Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 6

South Asia Check / October 7, 2015

Kantipur report headlined “India intensifies pressure” by Devendra Bhattarai datelined New Delhi has quoted five unnamed sources: A Nepali official who participated in discussion, an official of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, a Nepali diplomat, official of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and an expert.

Kantipur report headlined “Suggestion of multiparty meeting – Let the unity remain intact” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source: A leader who attended the multiparty meeting. The report does not carry a byline.

Gorkhapatra report headlined “Suggestion to form consensus government” by Narayan Kafle datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A leader who had attended the meeting.

Republica report headlined “Govt criticized for failure in foreseeing, managing crisis” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A retired bureaucrat. The report does not carry a byline.

Republica report headlined “NOC seeks Rs 870m in damages from IOC” by Sujan Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: an NOC official. NOC stands for Nepal Oil Corporation.

Nagarik report headlined “National interest undermined in fast track [road project]” by Laxman Biyogi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source: A source associated with the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport.

Nagarik report headlined “Rs 86m compensation sought from IOC” by Sujan Oli datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: A source and an official of NOC.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Nepal envoy takes up freight delays with India” by Lekhanath Pandey datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: Indian officials.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Hotels cut services to deal with fuel shortage” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: An official of Kathmandu Guest House. The report does not carry a byline.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Behind the scene activities to award Rs 2 billion contract” by Bikash Thapa datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: An official at the Ministry of Energy, and officials of the Ministry of Energy.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “NOC claims compensation” by Rajesh Khanal datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: An NOC official.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “India wants amendments before new government” by Devendra Bhattarai datelined New Delhi has quoted three unnamed sources: A Nepali diplomat, a knowledgeable source, and Indian officials.

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