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2024-04-26 21:31:44
Central region forum of mining sector to be held in Orkhon aimag
A Central region forum of mining sector will be held on May 04 in Orkon aimag, on the occasion of 95th anniversary of Mining sector development in Mongolia. The forum under the theme “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” will be organized by the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Authority of Mineral Resources and Oil and Erdenet mining corporation. PM J.Erdenebat, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry, MPs, authorities of Darkhan-Uul, Orkhon, Selenge, Khuvsgul, Bulgan, Tuv, Arkhangai and Uvurkhangai, scholars and researchers will attend the forum.
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“Innovative solutions for everyday life” contest winners announced
The third “Innovative solution in our life” contest was organized by the General Authority for Intellectual Property and State Registration and today, April 26, the contest winners were announced and awarded. A 'Complete air filter of vent hole” solution by inventor Z.Zoljargal won the first place.
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April 26 events
Following events are expected on April 26, Wednesday.
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French company to study possibility of solar plant at Auto Trade Complex
A study on possibility to establish solar power plant on an open parking area of the Auto Trade Complex will be conducted by “Akyo Energy” company of the French Republic.  Today, April 25, a memorandum of understanding was signed by Governor of the Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar City S.Batbold, Chairman of Auto Trade Complex, local government-owned company O.Mungunshagai and a representative of the Akyo Energy Company.
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MPs to initiate law to establish rehabilitation fund
On April 24, Head of a lobby group in the parliament to back responsible mining MP A.Undraa and Member of Parliament M.Oyunchimeg attended a consultation meeting on improving the legal environment of extractive industry. The MPs involved in a tour to Canada to study best practices for improving legal environment and in an international leadership program to USA on mine closure and rehabilitation.
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April 25 events
Following events are expected on April 25, Tuesday. 
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Herders to restore pasture degradation
A project “Green gold and animal health” has been started in Uvurkhangai aimag with the funding of the Swiss Development Agency. ‘Association of pasture users groups of  Mongolia’ NGO is to implement the project in Zuunbayan-Ulaan, Uyanga, Bat-Ulzii and Bodg soums in 2017-2020. Prior to it, a pasture management project to develop herders’ institutions was implemented in western 7 aimags and the Government and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture advised to promulgate its successful practices to other aimags, said director of ‘Association of pasture users groups of  Mongolia’NGO N.Gankhuyag.
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Power Engineering School laboratory renovated with Mitsubishi Electric equipment
Today, April 24, the Power Engineering School of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology opened its renovated laboratory, funded by the Setsuyo Astec Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. The Laboratory is equipped with 15 programmable logic controller of “FX3G-40MT/ES-A” type and two drive equipment of “Melservo JN A” type, which cost JPY750 thousand.  “- Automated sysem in electric production has been developing rapidly in the world. Our graduates lack experience with the newest technology. The new laboratory will allow our students to practice latest technology, besides learning theories” said Director of the Energy School Ch.Mangaljalav.
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Storms predicted in coming days
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environment Monitoring warns that on April 24 and 27, precipitation will fall and wind storm with 14-16 m/sec speed will occur on some areas of western aimags and eastern part of eastern aimags.   However on April 26 western part and on April 27 most parts of the country will experience warm temperatures. On weekend it gets warmer with -3 -8 Celsius in the nighttime, and +7+12 Celsius in the daytime.
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April 24 events
Following events are expected on April 24, Monday. 
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Amendments to Labor Law approved
The Parliament approved amendments to the Labor law at today’s plenary session. It is common that employers in manufacturing and service sectors hire persons without establishing labor contract and not giving salaries for a certain period of time. Therefore, lawmakers included new articles on probationary and training periods to regulate the issue in detail. The amendments indicated that an employer can make employee practice, following an experienced employee to improve his/her skill and experience and the probationary period should not exceed 3 months.
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U.Bolortuya becomes best goalkeeper of East Asia Girls Tournament
A goalkeeper of Mongolian national girls’ soccer team U.Bolortuya has won the best goalkeeper prize of EAFF U-15 Girls tournament 2017. An international competition for girls, under-15 age category has been organized for the first time in the East Asian Football Federation on April 16-21 in Shanghai, China and it was also the first official competition for Mongolian girls’ team. Ten teams of East Asia participated in the tournament and the Mongolian team played three games, collecting four scores. Mongolian women referees E.Khuslenzaya and Ts.Oyundari worked in the tournament
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Vehicle emissions to be identified using remote sensing device
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has started measuring emissions of vehicles to identify their toxic contents. Some surveys show that 10 per cent of air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is caused by vehicle emissions. Therefore, the Minister of Road and Transportation Development issued an order to establish a working group in charge of studying air pollution, making conclusions and developing proposals on solving the problem. With a request by the working group and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the JICA team started the survey, experimentally placing Remote Sensing Device (RSD) nearby to the Bayanzurkh checkpoint on April 17.
