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No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians 

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Artists often become entangled in politics, especially as elections approach. Their involvement can take many forms, from openly supporting candidates to addressing social issues through their work. However, they frequently face challenges, including public scrutiny and misleading posts shared on social media. Social Media Posts  A viral claim circulating on […]

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Did Opposition leader  Sajith Premadasa bow down and worship Ratta?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In 2022 amid “Aragalaya”, a video clip was shared through social media showcasing Mr. Sajith Premadasa bowing down and worshiping Rathindu Senarathne, who is also known as Ratta. It was shared even through WhatsApp, and many users fabricated  several claims regarding this video. Facebook | Archived     This video resurfaced recently […]

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Will the vehicle permits of Doctors and University Professors revoked under a National People’s Power government?

Pavithra Sandamali

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Below is an investigation we carried out to determine the accuracy of a post circulating on social media platforms stating that the National People’s Power will revoke the license to import vehicles duty-free for doctors and university professors. Social Media Claims: Claim 1: Here is a […]

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Altered Photo Falsely Implying That Prof. Meththika Withanage Supports Sajith!

Kalana Krishantha

A claim has been circulating on social media alleging that Professor Meththika Withanage of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Japura) has decided to support opposition leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election. The post, accompanied by a photograph, criticizes the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for associating with her, referencing her opposition to forced cremations […]

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Fact-Check: Claims of Vote Counts in Sri Lankan Presidential Election Before Official Counting Begins

Kalana Krishantha

As postal voting commenced today for the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka, certain social media posts began circulating, alleging that the number of votes received by various candidates had already been counted and shared. This claim has caused confusion among voters and raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. Verification: No Mainstream […]

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Viral Claim of SJB MP S.M. Marikkar Joining President Ranil Wickremesinghe is Misleading

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, there has been a surge in misleading posts and disinformation campaigns on social media, particularly targeting the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition party. These campaigns aim to undermine the party’s credibility and influence voter perception through misleading  content. Social Media […]

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IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon Has NOT Fled Sri Lanka

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been temporarily suspended by the court as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him. Amidst these developments, numerous posts are circulating on social media, spreading various claims and opinions about the situation. Social Media Posts  Social media posts are circulating claims that […]

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Can a DSA Agreement with IMF be Renegotiated? 

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka recently signed a Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) agreement under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) guidance. As the upcoming elections approach, there has been significant social media discussion about the possibility of renegotiating this agreement. Our investigation delves into whether a DSA agreement can indeed be renegotiated. Social Media […]

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Did Netflix donate $7 million to Kamala Harris’s campaign?

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As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading  This is about […]

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