Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 16

South Asia Check / January 17, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Former king a guest at Shital Niwas” by Balkumar Nepal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source.

Kantipur report headlined “What about elections?” by Kulchandra Neupane and Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted three unnamed sources: An unnamed leader from Nepali Congress, a minister, and a source.

Kantipur report headlined “Ncell getting permission for its plans” by Bishnu Pokharel datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: An unnamed official from the Nepal Telecommunication Authority, and government officials in one instance.

Nagarik report headlined “Smugglers rake in 10 million rupees a day” by Balkrishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed government official .

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Disgraced CIAA boss leaves for Canada” by Anil Giri and Prithvi Man Shrestha datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source, a police official and a government official.

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