Anonymous sources in newspapers of August 25

South Asia Check / September 4, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Capital gains tax worth tens of millions of rupees whittled down” by Sagar Pandit datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A member involved in the investigation and an investigation officer.

Kantipur report headlined “Affiliation issued with ill-intention” by Krishna Gyawali and Makar Shrestha datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance.

Kantipur report headlined “Modi welcomes constitution and election” by Kamal Dev Bhattarai datelined New Delhi has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: Highly-placed officials at prime minister’s office.

Nagarik report headlined “Instruction given to stop pilot accused of dollar smuggling from participating in training abroad” by Sushil Bhattarai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in three instances: A source, an airline operator and a senior official at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Nepal, India agree to expedite hydel projects” by Rajan Pokhrel datelined New Delhi has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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