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Hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores reopen today
On January 22, 2021, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city D.Sumiyabazar issued a decision on some additional measures to take in Ulaanbaatar city amid the ongoing heightened state of readiness to prevent from COVID-19 outbreaks. 
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First Deputy Governor of Capital city meets MCA-Mongolia CEO
The First Deputy Governor of the Capital City J.Sandagsuren  held a meeting with the CEO of MCA-Mongolia  E.Sodontogos last week. The General Manager of Ulaanbaatar City and the Head of the Governor's Office T.Gantumur, General Counsel of MCA-Mongolia P.Bayar and specialist P.Enkhmandakh were also present.
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PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital
Molecular biology laboratory that is able to perform PCR testing has been established at the the First Central Hospital of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar as part of the government plan to strengthen preparedness during COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index
Ulaanbaatar, 19 January 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, which includes a new experimental index, Planetary-pressure adjusted Human Development Index. 
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Governor D.Sumiyabazar receives Japanese Ambassador Kobayashi Hiroyuki
Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city D.Sumiyabazar received Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki on January 16.
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Total cases of COVID-19 stands at 1526
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported nine new cases in the country, all in Ulaanbaatar, detected after performing PCR testing on 9,115 people since yesterday, January 17.
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164 Mongolian nationals arrive on charter flight from Seoul
A charter flight organized in route Seoul-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar at 8.44 pm yesterday, January 15. 
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Multi-day camel trekking reality show airs
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The first episode of the “Gobi challenge-2020” multi-day camel trekking reality show, which is designed to promote the magnificence of the Gobi desert and the two-humped camel heritage of Mongolia was aired on January 9, 2021.
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Charter flight brings National judo team from Qatar
Charter flight en route Doha - Ulaanbaatar landed yesterday at 11:15 am at Buyant Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
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Technical committee meeting organized under the Switch Off Air Pollution project
The meeting was organized on January 12 under the topic of the Energy Assessment Sheet and technical coordinators from GIZ, Ulaanbaatar Clean Air Project by World Bank, Geres Mongolia, PADEM NGO, Tumen-Amgalan LLC and Basaltwool LLC participate in the meeting, organized by the Building Energy Efficiency Center, one of the project implementers. 
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Border crossing duration reduced for freight trains
Officials of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC, the railway of Hohhot, and the Erlian station of PRC held a meeting, coming to the decision to focus on increasing the number of trains being exchanged at the Zamiin-Uud and Erlian stations, and reducing the duration required for trains to cross the border from 3 hours to 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Strict lockdown to be eased with some businesses remaining closed
Today, the Emergency Commission of the capital city has announced that the current COVID-19 strict lockdown will be eased to the heightened state of readiness in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar from next Monday.Heightened state of readiness to be effective again from January 11
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COVID-19: 13 new cases detected
“Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia, all in Ulaanbaatar, after involving 13,773 people in PCR testing nationwide yesterday, January 8,” 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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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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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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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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COVID-19: 20 new cases confirmed, total stands 1195
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), reported that the coronavirus was detected in 20 people, all in Ulaanbaatar city, after testing 12825 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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SEC suggests to extend heightened readiness in aimags until March 31, cabinet to decide
On December 27, the State Emergency Commission convened via video conference to discuss about current state of COVID-19 in Mongolia and measures in place amid the heightened state of public readiness continuing until December 31 nationwide and strict lockdown in Ulaanbaatar until January 6. 
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 1 day
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 2 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 3 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 3 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 4 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 4 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 4 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 4 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 5 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 5 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 5 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 5 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 5 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 6 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 6 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 6 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 8 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 8 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 9 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 9 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 9 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 9 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 9 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 9 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 9 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 9 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 9 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 9 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 9 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 10 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 10 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 10 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 10 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 10 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 11 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 11 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 11 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 11 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 11 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 11 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 12 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 12 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 12 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 12 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 12 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 12 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 12 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 13 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 13 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 13 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 13 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 15 days
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