Anonymous sources in newspapers of April 19

South Asia Check / April 20, 2016

Nagarik report headlined “Government tells Ncell in writing to pay taxes” by Santosh Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Large Taxpayers Office.

Nagarik report headlined “Dispute at Medical Education Commission over draft bill” by Deepak Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Medical Education Commission.

Republica report headlined “RPP-N asks PM to sack Assistant Minister Bista” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader from the RPP-N. The report does not have a byline.

Republica report headlined “NC asks govt to call parliament session” datelined Kathmandu had quoted an unnamed close aide to Sher Bahadur Deuba. The report does not have a byline.

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