Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 10

South Asia Check / May 11, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Clarification sought from moonlighting lecturers” by Surya Prasad Pandey datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A senior official from the Tribhuvan University.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Government still at risk: Oli” by Balkumar Nepal datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A source.

Nagarik report headlined “Tree trunks being set on fire in collusion” by Barun Paneru datelined Dadeldhura has quoted one unnamed source: A local.

Nagarik report headlined “Finance ministry also colluded with Ncell in capital gains tax evasion worth billions” by Mani Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: Two different sources.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Two migrant workers rescued from TIA” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: An official at the Department of Foreign Employment. This news does not carry a byline.

 

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