Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 17
South Asia Check / January 18, 2017
Annapurna Post report on the West Seti Hydropower Project headlined “Agreement at last after five years” by Bikash Thapa datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed participant from the meeting between Nepal Electricity Authority and China Three Gorges International Corporation.
Kantipur report headlined “Passage opens for West Seti” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official involved in discussions between China Three Gorges Corporation and Nepal Electricity Authority. The report does not have a byline.
Kantipur report headlined “Unproductive loans at risk” by Yagya Banjade datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed expert.
Kantipur report headlined “Tenures of both lieutenant generals being extended” by Jagadishwar Pandey datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.
Kantipur report headlined “Passage opens for West Seti” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official involved in discussions between China Three Gorges Corporation and Nepal Electricity Authority. The report does not have a byline.
Nagarik report headlined “Sidelining merit, MBBS seats being awarded to those with deep pockets” by Deepak Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and an unnamed parent.
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