In 2011 the Ulaanbaatar Public Transportation Office has implemented programs to generate jobs and to improve service and the working conditions of drivers. Large bus service has been added on six new routes and the number of buses has increased

MPs and other officials recently told our correspondent their opinions on holding the elections for Parliament and local managing officials at the same time.N.Luvsanjav: It will be difficult to hold elections simultaneously The head of the Election General Committee, N.Luvsanjav,

The publication State Data presented its first award on Monday, and Secretary General of Parliament’s Office Ts.Sharavdorj announced the winner. The publication has decided to honor news outlets that promptly report Parliament’s activities to the public in a reliable fashion.

The MPP caucus at Parliament on Monday discussed a protocol to establish electoral districts. Members approved further discussion of the protocol.The protocol would establish 48 directly-elected parliamentary seats in 26 electoral districts. Arkhangai aimag would have two seats, Bayan-Ulgii two,

Members of the Democratic Party’s National Consultative Committee celebrated New Year’s over the weekend. All 228 members of the committee and 27 DP MPs attended the party, and there was no alcohol on any of the tables. The party has

The Academy of Mongolian Radio and Television initiated the Bolor Uzeg awards in 2011, and the first winners were announced on December 24. News.mn was proud to win the award for best website.News.mn has been online since 2007 and it

The president’s sub-council on energy policy organized a discussion about solar energy in Civil Chamber on December 23. The president’s economic advisor, L.Dashdorj, opened the discussion with a speech. Director of National Center for Renewable Energy J.Osgonbaatar read a paper

Parliament on December 23 discussed city planning issues, including traffic jams, traffic police, and infrastructure. According to statistics, auto accidents have increased as the number of registered vehicles has risen in recent years. About 160 auto accidents have been registered

Speaker D.Demberel has left for Khovd aimag to study projects and the winter situation of the aimag, soums, and organizations, and to meet with local residents to hear their opinions and to inform them about Parliament’s new laws and protocols.

Prime Minister S.Batbold received representatives of the100 businesses and other organizations that paid the most taxes to the state in 2011 at the Government House on December 23.The premier met with representatives and thanked them for their contributions to state