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Can Cannabis Kill Hantavirus? Viral Claim Rated False
A viral claim circulating across social media platforms suggests that scientists have discovered cannabis can “kill” hantavirus. However, no credible scientific evidence shows that cannabis can kill or treat hantavirus infection in humans. While some laboratory studies have explored the antiviral potential of certain cannabis compounds against a range of viruses, no reputable medical authority […]
Political
Fake Namal Rajapaksa Condolence Post on Kapila Chandrasena’s Death
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the suspicious death of former SriLankan Airlines executive Kapila Chandrasena, various speculations began circulating. Amidst this, a social media post claiming to be an official condolence statement from Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa sparked significant controversy. We conducted a fact-check to verify the authenticity of this claim; our findings […]
The arrested Kurunegala Deputy Mayor is not a member of the NPP!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Azardeen Moinudeen, who was elected to the Kurunegala Municipal Council representing the All Ceylon People’s Congress and served as the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council (which is controlled by the National People’s Power Party), has been arrested while attempting to accept a bribe. While reporting on the incident, […]
International
France Is Not Under Nationwide Lockdown Due to Hantavirus
A claim circulating widely on Facebook and other social media platforms alleges that France has entered a nationwide lockdown because of a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. Some posts suggest that the French government has begun imposing COVID-style restrictions and quarantining the public due to fears of human-to-human transmission. The claim […]
Is it a photo of 85 IRGC Navy fast attack craft detaining in the Strait of Hormuz?
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Since early 2026, conflict in the Middle East has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Amidst this situation, misleading information has also circulated online. Presented below is our fact-check of a satellite image claimed to have been taken in the Strait of Hormuz. Social Media Posts: A social media […]
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False social media claim that a mother gave birth to nine sets of twin girls at Kurunegala Teaching Hospital - Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka English | The leading fact-checking website commented on Did a mother give birth to eight babies at the Kandy National Hospital?: […] Did a mother give birth to eight babies
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Brandonscier commented on A fabricated video falsely claims that Former President Gotabaya referred to him as the “most foolish member of the family.”: Умение стильно одеваться играет важную роль в созд
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【錯誤】網傳美軍已派出四個營前往中東執行緊急任務的影片？挪用2025年舊畫面 - 客新聞 HakkaNews commented on Are American soldiers withdrawing from Saudi Arabia? : […] 印度事實查核單位《FactCrescendo》在 2026 年 3 月也發布查核
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Has the ICC banned the Sri Lanka cricket team from international matches for one year? - Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka English | The leading fact-checking website commented on Is it true that only a handful of countries compete in the Cricket World Cup?: […] Also Read : Is it true that only a handf
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BetkasynopolskaEdge commented on Statement by an SLPP member about future presidents in Sri Lanka? Find out the truth…: Interesting to see SLPP members discussing future
