National Geology Service established
The Cabinet held its irregular meeting today. At the meeting, the Cabinet approved a resolution on the establishment of the National Geology Service. The National Geology Service will have 68 staff members in six divisions.
1996 days
Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 23
1996 days
Damaged Duut Rock Inscription restored
Recently, the Duut Rock Inscription or known as Tsogtiin Khadnii Bichig (Rock Inscription of Tsogt Prince) located near the Mountain Tuvkhun in Delgerkhaan soum of Tuv aimag was found to be damaged from splashes of milk and oil, and more than 70 percent of the inscriptions had been darkened as a result. The inscriptions on the rock, which has been under state protection since 1971, dates back to time of 380 years ago and has been preserved until today. 
1996 days
Ambassador to Japan meets next president of JAMS
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan D.Batjargal met with Mongolist Konagaya Yuki who is to serve as the President of the Japanese Association for Mongolian Studies (JAMS) from next month and discussed the association’s activities.
1996 days
Sod-turning ceremony held for redevelopment project in Nalaikh district
On June 20, a sod-turning ceremony was held to redevelop the site of two such apartment blocks with the district's governor Ch.Radnaabazar, Capital City Housing Corporation CEO B.Sukhbaatar, CEO of project contractor, Standard Holding LLC, O.Myagmardorj, and citizens in attendance.
1996 days
Migration between aimag and capital city decreased by 49 percent
According to the recently introduced population and housing census of 2020, 3,296,866 people and 897,427 households have been counted in Mongolia.
1996 days
Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for memorial on remembrance day
A groundbreaking ceremony, ‘Always In Our Hearts’, was held for a memorial to the Mongolians and Russians, who went off to the Great Patriotic War from Mongolia, outside the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Ulaanbaatar on June 22.
1996 days
Mobile voting for 2020 parliamentary election ongoing
The nationwide polls for the quadrennial parliamentary election of Mongolia are about to begin in less than 24 hours. 
1996 days
Foreign Minister to hold phone conversation with President of OSCEPA
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar will hold a phone conversation today with President of OSCEPA (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly) George Tsereteli.
1997 days
A small sized aircraft started operating flights to Altai and Bugat soums
“The Cessna Grand Caravan 208B’ small-sized aircraft of “Geosan” LLC started operating flights to Altai and Bugat soums of Gobi-Altai aimag.
1997 days
Deputy PM U.Enkhtuvshin visits Erdenet Mining Corporation
Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin attended an inauguration ceremony of major projects of ‘Erdenet Mining’ Corporation (EMC).
1997 days
Mongolia confirms another two coronavirus cases, total at 215
Today’s COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health updated the latest coronavirus situation in Mongolia. In the past 24 hours, a total of 426 test have been carried out at three laboratories nationwide.  Among them, two people repatriated from Kazakhstan were tested positive for the virus, taking the total number of people who ever had the disease in Mongolia at 215. 
1997 days
Minister for Foreign Affairs meets heads of diplomatic missions
On June 22, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar received Ambassadors of the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, India and Australia on June 22, 2020, and exchanged views on multilateral cooperation and the current issues. 
1997 days
Virtual Museum: Snuff bottles
In our ‘Virtual Museum’ series, we are presenting you snuff bottles that are being stored in the local museum of Bayankhongor aimag. 
1997 days
20.3 km road opens in Khovd aimag
The construction of a 20.3 km access road which connects capital of Khovd aimag’s Must soum to the western regional road network has been completed and opened on June 19.
1997 days
Western region wool processing plant to be built in Zavkhan aimag
The Western region wool processing plant will be established in Aldarkhaan soum of Zavkhan aimag with MNT 20.1 billion financing. 
1997 days
Health Promotion Center opens at the State Central First Hospital
Aimed at preventing citizens from any diseases, detecting at its early stage and giving health education, “Health Promotion Center”, diagnostic and treatment center has opened today, June 22 at the State Central First Hospital (SCFH). 
1997 days
Military ranks awarded
President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Mongolia Kh.Battulga issued a decree on awarding military ranks.
1997 days
Libraries and museums re-open from today
Governor of the Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan announced that libraries and museums in the city have started resuming operations from today. Sterilization and disinfection works must be organized well, cautioned the Mayor.   
1997 days
$20 Million Credit to Support Employment Opportunities, Workers, and Employers in the Wake of COVID-19
On June 19, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million IDA credit for the Mongolia Emergency Support and Employment Support Project. 
1997 days
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 9 hours
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