Our Editorial & Reporting Team

Meet the dedicated journalists, investigative reporters, and local correspondents bringing fearless, authentic news from across Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.

Editorial Team & Journalism Board – Fact-Checked Hyperlocal Reporting

Meet the seasoned journalists, ground correspondents, editors, and digital media producers behind Haldwani Times. Founded with an unwavering commitment to truth, journalistic ethics, and public welfare, our newsroom works around the clock to deliver verified, fearless, and high-impact reporting across Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.

Our Mission: Independent & Ethical Regional Journalism

In an era of unverified social media forwards and sensationalized headlines, Haldwani Times remains dedicated to core journalistic values: accuracy, fairness, source cross-verification, and accountability. Our editorial desk operates independently of commercial or political influences, ensuring that public interest remains our highest priority.

Newsroom Structure & Editorial Governance

Our newsroom is structured into specialized desks for deep domain coverage: - **Investigative & Civic Desk:** Tracking civic funds, municipal accountability, urban infrastructure, and administrative directives across Nainital district. - **State & Regional Bureau:** Covering the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha, Dehradun secretariat decisions, UKPSC recruitments, and hill migration policies. - **Business & Mandi Bureau:** Daily tracking of wholesale Mandi prices, commercial real estate, banking, and MSME growth in Kumaon. - **Culture, Environment & Heritage:** Documenting Himalayan ecology, forest conservation, Pahadi folklore, and regional art forms.

Press Council of India Code of Ethics Compliance

Haldwani Times strictly adheres to the code of journalistic ethics prescribed by the Press Council of India: - **Mandatory Two-Source Rule:** Factual reports require multi-source corroboration prior to publication. - **Right of Reply:** Affected parties in investigative reports are provided reasonable opportunity to state their position. - **Transparent Corrections Policy:** Any factual inaccuracies identified post-publication are promptly corrected with a clear editor's note.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who founded Haldwani Times and who leads the editorial board?

Haldwani Times was founded by Editor-in-Chief Chandan Kumar along with an experienced board of local journalists, copy editors, and ground correspondents.

What journalistic code of ethics does the team follow?

We strictly adhere to the Press Council of India code of ethics, prioritizing factual accuracy, source verification, political neutrality, and reader privacy.

How can aspiring journalists join the Haldwani Times reporting team?

We welcome applications from passionate writers and field reporters. Submit your resume and writing samples to our careers desk.

Does Haldwani Times offer student journalism internships?

Yes, we offer seasonal digital media internships for college students in journalism, mass communication, and multimedia production.

How can readers report an editorial correction?

If you notice any factual error in our reporting, email our corrections desk at editorial@haldwanitimes.com with the article link for swift review.