Editorial Policy of WB PAY

Our Mission

At WB PAY (wbpay.in), our mission is to provide clear, accurate, and timely news and analysis for a wide audience across India. We aim to empower our readers by demystifying complex topics—from national policies and financial markets to state-specific service rules -and presenting them in an accessible and easy-to-understand format.

While we maintain a special focus on content relevant to West Bengal, our coverage extends to national news and essential financial matters that impact everyone. Our work is rooted in the principles of public service, transparency, and integrity.

Our Core Principles

Our commitment to our readers is founded on these core journalistic principles:

• Accuracy & Verification: Accuracy is paramount. We are committed to getting the facts right and rigorously verifying all information before publication. We prioritize official and primary sources to ensure the reliability of our content.
• Impartiality & Fairness: We pledge to provide unbiased and balanced information. Our reporting is independent and free from any political, commercial, or personal influence. We present news and analysis fairly, giving context to every story.
• Transparency: We believe in being transparent with our audience. We will openly share our sources and methodologies wherever possible, so our readers can see the foundation of our work.
• Accountability: We take full responsibility for our content. If we make a mistake, we are committed to correcting it promptly and transparently. We are accountable to our readers.

Our Fact-Checking and Sourcing Standards

To uphold our principle of accuracy, we adhere to a strict fact-checking and sourcing process for every article:

1. Primacy of Primary and Official Sources: We are committed to relying on primary sources whenever possible. This includes official press releases from government bodies (both state and national), parliamentary records, circulars from institutions like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and SEBI, court documents, and data from reputable research organizations. For West Bengal-specific news, this continues to include Government Gazettes and official state circulars (GOs).
2. Clear Attribution: We always cite our sources. Whenever possible, we will link directly to the official document or the original source of our information, allowing our readers to verify the facts for themselves.
3. Cross-Verification: For news that is not from a direct primary source, we cross-verify the information with multiple reputable media outlets and sources to ensure its validity before publishing.
4. Distinction Between Fact and Analysis: We clearly distinguish between factual reporting and analytical or opinion-based content. Analysis will always be based on verified facts and identified as such.

Our Corrections Policy

WB PAY is committed to correcting any errors in our content as quickly and transparently as possible. We value the trust of our readers and believe that acknowledging and correcting mistakes is essential to maintaining that trust.

How to Report an Error: If you believe you have found an error in one of our articles, please contact us immediately via email at askwbpay@gmail.com with the subject line “Correction Needed”. Please include the URL of the article and a description of the potential error.

Our Process: Upon receiving a correction request, our editorial team will investigate the issue. If an error is confirmed, we will take the following steps:

1. The article will be corrected promptly.
2. A clear correction note (e.g., “Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated…“) will be added to the top or bottom of the article, explaining what was changed and on what date.
3. For very significant errors, we may issue a separate editor’s note to ensure full transparency.

Contact Us

We welcome feedback, questions, and story suggestions from our readers. Your engagement helps us stay accountable and relevant. Please feel free to reach out to us at askwbpay@gmail.com.