Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential election draws near, social media often becomes a hub for spreading various ambiguous surveys and misleading information. These are usually designed to influence public perception by presenting fabricated data about voter preferences, candidate popularity, or predicted outcomes. It’s crucial to verify the authenticity of such […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential and parliamentary elections approach, a surge of misleading posts is being spread on social media, particularly targeting the emerging political party, the National People’s Power (NPP). These posts include false claims, altered videos, and fabricated statements aimed at influencing public perception and creating confusion among voters. Social […]
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has become a global health concern. On August 14, 2024, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This decision was prompted by the rapid increase in cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African nations, […]
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As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro shopping mall across the region is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in the bloc. The announcements have been widely shared […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches in Sri Lanka, social media has seen a surge in misinformation targeting Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) and a presidential candidate. Various false claims and misleading posts are being circulated, aiming to tarnish his reputation and influence public perception. […]
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Millions of people worldwide use Apple iPhones, and their safety has become a topic of widespread discussion on social media. However, many of these social media posts are misleading, spreading incorrect information about iPhone safety that can cause unnecessary concern among users. Social Media Posts Social media posts has raised concerns by claiming that Apple […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The issuance of driving licenses is a crucial aspect for any country, ensuring that only qualified individuals are allowed to operate vehicles. Recently, there has been significant discussion in Sri Lanka surrounding this issue, with a surge in misleading posts circulating on social media. These posts often spread false information […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, a surge of misleading information targeting opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and his supporters is being spread across social media platforms. These false claims and edited content aim to discredit Premadasa, a prominent candidate in the upcoming election. Social Media Posts A recent […]
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A. Mohammed Ilyas, who received nominations for the upcoming presidential election, has passed away at age 78. Mr. Ilyas was to contest as an independent candidate under the symbol of a syringe. He passed away on August 22nd while receiving treatment at the Puttalam Base Hospital due to a sudden illness. Mr. Ilyas has also […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a National List Member of Parliament (MP) representing the National People’s Power (NPP), has been frequently targeted by misinformation and disinformation campaigns. These campaigns often involve fabricated statements or manipulated content attributed to her, circulating widely on social media. Fact-checks have repeatedly revealed that these claims are […]
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