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No, Neither Shavendra Silva nor Dinesh Mutugula Is Entering Provincial Politics with Opposition Parties
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Two sets of social media posts circulated claiming that well-known public figures were preparing to contest provincial council elections, former Army Commander General Shavendra Silva with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), and popular tuition teacher Dinesh Mutugula (“Mutugula Sir”) with either the SJB or the United National Party (UNP). Fact […]
Political
No, Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka Did Not Cause a Road Accident on Vesak Poya Day
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Politicians are among the most frequent targets of misinformation on social media. A video circulated widely on social media, implying that Minister Patali Champika had caused a road accident on Vesak Poya Day, 30th May 2026. Given the ongoing High Court proceedings related to a 2016 accident involving Patali Champika, […]
No, Neither Shavendra Silva nor Dinesh Mutugula Is Entering Provincial Politics with Opposition Parties
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Two sets of social media posts circulated claiming that well-known public figures were preparing to contest provincial council elections, former Army Commander General Shavendra Silva with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), and popular tuition teacher Dinesh Mutugula (“Mutugula Sir”) with either the SJB or the United National Party (UNP). Fact […]
International
Is This the Worst Fall of the Indian Rupee in History? Here Is What the Data Actually Shows
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel When the Indian Rupee hit 96.82 against the US Dollar in May 2026, headlines declared it one of the worst depreciations in the currency’s history. Social media posts and some mainstream reports amplified the alarm, attributing the fall primarily to rising crude oil prices from Middle East conflicts and a […]
Is This the Student ID Card Issued to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, During His College Days?
A viral photograph doing the rounds on social media claims to show the student identity card issued to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay during his college days. The image spread rapidly across Tamil social media circles, accompanied by a nostalgic caption, and was shared widely as if it were authentic. Fact Crescendo investigated the claim. […]
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: Regime Change and Circulated Fake News – An Analysis
The 2026 Assembly Election has brought about a massive shift in the political history of Tamil Nadu. Breaking the political dominance held alternately by the DMK and AIADMK for nearly 60 years, a new party has assumed power. The following is analysis takes a look at the misinformation spread across social media throughout this election […]
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