May 11, 2025 54 min read Daily News Summaries

Mongolia News Summary for May 11, 2025

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Politics

The "Toothache" That Could Bring Down the Government Is Finance Minister B. Javkhlan

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

The week is ending amidst numerous events, such as President U. Khurelsukh departing for Russia to attend the World War II Victory Day events, the appointment of S. Magnaisuren as the General Auditor of Mongolia, and the submission of changes and amendments to the General Law on Social Insurance by 40 members of Parliament. Lately, members of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) themselves have started criticizing Finance Minister B. Javkhlan as a form of opposing the government's actions. This is seen as a sign of instability in L. Oyun-Erdene’s government. - Parliament Member B. Enkhbayar Criticizes Finance Minister B. Javkhlan and Opposes the Government - For instance, MP B. Enkhbayar made several statements criticizing the government and Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, particularly expressing the significant influence of former President Kh. Battulga in the government's composition. He remarked, "This is Jenner’s government now. It’s disgusting. The rumor that the country is being run from the 15th floor isn’t even a lie anymore. I demand that this bullying stop immediately." Additionally, he addressed Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, saying, "The alliance of these brothers has ruined the country. Behave yourselves; this country is not your stage for play-acting, and the people are not your audience. You and Jenner have gone too far." MP B. Enkhbayar also linked Finance Minister B. Javkhlan to a corruption case concerning S. Batdolt, the former Deputy Head of UBTZ's Transport Organization Department, where 7.3 billion MNT was found, and said the budget increase of the Court Decision Enforcement Agency might be connected to this issue. Finance Minister B. Javkhlan responded, saying he was surprised by Enkhbayar’s statements as they had worked together in government, and emphasized he had no relation to S. Batdolt, stating, "If you’re trying to stick something bad on me, it will not work." During these statements from MP Enkhbayar, the issue of former President Kh. Battulga allegedly selling the "Tugrug Nuur deposit" for $250 million through offshore channels to four foreign citizens was also being discussed. - Parliament Member G. Temuulen Again Criticizes Finance Minister B. Javkhlan and the Government - MP G. Temuulen made a statement this Thursday noting that the Ministry of Finance drafted the law "On Increasing the Use and Efficiency of Foreign Loans" and had MPs sign it for submission, and he strongly criticized Finance Minister B. Javkhlan and the government's policies. He commented, "The issue of issuing foreign loans and aid from the state budget is being discussed. Fundamentally, neither in theory nor in principle should this be allowed. If we proceed this way, we could go on deceiving ourselves, cutting welfare and operating expenses to make the budget look good and maintain budget balance. The Ministry of Finance drafted this bill. It’s a bit of a joke that the government and Ministry of Finance didn’t introduce the bill themselves but instead collected MPs’ signatures to submit it as if the MPs independently brought it forward—that’s wrong." With this statement, MP G. Temuulen criticized Finance Minister B. Javkhlan for irresponsibly handling the issue and pointed out the government’s lack of substantive action in this direction. It is rare for MPP members to openly criticize their own government in public, as differences and disputes are usually handled within the closed party meetings. But recently, younger MPs from the same "generation" like B. Enkhbayar and G. Temuulen have publicly criticized Finance Minister B. Javkhlan, and this opposition may intensify to the point where MPP members themselves could even raise the issue of dissolving the government.

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Economy

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Oyu Tolgoi and Entree companies have reportedly made an agreement between themselves to “leave Mongolia out,” which has attracted public attention. Therefore, in the 45th episode of our “Shugam” program, we invited MP O.Batnairamdal, the first whistleblower about this issue, to discuss the matter. – It appears you blew the whistle to society regarding issues related to Oyu Tolgoi. Specifically, you made a statement that Entree, which holds the mining licenses for Oyu Tolgoi’s main deposits “Hugo” and “Heruga,” made an almost secret agreement with “Rio Tinto” to share profits at a ratio of 20/80. As a result, you are being criticized for allegedly driving away third-party investments or being influenced by ideas from Harvard. This raises two questions: Were you highlighting that Mongolia could benefit further from Oyu Tolgoi with your statement? Or are you simply gaining political points as some claim? – It’s simple. After 16 years, a ray of sunshine has appeared for Oyu Tolgoi. We must now take steps for Mongolia’s interests. Oyu Tolgoi is one of Mongolia’s most important strategic deposits. According to Article 6.2 of the Constitution, the majority of the benefits from exploiting a strategic deposit must go to Mongolia. The Minerals Law also states that if a private company explores a strategic deposit, the government must receive an equivalent benefit to 34% ownership through mineral royalties (AMNAT). I am simply calling for these laws to be enforced. It doesn’t matter what others call me. I was elected as an MP to serve the people. I saw that such a possibility arose for Oyu Tolgoi; therefore, I informed the public. I press the government to resolve the issue in accordance with the law and Mongolia’s interests. – The public may not know; they may just think “Oyu Tolgoi” is a single deposit? – Oyu Tolgoi group deposit actually contains two deposits: South and North Hugo. To the south, Entree LLC holds the “Shivee Tolgoi” license. Additionally, the majority of the “Heruga” deposit, known as the “Javkhlant” license, is also under Entree LLC, making it the company’s second license. In other words, a company traded on the Canadian stock exchange, Entree LLC, owns these. Thirty percent of the underground ore at Oyu Tolgoi belongs to Entree. Also, 42% of the gold, 24% of the copper, and nearly 94% of the molybdenum in the deposit are in these two licensed areas. – Two foreign companies have divided Mongolia’s wealth 20/80 between them – – In your statement, you said Oyu Tolgoi and Entree signed a 76–page contract. Have you seen this contract? – Yes, I have. The contract clearly outlines how profits will be shared within their partnership. Mongolia is not mentioned at all. Only two foreign companies have divided Mongolia’s wealth, with Oyu Tolgoi taking 80% and Entree 20% of the profits. Where, then, is Mongolia’s interest in this strategic deposit? Mongolia is not mentioned in their agreement, and it’s unclear what royalties or benefits Mongolia will receive. There was initially a dispute between Oyu Tolgoi and Entree, which resulted in Entree filing for arbitration in Canada. After two or three years of deliberation, the court ruled in Entree’s favor last year. Following the arbitration, the contract was formalized three months ago. Mongolia’s interests must be asserted here. – Mining at Entree’s license area is about to begin this year. There is information that underground mining at Hugo started in 2024 and that Heruga will be exploited in the future. Is this correct? – Yes, we are currently mining Hugo. This year, we started working in the "Javkhlant" license area, and extraction will begin next year. Once ore extraction begins, there will be real economic gains: revenue, tax, and mineral royalties will be accounted for, and dividends will be considered. Therefore, what position should we take? We need to establish a new investment agreement regarding Entree’s deposits. – So, Oyu Tolgoi extracts ore from Entree’s license based on a partnership agreement. Since the head and tail of Oyu Tolgoi are not included in the main project unit, we should receive some profit, right? But Oyu Tolgoi says, “This is one deposit; you already own 34%.” – They can make that argument. However, in principle, we must enter into an agreement with Entree as a license holder. If the licenses were under Oyu Tolgoi’s name and included in the original investment agreement, then there would be no issue. Yet, the two licenses under Entree have been in its name since before the Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement, since 2004. Since Entree is the special license holder, new agreements must be made. Besides, before sharing profits, the first issue is agreeing that Mongolia receives a benefit from mining on these licenses, which is not reflected in any contract. Mongolia, as a country, should negotiate with the license holder to implement the Constitution and the Minerals Law. – There are suspicions that your statement has been ordered by a politician. Is that the case? – If there is an “orderer,” it’s the people themselves. The Education Loan Fund faced similar issues. Any problems that arise, we must bring to light and solve. Otherwise, why should I be a politician? – You graduated from Harvard. Does Harvard teach that the government should get a private company’s 34% for free? – That institution teaches fairness and principles. What I want is just fairness and protection of Mongolia’s interests. All I want is a fair, mutually beneficial contract. It’s not about attacking a company.

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Consumer Goods and Services Prices Rise by 8.6 Percent

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The prices of consumer goods and services across the country rose by 8.6 percent in April of this year compared to the same period last year, and by 0.3 percent compared to the previous month. This increase was mainly influenced by a 0.9 percent rise in the price of food, beverages, and mineral water; a 0.7 percent rise in the price of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels; and a 3.9 percent increase in the cost of insurance and financial services compared to the previous month. According to the National Statistics Office, in Ulaanbaatar, the price of the services group increased by 18.4 percent, in the western region the price of the goods group increased by 6.9 percent, in the central region the price of the food group increased by 7.9 percent, and in the capital the price of the non-food group increased by 10.9 percent, showing the highest increases in these categories.

