No alcohol at work, Mongolia tells its civil servants

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The government of Mongolia has decided to prohibit government employees from drinking alcohol during work hours, and impose a ban on keeping alcoholic beverages at governmental organizations at all levels, the government's press office announced on Thursday.

The government made the decision during a regular meeting on Wednesday in a bid to improve discipline and efficiency among public officials, the statement said.

The decision came after the State Special Security Department of Mongolia had found over 100 alcoholic drinks during its recent unannounced inspections in 18 government buildings.

Anyone found violating the ban will be fired.