Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 24

South Asia Check / February 25, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Army’s warning to separatists” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source three times. It has no byline.

Kantipur report headlined “Massive corruption in land sales” by Balaram Baniya datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Ministry of Land Reforms in three instances, an official from the same ministry twice and an official who was part of the investigation undertaken by the ministry.

Nagarik report headlined “Huge commissions involved in NOC’s call for tender for taking land on lease” by Dilip Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed lawmaker thrice, one source from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), and two other sources.

Nagarik report headlined “Government appoints, transfers officials by putting election code of conduct on hold” by Arjun Subedi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Election Commission twice and a source from the Council of Ministers twice.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Poll expenses likely to touch Rs 20 billion” by Anil Giri and Prithvi Man Shrestha datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed security chief, and an official of the Election Commission in two instances.

Republica report headlined “Election code enforcement delay worries experts” by Bhadra Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources once.

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