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...

In a significant step toward climate resilience, VisionFund International (VFI) and IBISA have launched ClimaCash+, an innovative parametric insurance product designed to support low-income communities facing climate-related disasters. Piloted in Kenya in 2024, ClimaCash+ aims to provide fast, simple,...

The skies over Nepal have turned grey earlier than expected this year. The familiar rhythm of monsoon showers has arrived ahead of schedule, prompting concern rather than relief. According to a regional consensus among South Asian meteorologists, Nepal is...

Kathmandu – For over two decades, Bikash Pathak has been a dedicated figure in Nepal’s life insurance landscape, emerging as a trusted protector for thousands across eastern Nepal. Balancing his responsibilities as a grocery store owner and a devoted...