The Siliguri Today is a digital news platform focused on news and updates concerning Siliguri and the wider North Bengal region. This page explains the general principles intended to guide content published through The Siliguri Today.
Accuracy
We aim to publish information accurately and to avoid presenting unverified claims as established fact. Names, places, dates and other material details should be checked before publication wherever reasonably possible.
Sources and Attribution
Information originating from official statements, authorities, organisations, individuals or other identifiable sources should be attributed where appropriate. Claims that cannot be independently established should be presented with suitable attribution or qualification rather than stated as confirmed fact.
Corrections and Updates
News can develop after publication. When a material factual error is identified, or reliable new information substantially changes an earlier report, the relevant content may be corrected or updated as appropriate.
Fairness
Reports involving allegations, disputes or competing accounts should distinguish allegations from established facts. Where appropriate and reasonably possible, relevant responses or positions from affected parties should be represented or identified as unavailable at the time of publication.
Headlines and Presentation
Headlines, images and summaries should reflect the substance of the underlying report. Presentation should not intentionally misrepresent the central facts of a story.
Sensitive Reporting
Additional care should be exercised when reporting matters involving children, victims of sexual offences, deaths, accidents, violence or other sensitive circumstances. Identifying information should not be published where disclosure is prohibited by law or where responsible reporting requires protection of an individual's identity.
Facebook Publishing Workflow
The Siliguri Today website retrieves permitted content published through The Siliguri Today's official Facebook Page using an authorised Meta integration. The website then presents those updates through its own reading interface and maintains an internal archive. This technical process does not by itself constitute independent verification of the underlying information.
Editorial Independence
News content should be distinguished from advertising, sponsorship or promotional material if such commercial content is introduced. The website currently does not use an advertising service.
Corrections or Editorial Enquiries
If you believe a report contains a material factual error or requires clarification, contact info@thesiliguritoday.com. Please identify the relevant story and provide sufficient details for the matter to be reviewed.