The Mongolian team took home the top prize in the third tournament of the World Cup of Judo “Chinggis Khaan 2011” under the President of Mongolia, which was held over the weekend. Taking part in the tournament were 164 athletes

The State Specialized Inspecting Agency (SSIA) has shut down 73 mining companies that were operating illegally in Mongolia. The crackdown follows an investigation of mining activities in Tuv, Arkhangai, Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, and Khentii aimags between September 4 and 10. The

Mongolia annually observes a day of remembrance on September 10 for the country’s victims of political persecution. Political persecution was at its height from 1937 to 1939, when 37,000 citizens were persecuted, including 21,000 who were murdered. Additionally, 17,000 Buddhist

Russian websites report that 18 Mongolians have enrolled in the Suvorov Military Academy in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The academy for boys between the ages of 14 and 18 is named after Alexander Suvorov, the great eighteenth-century general.Defense Minister L.Bold talked about

MP L.Gundalai has told the newspaper Uls Turiin Toim that it is difficult to predict how the debate over changing the electoral rules will turn out. He points out that the DP took a recess from discussing a draft law

The State Academic Drama Theater will observe its 80th anniversary on November 12, and the theater is planning to stage some of its “greatest hits” to mark the occasion. In addition to performing the best of the 400 or so

Mongolia will borrow USD 20 million from the Asian Development Bank under an agreement reached on Friday. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt and the permanent representative of the Asian Development Bank to Mongolia, Robert Schoellhammer.The loan will

The third tournament of the World Cup of Judo under the President of Mongolia begins on Saturday in Ulaanbaatar. 115 athletes from 24 countries will compete. The winner will receive a 13-kg cup with Chinggis Khaan’s likeness. 2010 tournament champion

President Ts.Elbegdorj has replied to a note from Prime Minister S.Batbold about the reorganization of military units.Elbegdorj has written that under the law the Government must discuss the establishment and dismissal of military units with the Commander General of the

A two-day meeting on health issues began Thursday at the Government House. In attendance are 300 delegates from the 21 aimags and the nine districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as officials from the Health Ministry, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the