Anonymous sources in newspapers of March 31

South Asia Check / April 11, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Prime minister favors Kamal Thapa” by Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source twice.

Kantipur report headlined “Fast Track project awarded to army” by Jagadishwar Pandey and Balaram Baniya datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure twice.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Govt’s inconsistent and ad-hoc policies letting down conflict victims” by Prithvi Man Shrestha datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources from the Ministry of Peace in two instances.

Republica report headlined “PM urges EC to complete its work in all local units” by Bhadra Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted sources close to Prime Minister Dahal in one instance.

Republica report headlined “Over 1,800 health posts operating without buildings” by Bishnu Prasad Aryal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed officials of the Ministry of Health in two instances.

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