Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 15
South Asia Check / February 17, 2017
Annapurna Post report headlined “India turns down Nepal’s proposal to build second cross-border transmission line through government agencies” by Bikash Thapa datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: An official of Nepal government and an official at the Ministry of Energy.
Kantipur report headlined “Indications that UML may become flexible on amendment” by Basanta Basnet and Durga Khanal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: A source close to the prime minister, a highly-placed aide to the prime minister, an aide to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, a close aide to Sher Bahadur Deuba, and a source.
Kantipur report headlined “DPR of Butwal-Gorakhpur transmission line approved” by Balaram Baniya datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A source present at the meeting.
Nagarik report headlined “Election to be held in May-June even if UMDF disagrees” by Bhuwan Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: A source in three instances, and a source close to prime minister in two instances.
Nagarik report headlined “Case filed against DDC” by Basanta Khadka datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance. DDC refers to the Dairy Development Corporation.
Nagarik report headlined “Thousand-rupee notes giving trouble to users” by Bishnu Belbase datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: An expert.
Republica report headlined “Nepal dillydallying on OBOR since Oli’s ouster as PM” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: Sources. Here OBOR stands for One Belt One Road. This report does not carry a byline.
Republica report headlined “Chand-led Maoists step up extortion drive” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: One businessperson. This report does not carry a byline.
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