Anonymous sources in newspapers July 27

South Asia Check / August 8, 2017

Kantipur report headlined “VAT evaders get tax waiver” by Krishna Gyawali and Krishna Acharya datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A source at the Ministry of Finance.

Kantipur report headlined “Cabinet expanded finally” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: Another leader. This story doesn’t carry a byline.

Nagarik headlined “Sajha suffers losses worth tens of millions due to illegal printing of books” by Basanta Khadka and Bishnu Aryal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in seven instances: A book seller, an official from Sajha Prakasan in two instances and sources in four instances.

Nagarik report headlined “Green card holder pilot is paid Rs 1 million monthly salary” by Susheel Bhattarai datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: A high-level source at Nepal Airlines Corporation, source in three instances, and an official.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Fifty-three bills need parliamentary processing” by Rupesh Acharya datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: a source at Ministry of Home Affairs.

Republica report headlined “Sharma pockets Rs 200m in books printed under Sajha logo” by Bishnu Prasad Aryal and Basanta Khadka datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: Officials at Sajha Prakasan, officials at Chitwan branch, officials, a booksellers and an official.

Republica report headlined “NAC appoints green card holder flouting rules” by Susheel Bhattarai datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A top official at Nepal Airlines Corporation, and a source.

Republica report headlined “Rs 4 million tax waiver for parliament staffers illegal” by Rudra Pangeni datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: An official at Parliament Secretariat’s account section.

Republica report headlined “RPP exclusion kills amendment hopes” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: a leader from RPP and a leader close to Kamal Thapa. This story doesn’t have byline.

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