Anonymous sources in newspapers of August 24

South Asia Check / August 25, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Public Service Commission and Army in dispute” by Shambhu Kattel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances.

Kantipur report headlined “Nepal earns Rs 19.5 billion from investments in foreign markets” by Yagya Banjade datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A top official at Nepal Rastra Bank.

Nagarik report headlined “Dahal to visit India on ‘September 15′” by Prabin Dhakal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: A minister present at the meeting, and a source.

Republica report headlined “Dahal to visit India from Sept 15-18” ‘by Sangeet Sangroula datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A minister in two instances and a cabinet source in one instance.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “High-level visits assured, embassies headless” by Lekhanath Pandey datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in three instance: A senior official.

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