Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 10
South Asia Check / February 11, 2017
Annapurna Post report headlined “New Police Inspector General to be appointed Sunday” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and two unnamed ministers. It has no byline.
Kantipur report headlined “President asks UDMF to take UML into confidence” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source. It has no byline. UDMF stands for the United Democratic Madhesi Front.
Kantipur report headlined “UML, UDMF hold talks after a year’s gap” by Bansanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader from the UML four times and a UDMF leader once.
Kantipur report headlined “Hydropower project’s funds being misused” by Balaram Baniya datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and an engineer from Nalsinghgad Hydropower Project.
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