Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 27

South Asia Check / October 28, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Transfer woes at home ministry” by Shambhu Kattel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in nine instances: A source in six instances, an official at the home ministry, an under-secretary at the home ministry, and an official at the Department of Immigration.

Kantipur report headlined “Karki prevented Nepal Telecom from bringing in new business partner” by Bishnu Pokhrel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in seven instances: A highly-placed official at Nepal Telecom in two instances, officials at Nepal Telecom and Ministry of Information and Communications, knowledgeable sources, an official at the Ministry of Information and Communications, a source, and an official.

Nagarik report headlined “Constitution amendment and impeachment to be dealt with simultaneously” by Rudra Khadka datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A source at the official residence of the prime minister (Baluwatar) in two instances, and a source.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Secy-level talks set tone for today’s JC meeting” by Kamal Dev Bhattarai datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: Officials and an official present in the meeting.

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