Education
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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MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 hours
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 15 hours
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 15 hours
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 16 hours
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 17 hours
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 20 hours
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 20 hours
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 21 hours
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 21 hours
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 22 hours
This Week in Mongolia 23 hours
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 4 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 4 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 4 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 4 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 4 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 4 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 4 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 4 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 4 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 4 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 4 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 4 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 4 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 4 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 4 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 5 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 5 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 5 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 5 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 5 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 5 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 6 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 6 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 6 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 6 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 6 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 6 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 6 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 6 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 6 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 6 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 6 days
Ceramic and Art Panel by Japanese Artists Installed at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 7 days
Health Sector Employees to Establish a Grove in “IGM” Park 7 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 7 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 7 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 7 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 7 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 7 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 7 days
Mongolia to Host Asia-Pacific Facilitation Regional Forum on Air Transport Facilitation 7 days
National Control Program for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Receives International Validation 7 days
State Visit of President of Turkmenistan to Mongolia Concludes 7 days
Mongolian and Turkmen Businesses Lay Foundation for Long-Term Cooperation 7 days
Base Tariff for the Transportation of Petroleum Products by Rail to Be Halved 8 days
Schedule of Traditional Mongol Wrestling Tournaments and Events of June 2025 8 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 8 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Turkmenistan 8 days
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency and Turkmenistan State News Agency "TDH" Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 8 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign Documents to Advance Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 8 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Win 29 Medals in Home Arena 8 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks 8 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of Turkmenistan 8 days
Regular Train Rides on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Railway Route to Be Resumed 8 days
Mongolian Dance Teams Win Three Gold Medals at the World Championship Choreography Latin 2025 8 days
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