Anonymous sources in newspapers of June 3

South Asia Check / June 4, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Preparations started yet again to install diesel power plant” by Bikash Thapa datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Home minister defies Oli’s instruction” by Subhas Gothame datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed secretary from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and another source.

Nagarik report headlined “Preparations underway for passage of Manamohan Academy Bill” by Deepak Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and a Nepali Congress leader.

Republica report headlined “Dahal under fire over 1099-member central body” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader.

The Himalayan Times report headlined titled “Ties between ruling partners turning sour” by Tika R Pradhan has quoted an unnamed Maoist leader

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Nepal unlikely to host fourth BIMSTEC meet this year” by Anil Giri datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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