Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 9

South Asia Check / February 10, 2017

Annapuna Post report headlined “Controversy in IG appointment” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source twice. It has no byline.

Kantipur report headlined “Arbitrary pricing in medicines” by Atul Mishra datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed trader of pharmaceuticals.

Kantipur report headlined “President reminds parties to hold polls on time” by Balkrishna Basnet and Durga Khanal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.

Nagarik report titled “Government flouts law” by Arjun Subedi datelined Kathmandu has quoted five anonymous sources — Source from the cabinet twice, another source from Prime Minister’s Office in two instances, and a source from the Election Commission.

Nagarik report titled “Dahal ignores advice” by Subodh Gautam datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources five times — An unnamed government official in two instances and another unnamed source in three instances.

Republica report headlined “Moves to buy EVM stirs controversy” by Kosh Raj Koirala datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed retired election commissioner, and ‘multiple sources’ once.

Republica report headlined “Crucial bill on local elections stalled” by Prakash Timalsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source, and ‘multiple sources’ from the prime minister’s office once.

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