Effective Date: August 7, 2026

Welcome to Saptari Post (Saptaripost.com). This Editorial Policy explains the standards and principles that guide our newsroom. Our mission is to provide accurate, fair, balanced, and responsible journalism while maintaining editorial independence and public trust.

1. Our Mission

Saptari Post is an independent digital news platform dedicated to delivering reliable news and information related to Nepal. We cover:

Local News
District News (Saptari)
Madhesh Province News
National News
Politics
Economy & Business
Education
Health
Agriculture
Technology
Environment
Sports
Entertainment
Tourism
International news affecting Nepal

Our objective is to inform the public through factual, ethical, and responsible journalism.

2. Editorial Independence

Saptari Post operates independently.

Our editorial decisions are never influenced by:

Political parties
Government agencies
Advertisers
Sponsors
Business partners
Religious organizations
Individuals

Editors have full authority over published content.

Advertising or sponsorship never determines editorial decisions.

3. Accuracy and Verification

Accuracy is the foundation of our journalism.

Before publication we aim to:

Verify information through reliable sources.
Confirm facts from official records whenever possible.
Cross-check information using multiple sources.
Verify photographs and videos.
Confirm quotes before publication.
Review reports before publishing.

When immediate publication is necessary during breaking news, articles may be updated as additional verified information becomes available.

4. Fairness and Balance

We strive to present every story fairly.

Whenever practical we provide:

Multiple viewpoints
Responses from affected parties
Context surrounding the issue
Background information
Supporting evidence

People or organizations subject to criticism will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before publication whenever feasible.

5. Sources

We prioritize:

Government publications
Official press releases
Court documents
Public records
First-hand reporting
Interviews
Recognized experts
Academic institutions
Verified eyewitness accounts

Anonymous sources are used only when:

Disclosure may endanger the source.
Information is of significant public interest.
The information cannot reasonably be obtained otherwise.
Editors are satisfied with the credibility of the source.

6. Corrections Policy

Mistakes can occur despite careful review.

If an error is identified:

It will be investigated promptly.
Verified mistakes will be corrected as soon as possible.
Major corrections may include an editor's note.
Updated articles may display the correction date.

Readers may report errors via:

Email: info@saptaripost.com

7. Editorial Integrity

Our journalists must never:

Publish knowingly false information.
Fabricate interviews.
Manipulate facts.
Misrepresent photographs.
Alter videos in a misleading manner.
Accept payment for favorable coverage.
Publish plagiarized content.

8. Opinion and News Separation

Opinion pieces are clearly identified.

News reports remain factual and impartial.

Editorials reflect the views of the editorial team and are clearly distinguished from objective news reporting.

Guest opinions represent only the author's views.

9. Sponsored Content

Sponsored or paid content will always be clearly labeled, including terms such as:

Advertisement
Sponsored
Promotional Content
Partner Content

Sponsored content is not presented as independent journalism.

10. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence tools may assist with:

Grammar correction
Translation
Headline suggestions
Content organization
Data analysis

AI does not replace editorial judgment.

Every published article is reviewed by a human editor before publication.

11. User-Generated Content

Comments and submitted materials must not contain:

Hate speech
Defamation
Harassment
False information
Spam
Illegal content
Copyright infringement

Saptari Post reserves the right to edit or remove user content that violates these standards.

12. Privacy and Respect

We respect personal privacy.

We avoid publishing unnecessary personal information unless it serves a legitimate public interest.

Special care is taken when reporting on:

Children
Victims of crime
Survivors of sexual violence
Vulnerable individuals

13. Sensitive Reporting

Our newsroom exercises caution when covering:

Suicide
Violence
Natural disasters
Terrorism
Communal conflict
Graphic imagery

Coverage aims to inform the public while minimizing harm.

14. Conflict of Interest

Editors and journalists must disclose any personal, financial, or political interests that could influence their reporting.

Staff members are expected to avoid situations that compromise editorial independence.

15. Copyright and Attribution

We respect intellectual property rights.

All external content is properly attributed.

We do not knowingly publish copyrighted material without authorization or lawful permission.

16. Ethical Journalism

Saptari Post follows ethical journalism principles including:

Truth and accuracy
Independence
Fairness
Accountability
Transparency
Public interest
Respect for human dignity
Protection of fundamental rights

17. Compliance with Nepal Law

Saptari Post is committed to complying with applicable laws and regulatory standards of Nepal, including those relating to:

Freedom of expression
Media and journalism
Defamation
Privacy
Copyright
Cyber laws
Court reporting
Election reporting
Press Council Nepal's Journalist Code of Conduct

18. Editorial Complaints

Readers who believe our journalism violates professional standards may submit complaints.

Please include:

Article title
URL
Date of publication
Detailed explanation
Supporting evidence (if available)

Email:

info@saptaripost.com

We review complaints fairly and respond where appropriate.

19. Policy Updates

This Editorial Policy may be revised periodically to reflect:

Changes in Nepalese law
Press Council Nepal guidelines
Technological developments
Editorial best practices

Updated versions will be published on this page.

Contact Information

Website: Saptari Post

Domain: Saptaripost.com

Owner/Publisher: Pream Shah

District: Saptari

Province: Madhesh