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Education Minister meets Ambassador of India
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Mohinder Pratap Singh on March 16.
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Over 126 thousand people vaccinated
In the last 24 hours, 561 healthcare workers of 74 teams worked at 40 locations, immunizing 13,381 people in total.  
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Minister of Education and Science works at Institute of Veterinary Medicine
On March 15, Minister of Education and Science worked at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1961, the Institute of Veterinary Medicine has 76 researchers and 11 main laboratories.
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127 new cases of COVID-19 registered in the last 24 hours
127 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after performing 11,183 tests in 16 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Transport Minister holds virtual meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan
Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar discussed bilateral road and transport relations and cooperation with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Adilbayev during a virtual meeting.
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Sanitary facilities at public schools, kindergartens and dorms to be improved in three years
On March 12, a discussion took place on organizing the work to replace pit latrines with modern sanitation facilities at public schools, kindergartens and dormitories with funding from Erdenet Mining Corporation state-owned enterprise within its corporate social responsibility in 2021-2023.
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15,374 people to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine today
Over the last weekend, between March 13 and 14, a total of 28,249 people have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines available in Mongolia, including AstraZeneca and Sputnik-V, reports O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. This figure takes the total number of people to be partially vaccinated against the coronavirus to over 112,000. 
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‘Veins of the World’ awarded at FIFDH film festival
‘Veins of the World’, a film directed by D.Byambasuren, won two prizes, namely Grand Prize Fiction and Human Rights and Youth Jury Prize in fiction competition of FIFDH Film Festival which took place in Geneva on March 5-14.
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Consumer protection being promoted during COVID-19
In cooperation with the Mongolian Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection (AFCCP), the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are promoting consumer protection during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing an international e-workshop on “Consumer agencies’ role during the Covid-19 pandemic” in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March 2021. 
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Achievements of Green Gold Animal Health Project presented
The Steering Committee Meeting of the Green Gold Animal Health project of the Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia held online to discuss and approve the operational report of 2020 and yearly plan of operations for 2021.
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Deputy PM works in Tuv aimag
Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) S.Amarsaikhan worked in Tuv aimag to check measures being taken by Emergency Commission of the aimag in time of the pandemic.
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122 new cases of COVID-19 detected
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 15 reported that in the past 24 hours 9410 people were tested at the laboratories nationwide and 122 new coronavirus cases were confirmed. 
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128 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ulaanbaatar city
At 11 a.m., March 14, the Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia.
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Tighter restrictions to be imposed for 14 days to curb COVID-19
Due to the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 community transmission in Ulaanbaatar city, the State Emergency Commission convened today, March 13, Saturday, and made a decision to transfer from the current Yellow – Level 2 into the Orange – Level 3 under the heightened state of preparedness based on recommendations by professional organizations. 
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169 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 3,833
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 12, Saturday, reported that a total of 169 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. Some 19,318 COVID-19 PCR tests were carried out at laboratories in health clinics of Ulaanbaatar city and rural aimags. 
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Charter flight from Seoul brings 166 Mongolians home
In compliance with the decision of the State Emergency Commission, a repatriation charter flight arrived at Ulaanbaatar’s Buyant Ukhaa International Airport from Seoul, Republic of Korea on the evening of March 12, Friday. 
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Mongolia welcomes first batch of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX Facility
On March 12, Mongolia received 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines via the COVAX Facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. 
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Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform calls for increased participation from the sector stakeholders
To position Mongolia as a global leader for sustainable cashmere, various key partners and actors in Mongolia’s cashmere sector came together yesterday to hold the first Plenary Meeting of the Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform (MSCP) virtually on March 12. Key stakeholders in cashmere industry including government agencies, local and international private sector representatives, herders, cooperatives, international projects, and academia participated in the event.
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‘Novosti Mongolii' essay contest winners awarded scholarships to Russia
On March 11, the three winners of the fourth annual Russian essay contest held by the ‘Novosti Mongolii’ (Mongolian News) weekly operated by MONTSAME national news agency among 11th and 12th grade students were awarded scholarships to study in Russia. 
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MUST and George Mason University to run 2+2 program
The Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the George Mason University of the United States established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 11.
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Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 14 hours
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 16 hours
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 17 hours
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 18 hours
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 20 hours
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 21 hours
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 21 hours
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 21 hours
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 21 hours
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 21 hours
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 22 hours
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 1 day
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 1 day
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 1 day
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 1 day
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 1 day
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 1 day
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 1 day
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 1 day
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 1 day
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 1 day
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 3 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 4 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 4 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 4 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 4 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 4 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 4 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 4 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 4 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 4 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 5 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 5 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 5 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 5 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 5 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 5 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 5 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 5 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 8 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 8 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 8 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 8 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 8 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 8 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 8 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 8 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 8 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 8 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 8 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 8 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 8 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 8 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 8 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 9 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 9 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 9 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 9 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 9 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 9 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 9 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 10 days
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