Anonymous sources in newspapers of December 11

South Asia Check / December 12, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Parliamentarians asked to monitor INGOs working in earthquake-hit areas” by Rewati Sapkota datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: An official at National Reconstruction Authority.

Annapurna Post report headlined “UDMF agrees to amendment proposal” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A senior leader of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF).

Nagarik report headlined “Real estate business, billions in taxes evaded through undervaluation of property” by Balkrishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: An official at the Ministry of Finance and a senior official at the Department of Land Reform and Management.

Nagarik report headlined “Dishonest employees’ at share market” by Laxman Biyogi datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A top official of the Nepal Rastra Bank and officials of the Nepal Rastra Bank.

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