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Student-soldiers take the military oath
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The students who participated in the 2019 'Student-Soldier' program took their oath on a training field of the Mongolian National Defense University on August 17. Some 1000 students successfully partook in the two-month program based on the military units of the National Defense University and Uvurkhangai, Khovd, Orkhon and Dornogobi aimags.  
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800-year-old vases containing frozen clotted cream and yellow butter found from glacial
The ‘Umard Mongol’ joint research team of the National Museum of Mongolia, the University of Pittsburgh of the U.S, and the American Center for Mongolian Studies has come across a rare finding of three vases full of clotted cream and one vase with yellow butter that were frozen in glacial about 700-800 years ago.
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Myagmarsaikhan crosses Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall on high-wire
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian circus actor M.Myagmarsaikhan successfully walked on a 65-meter long tightrope 25 meters above the ground across the Waterfall Ulaan Tsutgalan in Uvurkhangai aimag on August 11. M.Myagmarsaikhan, the highest tightrope walker of Mongolia according to the Encyclopedia of Mongolian Circus, is an acrobat who used to work at the Mongolian National Circus until he went abroad in the late 1990s. 
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Officials seeking ways to tackle traffic-jam as ‘back to school’ season nears
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar city is starting to get heavier as the school year is approaching, requiring more comprehensive measures from the authorities. The Traffic Police Department of Ulaanbaatar and Agency of Traffic planning, Regulation and Engineering of Ulaanbaatar city delivered a report on a previously suggested new regulation of Ulaanbaatar city’s traffic by dividing the city traffic roads into three-zone starting August 15. 
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Asian Qazaq Kuresi Championship to take place in Mongolia
The Asian Qazaq Kuresi Championship is to take place in Mongolia for the first time on August 17-18.
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Mongolia’s team participating in World Police & Fire Games with great success
Mongolia's team comprising of police and military officials have grabbed more medals at the World Police and Fire Games being held in Chengdu, China between August 8 and 18.
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Tax revenue increased by 22.7 percent, reaching MNT 5.5 trillion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The National Statistical Office of Mongolia (NSO Mongolia) released a report on the social and economic situation of Mongolia in the first seven months of 2019. The total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General government budget amounted to MNT 6.0 trillion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 5.5 trillion, resulting in a surplus of MNT 535.3 billion in the equilibrated balance. 
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Scholars convene for effective usage of terminologies in Mongolian language
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Institute of Language and Literature of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS), Center for Mongolian Studies of the Mongolian State University of Education and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies are co-hosting an international symposium under the theme “Consolidating terminologies of Mongolian-speaking nations and creating a joint database”. Linguistics and scholars from Mongolia, Japan, China and Russia are taking part to talk about ways to integrate and consolidate Mongolian language and writing used by Mongolian-speaking people.  
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Mongolian filmmakers participate in Locarno International Film Festival
Mongolian filmmakers are participating in the 72nd Locarno International Film Festival, which is being organized in Locarno, Switzerland between August 7 and 17.
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540-family apartment planned for Dornogobi’s oil refinery workers
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 14, a ceremony to lay foundation of a 540-family apartment complex for employees of a new oil refinery under construction in Altanshiree soum of Dornogobi aimag was held in Sainshand city of Dornogobi. Foreign specialists working to build and assemble the oil refinery’s infrastructure facilities and equipment will stay at the apartment, which will later be used as an apartment for local employees.  
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“Poor pasture management ruining Mongolia’s grasslands”
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 14, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Mongolia, global humanitarian organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry organized a discussion under the theme “Proper pasture management and breeding of fine wool sheep”.  The meeting convened to deliberate on issues of pastureland degradation, which affected some 60 percent of the land surface of Mongolia and its prevention. 
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‘Treasures of Chinggis Khaan descendants’ exhibition to open at Hermitage
Within the framework of ‘Mongolian heritage spread around the world’ project, an exhibition titled ‘Treasures of Chinggis Khaan descendants’ will open at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia in October.
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Saiga antelope migration between Mankhan and Durgun soums increases
The small number of saiga antelopes settled in Mankhan soum of Khovd aimag used to be separated into two parts, with one part of the population in the Durgun khuren steppe and the other at the Khuis Gobi area.
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National program on soil conservation and reduction of land degradation approved
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On August 14, A national program on Soil conservation and reduction of land degradation was approved at a cabinet meeting.
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Energy industry’s winter preparation 70 percent complete
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh worked at the Ulaanbaatar Heating Network Company and Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant No.3 and 4, to keep abreast with their operations and preparation works for 2019-2020 winter season and got acquainted with the construction of the Songino Substation. As of August 10, wintering preparation is 70 percent complete, according to officials.
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Intercity train tickets in European countries now available in Mongolia
Citizens traveling to the Russian Federation and other European countries can now purchase their train tickets from the Ticket Office of the Ulaanbaatar Railways JVC.
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Equestrian sports house established in Uvurkhangai aimag
On its historic 20th anniversary, the ‘Sain Noyonii Khurd’ federation of equestrian sports and horse trainers of Uyanga soum of Uvurkhangai aimag initiated and established the ‘Idol of Pride and Respect’ complex. 
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D.Otgonjargal wins first place in Dancon March
Mongolian peacekeeper D.Otgonjargal who is serving in UNMISS peacekeeping operation won the first place in the women's category of ‘Dancon UNMISS 2019’ march. She is a senior leader of Firefighting and rescue unit No.32 of the Emergency Department of Khentii aimag.
