County Director for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran. 
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Mongolian national elected as member of Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
President of the Mongolian National Federation of the Blind D.Gerel was elected as a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 13th session of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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COVID-19: 10 new cases recorded, local transmission cases reach 358
At 11 AM press briefing of the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa presented results of COVID-19 tests conducted on November 30.
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World’s leading trade publisher ‘Penguin’ publishes a book about President of Mongolia
One of the world’s leading trade publisher, Penguin has published the book, ‘Battulga: Up Close and Personal’, about President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga. Published in October, it is their first book about a president currently in office. ‘Penguin’ publishes book about President of Mongolia, the first book about a pr
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Seven cases of COVID-19 detected in Ulaanbaatar and Selenge
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today, updates on the latest coronavirus tests results carried out within the past 24 hours have been provided. 
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Strict-lockdown extended by 10 days in capital city and two aimags
 At its irregular meeting held today at 5 pm, the Cabinet made a decision to extend the period of strict-lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city, Arkhangai and Selenge aimags, where the spread of COVID-19 still exists, by 10 days, until December 11.  
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COVID-19: 24 new cases reported, total reaches 784
24 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 9513 tests performed nationwide yesterday, November 28.
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Musk deer reintroduced to Bukhun Shar Range
As part of the ‘Ensuring tolerance and stability of Mongolia's natural environment’ project, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the United Nations Development Programme are reintroducing Badanga Khuder or musk deer (Moschus Moschiferus) - one of the rarest animals in Mongolia whose population has been decreasing over recent years due to poaching - to its previous habitats.
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COVID-19: 22 new cases detected, total reaches 760
At the latest briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases  A.Ambaselmaa reported that 11,929 PCR tests were performed nationwide on November 27, resulting in the detection of 22 positive cases.
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‘Songino’ sub-station put into operation
The ‘Songino’ substation was put into operation on November 25 with a purpose to increase the reliability of not only Ulaanbaatar’s energy supply but also the country’s central energy grid.  
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Chamber of Commerce releases survey results on COVID-19 lockdown impact on businesses
With a view to lessen the extent of local spread of COVID-19 pandemic, a nationwide lockdown is ongoing in Mongolia from November 11 until December 1, 2020, with nonessential businesses are told to close down. 
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Additional beds available for COVID-19 patients' treatment
On November 25, Chair of the State Emergency Commission Ya.Sodbaatar and Minister of Health T.Munkhsaikhan visited the National Center for Maternal and Child Health in Khan-Uul District and a general clinic in the 21st khoroo of Songinokhairkhan District. 
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PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 11 hours
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 11 hours
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Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 12 hours
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Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 15 hours
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 15 hours
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 16 hours
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 16 hours
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy and ‘Billions of Trees’ Initiative 16 hours
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 16 hours
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Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 1 day
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 1 day
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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
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 4 days
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Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 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
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 4 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 4 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 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 5 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 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 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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