Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 6

South Asia Check / January 7, 2017

Nagarik report headlined “Gold being sneaked in from airport through three-way collusion” by Deepak Kharel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: A highly-placed source at Nepal Police, a source at Nepal police, a source, and officials at the Central Investigation Bureau.

Nagarik report headlined “Gyewali given 24 hours to submit second clarification” by Arjun Subedi datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A highly-placed source at the Office of Prime Minister.

Nagarik report headlined “‘Green signal’ from chief justice” by Prakash Timalsina datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Maoist, Cong, SLMM leaders for tabling bill” by Roshan Sedhai datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A leader.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “NRA CEO Gyewali sacked” by Lekhanath Pandey datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A cabinet source and a close aide to Gyewali. NRA stands for the National Reconstruction Authority.

Republica report headlined “Land claimed as Prerana dowry belongs to Nepal Trust: SC” by Nabin Khatiwada datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: Legal experts and government officials in one instance and officials at the trust in one instance.

Republica report headlined “Govt to sack NRA chief, seeks second clarification” by Sangeet Sangraula datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: A highly-positioned officer at the Office of the Prime Minster and Council of Minister, and a minister.

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