Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 24

South Asia Check / October 17, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Race to become chief secretary” by Sagar Pandit datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A highly-placed official, a contemporary of home ministry secretary Lok Darshan Regmi, and an official at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Annapurna Post report headlined “NC issues circular to select poll candidates” by Nabin Jha datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A party source. NC stands for Nepali Congress.

Nagarik report headlined “Traditional strongholds of parties get demolished” by Mithilesh Yadav datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A worker of the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Cement shortage hits hydel projects” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: Cement importers. This report does not carry a byline.

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