Fact-Checking Policy

Before publication, reporters should check material claims against reliable primary evidence whenever available, including official documents, direct interviews, on-record statements, public data and original photographs or video.

Verification standards

• Confirm identities, dates, locations and numerical claims.
• Trace online images and videos to their source and context.
• Attribute documents, quotations and third-party reporting.
• Seek an additional source for disputed or high-impact claims.
• Separate verified facts from allegation, analysis and opinion.

If evidence remains incomplete, the limitation should be stated in the story. Readers may submit supporting evidence or challenges to punnami.news@gmail.com.