Anonymous sources in newspapers of July 14

South Asia Check / July 27, 2017

Kantipur report headlined “CIAA demands Rs 33 billion over tax settlement irregularities” by Krishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in eight instances: A source from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in five instances, a high-level source, a high-level source from the CIAA, and a source.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “CIAA likely to charge-sheet IRD DG today” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) source. This report doesn’t carry a byline.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Rajendra Kishor Chhetri appointed chief secy” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A government source. This report doesn’t carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post headlined “Chargesheet to be filed against TSC trio today” by Prithvi Man Shrestha datelined Kathmandu has used anonymous sources in four instances: Officials, a source from Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), an official from the CIAA, and officials from CIAA.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “PM Deuba’s India visit proposed for Aug 17-19” by Anil Giri datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: Highly-placed government sources.

Republica report headlined “Over 300 trips of government employees uncertain” by Roshan Sedhai datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: a source from Prime Minister’s Office.

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