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Mining license of "South Gobi Coal Trans” company revoked
On August 12, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority, the Implementing Agency of the Mongolian Government made a decision to withdraw the special license for mining granted to the “South Gobi Coal Trans” company on a specially protected zone of Tost, Toson Bumba Nature Reserve in Gurvantes soum of Umnugobi aimag, Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat informed. 
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MN 17 Art Gallery hosts ‘Art Fair-2019’
‘Art Fair 2019’ event launched at MN 17 art gallery on August 8. Latest works of all generations of national fine artists are displayed at the event.
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TDB Signs Agreement With Aktif Bank During SIBOS 2025 1 day
Political Consultative Meeting Between Mongolia and Uruguay Held in Montevideo 1 day
Ambassador to Mongolia Present Letter of Credence 1 day
Nationwide Campaign Launched to Care for Planted Trees During Autumn 1 day
Teachers’ Day Marked for the 31st Year Worldwide and the 59th Year in Mongolia 1 day
TDB Signs Framework Agreement with Oddo BHF at SIBOS 2025 2 days
To Introduce E-Audit and Strengthen Human Resources in Cooperation with TİKA 2 days
T. Jambaltseren: ‘International and National Standards Must Be Properly Enforced’ 3 days
Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs 3 days
Writing Culture of the Mongols 3 days
Mongolia, Vietnam to Enrich Cooperation between Legislative Bodies 3 days
1.22 Million Tons of Coal Sold in One Day 3 days
Mongolian Athletes to Wear ‘Goyol Cashmere’ at Opening of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 3 days
Mongolian Government Approves Master Plan for Zamyn-Uud-Erenhot Economic Cooperation Zone 3 days
Yuhan Corporation Joins 'Billions of Trees' National Movement 3 days
Ecosystem Resilience Project Concludes, Adding 1.2 Million Hectares of Protected Land 3 days
National Team Athletes Win 135 Medals at International Competitions This Year 3 days
Vietnam National Assembly First Vice Chairman Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Advanced Newborn Screening Device Detecting 25–30 Metabolic Disorders Handed Over 3 days
Regulation on Providing Assistance and Benefits to Persons with Developmental Challenges 3 days
Mongolia, Japan Hold Second Student Exchange Forum 4 days
President Khurelsukh Visits the Central Military Hospital 4 days
Digital Bridge 2025: Generative Nation Sets a New Technological Agenda 4 days
Timeless Radiance of the Sages’ Luminous Intellect: Towards Attaining Wisdom 4 days
Mongolia, Korea Securities Finance Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding 4 days
International Day of Older Persons Observed 4 days
Chairman Amarbayasgalan Receives Ambassador Nguyen Tuan Thanh 4 days
‘Mongolian Gallery’ Store Opens in Toronto, Canada 4 days
European Championship of Mongolian National Wrestling to Take Place in Budapest 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Appoints B. Enkhbayar as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs 4 days
MongolZ Tops World Rankings 5 days
Coal Transport to Increase at Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod Port 5 days
Mongolian, Polish Parliamentary Groups Discuss Strengthening Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia’s Economic Growth is Sustained, Despite Global Uncertainties 5 days
2025 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement Released 5 days
Surplus Revenue of Ulaanbaatar-Owned Companies to Fund Mega Projects 5 days
Film 'Shalz' to Premiere 5 days
Thermal Power Plant to Supply Electricity and Heat to Emeelt Industrial Park 5 days
Flood Protection Dams and Drainage Networks to be Built at Nine New Sites 5 days
Mongolian Startup E-Geree.mn Ranks Among Top Three in ‘Makers in China’ Competition 5 days
Nyambaatar: ‘Public Utility Sector Wages Will Be Increased Annually in Line with Inflation’ 5 days
Head of Cabinet Secretariat Received Delegation of Poland-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 5 days
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Landlocked Developing Countries Held 6 days
Diplomatic Passport Holders Exempted From Short-Term Visa Requirements 6 days
AI-Powered Chatbot Introduced for Information and Advisory Services 6 days
Baskhuu Yondonperenlei Wins Qingdao Grand Prix 6 days
National Playwriting Contest Winners Announced 6 days
Philatelists Receive PHILAKOREA 2025 International Awards 6 days
Mongolia, Peru Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 6 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Claim Victory in Juryo and Jonokuchi Divisions 6 days
'The Wolves Always Come at Night' Film Wins Award at Chinese Film Festival 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Para Archery Team Crowned World Champions 6 days
Mongolian Team Claims 2nd Place at Judo Grand Prix 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Green Autumn Days—National Industry Exhibition Records Sales of MNT 2.2 Billion 6 days
The Economist Spotlights Mongolia’s World Horse Day Initiative 9 days
Tselmuun Ider Becomes World Cadet Chess Solving Champion 9 days
Mongolian Junior Athletes Win 22 Medals at 11th International Children’s Games 9 days
Mongolia, Armenia Establish Legal Framework for Visa-Free Travel 9 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets Leaders of Project to Strengthen Performance Audit Capacity 9 days
Mongolia, Republic of Korea Expand Cooperation in Urban Development and Housing 9 days
Coal Export, Transport, and Exchange Sales Have Increased 9 days
Memorandum of Understanding Signed 9 days
FMESU Demands Salary Increase with Peaceful Rally 10 days
MNT 131.1 Billion Accumulated in Savings Fund in First Half of Year 10 days
Cabinet Endorses Draft National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 10 days
Parliament Accepts President’s Partial Veto on ‘Gold-3’ Campaign 10 days
‘Digital First’ Motto Put Forward at All Levels of Government 10 days
Economic Development Council Re-Established 10 days
'Literature Week' to Be Celebrated 10 days
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