After the NPP government came to power in September, many misleading social media posts targeted them. Some such posts are misleading. Social Media Posts A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that President Anura Dissanayake has announced a financial grant of Rs. 50,000 for every household and Rs. 100,000 for every individual over 18. […]
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In Sri Lanka, there have been many discussions about the PhD degrees in the last week due to the fake phD allegations targeting the speaker of parliament. This fact check concerns similar allegations against the prime minister of the government. Social Media Posts Social media posts allege that Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, […]
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Did Cillian Murphy Return as a Zombie in 28 Years Later? A recent trailer for Danny Boyle’s much-anticipated “28 Years Later,” releasing on June 20, 2025, has sparked speculation that Cillian Murphy, who starred in the original 28 Days Later, has returned to the franchise as a zombie. The rumors began when fans noticed a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Educational Reforms have been discussed for a long time in Sri Lanka. However, some misleading claims are being spread on social media. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that Prime Minister Harini stated the educational reforms proposed by the previous government’s committees will be neglected. FB | Archived It`s […]
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In a significant biosecurity breach, 323 vials containing live virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, have been reported missing from the Public Health Virology Laboratory in Queensland, Australia. This breach, which occurred in 2021 due to a freezer malfunction, only came to light in August 2023 during an audit. Authorities have called it […]
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Due to financial constraints, many patients consider getting assistance from the President’s Fund when they must undergo medical operations and procedures that require a substantial sum of money. Social Media Posts A viral message on social media claims that the President’s Fund is offering financial assistance for selected diseases, including cancer, kidney diseases, brain surgeries, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel On November 21, the Parliament announced that Dr. Ashoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament representing the National People’s Power (NPP), was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. The press release for this appointment further highlighted that Mr. Ashoka Ranwala is an engineering graduate in chemistry from the […]
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After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted martial law just hours after declaring it, citing the need to “crush anti-state forces,” a photo of a military convoy on the streets went viral, with users wrongly claiming it was from a recent deployment in Seoul. However, Fact Crescendo has confirmed that the claim is misleading. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, news headlines were created based on the fact that the previous government gave more than 300 bar licenses within this year. However, some misleading social media posts surrounding this being circulated currently. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that 361 bar licenses issued by the previous government from […]
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False claims about food combinations frequently circulate on social media, sparking needless anxiety and misunderstanding. Among these myths is the assertion that combining persimmons fruit with bananas and yoghurt poses a health hazard. Social Media Posts Social media posts warned against consuming persimmons with yoghurt or bananas, claiming it causes food poisoning and citing an […]
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