Nishan Khatiwada

Nishan Khatiwada is a correspondent for Nepal Live Today covering political issues. He has previously worked with The Annapurna Express.

Prime Minister Deuba’s floor test: What if the Madhav Nepal faction stands against?

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will have to take the confidence vote by August

Sher Bahadur Deuba takes over as Nepal’s new prime minister: Will he be able to prove himself?

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has taken over as Nepal’s new prime minister.

Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered the reinstatement of parliament for the second time: What is its political significance?

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Supreme Court (SC) has reinstated the lower house which was dissolved on May

When it comes to caste-based crimes, political parties tend to choose silence

Kathmandu: On May 23, 2020, 21-years-old Nawaraj BK from Jajarkot and his five friends were

Political course hinges on Article 76: How will the Supreme Court interpret it?

Kathmandu: Article 76 of the Constitution of Nepal defines the process to appoint a Prime

PM Oli gives deadline to Madhav Nepal faction to withdraw signatures: What will happen in UML now?

Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has given a deadline till Monday

14th General Convention of Nepali Congress: What are the likely outcomes?

Kathmandu: Many believe the Nepali Congress, the oldest democratic party of Nepal, is stuck in

Despite facing setbacks, Mahato-Thakur faction of JSPN shows unflinching loyalty to Oli

Kathmandu: The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal (JSPN) is a house in turmoil. The faction led

The Supreme Court has invalidated at least five decisions of the government: What is the message?

Kathmandu: The recent verdicts by the Supreme Court against the moves of the government should

As legitimacy question looms, Nepali Congress braces for General Convention, but modality yet to be finalized

Kathmandu: After shifting the date several times, Nepali Congress, Nepal’s oldest democratic party, has finally

Continuity of Deepak Manange in Gandaki cabinet: What does it indicate about the politicization of crime?

Kathmandu: Government changed, the ruling party changed but Rajiv Gurung alias Deepak Manange remained in

Five former PMs cry foul at PM Oli: What does their joint statement signify?

Kathmandu: On Saturday, five former prime ministers–Sher Bahadur Deuba, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Madhav Kumar Nepal,

Has Nepali Congress failed on all fronts?

Experts say Nepali Congress has failed as an opposition party. Some party leaders agree, others

Withdrawing cases against those involved in Tikapur massacre will promote impunity, experts warn

Prime Minister Oli continues defying the rule of law. His bid to offer amnesty to