Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 13
South Asia Check / January 14, 2017
Annapurna Post report headlined “Misuse of parliament’s vehicles” by Narendra Saud datelined Kathmandu has quoted four unnamed officials from parliament and two sources close to Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar.
Kantipur report headlined “Final preparations for elections” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source. It has no byline.
Nagarik report headlined “Involvement of Nepali and Indian smugglers in gold smuggling” by Deepak Kharel datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed officials from the Central Investigation Bureau.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “Prez urges major parties to end deadlock” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Office of the President. It has no byline.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “IRC to dwell on impeachment motion against Karki today” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source. It has no byline.
The Kathmandu Post report headlined “West Seti’s capacity lowering proposed” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Investment Board Nepal. It has no byline.
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