Anonymous sources in newspapers of August 4

South Asia Check / August 9, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Dispute within RJP-N comes to the surface” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A leader from Hridayesh Tripathi-led faction, and a source in two instances.

Nagarik report headlined “Separate body proposed for settling tax disputes” by Balkrishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A highly-placed official at the Ministry of Finance.

Republica report headlined “Parliamentary panel head Ranju Jha hid health ministry letter for eight months!” by Ashok Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A lawmaker.

Republica report headlined “Law in the making for permanent body to settle tax rows” by Rudra Pangeni datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance.

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