Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 15

South Asia Check / September 16, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Karki dossier misplaced in the earthquake” by Yam Birahi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Supreme Court.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Lower Arun project also awarded to India” by Bikash Thapa datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the Ministry of Energy.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Half a dozen agreements with India” by Santosh Ghimire datelined New Delhi has quoted an unnamed government official and one source.

Nagarik report headlined “Nepal Army loses face due to its own mistake” by Surendra Paudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.

Republica report headlined “Madhesi leaders threaten to withdraw support for PM” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed Madhesi leader. It has no byline.

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