Contribution Guidelines

Nepal News welcomes thoughtful and original contributions for its opinion section. We invite writers, academics, professionals, and members of the public to share perspectives on newsworthy events, pressing issues, and matters of broad public concern.

Nepal News is committed to providing readers with a diverse range of ideas and voices. Submissions may exceed 1,000 words if the issue is of major public importance and requires in-depth analysis. Our goal is to encourage robust, fact-based debate that strengthens democratic dialogue. By submitting an op-ed, contributors agree to uphold the highest standards of ethical journalism and intellectual honesty.

General Requirements

• Originality: Submissions must be original and not published, submitted, or accepted elsewhere. Contributors must confirm this in their submission email.

• Ownership of Opinion: The views expressed belong solely to the author. Nepal News does not assume responsibility for contributors’ opinions. Articles should be written in the author’s own voice, grounded in facts, and supported by expertise or lived experience.
• Clarity & Evidence: Articles must present a clear argument, supported by evidence, analysis, or examples. While opinions may differ from those of Nepal News, they must meet standards of accuracy, fairness, and respect.

Warning: Plagiarism, fabricated content, defamatory claims, hate speech, and unverified information will not be tolerated. Offending contributors will be blacklisted.

Submission Format

• Length: Around 1,000 words, though longer essays are welcome when the subject warrants deeper treatment.
• Structure:
  • Pages numbered, double-spaced, 14-18 point font.
  • Title: In both Nepali and English, all caps, maximum 18 words.
  • Author Details: Full name(s), institutional affiliation, one-paragraph bio, and email. For verification, authors must also provide home address and phone number (not for publication).
  • Disclosure: Authors must disclose any personal, political, or financial interest related to the subject.
  • Supporting Materials:
    • Figures, tables, and graphs may be used sparingly to avoid redundancy.
    • Supplementary files (maps, charts, etc.) must be submitted in editable formats (Word, Excel, etc.).
    • Images must include proper source/credit and copyright clearance.

Warning: Submissions relying heavily on AI-generated content, unverifiable data, or excessive self-promotion will be rejected. AI may be used only as a drafting tool, never as a replacement for original writing.

Editorial Standards

• Fact-Checking: All submissions are reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Nepal News’ editorial standards.
• Editing: Editors may make changes for grammar, style, clarity, and logical flow, but will not alter the author’s central argument or voice. Authors must approve major edits before publication.
• Review Timeline: Submissions are acknowledged by email. If no acknowledgment is received within a week, contributors may assume the article will not be published and may submit elsewhere.
• Anonymity: Anonymous or pseudonymous submissions will not be considered.

Review & Decision Process

• Only completed articles are considered; proposals or outlines are not accepted.
• Editors may reach out to contributors for timely commentary on breaking events.
• All revised articles undergo additional review to ensure changes meet editorial standards.
• Publication timing depends on editorial volume and relevance.

Warning: Simultaneous submission of the same article to Nepal News and other outlets is prohibited. Duplicate submissions discovered at any stage will result in permanent exclusion from future contributions.

Ethical & Legal Safeguards

• Plagiarism and Copyright: Contributors must respect intellectual property rights and fair use. Uncredited or copied material will result in rejection.
• Accuracy: Authors are responsible for ensuring facts, statistics, and claims are correct and properly sourced.
• Respect: Content must not contain discriminatory, defamatory, or inflammatory language.
• Reproduction: No article or part thereof may be reproduced without prior written permission from Nepal News.