Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 30

South Asia Check / June 2, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Next election on June 23” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A leader from Rastriya Janata Party Nepal, and a minister.

Kantipur report headlined “Second phase on June 23” by Rajesh Mishra datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: Source.

Nagarik report headlined “Govt tight-fisted on budget allocation to villages” by Dilip Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A senior officer from the Ministry of Finance.

Republica report headlined “Govt puts off phase 2 local polls for June 23” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: An officer from the Election Commission. This report doesn’t carry a byline.

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