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Will  President Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol ?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the much-awaited presidential election 2024 was finally announced by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, a significant amount of misleading information about the candidates is being spread on social media. Fact-checking efforts are crucial during this period to ensure that voters are not swayed by misinformation and can make […]

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Fact-Check of the Viral Video Claims about Oatmeal and Glyphosate

Social media users are actively discussing the various qualities—both good and bad—of foods, particularly grains and other related products. However, some of this content is misleading, spreading inaccurate or false information about the health benefits, nutritional value, and safety of these foods. This misinformation can create confusion and potentially harmful misconceptions among the public. Social […]

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False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential election approaches, a surge of misleading information about candidates is spreading rapidly, especially on social media. These false claims and edited content are being circulated to mislead voters and influence public perception, creating confusion in the lead-up to the election. Fact-checking efforts are crucial in […]

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Did Sajith Premadasa Violate Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka draws closer, an increasing amount of altered and misleading content is being circulated about Sajith Premadasa, the opposition leader. These false narratives are part of a growing trend aimed at discrediting him during this critical period. Social Media Posts  A photo of Sri […]

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Did Sajith Premadasa Say, “This is the First Step of the Journey to Make the Country More Bankrupt”?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka draws closer, an increasing amount of altered and misleading content gets created, especially targeting key candidates. The opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, has been at the receiving end of many such manipulated content. These false narratives are part of a growing trend aimed at […]

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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Did NOT say  Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants 

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections approach, social media is increasingly becoming a platform for the spread of misleading claims about politicians. This surge in misinformation is creating confusion among the public, with false narratives and doctored images being widely shared to influence voter perceptions. The proliferation of such […]

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Fake Samsung Discounts Used in Online Phishing Scams

Numerous social media posts have claimed that Samsung in Cambodia is offering significant discounts on online orders. This advertisement has garnered considerable attention from Cambodian social media users. However, it has been discovered that these promotions are online scams. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A social media post in late July announced that Samsung Electronics is offering […]

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Do Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics?

Many tea drinkers opt for tea bags due to their convenience. In contrast to lose leaf tea, which requires some knowledge and special tools to use, tea bags can contain high-quality tea. However, the bags themselves often have hidden issues. Social Media Posts A viral video below states that all tea bag should be avoided […]

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Photo of a Man Shooting Backwards Is Not From the 2024 Paris Olympics!

While Yusuf Dikec’s (Turkish shooter) casual attire made him a viral sensation and catalyzed discussions about professionalism and personal expression at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a viral photo showing a man shooting backwards was widely posted and shared across the social media platforms. However, after running a Google Reverse Image search, we found the photo […]

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