Former Minister of Health and Sports G.Shiilegdamba has been sentenced to 5.1 years in prison for corruption. In addition, O.Davaasuren was sentenced to 1.6 years in prison for giving bribes, G.Ganchimeg, former state secretary of the Health Ministry was fined for MNT 19 million and E.Gantulga, an executive of ‘Metro Network’ LLC for 14 million.

Heavy rain fell in the eastern parts of Nariinteel soum in Uvurkhangai province on Wednesday (2nd of August), washing away part of a road and bridge.

The Central Bank of Mongolia has minted a special silver coin of the Mazaalai, or Gobi Bear which is an endemic Mongolian species and is on the verge of extinction.

The Mongolian National Emergency Committee met earlier today (3rd of August) to discuss measures and strategies for preparing for the coming winter.

A famous Mongolian authoress has been appointed as an adviser on culture and religion to the President of Mongolia.

A 27-year-old Mongolian woman has been awarded with the Hero of Labour. S.Battsetseg, a member of the women’s national freestyle wrestling team is an Olympic bronze medalist and twice champion of World Freestyle Wrestling.

Mongolia’s outgoing ambassador to Japan pledged his country’s cooperation in helping to resolve the decades-old issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.

Eight people were injured in the Puma Imperial Hotel, located in central Ulaanbaatar, when the lift plunged between floors on 1st of August.

China and Mongolia will soon start conducting a joint feasibility study for the development of a free trade zone, a Chinese official said on Tuesday.

Mongolian mountaineer G.Usukhbayar has stopped his ascent of K2, the second highest mountain in the world.