Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 8

South Asia Check / February 9, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Preparations on to amend the constitution amendment proposal” by Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source close to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in five instances and an unnamed leader from Nepali Congress in one instance.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Hundreds of thousands of dollars in baggage” by Lokendra Prasai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed police officer three times.

Nagarik report headlined “Internal dispute within ruling parties” by Prakash Timalsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed minister.

Republica report headlined “Relations between NC and Maoist Center sour” by Ashok Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed leaders from both Nepali Congress and Maoist Centre in one instance.

 

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