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Civil movement supports teachers’ strike

The civil movement Promise Claiming People’s Union announced its support for the teachers’ strike on Wednesday. The movement’s coordinator, G.Uyanga, and members of the movement told reporters that teachers’ salaries are so low that they can not afford basic necessities

Mongolia issues 107 uranium exploration licenses

According to the Nuclear Energy Authority, 107 uranium exploration licenses have been issued in Mongolia so far. Two uranium exploitation licenses have been issued as well.The agency also says the state spent MNT 16 billion for uranium exploration in 2009,

NGO plans to support women candidates

The NGO Globe International is implementing a program to support women candidates in Mongolia’s 2012 parliamentary election. The NGO is receiving assistance from the Asia Foundation. Globe International is preparing women to run for office by training them in how

Census of street children conducted

Under a directive issued by the deputy prime minister and Ulaanbaatar’s mayor, a census of street children in the capital was conducted on November 23 and 24. The count was carried out by the Organization for Children, the Police Department,

Livestock count underway

The state is counting livestock from December 9 to 20. The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry and the National Statistics Committee are organizing the count. The results of the count will be announced on December 25.Mongolia annually counts

Standing Committee approves draft law on social welfare

The Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science discussed a draft law on social welfare for the first time on Wednesday. Members approved further discussion in Parliament. Parliament discussed the draft law in 2010 but there was disagreement

PM meets with representatives of striking teachers

Prime Minister S.Batbold received representatives of the Trade Union of Education, Culture and Science at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Education, Culture and Science Minister Yo.Otgonbayar and Social Welfare and Labor Minister T.Gandi also attended the meeting. The teachers’ representatives said

Parliament passes draft election law

Parliament on Thursday passed a draft election law with 85 percent of MPs voting in favor of it. The new law takes effect immediately, replacing the previous election law. It took Parliament nearly a year to pass the law, due

Mongolians shine at international opera competition

Five opera singers from Mongolia qualified for the second round of the 24th International Vocal Contest named after the Russian composer Mikhail Glinka, which was held in Moscow from December 3 to 14. G.Ariunbaatar of Suld Ensemble won first place

Health workers join teachers’ strike

Confederation of Trade Unions President S.Ganbaatar told journalists on Wednesday that health care workers have joined the teachers’ strike, and police and employees of arts and cultural organizations may join as well.Representatives of health care workers, police, and arts and

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