2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests

A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase. Moderna said its...

‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national...

Quarantined Australia players in good spirits, says Carey

MELBOURNE: Many of Australia’s cricketers have not seen their families for months while playing under novel coronavirus protocols but they remain in good spirits as they prepare to meet India over the home summer,...

Humla sees continuous snowfall

HUMLA: Cold has abruptly increased with the snowfall continued for two consecutive days in Humla district. The snowfall took place in the district for the second time this year. The First time it occurred...

Peru’s Congress selects centrist lawmaker to be new leader

LIMA, PERU: Peru’s political crisis appeared on the verge of resolution Monday as Congress cleared the way for an elder statesman and consensus candidate to become the country’s third president in a week. Peru’s new...

Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon announces Late HE British Ambassador Richard Morris Honor Prize

The organizing committee of the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon has decided to Honor the Late British Ambassador to Nepal, HE Richard Morris by announcing the Richard Morris Honor Prize in memory of him on...

Indian General MM Naravane Calls on Prime Minister of Nepal, Rt. Hon. Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli

The Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane today paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal. He was accompanied by Ambassador Vinay M Kwatra and other...

Nepal’s Highway To Everest: Fortune or Misfortune?

Everest attracts thousands of tourists each year. It is a mountaineer’s heaven. In the present context, it is not possible to reach Everest via road. The only way is to trek—or book expensive flights...