Anonymous sources in newspapers of August 24

South Asia Check / August 25, 2015

The Himalayan Times report headlined “PM reaches out to disgruntled forces” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.

Nagarik report headlined “4000 vehicles stuck at border” by Ritesh Tripathi datelined Birgunj has quotes an unnamed trader.

Nagarik report on a Revenue Tribunal verdict on VAT evasion cases headlined “Verdict favors businessmen” by Bal Krishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official of the Ministry of Finance.

Kantipur report on appointment of vice-chancellors at four various universities headlined “Dispute over division of posts” by Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source at the prime minister’s office.

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