Social media was abuzz with posts that implied that Chatura Alwis, a journalist of Derana Media Network, left Sri Lanka to settle permanently in Canada. Many had blamed Chathura for making such a move, citing that he was a loyal supporter of the unsuccessful previous Rajapaksa-led government and, therefore, he too should be responsible for […]
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Nepal is known for its breathtaking mountain ranges and stunning natural beauty. However, with that beauty comes the potential for danger, especially in avalanches. Recently, a viral video claiming to show a rare “cloud avalanche” in Nepal has been making rounds on social media, capturing the attention of millions of viewers worldwide. In this article, […]
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The viral video is from the Soviet-era Russian film “Eighth World Wonder” of 1981. A video of a basketball match is going viral on the internet, with users claiming that it shows a match between France and Russia. The scenes appear to show female basketball players competing in a match. The camera focuses on a tall player in a red […]
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A viral video depicting snow falling in Saudi Arabia claims it to be a rare phenomenon in the country. Saudi Arabia is a country which is known for its deserts, high temperatures, and dry weather. Therefore, thousands of social media users shared these scenes, assuming to be a rare phenomenon. However, Factcrescendo Team found that […]
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Videos and photos of the operations to rescue people after the Turkey-Syria earthquake shook the world, with highly sensitive scenes getting viral on social media. Meanwhile, a heart-touching video that caught the attention of the Sri Lankans and the international community claimed to be a scene of a little girl who lost her parents trying […]
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Nowadays, people are more health-conscious and pay closer attention to ways to improve their well-being. But unfortunately, some misleading information sometimes gets shared, albeit in good faith. Recently, viral social media posts claimed that automobile components emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes while parked under the hot sun for a few hours, hence advising […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Fake messages, gifts, and scams are not new to Sri Lankan social media users. However, despite being constantly warned, people still fall prey to these frequent scams disguised alongside attractive offers. This is our investigation regarding such a scam targeting the Commercial Bank of Sri Lanka. […]
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Due to the intensifying economic crisis in Sri Lanka, many are looking at the prospects of migrating and working in a foreign country. Middle easter destinations are also one of the preferred places. Within this background, there is a viral WhatsApp forward warning from the United Nations regarding the middle east region and saying the […]
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In today’s age of social media and instant sharing of information, misinformation, and fake news spread faster than ever before. One such recent example is the viral post of a bird and a patient in a hospital that claims to depict a heartwarming story of a patient who fed the bird every day after being […]
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The leader of the terrorist group LTTE, Prabhakaran, was killed during the final phase of the 30-year-long war in 2009. However, some individuals have claimed that Prabhakaran is still alive and did not die in 2009. Recently, Tamilnadu politician Nedumaran stated that Prabhakaran was still alive. Subsequently, an image resembling the old self of the […]
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