Anonymous sources in newspapers of August 2

South Asia Check / August 9, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Relevance of Tax Settlement Commission questioned” by Dinesh Gautam datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A former chairman of the Revenue Tribunal and a former justice of the Supreme Court.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Participate in elections: Puri” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in three instances: A source, a member and a journalist present in the meeting.

Nagarik report headlined “Dahal government released Rs 160 billion for party cadres” by Bhasha Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: A source at the Prime Minister’s  Office, and a joint secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Republica report headlined “Dahal’s caretaker govt doled out Rs 167 million to party cadres ahead of polls” by Bhasha Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance.

Republica report headlined “India envoy advises RJPN to participate in polls” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A leader of the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN). This report does not carry a byline.

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