Kathmandu — Sharad Ojha, a former journalist who was controversially appointed as Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority, has been suspended after serving for only four months and 17 days. The Cabinet meeting on Monday formed an investigation committee,...

Kathmandu – From the chalkboard to policy papers, Neelam Singh Thakuri’s inspiring journey from a dedicated teacher to a top-performing agency manager at Citizen Life Insurance is a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and commitment to public service. Neelam, who...

Nairobi — As the world faces an era of climate extremes, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning: heatwaves, melting glaciers, toxic floods, and ageing dams pose mounting risks to human health and ecosystems —...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant experiment in the insurance world. From underwriting to disaster management, AI is fundamentally transforming how insurance is designed, delivered, and consumed. Globally, the AI-in-insurance market is projected to surge to over USD...

Kathmandu – In just two years, Charchit Shrestha—a former photographer and businessman from Parbat—has become a rising figure in Nepal’s life insurance landscape, bringing a fresh wave of professionalism, empathy, and regional impact through Citizen Life Insurance. Currently serving...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, delivered the stark warning at the UN Human Rights Council this week, as parts of southern Europe sweltered under a red-alert heatwave. With temperatures hitting 41°C in cities like Brussels and...

Punta del Este — In a landmark decision, countries from around the world have officially agreed to establish a new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel dedicated to chemicals, waste, and pollution. The decision was finalized during a high-level intergovernmental meeting held...

Kathmandu – Known for his medical service in Chitwan and surrounding areas, Dr. Prakash Wagle is not just a trusted name in physiotherapy, but also a record-setting insurance agent. Over the last 10 years, Dr. Wagle has insured citizens...

Kathmandu – Air pollution has emerged as the single greatest risk factor for death and disability in Nepal, according to a new World Bank report that calls for bold, cross-sectoral action to combat the worsening air quality crisis. The...

Kathmandu – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on governments, including Nepal, to adopt supportive, rights-based policies to address demographic challenges, warning that coercive measures such as fertility targets, financial incentives, or restrictions on reproductive rights are...