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Featured Interviews: Off-budget Fiscal Expansion is Concerning

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: news.mn

Here we present the highlight interviews from News.mn from last week. "Trying to sincerely help tourists visiting Mongolia" "The most wonderful feeling is to sincerely help and provide information to tourists coming to Mongolia from all corners of the world," says B. Bilegt. He is 27 years old. Having studied business administration in Vienna, Austria, he returned to his homeland and started working in the tourism sector. He has been working for the second year as an information officer and guide at the "Tourist Information Center" located at the central square of the capital, providing assistance and information to foreign tourists. We spoke with him about his career. - Meeting tourists from different countries every day and providing information about your homeland must be interesting. How many languages does B. Bilegt speak? - Thank you. Besides English, I also speak German. - A tourist from Germany just came in. What kind of help did they ask from you? - The tourist from Germany is traveling alone in Mongolia. They told me about their trip to Khövsgöl aimag outside of Ulaanbaatar. They said they really liked Mongolia's beautiful nature. They plan to return home next Monday, so they came to our center to find out about the bus route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Since May 2025, buses have started operating from Sukhbaatar Square to the airport. They took the public transport schedule and left. - Which country's tourists are visiting Mongolia most frequently? - From what I see, many foreign tourists from Europe come in. Recently tourists from France, Germany, and America visited. Asian tourists usually travel in groups organized by tour operators, so they tend to come for information in smaller numbers. - What issues do foreign tourists usually come with? - Mostly, solo travelers seek information and assistance at our center. They often ask for directions to the airport and schedules for buses, taxis, and trains going to places near the city such as Terelj, Chinggis Khaan Statue complex, and Khustain Nuruu. In addition, they inquire about places to see in Ulaanbaatar and want information about Mongolia's beautiful nature and country in general. According to our available data, six Tourist Information Centers have provided information to about 50-55 thousand tourists in 2024. Read the full interview here. "Off-budget fiscal expansion is concerning" An interview with Member of Parliament A. Ariunzaya. - You previously worked as the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare. So, I suppose you are closely aware of the issues facing society. Since your time in office, what advances have there been in Mongolian society? For instance, by how much has the poverty rate decreased? - Progress in society is not something that can change overnight, except for a few issues. Poverty isn't one of these. Poverty isn't something that can be solved with one-off welfare, handouts, or national gifts. Policies to alleviate poverty are long-term, needing coordination across sectors. While I was minister, the world was dealing with the Covid pandemic. During that time, our focus was preventing interruptions of pensions and allowances, increasing child benefits so that we wouldn't undermine people’s livelihoods during lockdowns, focusing on social protection and protecting incomes. We increased child money fivefold and increased caregiver’s allowance by 100,000 tugriks. Welfare spending doubled and reached almost 7% of GDP. Afterwards, there was a discussion about reducing the child allowance, but it was clear that increasing child money fivefold greatly affected household livelihoods. If decision had been made to reduce child money back to 20,000 tugriks, it would have severely impacted people. Based on economic calculations, the value of 20,000 tugriks in 2012 is now about 50,000. While raising child money to 100,000, it was calculated that this policy increased unemployment by two percentage points. Benefit and welfare policies are big economic and political decisions. Even with limited fiscal resources, a major political decision was made to keep child money at 100,000. However, the problem of raising unemployment by two points through this policy remains unresolved for employers — it’s difficult to find workers even for jobs that don’t require much skill as people can cover daily needs through child benefits. Perhaps, the policy to move from welfare to employment is not being implemented effectively. Welfare needs to be reduced and employment opportunities increased to support employment. - Compared to the Covid period, the country’s economy and macro indicators have expanded. There is criticism that government has become bloated and the budget is too wasteful. Do you agree? - Economic expansion and government bloating are separate issues. In economic terms, Mongolia’s GDP has doubled compared to 2020; GDP per capita has increased from about $3,000 to around $7,000. This is a strong indicator of economic expansion. But it matters what underlies this expansion. Did Mongolia’s businesses expand, trade increase, and operational scope grow, or did it grow just because mining, especially coal, prices were high? Since Mongolia is heavily dependent on mining, the quality of growth must be considered. Only when businesses and citizens’ incomes rise will households tangibly benefit from economic growth. However, people complain that this economic expansion doesn’t reach households. The expansion relates mostly to mining rather than real business growth. Regarding budget allocation, for 2025 the government, for the first time, brought a deficit-free budget which was cut by the parliament. While this may seem good, it also means that implementation of major mega projects will be delayed, so their economic impact is postponed. Looking at the data, the concern is with off-budget fiscal expansions: apart from the approved budget, there are expansions through SOEs, national committees, and other government structures beyond the core civil service. Thus, oversight needs to be improved and SOE governance tightened. - Salaries, pensions, and ongoing expenses place strain on the budget, but because of inflation increases, the results seem poor? - If we compare household income and expenditure with statistics, there is a real increase in average household income, salaries, and pensions. Still, while government is raising salaries and pensions, prices are rising rapidly, so the results seem ineffective. The price rises are mainly due to the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, policies of US President Trump, and tariff wars. In short, there are negative external conditions. Nonetheless, the government is increasing salaries and pensions as much as possible. For families below the poverty line, targeted support policies should be developed. Read the full interview here. "A country without a middle class falls into stagnation" An interview with Dr. L. Oyun, Professor and Economist. - The prices of daily essentials keep rising. How is this affecting people’s lives? - Life for Mongolians is really tough. Even though salaries and pensions have increased, prices of goods follow. If this continues, there is no light at the end of the tunnel. There is no vision or hope for things to get better. There is no fairness in this society. You can’t see a future where honest work is valued — those who strive to improve their lives through work don’t have the opportunity. - Most of us are just living from salary to salary. Is there a way to improve, live well, and invest in our children’s future? - There is no environment to improve or climb the ladder. National development comes from production, not just services. To get out of this crisis, our national production needs to be developed. If we develop and support national production, then citizens will be provided with jobs and salaries; livelihoods will naturally improve. Right now, citizens live by taking loans and paying back interest. As loans are spent on consumption rather than productive uses, it is hard to escape debt. It is important to spend borrowed money on something that generates income, but since it goes to consumption, people remain in debt. - So to escape this debt cycle, what should citizens and leaders focus on? - With so little production, prices rise. We need to produce our own goods. Everyone has some business ideas. But when they try to implement these, there are so many barriers starting with taxes and social insurance. So, people are driven to prefer doing nothing over going into debt by starting something. The state should provide the means for people to create wealth, start businesses, especially small and medium enterprises. The government should truly support enterprises at the early stage, lower interest rates, taxes, and provide exemptions just so that they can start up and stabilize, after which their business will pay taxes to the state. Otherwise, the state should not intervene and simply provide freedom. If supply increases, the prices of goods will naturally go down. - When starting something new, there are tax and fee pressures, so not only is it hard to start a new business, but even existing businesses are closing down. - It is important to support those running small and medium businesses, as they provide for themselves and create jobs without relying on government welfare. Once again, the government should ensure the means for people to work — they know what to do, when, where, and how to sell. Now, there is an environment where people can live without working. Everyone does the same. People think they might as well not bother starting something new, given all the pressures.

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Young Leaders of the Future of the Financial Sector Identified through the J. Peter Morrough Olympiad

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Having knowledge presents opportunities, but standing out with your knowledge is skill. To identify and develop such skills, and to support progress, Khan Bank has successfully organized the J. Peter Morrough Olympiad for the twelfth year, an event designed to test theoretical knowledge, professional competencies, and creative thinking in finance students. Held annually among third and fourth year university students, this competition consists of both team and individual categories, with 50 students from 10 teams representing six public and private universities competing this year. This year's Olympiad covered topics such as banking management, comprehensive problems in bank accounting, risk management, data analysis, and legal regulations in banking. In the individual category, first place went to M. Davaanyam of the "Incentive" team from the Institute of Finance and Economics (IFE), second place to B. Erdene-Ochir, also of the "Incentive" team of IFE, and third place to E. Azzaya of the "VersUs" team from IFE. Additionally, M. Davaanyam was named "Outstanding Student" for his talent and knowledge, receiving a monetary prize. The top three winners received certificates and cash prizes, and in addition, the top five finalists were invited to work at Khan Bank. In the team category, the IFE "Incentive" team won first place, receiving a certificate, 3 million MNT, and a challenge cup, while the "Active" team from the National University of Mongolia took second place, receiving a certificate, 2 million MNT, and a cup. The organizing committee of the Olympiad included leading young professionals who had previously participated in past competitions and are now making valuable contributions at Khan Bank. The bank's management board and department directors served as judges for the Olympiad and helped identify the best participants. Harmonious Growth Together - Khan Bank

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Closing Ceremony of 'Global Money Week 2025' Campaign Held in Umnugovi Province

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

The closing event of the nationwide campaign held under the slogan “Smart Financial Decisions—The Start of Tomorrow’s Success” is taking place at the provincial Cultural and Sports Center. During the campaign, a variety of events and competitions aimed at imparting financial knowledge, skills, and the right attitudes to children and youth have been organized. Participating in the closing event are Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Economics R. Seddorj, Governor of the province N. Enkhbat, Director of the Secretariat Office of the Bank of Mongolia G. Purevsuren, as well as provincial leaders and representatives from the Bank of Mongolia. At the closing event, attending children are provided with engaging lectures to enhance their financial knowledge, participate in fun games, and receive information from commercial banks about their services targeted for children. Prizes were awarded to those who successfully participated in the competitions and events organized throughout the campaign.

