Anonymous sources in newspapers of July 21
South Asia Check / July 22, 2016
Annapurna Post report headlined “First no-confidence vote then bills” by Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.
Kantipur report headlined “UML to obstruct parliament if opposition parties force their way” by Durga Khanal has quoted an unnamed leader.
Nagarik report headlined “Save the crusader” by Deepak Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from Sheetal Niwas, the president’s office.
Nagarik report headlined “Confusion about no-confidence proposal” by Balkrishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed CPN (Maoist Center) leader.
The Kathmandu Post report headlined “UML to obstruct House if bills put on back burner” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source. The report does not carry a byline.
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