Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 21

South Asia Check / September 22, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Gangalal hospital to provide services outside Kathmandu also” by Deepa Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: Hospital source.

Kantipur report headlined ‘Deal reached with Lokman” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: Highly-placed Maoist source, another participant of the meeting, a source, and a leader. This report does not carry a byline.

Nagarik report headlined “Senior leaders also being dragged into [cantonment scam probe]” by Durga Dulal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A source and a source associated with the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority in two instances.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “CIEDP miffed at transfer of staff” by Lekhanath Pandey datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance. Here, CIEDP stands for the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Ruling coalition ‘ready’ to adopt flexibility” by Sarin Ghimire datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: Sources, and a source.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Amid ‘successful India visit’ claim, a section has some concerns” by Tika R Pradhan datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance.

Republica report headlined “CIAA preparing to summon Maoist leaders” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A Maoist leader, multiple knowledgeable sources and Maoist leaders. CIAA stands for the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority.

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