Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel There are many instances where events reported in other countries some time ago are being misreported by posting various social media posts, making it seem as if they were recently reported in Sri Lanka. This is an examination of a post that has been released on social media. Social Media […]
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Viral posts on social media are claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned the Sri Lanka Cricket Team from international cricket for one year due to political reasons. These claims have spread widely, causing confusion and growing concern among the public. However, our investigation confirms that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not […]
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Claims linking Melania Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have circulated widely across platforms. Two viral allegations gained particular traction: first, that Emmanuel Macron shared an image showing Melania Trump with Epstein, and second, that a photo shows Ghislaine Maxwell grabbing Melania Trump’s chest. These claims spread amid renewed public attention following Melania Trump’s […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel It is common on social media to misrepresent statements made by politicians, as well as to attribute statements that were not made by them. Here, we looked at one such instance targeting an SLPP member. Social Media Posts: A post was shared, citing a statement made by a member of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the New Year celebrations held at the new house built by the government for a family whose house was destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah on the morning of April 14. Soon after, posts were also shared on social media indicating that, particularly, boiling milk in a […]
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A claim circulating widely on platforms alleges that leaked security camera footage from Jeffrey Epstein’s home shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vacationing on Epstein’s island and interacting with him privately. The claim has gained traction following renewed public attention around the 2026 release of Epstein-related documents. However, our review shows that this claim is false. […]
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NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully concluded in April 2026 with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Social media posts share a set of images claiming to show the return of NASA’s Artemis II mission to Earth, highlighting details such as high-speed reentry and splashdown recovery. However, the accompanying images appear highly stylized and cinematic, raising […]
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A claim circulating on social media platforms suggests that high-dose vitamin D can help the body convert excess calories into muscle instead of fat, implying that increasing vitamin D intake could fundamentally alter body composition and improve fitness outcomes. However, a closer review of the scientific evidence shows that this claim is misleading. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The recently renovated Pettah Central Bus Station was officially opened to the public on 8 April 2026. The project was completed at a cost of Rs. 424 million under the Clean Sri Lanka National Programme. There were also reports of damage to the Pettah Central Bus Stand within a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Due to several strike actions carried out in support of different demands, the Government Medical Officers’ Association has recently become a widely discussed topic in society. At the same time, it can be seen that false and misleading information is also being widely shared. Below is a fact check we […]
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