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Diplomacy

More than 1,500 military personnel from 13 countries including Mongolia, China, and Vietnam participate in Victory Day Parade

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At the invitation of the President of Russia, V. V. Putin, the President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, took part in the ceremonial parade honoring the historic 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War victory. Over 11,000 military personnel from Russia, as well as more than 1,500 military members from 13 countries including Mongolia, China, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, participated in the Victory Day parade. The Mongolian Armed Forces contingent, consisting of 28 officers, 50 sergeants, and two contract soldiers, was led by Lieutenant Colonel E. Bilegsaikhan, commander of unit number 032. Last month, these participants trained at the "Zvenigorodsky" military resort, under Russia’s Ministry of Defense, together with teams from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. From the first days of the war, Mongolia and its people supported the cause with the slogan "Everything for the front, everything for victory," and contributed to the Soviet Union and the Red Army with the "Revolutionary Mongolia" tank convoy, the "Mongolian People" air squadron, over 500,000 horses, and provided six rounds of warm clothing, food, and a total of 740 wagons of aid supplies to support the victory. Source: Office of the President Notice: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social and Web pages) are prohibited from using our information in any form, whether in full or in part, except with consent and citing the original source (ikon.mn).

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Infrastructure

Ulaanbaatar to Partner with Budapest to Improve City’s Flood Control System

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar and City Governor, Kh. Nyambaatar, met with the Mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karácsony, to discuss cooperation between the two cities. He conveyed his congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and noted the strong friendship and collaboration between them. He also introduced Ulaanbaatar’s 24 mega-projects for city development and expressed interest in collaborating on infrastructure projects, particularly in the construction of the metro, roads, flood control drainage systems, and water purification facilities. Mayor Gergely Karácsony stated, "We are happy to share our experience in public transportation solutions, especially metro, tram, spa, and rehabilitation development, as well as our experience in water retention from the Danube River. There is also potential for cooperation in the tourism sector. We hope to expand multifaceted cooperation between our cities in the future. Our city has the first complete metro and tram network in Europe. We believe that Ulaanbaatar’s initiative to build metro and tram systems is a smart solution. Implementing the tram project would allow a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s road infrastructure. We are ready to share our experiences." At the end of the meeting, the two sides discussed mutual collaboration and sharing of experience in supplying citizens with clean water, introducing environmentally friendly methods for wastewater treatment, and improving flood water drainage systems. With the support of the embassies, Budapest will invite engineers and technical professionals in the water sector to work in Ulaanbaatar.

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Today, Routes of 42 Public Transport Buses are Changed

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: ikon.mn

"Cycling Ulaanbaatar 2025" event is taking place today. Within the framework of this event, a bicycle parade will be held between 06:00 and 13:00. Due to this, traffic will be partially restricted on the following roads, and as a result, the routes of 42 public transport lines will be changed, according to the Public Transport Policy Department. When the main streets and roads within the city center (Ikh Toiruu) are closed, public transport services will reroute along Ikh Toiruu street at the back, and along Narnii Road and Namyanju Street at the front. The north-to-south and south-to-north vertical routes will operate via the West 4-way Intersection, Narnii Bridge, and East 4-way Intersection. After 18:00, services will resume on their usual routes. Changes to the public transportation bus routes: Routes operating along Ikh Toiruu: via Bayangol, National Post, Sansar Gas Station stops. Vertical routes (north-to-south): via Nogoon Nuur, 120 Myangat, Central Stadium stops. Routes passing through the West 4-way Intersection: via MUESTO, Elba Center, Bombogor Shopping Center, Narnii Titmiin stops. Routes passing through the East 4-way Intersection: via Sansar Service Center, National Cancer Center stops. Notice Media organizations (TV, radio, social media, and websites) are prohibited from using our information in any form, wholly or partially, unless agreed upon, in which case the source (ikon.mn) must be cited.

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REPORT: Cyclists, Scooter, and Electric Motorcycle Riders Going Against Traffic and in the Middle of the Road Are Major Causes of Accidents

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Recently, distressing news has almost become a daily occurrence: "A child on a bicycle hit by a car loses their life," "A serious road traffic accident involving an electric motorcycle and a car," "A child on a scooter is hit and injured." Even though law enforcement agencies have issued warnings and taken appropriate action, the incidence of such crimes is increasing year by year. The causes are undoubtedly numerous, including Ulaanbaatar’s traffic congestion, insufficient public transportation, inadequate road standards, and public awareness. To raise awareness among the public, we have prepared the following report. In Ulaanbaatar, on city roads, sidewalks—everywhere—you can see children and adults riding bicycles, electric motorcycles, and scooters. They should not be risking their health or lives simply by choosing this type of vehicle. Unfortunately, in Mongolia, those using these modes of transport often end up as "victims," which is regrettable. If there were standard bike lanes, no road congestion, enough public transportation, and if everyone followed the rules, tens of people would not be injured or lose their lives in accidents every year. Another issue is public awareness. Many people using such vehicles on the road do not obey traffic rules. For example, electric motorcycles should only be driven by people aged 18 and over with an A-type license, and the vehicle must meet safety standards and have passed inspection. Riders must also wear protective helmets, as stated in the Road Traffic Law. However, people frequently violate these rules, putting themselves and others at risk. Furthermore, individuals participating in traffic with bicycles, scooters, and electric bikes often make other violations, such as riding in the middle of the road, crossing intersections while riding, two people riding a vehicle meant for one, or moving at high speeds on pedestrian paths. That is why this information is being provided to urge participants in traffic to thoroughly study the Road Traffic Law and regulations and to improve their knowledge and awareness when traveling on the road.

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Engineering Infrastructure and Utilities Work Continues in Khunnu City

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The engineering infrastructure and utility works of Khunnu City are progressing, with completion rates ranging from 30% to over 70%. Within the framework of the 24 mega projects to develop Ulaanbaatar city, Khunnu City is being established on 31,500 hectares in Khushig Valley to accommodate 150,000 residents. This includes the phased construction and implementation of 127.4 km of roads, a 3,000 cubic meter sewage system, green buildings covering 12,000 square meters, power supply, installation of fiber optic communication cables, construction of flood protection dams, and utilization of geothermal energy. Currently, the infrastructure and utility works are between 30% and 70% complete.

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Society

KHOVD: Information on Tourist Camps and Hotels

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

For those planning to travel and relax in Khovd aimag, some information about the locations and contact numbers of service facilities is being introduced. Last year, a survey was conducted regarding the companies, tourist camps, hotels, and restaurants operating in the local tourism sector.

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Ts.Elbegdorj Becomes Honorary Member of Stanford University's Hoover Institution

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Former President Ts.Elbegdorj has been admitted as an honorary member of the Hoover Institution, an independent policy research center located at Stanford University in California, USA. This appointment will be effective from April 1, 2025, until March 2028. According to the Hoover Institution's website, "Human rights and democracy activist Ts.Elbegdorj will share his many years of experience leading a nation of 3.5 million people with a medium income, located between two great powers, Russia and China, at the Hoover Institution. Mongolia is a country that has left communism behind and joined the community of democratic nations. Ts.Elbegdorj, born in Zereg sum, Khovd province, grew up in a herder family. Later, he graduated with a journalism degree from the Military-Political Institute in Lviv, Ukraine. In the 1990s, he emerged as one of the leaders of the peaceful revolution for democracy in Mongolia and was one of the initiators of the democratic Constitution, starting his political career under the nickname 'Ebi.' Ts.Elbegdorj is the person who helped dismantle the communist regime and transform Mongolia into a democratic, pluralistic, and open country. Before being elected president consecutively in 2009 and 2013, Ts.Elbegdorj served twice as prime minister, in 1998 and from 2004 to 2006. During his time as president, he promoted democratic reforms, transparency, protection of human rights, and the abolition of the death penalty, making Mongolia a leader in human rights protection. Under his leadership, Mongolia strengthened its diplomatic relations with major powers while pursuing a balanced foreign policy based on the 'third neighbor' strategy, maintaining Mongolia's sovereignty between China and Russia. Commenting on joining the Hoover Institution as an honorary visiting member, he said, "It is an honor to become an honorary visiting member of this institution, which I see as a place where important discussions on democracy, governance, and global security can take place. Mongolia's path has demonstrated both the promises and challenges of sustaining democracy. Along with sharing our experience, I look forward to learning from all corners of the world. At a time when uncertainty is increasing, strengthening democratic institutions, promoting good governance, and advancing security cooperation are more important than ever before. I hope to contribute to the vital work of the Hoover Institution in supporting political stability, freedom, and respect for human rights." As a campaigner for freedom and democracy, Ts.Elbegdorj has worked with global organizations such as the United Nations, the Munich Security Conference, and the Club de Madrid. Through these organizations, he has contributed to global governance and conflict resolution. He is also a member of "The Elders," founded by Nelson Mandela, which works for world peace and human rights. From 2022 to 2024, he served as the Bernard and Susan Liuto Guest Fellow at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. In addition, he founded the "Elbegdorj Institution" in 2008 to strengthen and protect democratic values in Mongolia.

