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The posts stating that a school equipment Dansala is being held at the premises of Jaya Sri Maha Bodi Temple is false!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In relation to Poson Poya Day, many Dansal are held in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Accordingly. a post was circulated stating that a school equipment Dansala will be held at the premises of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple, and here is a fact check we conducted to find the accuracy of […]

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Viral Video Alleging June 2025 Explosion in Moscow Is Misleading

A viral video making rounds on social media purports to show a recent explosion in Moscow on June 2, 2025, allegedly caused by a Ukrainian strike. However, we found that this claim is misleading, the footage in question is not recent and is unrelated to current events in Moscow. Social Media Posts The viral video […]

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Viral Claim About Chinese-Built Metro in Vietnam Is Misleading

A widely shared social media post has allegedly mischaracterized an incident involving Chinese-built metro trains in Vietnam. The post features images of passengers holding umbrellas inside a train and implies serious construction defects in Chinese infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia. Our investigation shows these claims are inaccurate and lack proper context. Social Media Posts A […]

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Did the artists hold a party after Malini Fonseka’s funeral?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The queen of Sri Lankan cinema, Malani Fonseka, passed away recently and her funeral was held with state honours at the Independence Square on the 26th. However, the behaviour of some artists who came to pay their last respect to her at the funeral were criticized on social media. Amidst […]

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Beer made from feces and urine are in the local market ?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A post circulated on social media suggesting that there are beer made from feces and urine in the local market, and requesting the people to pay their attention to it. In fact, we conducted an investigation to determine the accuracy of this post, which has misled many people into believing […]

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False: No Mauritanian Hajj Pilgrims’ Plane Crashed Near Red Sea

A concerning news has been spreading across social media platforms, claiming a tragic plane crash involving Mauritanian Hajj pilgrims near the Red Sea. This viral story, which alleged the deaths of over 200 pilgrims, has caused unnecessary anxiety among communities. Social Media Posts A viral claim has been spreading widely on social media stating that […]

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FALSE: Alkaline Foods Cannot Fight COVID-19 as Viruses DO NOT Have pH Levels

With the recent resurgence of COVID-19, some old myths about the disease have resurfaced, which were debunked a few years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was wreaking havoc around the world.  One such claim is that consuming alkaline foods can help fight the coronavirus by raising the body’s pH levels above the virus’s purported optimal […]

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“No Bikini” Poster in Arugam Bay ? Find out the facts behind the viral image!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The beautiful coastline in Sri Lanka is a major reason why the country has become so popular among tourists. Foreigners spend their time indulging in water sports in the coastal areas, including Pasikuda, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Marble Beach, Arugam Bay and others. Just as the tourist season towards the East coast […]

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False: Movie Theater Ceiling Did Not Collapse During ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Screening

Viral social media posts, featuring an image of cinema debris, claim that a ceiling collapsed during a screening of Final Destination: Bloodlines, causing multiple injuries and forcing an evacuation. The viral posts make comparisons between the alleged incident and the film’s plot about deadly accidents. Social Media Posts An image showing a partially destroyed theater […]

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