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Dornod aimag to be involved in MERIT project
Funded by the Canadian Government, ‘Mongolia Enhancing Resource Management through Institutional Transformation’ (MERIT) project is being implemented in Mongolia. Dornod aimag is to be involved in the project and a cooperation agreement was signed by Governor of Dornod aimag M.Badamsuren, Director of the project Sandy Fir and other officials on April 19.
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MNT35 billion spent for free trade zones from state budget
A total of MNT35 billion has been spent for three free economic zones of Altanbulag, Zamyn-Uud and Tsagaannuur since their establishment, said Deputy Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh. Yesterday, April 19, the Deputy PM made a report on the activities of the free zones and future perspective at the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics. 77 per cent of the funding has been invested for infrastructure development of the Altanbulag free zone, which is running regular activities.
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ADB loan agreement backed
Yesterday, the Cabinet discussed and backed loan agreements between the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank to jointly implement “Social welfare support program-2” and “Restoring Bank sector and strengthening financial stability program”. Then the Cabinet decided to submit the agreements to relevant parliamentary standing committees for their consent.
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Salary loan interest rate to be lowered
During the yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Minister of Labor and Social Protection N.Nomtoibayar introduced about works being done to lower interest rate of salary loan of teachers, doctors and physicians of state owned schools and kindergartens and to invalidate fees.
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Public service to be improved with introduction of smart transportation system
The Asian Development Bank is implementing programs and projects to improve public service by introducing smart transportation system. Today, Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat met with ADB delegates, who introduced “Smart transportation system” and “Improving traffic safety” projects and future plans.
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Over 50 schools to be involved in Eco-Schools program
Some 55 schools of 11 aimags and Ulaanbaatar city are to be newly enrolled in 'Eco-Schools' international program network and primary trainings for them are being held.   Eco-Schools Program is an international program aimed at developing nature friendly practices through granting education of green and sustainable development, based on ISO 14001 standards, environmental management system to children, youth and local communities and through increasing their participation.
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Natural shilajit export banned for 5 years
Export of natural baragshun or shilajit is banned for five years in raw or half processed way, by the order of the Minister of Environment and Tourism. Export ban was realized in 2014, however the ban was lifted in April 2016 and statistics shows that 2335 tons of raw baragshun was exported only in 2016.   Baragshun or shilajit is an organic compound, created through accruement as a result of natural phenomenon change and therefore it takes long time to be recovered.  However some companies are exporting baragshun in raw, causing risks to deplete the resource.
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Second Annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Takes Place in Ulaanbaatar 2 hours
Chairman Zandanshatar Receives Hungarian Delegation 4 hours
Indian Ambassador to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 4 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 4 hours
Mongolia and the UK Sign Roadmap towards Comprehensive Partnership 4 hours
Speaker Zandanshatar Meets Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 5 hours
Chairman Zandanshatar Meets Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea 5 hours
Foreign Minister of Mongolia and UK Foreign Secretary Hold Official Talks 9 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 10 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 10 hours
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 1 day
UK Foreign Secretary to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Ice Hockey Team Wins IIHF World Championship Division IV 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Legal Basis for Mongolians’ Ownership of Natural Resources is Established 1 day
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Meets Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan 1 day
Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Commences in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Mongolian Scientists Publish over 8,000 Papers in International Journals 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP 2 days
Tsolmon Dambiibaljir Qualifies for the Asian Bronze Medal in Para Fencing 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Minister of Commerce of Thailand 2 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Thailand Hold Official Talks 2 days
Rules of Commission on Cooperation between State Great Khural and Jogorku Kenesh Signed 2 days
Speakers of Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan Hold Official Talks 2 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Delivers Speech at the 80th ESCAP Session 2 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 3 days
Mongolia and META to Cooperate on Child Online Protection 3 days
Mongolian-Russian Business Ties Reviving 3 days
Meeting Corner Featuring Nomadic Culture Opens at UN Conference Centre in Bangkok 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Elected as Chair of the 80th ESCAP Session 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets UN Under Secretary-General Rabab Fatima 3 days
Mongolian Fan Cycles 6,900 km to See Manchester United 3 days
APU Company's Centennial: "Always Forward Together” Experience Show 3 days
Mongolia Wins Three Gold Medals at Asian Judo Championships 4 days
Mongolian Athlete Orkhon Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics 4 days
NUM & MUST Students Tour Badrakh Energy's Zuuvch-Ovoo Pilot Site 4 days
Amgalan Thermal Power Plant Capacity Increased by 116 MW 4 days
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Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Pay Official Visit to Thailand 4 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to Pay Official Visit to Mongolia 4 days
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Mongolian 3x3 Basketball Teams Honored as "Go Mongolia" Ambassadors 8 days
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President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 9 days
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Producer Bayartsetseg Appointed as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia 10 days
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Foreign Tourists Describe Mongolia as Modern, Safe, and Hospitable 10 days
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