Anonymous sources in newspapers of November 27

South Asia Check / November 28, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Thapa offered the post of deputy prime minister” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in six instances: A source in five instances and an individual from the prime minister’s office.

Nagarik report headlined “MBBS fee fixed at Rs 3.85 million” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance. This report does not carry a byline.

Nagarik report headlined “Further discussions to forge consensus” by Rudra Khadka and Bhuwan Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A Maoist leader and a minister.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “TIA chokes on parking congestion” by Rajan Pokhrel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: Airline operators, operators, and stakeholders.

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