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KHOVD: Five Travel Routes Branch Out from the Gurvan Senkher Cave

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Jargalant – Khovd province is implementing the "Five Star Tourism Sub-Program Centered on Gurvan Senkher" to develop community-based tourism for the local population. Within the framework of this program, five distinct travel routes branching out from the Gurvan Senkher Cave—one of Mongolia's nine wonders—have been mapped out for travelers and tourists. First Route:
Gurvan Senkher Cave – Khar-Us Lake – Jargalan Khaikhan, Rashaant Waterfall – Khar Lake – Dorgon Lake, Janjin Ovoo – Darvi soum – Zagal Baatar's Kurgan – Suttai Khaikhan – Baatarkhaikhan – Ishgen Tolgoi Petroglyphs – Gurvan Senkher Cave. Second Route:
Gurvan Senkher Cave – Bayanzurkh Complex – Bodonch Canyon – Altai soum – Yamaan Us – Takhi Us – Monument to 24 Patriots – Damjig Us – Buduun Khargait – Baytag – Uushig Mountain – Gurvan Khüükhed Mountain – Ikh Ongogiin Steppe – Alag Tolgoi – Bulgan soum – Kharuul Ovoo – Uyench Canyon – Ikh Ulaan Pass – Bayanzurkh Complex – Gurvan Senkher Cave. Third Route:
Gurvan Senkher Cave – Mankhan soum – Shar Bulag – Googiyn Gurvan Khais – Munkhkhaikhan soum – Melkhi Khad (Tortoise Rock) – Khukh Nuur Waterfall – Shuurkhai Human Stone – Doloon Nuur (Seven Lakes) – Munkhkhaikhan soum – Duut – Burgedei Khaikhan – Nevt Spring – Gurvan Senkher Cave. Fourth Route:
Gurvan Senkher Cave – Shuvuuniin Tsuglaan (Bird Gathering) – Khovd City – Bayanbulag Resort – Bayanbulag Kurgan – Khukh Serkhiin Mountain Range – Surt Monument – Khovd soum – Eye-Eviin Complex – Shurgiyn River – Khoshuutiin Petroglyph – Tsambagarav Petroglyph – Tarvagtai River – Buureg – Baltgai – Tsambagarav Mountain – Shijigtiin Canyon – Erdeneburen soum – Khvod City Ruins – Khovd City – Gurvan Senkher Cave. Fifth Route:
Gurvan Senkher Cave – Shuvuuniin Tsuglaan – Chandmani Khar Uzur Rock Petroglyphs – Norjin Khaikhan Mountain – Buyant soum – Khovd River – Altan Khukhii – Myangat soum – Myangadyn Shal – Chandmani Tolgoi – Zagiin Els Sand Loop – Dorgon soum – Alag Mountain – Bolbootiin Curve – Khar Lake – Dorgon Lake, Janjin Ovoo – Chandmani soum – Gurvan Senkher Cave. The Gurvan Senkher Cave is located about 30 km west of the center of Mankhan soum, Khovd province. This cave contains traces and petroglyphs left by ancient people who lived there around 40,000 years ago. Khar-Us Lake is a freshwater lake with an area of 1,153 square kilometers, 72 km long and 26 km wide, with reeds and water plants along its southern edge. In 1997, 850,272 hectares of the area were placed under state protection. Although it covers a large area, the lake is very shallow, with a maximum depth of 4.4 meters and an average depth of 2 meters. Among the 10 islands in the lake, the largest is "Agshab," about 30 km long and 272 meters high above the water surface. Khar-Us Lake is divided into two large and small parts, north and south. These two sections are connected by a 20-kilometer long, 50–100 meter wide channel called "Lun Yum." Sutai Khaikhan Mountain crosses the borders of Darvi and Tsetseg soums of Khovd province and Tonkhil soum of Govi-Altai province. Its main peak, Tsaast Bogd, is 4,234 meters above sea level, and the Sutai Khaikhan range stretches for 60 km. The mountain is covered with forests of black larch, and is one of the 13 eternally snow-capped mountains of the Mongol Altai. On a small rise at the base of Sutai Khaikhan is the ancient "Ikh Ovoo" worship site. In 2007, the mountain was designated a state-sacred site by presidential decree. Numerous rivers originate from the perpetual snow peaks of Sutai Mountain, the most picturesque being the Moron River valley, which springs from the confluence of willows, elms, and dense black larch forests at the head of the Tsagaan River. This valley stretches more than 50 km, irrigating the fertile land to the north of Khovkhor and supporting meadows and agricultural fields with bountiful harvests.

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Honoring the Memory of Soviet Soldiers by Laying Flowers

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Major General S. Ganbyamba, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, along with other military leaders, participated in a flower-laying ceremony at the Soviet Soldiers' Memorial Complex on Zaisan Hill, the statue of Marshal G.K. Zhukov, and the Mongolian People's Squadron monument. This event was organized by the Embassy of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The ceremony was also attended by Brigadier General D. Gankhuyag, State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, along with other ministry officials, ambassadors and diplomats from several foreign countries based in Mongolia, as well as representatives of the public. Our service members took part in the "Military Parade" held in Moscow, where the President of Mongolia, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces U. Khurelsukh, Minister of Defense S. Byambatsogt, and other delegates attended as honored guests. From the very first day of this catastrophic war in human history, our country stood as the only true ally and together proclaimed victory. In terms of the aid provided by the people of Mongolia during the war years—relative to the country's population and economic capacity—Mongolia not only led all nations offering such support but also made a significant contribution to victory, which continues to be highly valued by Russia today. This year also marks the historic 80th anniversary of victory in the Liberation War, and a variety of events will be organized to honor the heroic deeds of past generations and to educate the youth about the importance of this historic event.

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80 people lost their lives nationwide due to disasters and accidents

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Since the beginning of this year, a total of 2,155 disasters, hazardous incidents, and accidents have been recorded nationwide. As a result, 80 people have died, 54 citizens have been injured, and the country has suffered preliminary damages amounting to 23.7 billion tugriks, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. This is a 6.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Among these incidents, the number of structural fires increased by 45%, and forest and steppe fires increased by 49%. To mitigate the consequences of these disasters and accidents, the agency deployed 17,545 rescuers and 3,898 pieces of equipment (counting multiple deployments), saving 765 lives and providing assistance services. Additionally, there have been 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of 3.5 or higher recorded nationwide since the start of the year. Natural and meteorological hazards, such as ice jam floods, spring meltwater floods, wet snow closing roads and passes, and cases where people were stranded in snow, have been recorded 38 times. Furthermore, there were 220 accidents related to human activity and 13 outbreaks of highly contagious animal diseases.

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Wife of Mongolian Ambassador in Thailand Dies After Falling From Height

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: news.mn

The wife of Mongolia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, Orkhon L., tragically fell from the 17th floor to the fourth-floor terrace in the busy Khlong Toei district of Bangkok in the early hours of May 9. Local police received a call about the incident at 1:09 a.m. Emergency responders from Samitivej Hospital arrived promptly at the scene and tried to save the 41-year-old woman, but unfortunately, it was too late. The sad news of her death was reported by "Thai News" and "Bangkok Post" websites.

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Person Serving Sentence for Murder Escapes from Prison

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

An individual who was serving a sentence for murder has escaped from prison. An incident occurred at the 433rd closed correctional facility in Mandal soum, Selenge province, where an inmate escaped on May 10. Specifically, a 25-year-old inmate named O.Oyunbold, who had been sentenced by the court to 13 years' imprisonment on September 24, 2020, according to Article 10.1 of the Criminal Code for committing murder, had been serving his sentence at this facility. It is believed that the escaped individual may be wearing a green-patterned shirt. Distinctive features: Square-shaped head, light yellowish complexion, brown eyes without double eyelids, thin black eyebrows, a small dark mole between the eyes, a scar from a cut on the inside of the left forearm, and a burn scar next to the left nipple.

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PHOTO: Citizens report a serious traffic accident near 'Bars Trade Center'

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Before noon, citizens reported through social media that a serious road traffic accident occurred on the highway near the Bars Trade Center located in Bayangol district. According to photos posted by eyewitnesses on public networks, a black Toyota Alphard vehicle crashed into the metal barrier in the center of the road, coming to a stop perched over the barrier. The photos show that the barrier on the roadway was broken as a result of the accident, partially disrupting traffic movement. Some citizens have speculated that the vehicle was possibly traveling at excessive speed or that the driver may have been inattentive. It is currently unclear whether there were any injuries to pedestrians or the driver, but a large crowd has gathered at the scene. The police are conducting an on-site investigation to determine the cause and extent of the damages; however, an official statement has not yet been released.

