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ADB project to expand cash grants for children in Mongolia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $73 million loan to improve social welfare support for the poor and vulnerable, especially women and children, to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Mongolia.
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1 million livestock offspring received nationwide so far
As of March 19, 1.1 million dams or 4.8 percent of the total number of dams have delivered offspring, with survival rate currently at 97 percent. 
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COVID-19: 206 new cases recorded
206 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after performing 12,326 tests nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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210 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the past 24 hours
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 210 new cases of COVID-19 detected after 10,049 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. It means the highest number of cases within a day, since the first locally confirmed case was recorded.
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Over 209,000 people in Mongolia partially vaccinated against COVID-19
It was reported at today’s COVID-19 daily briefing by the Ministry of Health, a total of 209,278 people in Mongolia have received the first dose of vaccine against COIVD-19. Among them, 205,844 people in Ulaanbaatar city and 3,434 people – mine workers in Umnugobi aimag have been vaccinated. 
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Today marks 40th anniversary of Mongolia’s first space flight
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by a Mongolian. On this day in 1981, Hero of Mongolian People’s Republic, Hero of USSR Jugderdemidiin Gurragchaa along with twice Hero of USSR, Hero of Mongolian People’s Republic, Soviet cosmonaut V.A.Dzhanibekov flew into space on the Soyuz 39 spacecraft, landing back on Earth at 7.42 pm on March 30. 
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Mongolian boxers and table tennis players qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Mongolian boxers M.Myagmarjargal and E.Tsendbaatar, who had been ranked high, qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 
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Mongolian students to study at the University of Missouri with preferential tuition fees
A Memorandum of Understanding was established between the Ministry of Education and Science and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA.
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Exhibition of works by Mongolian artists opens in Moscow
At the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and State Museum of Oriental Art of the Russian Federation, ‘Mongolia at the meeting point of eras’ exhibition of masterpieces of Mongolian artists opened at the Russian State Museum of Oriental Art on March 18.
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ADB Project secures $175 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA (19 March 2021) — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $175 million in funding for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) program to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to improve rangeland management and reduce climate vulnerability of its rural economy.
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Mongolia’s trade policy review takes place
Mongolia’s trade policy review is being discussed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 17-19.
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First training organized at newly established smart distance-learning hall
The rapid development of information technology is revolutionizing many areas, one of which is the vocational education sector. 
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By-poll in Songinokhairkhan District scheduled on October 10
During March 18 plenary session of the State Great Khural, the Mongolian Parliament, adopted an amendment to the parliamentary resolution No. 40, which re-schedules the poll day for the by-election in the 28th constituency of the 2020 parliamentary elections in Songinokhairkhan district of Ulaanbaatar city. 
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158 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 4,498
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 158 new cases of COVID-19 detected after 17,044 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. It means the highest number of cases within a day, since the first locally confirmed case was recorded.
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UK to partner with Mongolia in climate change mitigation
On March 16, Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Urtnasan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Philip Malone to discuss the pressing issue of climate change as well as greenhouse gas emission.
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26th khoroo of Bayanzurkh District in Ulaanbaatar placed under lockdown
The Emergency Commission of the Bayanzurkh District in Ulaanbaatar city has reported that increased restrictions are placed in the 26th Khoroo of the Bayanzurkh District, beginning from 6 AM, March 17, Wednesday until 11 PM, March 21, Sunday.
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COVID-19: 130 new cases reported
At 11 a.m., today, the Ministry of Health reports that 130 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after testing 16,800 people nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Deputy PM obliges officials to treat patients with mild symptoms at home
On March 16, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Ministry of Health to check on the progress of the tasks that were given by the State Emergency Commission (SEC).
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Mongolia confirms stable population of the snow leopard
Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide snow leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 – 1127) of these adult big cats in the country.
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism, FAO, WWF join hands to reverse land degradation
On March 16, Vinod Ahuja, Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Mongolia had a courtesy meeting with N.Urtnasan, Minister of Environment and Tourism (MoET) to exchange views on bilateral cooperation in environment sector.
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Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 43 minutes
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 45 minutes
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 17 hours
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 18 hours
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 19 hours
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 19 hours
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 19 hours
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 20 hours
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 20 hours
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 20 hours
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 21 hours
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 23 hours
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 23 hours
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 24 hours
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 1 day
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Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 1 day
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President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 1 day
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 2 days
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Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 6 days
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Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 6 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 6 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 6 days
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Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 6 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 7 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 7 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 7 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 7 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 7 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 7 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 7 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 8 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 8 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 8 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 8 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 8 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 8 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 8 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 8 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 9 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 9 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 9 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 9 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 9 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 9 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 9 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 9 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 9 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 9 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 9 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
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S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 12 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 12 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 12 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 12 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 12 days
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