Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 11

South Asia Check / October 12, 2015

The Himalayan Times report headlined “UCPN-M issues whip” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: Sources. The report does not carry a byline.

Annapurna Post report headlined “India consults major countries about Nepal crisis” by Akanshya Shah and Santosh Ghimire datelined New Delhi and Kathmandu has quoted three unnamed sources: A senior official of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, a source, and a highly-placed official of Nepal.

Annapurna Post report headlined “UDMF decision today” by Chirajnivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted three unnamed sources: A leader, a source, and a leader of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF).

Nagarik report headlined “Madhes-based parties support Koirala!” by Prakash Timilsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: The chairman of a Madhesi party, and a source.

Nagarik report headlined “Oli and Dahal reach 14-point understanding” by Prakash Timilsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A leader of the CPN-UML.

Nagarik report headlined “CPN-UML confident of winning” by Mani Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A lawmaker of the UCPN (Maoist) who is close to Baburam Bhattarai.

Nagarik report headlined “Obstructions ease at two customs points” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: An official of the Biratnagar Customs Office. The report does not carry a byline.

Gorkhapatra report headlined “UML and UCPN (Maoist) reach 14-point understanding” datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: An office bearer of the UCPN (Maoist) and a senior office bearer of the UCPN (Maoist).

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “UML-Maoist tie covers larger power-sharing” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A leader from the UCPN (Maoist). The report does not carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “What made Koirala run for his chair” datelined Kathmandu has quoted three unnamed sources: One of Koirala’s advisers, an NC leader, and leaders close to Koirala. The report does not carry a byline.

Kantipur report headlined “Koirala and Oli contesting for PM” by Balkrishna Basnet and Durga Khanal datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A source.

Kantipur report headlined “This is why Koirala went ahead” by Kulchandra Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted four unnamed sources: A leader who participated in the meeting, a source, a highly-placed source of NC, and an NC central committee member close to Koirala.

Kantipur report headlined “Why did the UCPN (Maoist) support CPN-UML?” by Sarojraj Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A lawmaker of the UCPN (Maoist).

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