Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 18

South Asia Check / February 19, 2017

Gorkhapatra report headlined “Diplomatic relationship affected in the absence of ambassadors” by Ajay Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source, a source from Nepali Congress, and a source close to Nepali Congress.

Republica report headlined “Polls before monsoon at any cost: PM” by Bhadra Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed commissioner at the Election Commission.

Republica report headlined “Minister lobbies with Prez to lift ban on Chure extractions” by Ram Saran Tamang datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed participant from the meeting between President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Minister for Forests and Soil Conservation.

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