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Toyota Prius Alpha Crosses Median and Hits Four Cars Near 'Bars' Market

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: ikon.mn

In the 1st khoroo of Bayangol district, on the northern road near the 'Bars' market, around 14:05 on May 10, 2025, a Toyota Prius Alpha vehicle crossed the median, turned around, and collided with four vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. It has been reported by the Traffic Police Department that the vehicle was driven by a 69-year-old man who was sober and had not consumed any alcoholic beverages. Warning:
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An 18-year-old man who cannot express himself and was reported missing about two months ago has still not been found

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Previously, we reported that the police are searching for an 18-year-old man who cannot express himself. It has now been found that this individual still has not been located. The missing person, B. Battur, is 165 cm tall, has a brown complexion, short black hair, and a slim build. Because he cannot express himself, the police are requesting that anyone who might have seen this man contact them at 70191420 or 94945419.

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Responses Delivered to Complaints From Kiosk Operators

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

A total of 39 named citizens submitted a complaint to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding alleged violations of the rights and lawful interests of kiosk operators. In this context, the complaint was investigated in accordance with the law, the results of the investigation were presented to the public, and the response to the complaint from the kiosk operators was delivered. After the recommendations of an NHRC member regarding whether human rights had been violated during the implementation of Capital City Governor's Order A/237 were conveyed to the Capital City Governor and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Kh. Nyambaatar, a copy was provided to the representatives of the kiosk operators. The NHRC made the following conclusions: First, information was generally provided to citizens whose rights or lawful interests were affected, they were notified in advance within a possible timeframe, and their participation was ensured in a general manner. However, there is no documentation showing that individual meetings were held with each person to offer possible solutions according to their particular circumstances. The Capital City Governor's Order A/237 dated February 14, 2025, was handed over, but complete information regarding the time for vacating the land was not fully provided. Consequently, the right of kiosk operators to take legal action concerning possible violations of their rights may have been constrained. Second, due to inadequate preparations for implementing the order, some citizens' rights were violated during the process of vacating the land, property was damaged, some people were treated inhumanely, and necessary preventive measures were not taken to ensure unified management and organization and to prevent violations of human rights while delegating relocation tasks to others. Third, during meetings with district officials, it was recommended that meetings be held individually with citizens who filed complaints or suggestions, effective consultations be conducted, human rights and freedoms be respected during relocation efforts, care be taken not to damage others' property, and the results of these actions be reported to the Commission. However, there was no clear outcome from these meetings, and complaints continue to be submitted to the Commission by citizens stating that relocation activities have intensified. Therefore, each district should meet with the citizens who filed complaints, introduce the job opportunities and possible conditions offered by the district, and take all necessary steps to reach an agreement. The hearing process must be conducted effectively, preparations must be made appropriately, and necessary preventive measures taken to avoid any risks. Officials who inadequately fulfilled their duties of organizing and leading the relocation process on-site should be held accountable. It was also determined that it is necessary to provide ongoing human rights education and training for relevant staff of the Capital City and district Governors' offices to enhance their knowledge and understanding of human rights.

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Environment

Movement Restricted in Bogd Khan Mountain Due to High Fire Risk

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Due to a high risk of fire, movement in the protected area of Bogd Khan Mountain has been restricted. Citizens' access to the mountain's protection zone has been limited. In the frequently visited valleys of the mountain, monitoring teams consisting of rangers from the Bogd Khan Strictly Protected Area Administration and members of the Mongolian Hiking Association are working to participate in the movement restriction activities. Especially on weekends, when citizen movement is high, emergency, police officers, volunteers, and staff members of the Protection Administration are organizing to prevent people from entering the restricted forested areas. To ensure the implementation of the laws on Environmental Protection, Water, Land, Forests, Animals, Plant Protection, Specially Protected Lands, Waste, and Environmental Impact Assessment, as well as Ministerial Order A/112, the City Governor's Resolution A/373, and the Protection Administration Director's Order A/10, movement in the exceptional, restricted, and regular buffer zones of the Bogd Khan Strictly Protected Area is being limited to prevent forest fires as mandated in Article 3.1.17 of the Forest Law due to the high fire risk, according to the Administration of the Bogd Khan Strictly Protected Area.

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Today is National Tree Planting Day

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

All employees of the Office of the National Committee for Monitoring and Evaluation celebrated "National Billion Trees Planting Day" by planting more than 150 trees at the Ölzii District, Khoro-14, Khanuul District, and in the Turgene River Park. In 2010, the President of Mongolia issued a decree to establish "National Tree Planting Day for All", and in 2021 the national "Billion Trees" movement was initiated. These efforts aim to honor the traditional Mongolian customs of protecting and cherishing the homeland and nature, to encourage everyone to participate in the restoration and protection of the environment, and to strengthen efforts in expanding forested and green areas. These activities, conducted successfully, have now become a national movement. The Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the National Committee for Monitoring and Evaluation, the Government Agency for Monitoring, and the Forestry Agency, along with all their staff and officials, participated in this initiative.

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SELENGA: Efforts Underway to Extinguish Forest Fire in Khuder Soum

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Efforts are underway to extinguish a forest fire in Khuder soum of Selenge aimag. The fire broke out in an area called Tömörtei, within Tarvagatai bag, located 168 km southeast of the aimag center and 15 km southwest of the soum center. The emergency call reporting the forest and steppe fire was received yesterday at 14:43. To extinguish the fire, the Search and Rescue unit of the Khuder soum branch of the Selenge aimag Emergency Management Agency, as well as officers from the Environmental Protection and Police sections of the soum, are working at the site. It has been reported that winds are strong on the western side of the fire hotspot.

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Forest fire contained in Khuder and Bayan-Agt soums

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: news.mn

The forest fire that broke out in Khuder soum of Selenge province on the 9th of this month and the one that started today, on the 10th, in Bayan-Agt soum of Bulgan province have been brought under control, and efforts are underway to completely extinguish them. Work to put out forest fires that have occurred in Yeruu and Tushig soums of Selenge province and Norovlin soum of Khentii province is ongoing. Since most areas are experiencing high dryness and there is an elevated risk of fire outbreaks, all citizens are urged to be vigilant against the dangers of fire.

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SELENGE: Ceremony Held to Worship the 300-Year-Old Burgedei Khairkhan Mountain

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The Local Council of Altanbulag soum in Selenge province, together with the soum's Governor's Office, have organized the ceremony to worship "Burgedei Khairkhan" mountain for the third consecutive year. From around 300 years ago, beginning in 1727 until the early 1920s—about 200 years—the local Khalkha and Buryat people revered and worshipped this sacred mountain from all directions. This ancient traditional practice was discontinued for over 100 years. In order to revive it, native and resident citizens submitted requests, which were conveyed to the Citizens' Representatives Khural of Altanbulag soum by V. Ganbold, a retired border guard and major who is a resident of the first bag of the soum, in 2022. Since then, the worship of the great sacred mountain has been revived. During the recent worship ceremony, monks and lamas led by Master Dorj Luvon and Agramba A. Baasannyam of the Jud Datshan of the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, Gevsh T. Munkhbayar of the "Khutagt Asanga Center", Gesgui A. Purevnyam of the Gandandanjiallin Monastery, Lovu Lama N. Batjargal of the Pandelin Monastery, and Lama B. Bold, along with other monks, conducted religious rituals and teachings.

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Innovation

Water Engineers to Be Trained at the International Level

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The School of Civil Engineering and Architecture at MUST has updated its master's program in water infrastructure to meet international standards, enriching it with content on climate change, water resource management, and big data. In addition to training engineers in civil construction, road engineering, and architecture, this specialized school also has a core program for training hydrotechnicians—specialists in water infrastructure. Specifically, they train bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level experts who conduct calculations and research to reduce flood disaster risks, build dams and canals according to standards, and design energy-efficient, environmentally friendly roads, bridges, and buildings. By updating this program and enhancing its content, the opportunity arises to train and empower water engineers to the international level. As climate change accelerates, there is an increasing need to design water infrastructure, roads, and bridges to be resistant to natural disasters and hazards through detailed analysis and research. In recent years, the residents of the capital have witnessed firsthand the social and economic damages caused by poorly constructed, unresearched buildings and infrastructure. However, by having capable engineers, it is possible to reduce risks and prevent disasters to a significant extent.

