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Was the electricity supply to Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Carlton House disconnected due to unpaid bills?

Fact Crescendo Team

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Ever since the ousting of the Rajapaksa regime in 2022, the members of the Rajapaksa family have continuously been targeted on social media, including several misleading posts. Social Media Posts  A viral social media claim alleges that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) disconnected the electricity supply to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s […]

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A false claim that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s security was completely removed!

Kalana Krishantha

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. The number of officers assigned for the protection of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was a hot topic of discussion among people recently. Even before the heat subsided, there were social media notes claiming that the security of the former president was completely removed, and below is […]

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Was Anura Kumara Dissanayake Absent from the Key Meetings with IMF Delegates? 

Pavithra Sandamali

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel One topic keenly observed under the new government of Sri Lanka is how the ongoing IMF programme will be handled. Against this backdrop, when IMF officials visited Sri Lanka recently, misleading social media posts implied that Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara did not meet with the IMF delegates. However, the President and top […]

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No Plans to Extend School Hours to 2.30 pm, Under New NPP Government!

Kalana KrishanthaLeave a Comment on No Plans to Extend School Hours to 2.30 pm, Under New NPP Government!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel After the NPP gained power in the previous presidential election and formed a temporary government till the parliamentary elections, numerous misleading posts about their policies and decisions began circulating on social media. These posts often distort or misrepresent the NPP’s policies, creating confusion and misinformation among the public. Despite the […]

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A highway constructed by changing its structure to exploit tax money?

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Various statements and posts about misuse of the country’s money are circulating on social media these days. However, it is essential to inquire whether this information is true and to find the credibility of such news. We at Fact Crescendo decided to check the truth of another social media post published in this way. Social […]

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Viral video of Students Singing; NOT related to Recent Thai Bus Accident!

Cielito WangLeave a Comment on Viral video of Students Singing; NOT related to Recent Thai Bus Accident!

On October 1st, amidst the worldwide celebrations of World Children’s Day, the news of a fatal bus accident from Thailand, which resulted in the deaths of 20 children and 3 teachers, has sent shockwaves throughout the world. Amidst the shock and grief all over the country and internationally, a video of a group of children […]

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Is Diet Pepsi Keto-Friendly?

Rashmitha DiwyanjaleeLeave a Comment on Is Diet Pepsi Keto-Friendly?

Pepsi, a leading global beverage brand, often becomes the target of misleading posts and misinformation on social media. These posts may include false claims about its ingredients, health impacts, or corporate practices, sometimes fueling unnecessary fear or boycotts. Such content is often shared without verification, amplifying misinformation. Social Media Posts  As the keto diet continues […]

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Old Gaza Explosion Footage Misleadingly Linked to Recent Events in Lebanon

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Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]

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