Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 8

South Asia Check / October 17, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Civil servants openly engage in politics” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances.

Annapurna Post report headlined “CIAA seeks investment details” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance. CIAA stands for Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority.

Kantipur report headlined “Another ‘plot’ against 11 justices” by Krishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in eight instances: A senior advocate, a source in two instances, and a former justice of Supreme Court.

Kantipur report headlined “Infrastructure for World Cup, Nepali workers discriminated against” by Devendra Bhattarai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A human rights activist.

Nagarik report headlined “Licenses issued for oil tankers by taking millions in bribe” by Dilip Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in seven instances: Officials of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) in two instances, an official of NOC, entrepreneurs, a source, an entrepreneur, and industrialists.

Nagarik report headlined “FSFN-RJPN to forge electoral adjustments in two-thirds of Madhes constituencies” by Bhuwan Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in two instances: A leader. FSFN stands for Federal Socialist Forum Nepal and RJPN for Rastriya Janata Party Nepal.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “EPG takes up border management issue” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A source and an EPG member representing Nepal. EPG stands for Eminent Persons Group. This report does not carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Alliance with UML out of compulsion: Dahal” by Tika R Pradhan datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A leader.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Fifth EPG meeting, Nepali side presents ‘clear views’ on all related issues” by Kamal Dev Bhattarai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A Nepali member. EPG stands for Eminent Persons Group.

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