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Mathematics Entrance Exam Will Be Selected from 1000 Open Tasks

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

This academic year's entrance exams will be held nationwide from June 18 to 21. The entrance exam will be conducted in a total of 10 subjects, and for the first time, open mathematics tasks have been posted on the eec.mn website of the Education Evaluation Center. In other words, the entrance exam will be selected from 1000 tasks posted on this site. This is the first time the selection is being made directly from the open tasks according to the blueprint, and according to G. Gantuya, director of the Education Evaluation Center, this allows students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills by working through these problems. Currently, only mathematics problems have been made open, but tasks from other subjects will also be posted in the future. Additionally, a new version of the open task system has been developed. Previously, the entrance exam tasks were created by selecting a small number of teachers for this work, but this approach has now been changed. As a result, tasks that meet requirements can now be supplied to educational organizations and school management systems using new information-transmitting technology solutions.

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S. Gendenjamts: School Performance Evaluation for Schools and Teachers Will Begin Next Week

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The evaluation of the performance of general education institutions and school teachers will be organized from the 12th to the 23rd of this month. Regarding this, we spoke with S. Gendenjamts, head of the Assignment Department of the Education Assessment Center. - How will the teacher performance evaluation be organized?
The procedure for evaluating the work of preschool and general education school teachers was approved in annexes I and II of Order A115 by the Minister of Education and Science on March 11, 2024. The evaluation will be organized according to this procedure. - When will the general education school's teacher performance evaluation take place?
Preparations have been made for the evaluation work of general education school teachers' performance to take place from May 12-23. - By what criteria will the performance be evaluated?
There are four main criteria specified in the aforementioned procedure. These include:
1. Progress and results in curriculum implementation (45 points)
2. Student development, refinement, and progress of activities (20 points)
3. Progress and results of the teacher's professional development (30 points)
4. Participation and results in organizational and community activities (5 points) - How will students be selected from each class for the evaluation?
At least 40% of students from each group will be sampled. The number of samples will be determined by the Education Assessment Center. Examinations for students in grade 6 and above will be organized online, while lower-grade exams will be paper-based and held in-person. - How will the evaluation team be formed?
The team will include a training manager, teacher, social worker, parents, guardians, and student representatives. The evaluation team will consist of 5-11 members. Candidates for the evaluation team must be discussed at a staff meeting, and those who get more than 80% of the votes will be selected and confirmed by an order from the school principal. - What should teachers participating in the performance evaluation pay attention to?
Teachers must provide truthful and accurate information to the main information database. The selection for evaluation will be based on this data, so all information must be as accurate and truthful as possible. A significant portion of the teacher's score comes from implementation, progress, and academic achievement in the curriculum. This is included in the document "Criteria for Assessing Educational Outcomes," so utilizing these indicators in their teaching activities is one way to achieve a high score. - How will the results of the performance evaluation be determined?
For general education schools, results will be calculated in clusters: capital city, provincial center, and soum-bag schools. - How will the evaluation results affect teachers' salaries?
Teachers who receive high marks in the evaluation will have the opportunity to receive a salary bonus of up to 40%. Notice
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If you disagree with the entrance exam scores, you can contact the Education Evaluation Center

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Today, the Education Evaluation Center publicly announced the results for the 2025 Mongolian Language and Writing exam. A total of 83,374 examinees participated in the Mongolian Language and Writing exam. This year, in addition to 12th-grade students, 10th and 11th graders were also allowed to take the Mongolian Language and Writing exam. Ms. Gantuya G., Director of the Education Evaluation Center, stated: “Out of 83,374 students who took the exam nationwide, 70,410, or 84.5%, scored over 400 points, while 12,964 examinees did not meet the threshold score. The validity period of the exam results has been changed, and if you pass, the result will be valid for life. If the minimum threshold score is not met, there will be another opportunity to take the exam in December. Let me remind you again that even if the minimum threshold is not met, you still have the right to take the university entrance exam (Esh). However, if you do not agree with your exam score, from May 9-13, you can submit an application to the Education Evaluation Center and review your exam materials. Applications are accepted during working hours at room 207 on the second floor of building T at MUST. In connection with the release of the exam results, the office will also be open from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.”

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Health

The Number of Confirmed Measles Cases Reaches 1,615

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases reports daily on the situation of the measles outbreak. As of today, there are 1,615 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles, with 258 patients currently hospitalized, 226 receiving treatment at home, 1,131 recovered, and 11,819 contacts identified. Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that can be prevented by vaccination. Most cases of measles have occurred in clusters at general education schools, so children and individuals who attend or work at these schools are encouraged to get vaccinated against measles to protect themselves and others. The National Center for Communicable Diseases calls on every citizen to act responsibly for their health and to take precautions against infection.

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J. Bayarbold: The Most Beautiful Thing is the Smile of a Patient Whose Health Improves Day by Day

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

On International Nurses Day Tomorrow marks "International Nurses Day." In our country, there are more than 11,000 nurses, of which less than 10 percent are men. One of them is J. Bayarbold, the head nurse of the Emergency Department at the General Hospital for State Special Servants. —First of all, happy "International Nurses Day." How did you first choose your profession? —As a child, I had to undergo surgery due to a spinal problem that resulted from heavy work. After the surgery, seeing the genuine help given by the nurses to their patients made me feel proud and inspired. Since then, for some reason, I really wanted to become a nurse. I wanted to help others and dedicate myself to people's health. That is the reason I chose to become a nurse. I have been working for six years since graduating from the School of Nursing. —In recent years, the number of male nurses has been increasing. However, in some hospitals, male nurses are still very rare. How many male nurses are there at your hospital? —There are relatively many at our hospital—over 20 male nurses. As you mentioned, compared to the past, the number of male nurses has indeed increased. Actually, depending on the department in the health sector, the gender ratio can vary. For example, in our department, one out of seven people is male. Whereas in the departments of traditional medicine, massage therapy, and radiology in our hospital, male specialists are dominant. —What is the most rewarding aspect of your profession? —The primary characteristic of our department is providing patients with emergency and first aid care. The most beautiful moment is seeing a patient's condition improve day by day and witnessing their warm smile. The words of gratitude we receive from patients heal us and give us the energy to work. —What would you like to say to the younger generation? —Be a master of your profession, work at a high professional level, and always have a compassionate heart for others. Always keep learning.

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BAYAN-ÖLGII: Celebrating Nurses and Midwives Day with a Scientific Conference

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

On the occasion of International Nurses and Midwives Day, a scientific conference was organized among the nurses of the General Hospital under the slogan “Let’s Listen to Our Nurses, Let’s Listen to Our Midwives.” Nurses from 22 departments of the General Hospital prepared and presented 13 research papers, and the best among them were selected. First place was awarded to B. Akhbota, a movement therapist from the Traditional Rehabilitation Department, for research on the effectiveness of tape/taping therapy. Second place went to B. Altyngül and D. Maral, neonatal nurses from the Maternity Department, for their paper on "Care for Low Birth Weight Infants." Third place was awarded to E. Ainur and J. Anar, midwives from the Maternity Department, for their work on "Mothers Giving Birth with Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy," and to Kh. Güldaüren, A. Bakhytgül, and T. Gülzat for their research on "The Value of Nurses.” A special prize was given to Anesthesia and Intensive Care nurses A. Akherke, Kh. Yesengül, and S. Erkenur for their study on “Researching Techniques for Placing Flexible Needles among Nurses and Midwives.” As part of the event, the nurses aimed to learn from the experiences of the older generation and improve their knowledge. The Branch Council of Veteran Nurses and the Council of Veterans of the General Hospital jointly celebrated the achievements of veteran nurse M. Khazinashguai, who retired after 32 years of service at the hospital. They also organized activities to introduce her valuable teachings and advice to younger generations. Additionally, today, at the initiative of nurses from the Oral and Maxillofacial, Ear-Nose-Throat, and Ophthalmic Surgery Departments of the General Hospital, information was provided to outpatients and visitors on disease prevention and the importance of seeing a professional doctor and taking prescribed medication correctly in a timely manner.

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The Woman Who Caused a Disturbance Using Inappropriate Language Was Registered at the National Center for Mental Health

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

A video circulated on social media appeared to show a woman arguing with others and using inappropriate language, claiming statements such as, "General Bold is my husband, and General Sandag-Ochir is my grandfather." In response, the legal authorities have started an inquiry under Article 5.2 of the Law on Violations, regarding "Hooliganism." According to unofficial sources, the woman shown in the video is registered at the National Center for Mental Health and committed the act while under the influence of alcohol. Therefore, in order to prevent such incidents, the public is advised to use alcohol in moderation and refrain from posting videos online containing inappropriate language. This information is provided as a warning to the public.

