Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 8
South Asia Check / February 9, 2017
Annapurna Post report headlined “Preparations on to amend the constitution amendment proposal” by Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source close to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in five instances and an unnamed leader from Nepali Congress in one instance.
Annapurna Post report headlined “Hundreds of thousands of dollars in baggage” by Lokendra Prasai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed police officer three times.
Nagarik report headlined “Internal dispute within ruling parties” by Prakash Timalsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed minister.
Republica report headlined “Relations between NC and Maoist Center sour” by Ashok Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed leaders from both Nepali Congress and Maoist Centre in one instance.
This material is copyrighted but may be used for any purpose by giving due credit to southasiacheck.org.
Comments
Latest Stories
- Fact Check Shashank Koirala significantly understates Nepal’s arable land area
- Fact Check PM’s suggestion of salt water gargle as home remedy for Covid is misleading
- Fact Check Old photo photoshopped to show Indian flag in February 10 demonstration
- Fact Check PM made four false claims in two recent speeches
- Fact Check PM wrong in saying Bimala Tamang won gold in 2014 Asiad
- Fact Check Writer Wagle grossly misquoted in viral meme
In Public Interest

- Six things to know for cannabis legalization in Nepal
- Women ministers in Nepal
- Brace yourself for toxic winter air
- Nepal has no technology to test alleged use of oxytocin in fruits and vegetables
- Nepal is among 25 countries that deny women right to pass on citizenship to children independently