eKhabarbat (https://ekhabarbat.com/) abides by the highest ethical standards of journalism and digital publishing. We voluntarily follow the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Code of Ethics and comply with Rule 18 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
1. Standards of Reporting:
– Accuracy & Fairness: Reporting is fact-based, objective, and presented in proper context.
– Respect for Privacy: We respect personal privacy and do not publish intrusive material unless clearly justified by public interest.
– Defamation & Hate Speech: We strictly prohibit defamatory content, hate speech, incitement to violence, or material promoting communal disharmony.
– Protection of Minors: In compliance with POCSO and relevant laws, the identities of juvenile victims or accused persons are never disclosed.
2. Grievance Redressal Mechanism:
In accordance with the Information Technology Rules, 2021, any person who has a grievance regarding any content published on eKhabarbat may lodge a complaint to our Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer:
Name: [Your Name]
Portal: eKhabarbat
Email: ekhabarbat@gmail.com
Subject: Content Grievance – [Article Title / URL]
We acknowledge all grievances within 24 hours and resolve them within 15 days as mandated by the IT Rules, 2021.