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Sports

Road Closures Today Due to Bicycle Parade and Bayanzurkh Marathon

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The community event "Cycling Ulaanbaatar-2025" and the "Bayanzurkh Marathon-2025" are being organized today. Therefore, there will be competitions among cycling athletes and enthusiasts, club introductions, sales of bicycles and accessories, repair services, green loan information from banks, and a free market for cycling enthusiasts at the central square. As part of these events, a bicycle parade will take place from 06:00 to 13:00, during which some roads will be partially closed. These closures include: In Sukhbaatar District: - The front of the Cultural Palace, from the Central Tower intersection westward to the Central Post Office intersection. In Chingeltei District: - From the Central Post Office intersection to the Tsetseg Center intersection, from Tsetseg Center intersection westward and northward to Zos Goyol intersection. In Chingeltei and Bayanzurkh Districts: - From Zos Goyol intersection, eastward past the northern side of the Government Palace to the Sansar “E-Mart” intersection. In Bayanzurkh District: - From the Sansar “E-Mart” intersection southward to the Mongol Bokhiin Urguu intersection. In Bayanzurkh and Sukhbaatar Districts: - From the Mongol Bokhiin Urguu intersection westward to the Central Tower intersection—then on the east side of Sukhbaatar Square to the front of the Cultural Palace, which will be the finish line. Also, during the event, a 20 km paved road race will be held from 06:00 to 18:00. In Bayanzurkh and Sukhbaatar Districts—along University Street: - The race will start from the front of the Cultural Palace on the east side of Sukhbaatar Square, pass north past the Gallery Ulaanbaatar intersection, and reach the intersection by the National University of Mongolia building I. In Sukhbaatar District—along J. Sambuu Street: - From the intersection by the National University of Mongolia building I, eastward to the intersection by the Chinggis Khan Museum. Along Sukhbaatar Street: - From the intersection on the east side of the Chinggis Khan Museum, northward to the Metromall department store intersection. Along the Small Ring Road: - From the Metromall department store intersection, eastward and then westward to the Novotel Hotel intersection. Along University Street and toward Sukhbaatar Square: - From the Novotel Hotel intersection westward and southward, passing the intersections by the National University of Mongolia building I and the Gallery Ulaanbaatar store, to the front of the Cultural Palace on the east side of Sukhbaatar Square for the finish line. The "Bayanzurkh Marathon-2025" running race will take place from 07:00 to 14:00. Specifically, it will run along the road in front of the "Dunjingarav" shopping center, from the "Shine Zuun Ail" shopping center eastward to the railway crossing and along the Gachuurt road. Notice: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social Media, Websites) are prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any form, unless agreed upon, and must cite the original source (ikon.mn) when used.

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Cycling Ulaanbaatar – 2025 event is taking place

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: news.mn

In order to promote public physical fitness and sports, as well as to encourage a healthy and proper lifestyle among citizens by increasing public participation, the "Cycling Ulaanbaatar-2025" public event is being held today. In this event, in addition to competitions among cycling sports athletes and enthusiasts, there will be presentations by clubs, sales of bicycles and accessories, repair services, presentations on green loans from banks, and a free trade area for enthusiasts at the central square. As part of the day, a cycling parade will take place from 06:00 to 13:00, and a 20 km road race will be held from 06:00 to 18:00. During these times, vehicle traffic will be partially restricted at the following locations. The cycling parade will follow the route: Cultural Palace – Central Post Office – "Tsetseg" Center – Zoos Goyol Intersection – Government Palace – Sansar "E-mart" – Mongolian Wrestling Palace – "Central Tower." Therefore, traffic along this route will be closed during the specified times. The cycling race will follow the route: "Cultural Palace" – "Gallery Ulaanbaatar" – National University of Mongolia Building I – Chinggis Khaan National Museum – "Metromall" Department Store – "Novotel" Hotel – National University of Mongolia Building I – "Gallery Ulaanbaatar" – "Cultural Palace." The road along this route will be closed for the duration of the race. Additionally, the Bayanzurkh Marathon will be held from 07:00 to 14:00 along the road in front of the "Dunjingarav" Trade Center, stretching eastward from the "Shine Zuun Ail" Trade Center to the railway crossing and up to the Gachuurt road.

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Wrestlers Begin to Reveal Their Doping Test Results

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

According to the "National Anti-Doping Rules" approved by Resolution No. 376 of the Government of Mongolia in 2022, and initiated by the Mongolian National Anti-Doping Organization (MNADO), out-of-competition doping controls have started to be implemented among Mongolia's traditional wrestlers. As part of this initiative, some wrestlers who underwent blood doping tests have started to publicly announce their results. For example, D. Altantsooj, an accomplished wrestler from Ömnödölgör, Khentii province and titled as Provincial Sharp Falcon, publicly shared his doping test result. On his social media page, he wrote: "My blood test results are normal. #nodoping" and posted his test result document. Following this example, it seems that more wrestlers may soon publicly disclose their test results. As an additional note, D. Altantsooj was recognized as the "Dark Horse Wrestler" in this year's Lunar New Year wrestling tournament.

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Photo Highlights from the 'Cycling Ulaanbaatar-2025' Event

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

In order to promote a cycling culture and the use of bicycles among the residents of the capital city, the “Cycling Ulaanbaatar-2025” public event is taking place today between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the Central Square. During the event, there will be competitions and races for both professional cyclists and enthusiasts, presentations from cycling clubs, sales by bicycle and accessory shops, repair services, information on green loans from banks, as well as a marketplace for cycling fans. Specifically, there will be balance bike competitions for children in two categories and road cycling races in seven categories. In the children's balance bike race, young participants aged 4-5 years (boys and girls separately) will each race 200 meters. For the road cycling events, there will be competitions for elite (women’s and men’s), youth (women’s and men’s), amateur (women’s and men’s), and master men's categories, each seeking to select the best performers. In the road cycling category, all participating athletes and cyclists will compete in two distances, 30 km and 40 km, with 20 laps each. This event, which is planned to become an annual tradition, is organized by the Capital City Mayor’s Office, the Capital City Physical Culture and Sports Department, and the Mongolian Cycling Federation. Here are some photographic moments from the event as captured by the Traffic Police Department.

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128 Wrestlers, Including National Champion E. Oyunbold, to Compete at the 100th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament of Saghil Soum, Uvs Province

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Saghil soum in Uvs province, a grand wrestling tournament named after Mongolian National Nachin Batsukh Nasandelger will be held today, starting at 13:00. The competition will bring together 128 powerful wrestlers holding national, provincial, and military titles. The list of competitors includes: 1. National Arslan Enkhtugs Oyunbold
2. National Garid Olziitogtokh Bat-Orshikh
3. National Zaan Batzorig Batmunkh
4. National Zaan Bayarkhuu Bat-Ulzii
5. National Zaan Tsedenbazaryn Odbayar
6. National Khartsaga Natsagsuren Zolboo
7. National Khartsaga Oyunbaatar Munkh-Erdene
8. National Khartsaga Khurel-Ochir Gantulga
9. National Khartsaga Bayanzul Tsedensodnom
10. National Khartsaga Tsedendorj Munkhbayar
11. National Khartsaga Togtokhmend Saikhanzhargal
12. National Nachin Chinchuluun Batchuluun
13. National Nachin Shovdoikhyy Shinebayar
14. National Nachin Battsengel Chimedvandan
15. National Nachin Dashdorj Tserentogtokh
16. National Nachin Batbayar Davaa-Ochir
17. National Nachin Khutag Tsogtgerel
18. National Nachin Tserenbat Sandagdorj
19. National Nachin Khurelbaatar Orgilbold
20. National Nachin Ochirbat Tumen
... [list continues through all 150+ named wrestlers] Spectators at the tournament will have the chance to win prizes, and the grand prize winner will receive a "Prius-41" automobile.

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After the Austin Major, The MongolZ May Change Their Roster

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: news.mn

The "PGL Astana 2025" tournament for "CS2" kicks off today in Astana, Kazakhstan. The tournament features a prize pool of $625,000 and brings together the world's top 16 teams, with Mongolia's "The MongolZ" competing based on their ranking. Notably, the dominant French team "Vitality" will not be participating in this year's tournament. The MongolZ will play their first match at 16:00 against Brazil's "FURIA". The two teams have faced each other four times in total, with The MongolZ winning three times. Their most recent encounter was a month ago at the "PGL Bucharest 2025" tournament, where the Mongolian team won 2-0. The MongolZ are considered one of the favorites to win this tournament. However, during the live broadcast, famous "CS2" commentator and analyst Sudhen Wahengbam, known as "Bleh" and of Indian origin, shared an interesting insight. Bleh recently worked at the "MESA Nomadic Masters" tournament in Ulaanbaatar before heading to Astana. He commented, "Last week, I was in Mongolia for a MESA event. New young players and teams are emerging from Mongolia. If The MongolZ fail to achieve success at the upcoming Austin Major, there might be roster changes. In particular, I want to talk about Techno4k. I have always defended him. Blitz and I have been supporting them for the past 3-4 years. However, things seem to be getting worse. For me, changes to The MongolZ's roster are on a knife's edge. The outcome of the Austin Major will decide it all." The MongolZ last won a tournament in November 2024.

