Anonymous sources in newspapers June 16
South Asia Check / June 17, 2016
Nagarik report headlined “Dispute in Federal Alliance over talks” by Madan Koirala datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A leader.
Nagarik report headlined “Funds appropriated arbitrarily to appease constituents” by Rudra Pangeni datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in four instances: An official at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, an engineer at the Department of Roads, staffers at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, and government officials.
Republica report headlined “Govt to fine schools hiking fees without its consent” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A member of the Fees Management and Monitoring Central Committee. This news does not have a byline.
Republica report headlined “UDMF, Federal Alliance vie for ownership of safe landing” by Mithilesh Yadav datelined Lahan has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A source close to UDMF.
The Kathmandu Post report headlined “India planning to boost connectivity with Nepal” by Kamal Dev Bhattarai datelined New Delhi has quoted unnamed source in three instances: Top Indian officials, Indian officials and observers.
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