The population of Ulaanbaatar has increased by 70 percent in the past 20 years. A World Bank survey of ger districts divided them into three major regions and found each was especially lacking in one of the three basic services:

The 20th anniversary of the Democratic Movement of Mongolian Students was celebrated yesterday as part of the broader observance of the 20th anniversary of the Democratic Revolution. The founders and first members of the movement paid tribute to S.Zorig before

The Russian Space Center feels the objects that fell from space may have been parts of a spacecraft launched by the USA, according to Mongolia’s first and only astronaut J.Gurragchaa who spoke to the center. They feel the two belonged

The Government meeting yesterday discussed the infant infections in Clinical 1st Hospital and maternity house issues. Ch.Khurelbaatar briefed the meeting about the report of the working group established by the Prime Minister. After discussion, the following decisions were made:
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Eznis Airways is back flying to Bulgan in Khovd, after about almost 18 months. The resumption of service was prompted by concern for the people of Bulgan and two adjacent districts in Khovd — Altai and Uench. Separated from the

Rio Tinto is planning to expand its next generation technology program, Mine of the Future, to develop new equipment and systems for deep underground mines. Projects such as Oyu Tolgoi would use an underground block cave mining method, which requires

Centerra Gold has reported that its Boroo mine in Mongolia is nearing the end of its mine life and is expected to cease mining by the end of this year. A May 26, 2009, strike at Boroo, followed by the

Professor Emeritus Robert Rupen, 87, who was invited to speak at the 50th anniversary commemoration last fall of the first International Mongolian Congress held in 1959 but could not go because of advanced age, is one of the not many

International veterinarians are now in the country to study Mongolian livestock. Their decision on whether the animals are “healthy” or not will be important in exporting meat and live animals. In the absence of such a health guarantee, Mongolia could

Baganuur district of Ulaanbaatar has been put under quarantine because of the spread of influenza. Five kindergartens and Bolovsrol school complex have been closed until March 9. Billiards, tennis and PC game centers will also be shut until then.
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