Anonymous sources in newspapers of April 30

South Asia Check / May 3, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Nepal in OBOR summit, preparations on for finance minister to sign agreement” by Santosh Ghimire datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: Officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials.

Kantipur report headlined “Ruling alliance proposes revision in amendment, only consultative role for provincial assemblies” by Krishna Acharya datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in two instances: An official having knowledge of revenue matters and an official who participated in the meeting.

Kantipur report headlined “Making excuses to postpone elections” by Basanta Basnet and Kul Chandra Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: Leaders close to the prime minister, a source, a senior leader, a leader, and a source from Nepali Congress.

Nagarik report headlined “Parties doing homework to garner two-thirds majority without UML support” by Bhuwan Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: A source at the residence of the prime minister, and a source.

Nagarik report headlined “UML’s three pre-conditions” by Mani Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A CPN-UML leader.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Oli rejects Deuba’s request to back amendment bill” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A ruling party source. This report does not carry a byline.

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