Mitra Lal Neupane: A Journey from Soldier to Successful Insurance Professional

Kathmandu — Life often rewards those who refuse to give up, and Mitra Lal Neupane of Citizen Life Insurance stands as a shining example. His life story reflects how courage, determination, and consistent effort can turn challenges into milestones....


Public Property Insurance: Nepal Needs a Dedicated Risk Management Modality

Kathmandu — The recent destruction of public and private property across the country has once again raised a critical question: how should Nepal manage the risks associated with public assets? While individuals and businesses rely on commercial insurance for...


Rise of a New Era, Once-in-a-Century Transformation: Nepal’s Gen Z Protest

In just 48 hours of unrelenting protest, Nepal has entered a new era. The sacrifice of 72 young lives during the “Gen Z Uprising” has shaken the roots of corruption, toppled a deeply entrenched government, and established the first-ever...


Insurance Sector Strained as Gen Z Protests Leave Nepal Counting Billions in Losses

Kathmandu — The wave of Gen Z-led protests that shook Nepal in last week has left behind more than broken windows and charred storefronts. It has unleashed one of the largest insurance crises the country has faced in recent...


A Decade of Change: World Bank and UNICEF Reveals Progress on Child Poverty

A joint analysis by the World Bank and UNICEF has revealed that although the number of children living in extreme poverty worldwide has declined over the past decade, progress has been slow and deeply uneven, leaving hundreds of millions...


From Transport Worker to Insurance Leader: The Inspiring Journey of Shiva Kumar Shrestha

Kathmandu – At first glance, Shiva Kumar Shrestha might appear to be just another self-employed transport entrepreneur. But in recent years, his identity has expanded far beyond the roads of Kathmandu. Today, Shrestha is making his mark as a...


Global Talks on Plastic Treaty End Without Agreement Again

Geneva — Efforts to finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution collapsed in Geneva on Friday, as more than 180 nations failed to overcome sharp divisions on how to address the escalating crisis. The 10-day summit...


Nations Gather in Geneva to Confront Global Plastic Pollution Crisis

Geneva (AP) — Delegates from across the world have gathered in Geneva this week for the sixth and potentially final round of negotiations to establish a legally binding treaty aimed at ending global plastic pollution. The 10-day session, running...


Social Media Misinformation Putting Risk on Public Safety During Climate Disasters, Says Study

Washington, D.C. —The new findings from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) have sparked renewed concern over how social media platforms like Meta, X, and YouTube are fueling climate misinformation during extreme weather emergencies. The CCDH’s latest report...


Mobile Technology Drives Record Surge in Savings Across Developing Economies, says World Bank

Washington – A record number of adults in low- and middle-income countries are now saving through formal financial systems, marking a pivotal moment for financial inclusion globally. The Global Findex 2025 report, published by the World Bank Group, attributes...