Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the aftermath of the horrific rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a video has surfaced on social media claiming to show her final moments. This video has caused widespread outrage and confusion. However, it has been confirmed upon investigation […]
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Social media is often a breeding ground for various treatment methods for conditions such as cancer; however, many of these are misleading and without any scientific explanation. Yet, many social media users consume such unverified content widely. Let’s look at one such claim regarding the purported effectiveness of Vitamin B17 in killing off cancer cells. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Trains are a vital mode of transportation in Sri Lanka, connecting people across the country. However, misleading social media posts sometimes distort facts about train operations, leading to public misunderstanding. For instance, a recent viral video falsely claimed that a train driver irresponsibly stopped on a railway crossing to buy […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches, many misleading claims often circulate on social media, including false information about voting procedures and other election-related matters. These misleading narratives can create confusion and misinformation among voters, making it crucial to verify the accuracy of such claims before sharing or believing them. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recent claims falsely allege that Sajith Premadasa had submitted his nomination papers from the back of the registration table when the usual practice is to submit the required documents related to nomination papers in front of the Election Commission. Let’s look at the claim first. Social Media Posts Social media […]
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A few weeks ago, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife endorsed Kamala Harris’ nomination for the upcoming Presidential Election. Afterward, an old photo of Michelle Obama with a masculine look surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the photos of Michelle Obama had been digitally […]
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The 2024 Presidential Election is becoming a hot topic day by day. It has become the first Presidential Election in which the most significant number of candidates are contesting in the history of Sri Lanka with 39 candidates. Many commentators state that there will be a high competition between several main candidates this time. Accordingly, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A trend has emerged as the upcoming presidential election approaches: altered videos are circulated to discredit opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. While some of these videos are created in a satirical manner, this manipulated content misrepresents Sajith’s actions and statements, creating a misleading narrative to undermine his credibility and tarnish his […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The emerging political party, National People’s Power (NPP), has become the target of numerous disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Our investigation focuses on specific social media posts falsely claiming that none of the NPP members of parliament have declared their assets. In reality, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or […]
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The Election Commissioner is responsible for setting the dates for accepting nominations and conducting the Presidential Election. This process begins with an official notice published in the gazette. The date for accepting nominations is set within a period ranging from 16 to 21 days after the publication of this notice . Following the submission of […]
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