Anonymous sources in newspapers of November 29
South Asia Check / November 30, 2015
Nagarik report headlined “LP gas distributed directly from factory to those with recommendations” by Kalendra Sejuwal datelined Nepalgunj has quoted two unnamed sources: A Kohalpur-based LP gas dealer and a source.
Nagarik report headlined “UML takes rigid stance” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A source. This news does not carry a byline.
The Himalayan Times report headlined “Three major parties busy with negotiations” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: Sources close to Koirala. The report does not carry a byline.
Annapurna Post report headlined “Letter to China requesting tax discounts” by Rajesh Barma datelined Kathmandu has quoted three unnamed sources: An official from the Ministry of the Commerce and Supply, a source, and a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Steep decline in Nepali migrants going to Malaysia” by Roshan Sedhai datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: Officials at the Ministry of Labor and Employment, and experts.
Kantipur report headlined “Two fake students at doctors’ licensing exam” by Atul Mishra datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: An office bearer of the Nepal Medical Council and some former office bearers of the Council.
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