Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 17
South Asia Check / February 18, 2016
Annapurna Post report headlined “26 more individuals under CIAA scanner” by Yam Birahi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.
Nagarik report headlined “Plot to block Upper Karnali” by Lakshman Biyogi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Department of Irrigation.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “Jumbo delegation to accompany PM to Delhi” has quoted an unnamed source. The report does not have a byline.
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