Anonymous sources in newspapers of July 26

South Asia Check / August 2, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Cabinet expansion today: New faces in majority” by Narendra Saud datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A source close to the prime minister.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Preparations underway to create new Additional Inspectors General in Armed Police Force” by Shambhu Kattel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: Source.

Annapurna Post report headlined “India doesn’t want treaty review” by Santosh Ghimire datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: a member from India’s group and a source.

Nagarik report headlined “NOC Chief Khadka scams additional Rs 200m” by Dilip Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in eight instances: A source at Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), a senior official at NOC, an official at Ministry of Supplies in two instances, officials at Nepal LP Gas Industry Association, an official at NOC, a former secretary at the Ministry of Supplies and an official at NOC.

Nagarik report headlined “Cabinet expansion today, 19 leaders from four parties to be sworn-in” by Balkrishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in three instances: A source, a source close to Deuba and a leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “PM defers cabinet expansion till today” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: a source from Nepali Congress and a source from CPN-Maoist (Centre). This story doesn’t carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Sajha and Bibeksheel to unite, announcement today” by Chandan Kumar Mandal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in three instances: a leader involved in talks to bring the two forces together, a senior leader engaged in merger negotiation and a senior leader.

Republica report headlined “NOC chief Khadka accused of further Rs 200m graft” by Dilip Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A high-level officer at Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), a source at NOC, and officials at NOC.

Republica report headlined “Pressure builds within RJPN for poll participation” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: An RJPN leader. This story doesn’t carry byline.

Republica report headlined “Bibeksheel and Sajha parties unifying today” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A leader. This story doesn’t have byline.

Republica report headlined “Dispute within NC further delays cabinet expansion” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: Those close to Ram Chandra Paudel. This story doesn’t have byline.

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