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False Claim: Colombo Central Bus Station renovation deviated from the original design

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Among the current government development projects, the modernization of the Colombo Central Bus Stand, which facilitates the transportation of a huge number of passengers daily, is one of the prominent projects. This is a fact-check of the posts circulating on social media regarding the Colombo Central Bus Stand, which is […]

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The Viral Video Claiming 7 Dogs Were Kidnapped for Meat Is False.

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts based on sensitive stories are often widely circulated in social media among users. In most cases, these posts are based on a photo or a video, and many people do not pay attention to whether the information is verified or not. Below is a fact check conducted […]

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Will El Nino Arrive in May? Does Today’s Heat Signal Heavy Rains Ahead? 

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel These days, many parts of the country are experiencing high daytime temperatures. In this situation, unverified and speculative posts about possible future developments are being shared on social media. Here is a fact-check we conducted on one such post. Social Media Posts : The post, shared with the claim “The […]

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The UN Security Council Did Not Label Donald Trump a “Wanted International War Criminal”

A viral claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that the United Nations Security Council has “stunningly” labeled former U.S. President Donald Trump a “wanted international war criminal.” The claim emerged amid heightened geopolitical tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, we found this claim to be false, with no evidence supporting […]

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Viral “Hormuz Now Open” Video Actually Shows Singapore Ship Traffic

A viral video circulating on platforms claims to show the Strait of Hormuz “now open”, with aerial footage of multiple ships allegedly waiting near a port. The claim is often framed as breaking geopolitical news amid the ongoing 2026 crisis in the region. However, after examining the original source of the footage, maritime data, and […]

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Did a boat flying the LTTE flag sail near Katchatheevu Island?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A discussion has been created on social media regarding a flag carried by a vessel that is said to have sailed in the waters near Katchatheevu Island, which is frequently discussed due to political and social issues. Below is a fact-check we conducted regarding this. Social Media Posts A video […]

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Were a series of photos and videos of American soldiers recently captured by the Iranian military?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The ever-escalating Middle East war and its related events have become the main topics of discussion in mainstream media and on almost all social media networks worldwide. Among the information presented in this way, there is a lot of misleading content as well. This is a fact-check of some of […]

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Did the Minister of Justice Really Make a Defamatory Gesture in Parliament?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A discussion emerged in Parliament recently after claims that Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara had made an inappropriate gesture towards opposition MPs. An image, said to show the alleged gesture, was also widely circulated on social media. Below is the fact-check we conducted regarding this image. Social Media […]

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Did This Video Show Sri Lankan War Heroes at Diyatalawa? 

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Misleading posts that utilise video footage from other countries are widely observed across social media platforms. Below is a fact-checking analysis we conducted regarding one such video. Social Media Posts A video was circulating on social media with the caption, “The work of our heroes in Diyathalawa.” Facebook |Archived Link […]

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The Viral Video Does Not Show an Al Jazeera Anchor Resigning Live on Air

A viral video circulating across platforms claims to show an Al Jazeera Arabic news anchor resigning live on air. In the clip, the anchor allegedly accuses the network of acting under pressure from the United States and Israel in its coverage of a war involving Iran. The claim has spread widely in the context of […]

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