Code of Conduct

Last updated: 12 January 2026

The Sangai Express is committed to accurate, fair, and independent journalism. This code guides everyone who writes, edits, or contributes to our coverage.

1. Accuracy

We verify facts before publishing. When we make a mistake we correct it openly and quickly, with a clearly labelled correction notice.

2. Independence

Our journalism is editorially independent of advertisers, owners, and political parties. Sponsored content is always clearly labelled.

3. Fairness

We give subjects of critical coverage a meaningful opportunity to respond. We attribute information to sources and explain why anonymous sources are used.

4. Conflicts of interest

Journalists disclose personal, financial, or political interests that could affect their reporting. Beats are reassigned where conflicts exist.

5. Privacy and dignity

We weigh the public interest carefully before publishing information that intrudes on private life, especially regarding minors, victims, or vulnerable people.

6. Diversity

We strive to reflect the full diversity of Manipur and India in our newsroom, our sources, and our coverage.