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Monday, August 25, 2025

Fact-Checking Standards

Introduction

At Nepal News, accuracy is the cornerstone of credibility. Our reputation, and the trust of our readers, depends on the rigorous verification of every fact, statement, image, and claim we publish. In today’s fast-paced digital environment, misinformation and disinformation can spread instantly, making fact-checking and editorial responsibility more critical than ever.

The Nepal News editorial team is fully committed to upholding the principles of freedom of expression while promoting the public’s access to fact-checked, trustworthy information. Our work also seeks to educate the public on evaluating the veracity of information in the wider media environment.

Nepal News adheres to the highest standards of methodology, ethics, and transparency, ensuring that all published content—including investigative, feature, and magazine-format stories—is thoroughly verified and compliant with professional standards.

Through these practices, Nepal News strives to uphold and promote the highest standards of fact-checking and media literacy, combating misinformation and serving the public interest. Our commitment signifies an organization-wide pledge to provide accurate, ethical, and transparent information, free from bias or prejudice.

The editorial team focuses on issues of broad public significance and maintains a proven track record of excellence, integrity, and accountability, reinforcing Nepal News’ role as Nepal’s leading digital news platform.

We recognize that in today’s fast-paced digital environment, misinformation and disinformation can spread instantly. To counter this, Nepal News enforces multi-layered, transparent, and accountable fact-checking standards that apply to every story, regardless of format, subject, or urgency.

1. Primary Responsibility of Reporters

2. Multi-Level Editorial Review

Nepal News employs a tiered editorial review system:

The number of editorial checks depends on complexity, sensitivity, and urgency—but every story must undergo at least two editorial reviews before publication.

3. Verification of Sources

4. Data and Statistics

5. Quotes and Attribution

6. Images, Audio, and Video

7. Corrections and Transparency

8. Special Standards for Breaking News

9. Safeguards Against Disinformation

10. Accountability

11. Our Commitment

At Nepal News, we are committed to providing accurate, verified, and ethically sourced information. Fact-checking is not just a technical step—it is the foundation of editorial integrity.

Nepal News pledges to uphold the highest standards of journalism, serving the public interest above all, and combating misinformation wherever it arises. Fact-checking is the backbone of our journalism, essential not only for maintaining credibility but also for empowering our audience to make informed decisions.

We commit to our readers that every published word, number, and image has undergone rigorous scrutiny, transparent sourcing, and strict professional responsibility. Our pledge is to uphold the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and accountability in every piece of content we produce.