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Three 3.7-4.1 magnitude earthquakes hit Gobi-Altai aimag
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. 3.7-4.1 magnitude earthquakes hit an area in Tonkhil and Biger soums of Gobi-Altai aimag in Mongolia and residents reported to have felt their shaking. 
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Two evacuation flights to be conducted
At its regular meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) held today, March 26, it was decided to extend the quarantine period for suspected citizens with infection to 21-28 days in aims of prevention of the novel coronavirus infection. 
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ADB grants USD1 million to boost Mongolia's fight against COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 26, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mongolia Resident Mission announced that the ADB today approved a $1 million grant to support the Mongolian government’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Parliament to organize spring session via video-conferencing
A regular spring session of the Mongolian Parliament will open on April 6, under the relevant law.In the wake of fast-spreading Covid-19 globally and Mongolia’s heightened state of readiness, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar issued a decision to organize its plenaries of the spring session by using video-conferencing and virtual management tools.
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751 citizens to be repatriated on charter flights from Japan and S.Korea on April 2-4
Mongolia is to repatriate its 751 nationals to their home country through three time-evacuation flights in the near future. 
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President calls for measures to overcome coronavirus crisis
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 25, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga issued an address to the people of Mongolia, in which he expressed his concerns over the economic and business impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. 
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One new coronavirus case confirmed in Mongolia, total number stands at 11
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s daily press conference of the Ministry of Health on the situations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) announced that another one person, who is staying under mandatory isolation after arriving in Mongolia on a charter flight from Istanbul Turkey last week, was tested positive for the coronavirus. 
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Integrated electronic land management system rolls out nationwide
At its meeting on March 25, Cabinet made a resolution to put the integrated electronic land management system into the use of relevant government organizations.
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Charter flights to be operated to Japan, South Korea and Germany from April 1
An operative team of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) reported that it was decided to operate additional flights to Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany from April 1.
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Political parties and coalitions submit platforms for upcoming election
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The 2020 Parliamentary Election is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. In accordance with the law on Parliamentary elections, political parties and coalitions willing to participate in the legislative election were required to submit their action platforms to the Mongolian National Audit Office (MNAP) before March 25, 2020. 
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E.Enkhtur: It was a calling for us to make the song
Leader of the Mongolian band FREEZONE, foremost cultural worker of Mongolia E.Enkhtur created a song named ‘To Live or Not To Live’ to demonstrate Mongolians’ call for joint efforts against the novel coronavirus spreading across the globe. Around 40 people from various walks of life starred in the song’s music video dropping soon.
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Ulaanbaatar Railways loses MNT 1.7 billion due to coronavirus
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today, B.Davaasuren, Head of Passenger Department of the Ulaanbaatar Railways national railway operator held a meeting with media organizations to give updates on the company’s operations amid coronavirus pandemic. 
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United States providing assistance to support Mongolia's COVID-19 response
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski today, March 24, announced during a press conference of the Ministry of Health that the U.S. government through the U.S. Agency for International Development is providing more than MNT 3.3 billion or USD 1.2 million to the World Health Organization (USD 700 thousand) and the United Nations Children's Fund (USD 500 thousand) to support the Mongolian government’s COVID-19 response.
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Revenue of 65 percent of entities decreased
The Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) today presented a result of a survey ‘COVID-19 infection: Workplace impact survey’ conducted among entities.
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Coal shipment resumes through Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint
In accordance with the decision made by the Government of Mongolia, the Ministry of Roads and Transport Development, National Road Transport Center, Customs General Administration, State Professional Inspection Agency and Freight Forwarding Companies have resumed the coal shipment through Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint. 
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Tsagaannuur, Altanbulag border checkpoints to be closed temporarily
Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission U.Enkhtuvshin reported that the Cabinet resolved at its irregular meeting held on March 22  to temporarily close Tsagaannuur and Altanbulag border checkpoints, not allowing any citizen to across them.
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Workforce not to be received for certain period
During its irregular meeting on March 22, the Cabinet issued a decision not to employ Chinese workers in the construction work of Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan auto road and further not to receive the workforce from any country for a certain period.
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Four new imported COVID-19 cases confirmed
On March 21, four new imported cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, making the total number of cases stand at 10.
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Period of heightened state of readiness extended until April 30
At today’s meeting of the State Emergency Commission decided to extend the heightened state of readiness until April 30.
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Financing and equipment issue of Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital to be settled comprehensively
Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg became acquainted with the operations of the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital on March 20.
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Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 2 hours
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 3 hours
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 19 hours
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Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 19 hours
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 19 hours
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 19 hours
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 20 hours
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 1 day
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 1 day
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 1 day
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 1 day
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 1 day
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 1 day
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 1 day
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 2 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 2 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 3 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 3 days
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 3 days
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 3 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 3 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 3 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 4 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 4 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 4 days
State Lion Batmagnai Wins ‘Chinggis Khaan’ Cup 4 days
‘Script of the Eternal Sky 2025’ 14th Exhibition Opens 4 days
Young Talent Shines at the National Adult Chess Championships of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 4 days
Mongolian Artist Crowned Winner of ‘Silk Way Star’ Song Competition 4 days
Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 4 days
Mongolia Presents UNESCO Recognized Heritage 4 days
GDP per Worker Reaches MNT 6.2 Million 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia, Russia Sign MoU to Deepen Financial Cooperation 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Orders Deployment of Additional Resident Doctors 4 days
Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 6 days
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 7 days
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 7 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 7 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 8 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 8 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 8 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 8 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 8 days
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 8 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 8 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 8 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 8 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 9 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 9 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 9 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 9 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 9 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 9 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 9 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 9 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 9 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 10 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 10 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 10 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 10 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 10 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 10 days
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