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Training modules on quality management for school staff
Starting from June, 2020 - The first introductory session for Quality Management for school staff was conducted through online.
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COVID-19: 13 new cases confirmed in Ulaanbaatar
“Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia, all in Ulaanbaatar, after involving 12,200 people in PCR testing nationwide yesterday, January 6,” reported A.Ambaselmaa, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD, today.  
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Trucks carrying fodder depart to aimags in severe wintering condition
he first convoy of trucks to deliver 1,200 tons of livestock fodder to over 45 thousand herder households in the aimags affected by severe winter and in transhumant areas has departed from Ulaanbaatar today. The Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh thanked the drivers who will distribute assistance to the herders.
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Oil refinery contractor visits the site
The representatives of JMC Projects India, which was selected as the contractor for the first phase of the construction of oil refinery plant to be built in Dornogobi aimag, visited the aimag.
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About 1.2 million people involved in COVID-19 testing
The Cabinet held its regular meeting today, January 6.  At the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission Ya. Sodbaatar provided information on the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic and measures being done by SEC as follows:
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Thermal Power Plant IV capacity to be increased by 110 MW
Yesterday, January 5, Minister of Energy N.Tavinbekh visited some thermal power plants in Ulaanbaatar to check the operation, loads, and resources of the power plants during winter peak loads.
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COVID-19: 41 new cases detected, total reaches 1349
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that 41 new cases of COVID-19 detected in Ulaanbaatar city after involving 16377 people in PCR testing.
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Hay and fodder to be delivered to five aimags in severe wintering condition
According to the National Agency of Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI), the wintering condition has worsened in Gobi-Altai, Umnugobi, Dundgobi, Uvurkhangai and Bayankhongor aimags. In considering the situations, the MFALI has decided to deliver hay and fodder to herders of these aimags within this month.
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Projects to receive emergency funding selected
With generous support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, the Asia Foundation’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Mongolia in cooperation with the National Committee on Gender Equality has announced to provide emergency funding to civil society organizations (CSOs) supporting women during COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Surveillance testing involves over 10 thousand residents
In the past 24 hours, 10,946 people were involved in coronavirus surveillance testing in the capital city.261 doctors and health professionals worked in 17 monitoring teams at 25 testing centers.
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COVID-19 cases in the capital city reach 491
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health on the latest update on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, A.Ambaselmaa, a Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), has reported that the coronavirus was detected in 22 people, all in Ulaanbaatar city, after testing 11,581 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Simple solutions campaign starts to call ger district residents to insulate their houses with materials at hand
Within the framework of the “Switch Off Air Pollution” project, the Simple solutions campaign has been officially launched in Sukhbaatar and Songinokhairkhan districts with a call to insulate your house with the materials at hand.  The aim of the campaign is to encourage the target group households to insulate their houses through low-cost simple solutions, and to spread word of mouth about the importance of insulation among the general public.  
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Two people to be awarded with Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has announced individuals and groups who will receive Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2020.
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Strict lockdown extended for four days
At its irregular meeting today, the Cabinet decided to extend the strict lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city for four days staring from 6AM, January 6, reported the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission Ya. Sodbaatar.
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Tsagaan Sar- Lunar New Year not to be celebrated
At its irregular meeting convened on January 4, the Cabinet made a decision not to celebrate the Tsagaan Sar - Mongolian Lunar New Year in conjunction with the pandemic situation.
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Memorandum established between Education Ministries of Mongolia and Russia
On January 1, Deputy Minister of Education and Science G.Ganbayar and Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Dmitry Glushko signed a Memorandum on cooperation in secondary education between the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Enlightenment of Russia in a virtual meeting. 
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Late social security payment penalties canceled
At its plenary session on December 31, 2020, the Parliament approved a bill to exempt around 10 thousand enterprises from late payment penalties.
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VR creation of Karakorum made publicly available
Professors and students of the National University of Mongolia have created the city of Karakorum in VR (virtual reality) using modern advanced technology.
22 days
Mongolian visa to be issued online and at border checkpoint
Amendment to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals will come into effect from June 1, 2021.
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities upgraded in Gobi-Altai aimag
In 2020, the United Nations Children’s Fund abd the Korea International Cooperation Agency provided MNT 1 billion assistance to Gobi-Altai aimag. 
