IMF Warns US–Iran Conflict Could Slow Global Economic Growth

Kathmandu — IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has called for greater international coordination to ease mounting pressure on the global economy stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at the opening session of the 2026 Spring...


“Unity of Agents is the Need of the Hour”: 8th National Convention of Insurance Agents’ Association Kicks Off

Kathmandu — The 8th National Convention (formerly the 3rd) of the Professional Insurance Agents’ Association Nepal, affiliated with the National Trade Union Federation, began on Friday with a grand inauguration in Basundhara. Held under the theme “Unity of Agents...


Middle East Conflict Weighs on Asia-Pacific Outlook as Nepal Growth Slows, ADB Says

The Asian Development Bank has warned that the escalating Middle East conflict is increasingly undermining economic prospects across Asia and the Pacific, with rising energy prices, supply disruptions, and financial volatility expected to slow growth and push inflation higher...


Everest Rescue Scam Investigation Uncovers Alleged $20M Insurance Fraud Scheme

KATHMANDU – Authorities in Nepal are investigating a major insurance fraud scheme involving trekking and rescue operations on Mount Everest, where guides and associated service providers allegedly staged or deliberately induced medical emergencies to trigger costly helicopter evacuations for...


Second Fewa Dialogue Concludes in Chengdu, Focuses on Climate, Governance, and Sustainable Development in South Asia

Kathmandu — The second edition of the Fewa Dialogue concluded successfully on Friday in Chengdu, China, marking another step forward in strengthening academic exchange and regional cooperation between China and South Asia. Held from March 26 to 27, the...


Oli Faces Legal Action as Accountability Drive Begins Under New Government

Kathmandu — Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, who has been accused of fleeing the scene by helicopter during the Gen-Z protests, has been taken into police custody along with former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak over their alleged role...


TVS leads Nepal’s auto market as Jagdamba Auto posts Rs 4.42 billion in half-year revenue

Kathmandu – Jagdamba Auto Group, part of the Shanker Group and official assembler and distributor of TVS two-wheelers and three-wheelers in Nepal, has generated nearly Rs 4.42 billion in operating revenue in just the first six months of the...


Neco Insurance issues rebuttal to published news

Kathmandu – Neco Insurance has issued a formal rebuttal regarding a news report published in Beemapost on November 23, 2025, through a letter sent on March 9, 2026. Statement from Neco Insurance: The company has expressed serious concern and...


Chandra Tandan’s Leadership Driving City Express Money Transfer’s Success in Nepal’s Remittance Industry

Kathmandu. Nepal’s remittance sector plays a vital role in the national economy, contributing significantly to GDP and supporting millions of households. Among the key players shaping this industry is Chandra Tandan, the Managing Director and founding force behind City...


From Beautician to Insurance Leader: Pratima KC’s Inspiring Career Shift

In recent years, Nepal’s insurance sector has seen the rise of professionals who combine trust, service, and professionalism in their work. Among them, Pratima KC of Citizen Life Insurance has established herself as a standout figure. Based in Bardaghat,...