Effective Date: September 2026
Website: https://www.rohitasya.online
Operated by: Rohitasya News Network
Publisher / Founder: Deepak Kumar Sahu
Motto: News that matters to you
1. Statement of Principle
At Rohitasya News, we believe that journalism is an instrument of public service and civic empowerment. Our editorial mission is grounded in the pursuit of truth, fairness, and accountability. Whether we are reporting on hyperlocal issues in Kalahandi, state-level policies across Odisha, or broader National and Global events, our content is governed by strict editorial independence, rigor, and public-interest considerations.
We adhere strictly to the journalistic standards outlined by the Press Council of India (PCI) and the Digital Media Ethics Code under Indian law.
2. Core Editorial Standards
A. Accuracy and Verification
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Fact-Checking: We do not publish unverified rumors, speculative claims, or unconfirmed social media buzz as verified news. Every factual statement must be checked against primary sources, official records, eyewitness accounts, or vetted public documents.
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Corroboration: Sensitive, investigative, or contentious stories require corroboration from at least two independent sources prior to publication.
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Clarity of Attribution: Sources are credited clearly unless an authentic safety or security concern warrants source confidentiality.
B. Fairness, Balance, and the Right of Reply
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Where allegations, criticism, or formal investigations are reported against an individual, political entity, or commercial organization, our journalists make a reasonable, documented effort to seek the subject’s response or defense before publication.
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If a response arrives after publication, the report is updated promptly to reflect the statement or clarification.
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We actively guard against sensationalism, character assassination, and trial by media.
C. Editorial Independence and Commercial Separation
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Strict Firewall: Editorial choices are made solely on news merit and relevance to our readers. Advertisers, sponsors, and commercial partners have no influence over our reporting, news selection, or editorial viewpoints.
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Sponsored Content: Any sponsored, branded, or native promotional material is explicitly labeled with identifiers such as "Sponsored Content," "Partner Post," or "Advertorial" so that readers can distinguish editorial work from commercial advertising.
D. Distinction Between Fact and Opinion
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Objective news reporting is kept distinct from opinion, analysis, commentary, and op-eds.
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Opinion pieces, guest columns, and editorial viewpoints reflect the perspectives of the respective bylined authors and are marked accordingly.
3. Verification of Visual & Digital Media
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Photo & Video Authentication: Photographs, video recordings, and screenshots sourced from public domains or social media channels undergo rigorous reverse-image analysis and timeline verification to prevent the spread of synthetic media, deepfakes, or decontextualized footage.
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Misleading Context: Archival, stock, or representational imagery is labeled as such to ensure readers are not misled into believing it is live, spot-coverage footage.
4. Protection of Minors & Sensitive Reporting
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Vulnerable Persons: We strictly withhold the identities, photographs, family details, and addresses of victims of sexual offenses, juvenile offenders, and minors involved in sensitive legal proceedings, in full compliance with the POCSO Act and Indian penal statutes.
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Suicide & Tragic Events: In reporting incidents of self-harm, suicide, or severe trauma, we refrain from romanticizing the event, describing explicit methods, or using gratuitous imagery. Standard crisis helpline contacts are included in relevant coverage.
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Communal Harmony: Reports concerning communal, caste, or religious friction are handled with utmost restraint, avoiding inflammatory rhetoric or provocative language that may disturb public order.
5. Anonymous Sources Policy
We protect the confidentiality of our sources when disclosure poses a threat to their safety, livelihood, or well-being. However, anonymous sources are utilized only when:
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The information is vital to public interest.
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The information cannot be obtained through open records or on-the-record statements.
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The source's credibility, access, and motives have been independently evaluated by the editorial desk.
6. Corrections & Retractions Policy
We believe transparent accountability is central to editorial credibility.
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Factual Errors: When a factual mistake occurs in an article, it is corrected immediately.
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Correction Footnote: A transparent correction notice is appended at the bottom of the article specifying what was updated, corrected, and when (e.g., "Correction: An earlier version of this report misstated the date of the meeting. It was held on Tuesday, not Wednesday.").
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Retractions: If a story is found to fall fundamentally below our ethical guidelines or contains critical inaccuracies that cannot be rectified via an amendment, it will be retracted with a full public editorial explanation.
7. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Rohitasya News has established a formal mechanism for reader complaints, factual disputes, and ethical grievances.
Any reader or concerned party may submit an editorial complaint directly to our editorial management:
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Entity: Rohitasya News Network
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Publisher / Founder: Deepak Kumar Sahu
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Editorial Complaints / Grievance Desk: editor@rohitasya.online
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Administration & Compliance Desk: admin@rohitasya.online
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Direct Escalation: rohitasyasahu@gmail.com
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Helpline / WhatsApp: +91 99371 47999
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Postal Address / Portal: https://www.rohitasya.online
All formal complaints are acknowledged within 24 hours and addressed with a substantive response or corrective action within 15 working days.