Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The ongoing hot weather has become a topic that people across almost all areas are feeling these days. Even mainstream media is widely reporting on the prevailing high temperatures, and within this context, various messages related to the hot weather are also being shared across social media platforms. Here is […]
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Did you spot the red flags? If you almost tapped that link, you’re not alone. Every day, millions of people fall for messages just like these on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Scammers design these scams to appear simple, attractive, and urgent, making it easy to deceive even the most cautious users. Let’s break down […]
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A newly identified COVID-19 variant, Omicron subvariant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada”, has drawn attention in global health discussions due to its unusually high number of mutations and potential to evade immunity. First detected in late 2024, the variant has since appeared across multiple continents and is being closely monitored by international health agencies. While early laboratory […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A post was circulating on social media stating that Saudi Arabia is facing a severe water crisis and that there is a plan to export water from Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja and Nakkalasa regions to Saudi Arabia as a solution. Below is a fact check we conducted regarding this claim. Social […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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