Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A video of a modern electric locomotive being unloaded at a port went viral on social media, with many users praising it as evidence of new infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. The footage looked convincing enough at first glance. But the video contained no date, no location identification, no vehicle […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Tax-related announcements in Sri Lanka have a proven ability to create widespread anxiety long before anyone has read the actual legislation. When a post began circulating on social media warning that a June 30th deadline had been set for everyone over 18 to register their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) under […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A video of a modern electric locomotive being unloaded at a port went viral on social media, with many users praising it as evidence of new infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. The footage looked convincing enough at first glance. But the video contained no date, no location identification, and no […]
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Images circulating on social media have sparked debate among football fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew during England’s group-stage match and was not punished. Days later, Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié covered his mouth while speaking to Mexico striker […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim attributed to NPP MP Ravindra Bandara has been getting lot of attention on social media circles recently: that Cabinet had approved a plan to make Sri Lanka the richest country in the world. Mainstream outlets picked it up alongside social media pages, and it quickly spread as proof […]
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A viral claim circulating across X and other social media platforms alleges that Bella Hadid revealed she has only a few days left to live after Lyme disease allegedly caused both of her kidneys to fail. The posts often include emotional wording. However, our investigation found no evidence supporting these claims and recent statements from […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel “Mr Kottu” owner Viraj Wickramanayake has been at the centre of intense public anger after CCTV footage showing him assaulting a young employee went viral. Into that storm of backlash landed a new claim on social media: that implied Wickramanayake had died in a vehicle accident early that morning, suspected […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media platforms are currently flooded with a heartwarming video showing a young village girl walking through a lush paddy field. In her arms, she carries a small civet, while a small porcupine eagerly toddles right behind her like a pet. Many international media outlets, including prominent Indian newspaper The […]
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Following the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, social media platforms have been flooded with dramatic videos allegedly showing the destruction caused by the disaster. As live coverages tracked a rapidly rising death toll, with officials warning the count could climb into the thousands, viral clips claiming to show the disaster […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel When politicians get arrested over underworld ties, old photos have a way of resurfacing with new, convenient captions. SJB Horana organizer Charith Abeysinghe and Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa, were arrested a few days ago on bribery charges linked to organised crime figure ‘Harak Kata.’ This […]
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