Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 13

South Asia Check / October 14, 2015

Kantipur report headlined “Upheaval in United Democratic Madeshi Front” by Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted five unnamed sources: A highly-placed source at Tarai-Madhes Democratic Party, sources close to Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) and Tarai-Madhes Sadbhavana Party, highly-placed source at the United Democratic Madhesi Front, a senior leader of FSFN, and a senior leader of Madhesi People’s Rights Forum-Democratic.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Problem in sharing ministries” by Rewati Sapkota datelined Kathmandu has quoted five unnamed sources: A source, another source, a leader of the UCPN (Maoist), another source, and a leader of the CPN-UML.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Fuel flow from India increases” datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: Customs officials and Nepal Oil Corporation officials. The report does not carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “9-member cabinet formed” datelined Kathmandu has quoted four unnamed sources: A UML source, a source close to CPN-UML chief K P Oli, UCPN (Maoist) sources, and UML sources. The report does not carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Power-sharing ‘before full cabinet'” datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: A source associated with the UCPN (Maoist) and a UML leader. The report does not carry a byline.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Thapa to approach India for resumption of supplies” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: Sources. The report does not carry a byline.

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