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Corrections Policy

Last Updated: June 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

LK News Hub is dedicated to publishing accurate, fair, and transparent news content. When we make mistakes — and no publication is immune to errors — we are committed to correcting them promptly, clearly, and transparently. This Corrections Policy describes how we handle errors in our content.

Types of Corrections

Factual Errors

Incorrect facts, statistics, names, dates, or data. We will correct these immediately upon verification and note the correction at the bottom of the article.

Translation Errors

Inaccuracies in our Sinhala or Tamil translations that change the meaning of the original content. These will be updated and the correction noted.

Contextual Updates

When a developing story evolves significantly from our initial reporting, we update the article with the latest verified information and note when it was last updated.

Editorial Clarifications

When content is technically accurate but potentially misleading, we may add clarifying notes or context to ensure readers have a complete understanding.

Our Corrections Process

1

Receiving the Report

Corrections can be submitted via email at editorial@lknewshub.com or through our Contact page.

2

Verification

Our editorial team reviews the reported error and verifies the correct information from reliable sources within 24-48 hours.

3

Correction Implementation

Once verified, the article is updated with the correct information. A correction notice is appended at the bottom of the article.

4

Acknowledgement

Where possible, we acknowledge those who report errors to us. We appreciate readers who help us maintain accuracy.

5

Publication Timestamp

All corrected articles display an "Updated on [date]" timestamp so readers know the content has been revised.

Response Timeframes

Error TypeResponse TimeResolution Target
Serious factual errorWithin 4 hoursSame day
Standard factual errorWithin 24 hours24-48 hours
Translation errorWithin 48 hours48-72 hours
Contextual updateWithin 48 hours48-72 hours

What We Do Not Change

In the interests of transparency and journalistic integrity, LK News Hub does not:

  • Remove published articles without clear justification (such as legal requirements or severe privacy violations)
  • Silently edit articles without noting that changes were made
  • Alter the historical record of published content without disclosure
  • Remove or alter content solely due to requests from subjects of coverage who object to accurate reporting

How to Report an Error

To submit a correction request, please include:

  • The URL of the article containing the error
  • A description of the error
  • The correct information with supporting evidence or sources
  • Your name and contact email (optional but appreciated)

Email: editorial@lknewshub.com

Contact Form: lknewshub.com/Contact

Response: We aim to respond within 48 business hours