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Boxers Head to Europe

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

Four coaches and twelve athletes from the Mongolian national boxing team have set out from their home country to participate in several international competitions between May 10 and June 15. They will take part in the Feliks Stamm World Cup (Olympic points) in Poland, joint international training sessions in Germany, an international competition in the Netherlands, and the Usti Nad Labem World Challenge (Olympic points) in the Czech Republic. The team consists of:
1. J. Enkhtur (Head Coach)
2. Ruben Sanchez (Cuban specialist coach)
3. O. Batkhuu (Coach)
4. J. Erkin (Coach)
5. B. Boldbat (International referee)
6. SM. E. Nomun-Dari (48 kg)
7. International Sports Master B. Mungunsaran (51 kg)
8. International Sports Master O. Yesugen (54 kg)
9. International Sports Master M. Enkhjargal (54 kg)
10. International Sports Master E. Michidmaa (57 kg)
11. International Sports Master A. Battulga (50 kg)
12. International Sports Master Kh. Bilguunsaihan (55 kg)
13. International Sports Master G. Lunda (55 kg)
14. International Sports Master D. Ganbold (60 kg)
15. International Sports Master T. Enkhtur (60 kg)
16. SM. E. Bat-Ulzii (65 kg)
17. International Sports Master B. Misheelt (65 kg)

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SUKHBAATAR: The First Dariganga Marzai Competition is Being Organized

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The first Dariganga Marzai competition, named after Mongolian People's Artist and intangible cultural heritage bearer D. Tsagaan, as well as a horse and wrestling contest, is being organized in Khalzan soum. This event is held jointly by the Provincial Department of Culture and Arts, the Khalzan soum Cultural Center, and is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Khalzan soum, with the support of D. Tsagaan’s descendants. The Dariganga Marzai is an important form of intangible cultural heritage and is a significant part of the fast horse racing culture. However, in recent years, this valuable heritage of the Dariganga people has been nearly forgotten. Thanks to the efforts of senior journalist Ya. Tümennast, the Sukhbaatar Provincial Department of Culture and Arts implemented the "Dariganga Marzai" program on a provincial level in 2024 and organized special training for general education school students. The training on properly performing Dariganga Marzai in the traditional manner was conducted by B. Batmönkh, the grandson of D. Tsagaan and a bearer of intangible cultural heritage. Around 780 children across the province participated in this training and program, and today, the results and implementation of the program are being witnessed. For the first competition, 24 children from 12 soums and four schools in the provincial center have come together. Also, the participation of D. Tsagaan's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren from various places underscores the significance and reach of the competition. D. Tsagaan himself was renowned for beautifully singing the long song and was known for always starting the horse races at every local festival and regularly performing the marzai. His descendants shared that he continued this tradition even when he was older.

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Kh.Ulam-Örnoh wins the 'Silver Falcon Master Cross'

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The "Silver Falcon Master Cross" off-road car race, held annually in the Sainshand district of Dornogovi province, is named in honor of the late International Sports Master N. Urtnasan. In this year's race, Kh. Ulam-Örnoh, driving vehicle number 35 among the top contenders in the UAZ category, took first place. E. Batnairamdal with number 50 came in second, and Sh. Gombodorj with number 68 claimed the bronze medal. Following them, Ts. Dashnyam (number 3) finished fourth, and B. Naranbaatar (number 6) finished fifth. Athletes who actively participate in this competition every year without skipping are awarded a sponsor’s prize. This time, J. Bolodbayar with number 135 received this award. The renowned athlete N. Urtnasan was affectionately called "Silver Urtaa" among auto sports enthusiasts. Throughout his career, he frequently competed for first place in many races and often won silver medals. His significant contribution and achievements in the development of this sport led to his widespread recognition as "Silver Urtaa." In remembrance of his remarkable record of silver medals that led auto and moto sports athletes, his mother N. Norjinlkham traditionally awards a silver medal to the racer who comes in second place at the event. This honorable award from the members of the "Silver Falcon Club" was presented to D. Munkhtur.

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Arts

A National Geographic Series Depicts the Life of Genghis Khan Based on 'The Secret History of the Mongols'

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

National Geographic channel premiered a new six-part documentary series titled “Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols.” This series is based on “The Secret History of the Mongols” and brings to life the story of Genghis Khan and the rise of the Mongol Empire through modern cinematic and graphic techniques. The first two episodes were broadcast on National Geographic on May 1, and from the following day, all episodes became available on Disney+ and Hulu platforms. Each episode of “Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols” is about 43 minutes long and provides a detailed portrayal of historical events including Genghis Khan's childhood, the unification of the Mongol tribes, battles, the development of the empire, and the struggles among his successors.

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Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

As part of the National Script and Alphabet Festival, the Library of the National University of Mongolia (NUM) showcased an exhibition of the Soyombo script yesterday in honor of the 390th birth anniversary of the revered lama Zanabazar. During the event, books written in the Soyombo script and works related to Zanabazar, which have been preserved in the NUM library, were introduced to the public. The Soyombo script, a symbol of the Mongolian people's freedom and independence, was created by Zanabazar in 1686. Today, its use is mostly limited to scholars of the Mongolian language and linguistics. To increase awareness of the significance of the Soyombo script, a speech contest was organized among the university's students. In this competition, B. Anujin and N. Otgonsuren, third-year students from the Department of Mongolian Language and Linguistics, won first place with their research on "Our Knowledge of the Soyombo Script." Additionally, it was mentioned that Erdenebileg, the monk from Dashchoilin Monastery in Zuun Khuree, has been teaching Soyombo script for over a month to students of the Mongolian Language and Linguistics Department at NUM.

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Provincial Nachin A. Bat-Erdene Wins Grand Prix at the First National Wrestlers' Art Competition

Published: 2025-05-10 | Translated from: isee.mn

The TOD AYALGUU, the first national wrestlers' art competition show organized within the "Echoes of the Motherland" project initiated by the Ideriin Tsuurai club, was successfully held at the Mongolian Wrestling Palace. Representatives from wrestling clubs from 21 provinces, totaling 25 wrestlers, competed in the first and second rounds, from which the top 10 advanced to the third round and competed not in strength, but in talent and artistry, on the wrestling palace's stage that evening. Among these ten wrestlers, each demonstrating their unique style and abilities, the Grand Prix for Best of the Best was awarded to provincial nachin Adyaa's Bat-Erdene from the Dornod aimag "Dorniin Khuchten" club. The runner-up went to the provincial arslan T. Tugsdulguun of the Umnugovi aimag "Govin Khuchten" club, while third place was awarded to provincial arslan B. Dorjsuren of the "Baatar Khan Garid" club. Invited guests, the national wrestling champion O. Khangai and national nachin S. Bagakhuu, performed musical greetings during the event. At this time, nachin S. Bagakhuu was also awarded the title of Cultural Leading Worker. The event was sponsored by the Capital City Governor's Office with support and cooperation from the Mongolian National Wrestling Federation (MUBKh), the General Authority for Border Protection, and the Border Troops Song and Dance Ensemble. The chief judge was Mongolia's Honored Artist T. Ser-Od, with judges including national nachin, Honored Artist S. Erkhembayar, and State Merit Artist singer G. Erdenetungalag, according to the Mongolian Wrestling Federation.

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Politics

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Economy

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Diplomacy

More than 1,500 military personnel from 13 countries including Mongolia, China, and Vietnam participate in Victory Day Parade

Infrastructure

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Today, Routes of 42 Public Transport Buses are Changed

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Society

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Environment

Movement Restricted in Bogd Khan Mountain Due to High Fire Risk

Today is National Tree Planting Day

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SELENGE: Ceremony Held to Worship the 300-Year-Old Burgedei Khairkhan Mountain

Innovation

Water Engineers to Be Trained at the International Level

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S. Gendenjamts: School Performance Evaluation for Schools and Teachers Will Begin Next Week

If you disagree with the entrance exam scores, you can contact the Education Evaluation Center

Health

The Number of Confirmed Measles Cases Reaches 1,615

J. Bayarbold: The Most Beautiful Thing is the Smile of a Patient Whose Health Improves Day by Day

BAYAN-ÖLGII: Celebrating Nurses and Midwives Day with a Scientific Conference

The Woman Who Caused a Disturbance Using Inappropriate Language Was Registered at the National Center for Mental Health

Sports

Road Closures Today Due to Bicycle Parade and Bayanzurkh Marathon

Cycling Ulaanbaatar – 2025 event is taking place

Wrestlers Begin to Reveal Their Doping Test Results

Photo Highlights from the 'Cycling Ulaanbaatar-2025' Event

128 Wrestlers, Including National Champion E. Oyunbold, to Compete at the 100th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament of Saghil Soum, Uvs Province

After the Austin Major, The MongolZ May Change Their Roster

Boxers Head to Europe

SUKHBAATAR: The First Dariganga Marzai Competition is Being Organized

Kh.Ulam-Örnoh wins the 'Silver Falcon Master Cross'

Arts

A National Geographic Series Depicts the Life of Genghis Khan Based on 'The Secret History of the Mongols'

Works Related to the Soyombo Script Presented to the Public

Provincial Nachin A. Bat-Erdene Wins Grand Prix at the First National Wrestlers' Art Competition

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