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...

Kathmandu – A devastating accident outside Edify International School in Kalanki has left the nation grieving and questioning the unchecked use of unvetted electric vehicles (EVs) in school transport. On Monday afternoon, a brand-new SRM electric microvan—purchased just four...

Kathmandu — In a society where couples often share joint responsibilities such as managing household expenses, repaying loans, raising children, and building a secure future, Sanima Reliance Life Insurance’s ‘Dampati Jeevan Beema’ plan is emerging as a practical financial...

Kathmandu – In a region long defined by poverty, hardship, and underdevelopment, Janaki Bist from Baitadi has written an extraordinary story of determination and transformation. Once a shy woman with limited formal education, she now stands as a leading...

Jeju, Republic of Korea – In a sweeping show of global unity, millions of people across continents marked World Environment Day with a common goal: to end plastic pollution and restore ecosystems. The official ceremony highlighted the urgency of...

Kathmandu — Despite economic challenges and structural hurdles, Nepal’s insurance sector has managed a modest yet notable growth in outreach. According to the latest report by the Nepal Insurance Authority, insurance coverage has increased by 3.83 percent, bringing the...

Kathmandu – The government’s budget for the fiscal year 2082/83 has placed emphasis on health and agricultural insurance programs, while broader reforms in the insurance sector and legislative changes concerning the Nepal Insurance Authority were not addressed. During the...