Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 31

South Asia Check / November 1, 2015

Nagarik report headlined “Differences between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML grow further” by Balkrishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted five unnamed sources: A leader of Nepali Congress (NC), an NC office bearer, another NC leader, ministers of the former government led by Sushil Koirala, and a minister of the erstwhile Sushil Koirala-led cabinet.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Ministry to India: Fulfil supply commitment” datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: A senior foreign ministry official, and officials of Nepal. The report does not carry a byline.

Annapurna Post report headlined “UCPN (Maoist) to quit government if Pun loses” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A source.

 

 

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