Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 21

South Asia Check / January 22, 2016

Nagarik report headlined “Distribute stock oil immediately” by Dilip Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and an unnamed official from the Ministry of Supply.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Blockade will end along with constitutional amendment” by Chiranjivi Dhungana and Bal Kumar Nepal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Three agitating parties’ chiefs won’t be there” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from Rajendra Mahato’s family. The report does not carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Deal or no deal, major forces set to vote for bill” by Binod Ghimire datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader from the Madhesi People’s Rights Forum-Democratic.

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