Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 20

South Asia Check / October 21, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Nepali Congress and CPN-UML not lending support: Prime minister” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances.

Gorkhapatra report headlined “Talks with political parties ongoing” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A lawmaker. This report does not carry a byline.

Nagarik report headlined “Trade unionists draw salaries without work” by Arjun Subedi datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A joint secretary.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “157 lawmakers register impeachment motion against CIAA chief Karki” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: Sources and a minister. This report does not carry a byline.

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