Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 31
South Asia Check / February 1, 2017
Annapurna Post report headlined “Tourist dies due to ‘lack of timely rescue’” by Chhetu Sherpa datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A source.
Kantipur report headlined “Lawmakers propose slack law on co-operatives” by Akhanda Bhandari and Yagya Banjade datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: A source, an official, an official at the Department of Cooperatives, and a top official at the Ministry of Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation.
Nagarik report headlined “Provincial elections should be held first: UDMF” by Bhuwan Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: A source in three instances and a source at the official residence of prime minister, Baluwatar. UDMF stands for Unified Democratic Madhesi Front.
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