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UB to become more child friendly

On Wednesday 11 September, a sub-programme entitled ‘Child Friendly Ulaanbaatar’ was approved at a meeting of the Citizens’ Representative Khural (Council). The sub-programme was presented by Khural member Ts.Odontungalag.

The sub-programme has 15 goals. These include: making sure all children attend

Mongolian cuckoos reach India

Namjaa and Onon are the names which have been given to two Common Cuckoos. The two birds were fitted with transmitters by scientists in northern Mongolia in June – they have now reached India after flying for thousands of miles,

Eco buses arrive in Chinggis Khaan City

At the initiation of Ts.Iderbat, Mayor of the Chinggis Khaan City, eco buses are now running in the public transport system. The town is the administrative centre of Khentii Province.

A total of six eco buses are currently running in the

Holy Mountain Saved!

On Monday (9 September), the Mongolian Cabinet decided to register Noyon Mountain, which is located in Mandal Soum of Selenge Province, as a national reserve; in so doing they ended the long-running dispute between locals and the Centerra Gold mining

German DJs arrested at UB nightclub on drug charges

The Mongolian Police Anti-Narcotics Department has conducted special operations in nightclubs located in the Bayangol and Chingeltei Districts of Ulaanbaatar. A total of 24 people, including a woman and two German DJs, were arrested for using drugs and possession. According

Avian Catastrophe?

Mongolia lies on the migration route of many species of birds; the sight of thousands of wildfowl resting on the waters of the country’s lakes is one well known to many ornithologists. Now as the birds are migrating south from

Mainstream education for Mongolian children with disabilities

The Mongolian Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports has issued a decree to educate children with disabilities along with other pupils beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year. However, the Association for Parents of Children with Disabilities noted at the

UB bus tickets for recycled plastic bottles

Commuters in Ulaanbaatar who recycle plastic bottles can collect credits for the purchase of bus tickets through an RVM machine. The Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism is working with the Eco Bin Company to implement the project for promoting