Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 23
South Asia Check / September 24, 2015
Kantipur report headlined “Efforts being made to mollify protesting groups” by Kulchandra Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.
Kantipur report headlined “Let them bring a concrete proposal” by Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted an anonymous aide privy to the ongoing political meetings.
Kantipur report headlined “Electoral constituencies on the basis of population” by Devendra Bhattarai datelined New Delhi has quoted two anonymous sources: An unnamed official and another unnamed Indian official.
The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Gachchhadar to Big 3: Show your cards” by Roshan Sedhai datelined Kathmandu has quotes an unnamed leader.
Annapurna Post report headlined “Three parties’ conclude Indian statement inappropriate” by Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “Madhesi leaders seek concrete deal” by Prakash Acharya datelined Kathmandu has used anonymous sources in two instances: Sources privy to ongoing political talks, and sources.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “Big III to engage agitating parties in parleys” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: The report does not carry a byline.
Republica report headlined “PM assures justice for Nepali women raped by Saudi diplomat” by Kamal Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed Indian official.
Republica report headlined “Parties undecided about PM’s UN visit” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader present at the meeting of top leaders. The report does not carry a byline.
Nagarik report headlined “Petroleum supply difficult” by Sujan Oli datelined Kathmandu has quoted two anonymous sources: An unnamed official from the Ministry of Supplies and another unnamed source from the Indian embassy, Kathmandu.
Nagarik report headlined “Parties unable to decide about prime minister’s UN trip” by Bal Krishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu quotes an unnamed source.
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