Anonymous sources in newspapers of November 5
South Asia Check / November 6, 2016
Annapurna Post report headlined “Dahal grows suspicious toward ministers from his own party” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in four instances: An office bearer, a minister, and a source in two instances.
Annapurna Post report headlined “Dahal, Oli closer to deal on constitution amendment and local elections” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance. This report does not carry a byline.
Kantipur report headlined “Consensus being sought for amending constitution” by Durga Khanal and Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance.
Kantipur report headlined “PM Dahal not happy with ministers from his own party” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: A leader and a source close to PM Dahal. This report does not carry a byline.
Nagarik report headlined “Karki snubs court summons” by Durga Dulal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A staffer at the administration of Supreme Court.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “Mukherjee departs after three-day visit” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances.
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