Welcome to The Kolkata Herald. The information published on this website is intended for general informational, journalistic, educational and public awareness purposes.
The Kolkata Herald is an independent digital news and information platform covering Kolkata, West Bengal, India and international affairs. We aim to provide accurate, responsible, timely and useful journalism to our readers. However, news and information can change rapidly, and despite reasonable efforts to verify information, we cannot guarantee that every piece of information published on the website will always be complete, current, or error free.
1. Accuracy and Verification
The Kolkata Herald makes reasonable efforts to verify information before publication. News reports may be based on information obtained from official statements, government sources, public records, interviews, press releases, news agencies, eyewitness accounts, publicly available information, and other credible sources.
Where information cannot be independently verified at the time of publication, we may clearly indicate that the information is based on a particular source, allegation, claim, or preliminary report.
Readers should not interpret unverified allegations, claims, or statements attributed to individuals or organisations as established facts.
2. News, Analysis and Opinion
The website may contain different forms of content, including:
- News reports
- Breaking news
- Investigative reports
- Analysis
- Features
- Editorials
- Opinion articles
- Guest contributions
- Expert commentary
- Interviews
- Reviews
Opinions expressed in articles, columns, guest contributions, or commentary belong to the respective authors unless explicitly stated otherwise. The publication of an opinion or contribution does not necessarily mean that The Kolkata Herald endorses every view expressed by the author.
3. User Responsibility
Readers are encouraged to independently evaluate information before making decisions based on content published on this website.
The Kolkata Herald should not be considered a substitute for professional legal, financial, medical, academic, technical, or other specialised advice. Where a matter involves significant personal, financial, legal, medical, or professional consequences, readers should consult an appropriately qualified professional.
4. Breaking News and Developing Stories
During breaking news or developing situations, information may change as new facts become available. Initial reports may subsequently be updated, corrected, clarified, or expanded.
The Kolkata Herald reserves the right to update published articles when new verified information becomes available.
5. Third-Party Information and Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, government websites, research publications, organisations, or other third-party sources. These links are provided for information and reference purposes.
The Kolkata Herald does not control, and is not responsible for, the content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices, or policies of external websites. The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the website, organisation, product, service, or opinion referred to through that link.
6. Images, Videos and Other Media
Images, videos, graphics, and other media published on The Kolkata Herald may originate from our own editorial production, commissioned contributors, official sources, licensed sources, public sources, or other sources where their use is permitted. We make reasonable efforts to identify and credit third-party material where appropriate.
If you believe that an image, video, graphic, or other material has been published without appropriate permission or attribution, please contact our editorial team with the relevant details. We will review the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.
7. AI-Assisted Content
The Kolkata Herald may use artificial intelligence and other digital tools to assist with research, transcription, translation, editing, summarisation, visual production, or other newsroom functions.
AI tools do not replace editorial responsibility. Published content remains subject to human editorial review and, where appropriate, fact-checking and verification. AI-generated or AI-assisted material may contain errors. Where disclosure is appropriate or required, we may identify the use of AI-generated or synthetic material.
8. Advertisements and Sponsored Content
Advertisements displayed on The Kolkata Herald may be provided through third-party advertising networks or directly by advertisers. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service by The Kolkata Herald unless explicitly stated.
Sponsored, branded, or promotional content will be identified where applicable. Readers should independently evaluate products and services before making purchasing decisions.
9. Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original editorial content, graphics, logos, designs, and other materials created by The Kolkata Herald are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorised reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of our original content may require prior permission.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website without authorisation, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the material and your rights in that material.
10. Corrections and Updates
We take accuracy seriously. If an error is identified in a published article, we may correct, clarify, or update the article in accordance with our Corrections Policy.
Readers are encouraged to report factual errors or significant inaccuracies to our editorial team.
11. No Guarantee
While The Kolkata Herald makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and reliable information, we do not warrant that the website or all information published on it will always be uninterrupted, complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.
The Kolkata Herald reserves the right to modify, update, correct, or remove content when editorial, legal, factual, or other legitimate considerations require it.
12. Contact
If you identify a factual error, copyright concern, misleading information, or other significant issue concerning content published on The Kolkata Herald, please contact our editorial team.
The Kolkata Herald Website: https://www.thekolkataherald.com/ Email: contact@thekolkataherald.com
We will review legitimate concerns and take appropriate action.
This Disclaimer may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices, website operations, or applicable laws and regulations.