From our city to the world · Fair, fearless, with youEditorial Policy
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Purpose and independence
Dainik Gorakhpur covers Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh and matters of wider public interest. We aim to provide useful local reporting and clearly explained information. Editorial decisions must be based on evidence and public interest, not a promise of favourable treatment for an advertiser or official.
Sources, facts and context
Reporters must distinguish what they witnessed, what a document establishes and what a source alleges. Cite the relevant notice, order, study or other source directly where available, and give dates and context. A government statement is attributed to its issuer; linking to it does not establish every related claim independently.
Seek an appropriate response when reporting serious allegations, handle unverified claims cautiously and identify material uncertainty. Do not invent visits, interviews, quotations, statistics or verification labels. Rewriting or summarising another report alone is not a substitute for useful original reporting or explanation.
Authorship and publication
Articles should identify the responsible author and publication time. The Dainik Gorakhpur Desk byline represents a collective newsroom contribution rather than a fictional individual. Reporters submit drafts; authorised editors and administrators review and publish. Scheduled reports are distinguished from reports already available to readers.
Images, rights and sensitive material
Use original photographs, documented permission or a suitable licence. Record a truthful caption, photographer or source credit and the basis for use. A credit alone is not permission. Stock images and AI illustrations must be labelled so they are not mistaken for photographs of the reported event.
Respect privacy, especially for children, vulnerable people and sensitive personal information. Do not publish gratuitous graphic images or private details that add no defensible public-interest value.
AI assistance and automated tools
Tools may assist drafting, summarising, formatting or audio access, but an author or editor remains responsible for facts, sources, originality and wording. Disclose material AI assistance where relevant. Do not publish unchecked suggestions or fabricate citations. An automated editorial prompt is not proof that a story is accurate or original.
News, opinion and sponsored material
Label opinion, explanatory guidance and sponsored material according to their purpose. Disclose material financial, affiliate or sponsorship relationships. Advertisements must be identifiable and separated from editorial reporting.
Corrections and complaints
Review credible correction requests against the evidence. Explain material factual corrections and significant updates rather than silently rewriting the record. Readers can contact the editor using the process below.