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Post-pandemic recovery of tourism program to be carried out 13 hours
Stock Exchange weekly review /Jan 18-22/ 13 hours
590 citizens repatriated this month 13 hours
Line-item veto invoked on Law against Corruption 13 hours
EUR4.5 million project for employment promotion to be implemented 14 hours
Capital city reports 16 new cases of COVID-19 16 hours
Colder temperatures expected for the next few days 16 hours
Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 19-23 17 hours
Bill approved on ensuring implementation of development policy and planning law 17 hours
Ulaanbaatar reports 16 new cases of coronavirus 1 day
Hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores reopen today 3 days
19 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 1,611 3 days
Letter on nomination for PM presented to President 3 days
Agreement signed to establish institute for bank employees specialization 3 days
Address of President to Parliamentary session regarding PM’s resignation 4 days
Deputy Foreign Minister addresses about regional cooperation at 17th ACD Ministerial Meeting 4 days
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Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation 4 days
Secretariat of the Parliament collaborating with the Swiss Parliamentary Services 4 days
Mongolian People’s Party nominates Oyun-Erdene as Prime Minister 4 days
Batdavaa appointed as chairperson of National Statistics Office 4 days
First Deputy Governor of Capital city meets MCA-Mongolia CEO 4 days
Eight people infected with coronavirus in the capital city 4 days
Cooperation in the field of free zones – A bilateral document between Mongolia and Turkey signed In Ankara 4 days
Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation 4 days
Director of Center for Communicable Diseases dismissed 4 days
Prime Minister decides to resign amid public protest over COVID-19 patient's treatment 4 days
Central Bank to issue a commemorative coin for ‘The Hu’ 4 days
First virtual meeting of chambers of Asia Cooperation Dialogue takes place 5 days
EBRD and Bank of Mongolia agree swap facility 5 days
Constitutional Court: Child care allowance to mothers contradicts Constitution of Mongolia 5 days
2020 recorded as one of the 6th warmest years since 1940 5 days
Ulaanbaatar to host 2nd East Asian Youth Games 5 days
NATO helps to strengthen Mongolia’s cyber defence capacity 5 days
16 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Ulaanbaatar city 5 days
Bill on supporting Oil Refinery submitted 5 days
Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan auto road development to continue with EBRD loan 5 days
Cabinet meeting hears presentation on school meals 5 days
Heads of Ulaanbaatar Health Department, Urgoo Maternity Hospital dismissed 5 days
New ImageCast voting machines to be used for 2021 presidential election 5 days
Presidential election scheduled for June 9, 2021 5 days
Deputy PM, Health Minister announce to resign following peaceful protest 5 days
Agriculture Minister meets EBRD Head of Mongolia 5 days
Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and ADB to cooperate in employment promotion 5 days
AmCham Mongolia hosts Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar to discuss reopening the economy 5 days
Cabinet backs draft bill on additional financing agreement on prevention of COVID-19 5 days
D.Bayarkhuu: I am confident that Mongolia-U.S relations will make progress during the presidency of Joe Biden 5 days
Donation of 30,000 face masks handed over 6 days
COVID-19 cases in Ulaanbaatar on the rise as 32 reported today 6 days
President sends official letter to Cabinet concerning delivery of Oyu Tolgoi-related documents 6 days
'Book is' mini book re-published 6 days
Deputy PM virtually meets with ADB Country Director 6 days
PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital 6 days
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India to supply vaccines to Mongolia 6 days
First findings of MICS Plus presented 6 days
Mohammad Faisal Al-Mutairi: Transportation is the main problem in the expansion of Mongolia-Kuwait trade 6 days
First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented 7 days
India to supply vaccines to Mongolia 7 days
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Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary 7 days
Fodder aid delivered to aimags facing harsh winter conditions 7 days
Khankh soum hit again by earthquake last night 7 days
Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released 7 days
Individuals’ loans make up 50.6 percent of total outstanding loans 7 days
Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary 7 days
Securities traded at national stock market decreased by 66.6 percent in 2020 7 days
Mongolia ranked 101st at 2021 Military Strength Ranking 7 days
Infection cases of COVID-19 decreased by 35 percent compared to last week 7 days
Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index 7 days
MNCCI organizes e-conference to intensify trade and business cooperation between Mongolia and China 7 days
‘Compilation of Academician Ch.Dalai’s Works’ nine-volume set published 7 days
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UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia 7 days
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