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DP holds Mongol Citizen 2020 forum in Mungunmorit soum

The DP held its Mongol Citizen 2020 forum in Mungunmorit soum of Tuv aimag over the weekend. The party is holding the forum in all 21 aimags and nine districts of Ulaanbaatar. Altogether, the forum is being held in 330

Standing Committee postpones discussion of draft anti-corruption law

The Standing Committee on Justice approved further discussion of the enforcement provisions of the laws on taxation and social insurance on Tuesday. The committee also agreed to discuss this year’s Constitution Court ruling that found some provisions of the constitution

Buses switching from diesel to natural gas

The Public Transportation Office and the National Committee to Reduce Air Pollution are joining forces to switch buses from diesel fuel to cleaner-burning natural gas.The two organizations are aiming to reduce by 30 percent the pollution created by public transportation.

MPP goes hunting for votes outside Mongolian

The new election law allows Mongolians living abroad to vote in the 2012 parliamentary election at Mongolian embassies and consulates.With an estimated 200,000 Mongolian citizens living abroad, the MPP is ratcheting up its efforts to reach out to these potential

Mongolia’s mining sector keeps growing

The total production output of Mongolia’s mining sector increased to MNT 1,890 billion at the end of November 2011. The rise is attributed to big increases in oil, coal, and iron ore production.Compared with the same period a year earlier,

Photo exhibit marks centennial of Mongolia’s diplomatic service

In commemoration of this year’s centennial of the establishment of Mongolia’s modern diplomatic service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is organizing a photo exhibit called “Foreign Relations of Mongolia between 1911 and 2011” at the Fine Art Gallery.

Ulaanbaatar releases information on 2011 budget

The head of Ulaanbaatar’s Finance and Treasury Department in the Mayor’s Office, E.Gankhuu, told our reporter that the city has collected revenue of MNT 227 billion in 2011, of which MNT 128 billion has been allocated to construction projects in

State General Registration Office to issue new ID cards

The State General Registration Office (SGRO) will begin issuing new “smart” ID cards to citizens on December 26. The SGRO has studied smart ID cards from 47 countries in preparation for issuing the cards in Mongolia. The new cards, which

Ministry submits draft laws on education and higher education

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has prepared draft laws on education and higher education. Education, Culture and Science Minister Yo.Otgonbayar submitted the draft laws to Speaker D.Demberel on Monday. The current laws on education and higher education were

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