Anonymous sources in newspapers of July 24

South Asia Check / July 25, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “New companies barred in the telecommunications service sector” by Bikash Thapa datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A source associated with the Ministry of Communications, an official from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, and a source associated with the Nepal Telecommunications Authority.

Nagarik report headlined “Thousands join non-violent resistance” by Deepak Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances.

Nagarik report headlined “Majority favors no-confidence motion” by Balkrishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: A Maoist leader.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Water level soars in Saptakoshi River” by Byas Shankar Upadhyaya datelined Rajbiraj has quoted unnamed technicians of Koshi barrage control room in two instances.

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