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No Ban on Religious Events by The Chief Incumbent of Shri Wijayawardenaramaya Temple, Alawatugoda!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, the Vesak festival is widely celebrated. It encompasses religious events, including almsgivings (Dansela) and elaborate decorations in various areas. Organisers typically secure permissions from key figures such as the chief monk of the local Buddhist temple and the Grama Niladhari. This process has traditionally been smooth, with […]

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Is a geologist stuck in a mud puddle and being helped by an orangutan?

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Photos and claims that say there was an orangutan helping a geologist who had been trapped in a mud pool were virally shared and reacted to by social media users. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the above image was misleading. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media […]

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Recurring Fake Death Hoxes On Angelina Jolie!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Angelina Jolie is a well-known American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Since rising to fame in the 1990s after leading roles in superhit movies like “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, Jolie has become one of the most well-known and respected actresses in Hollywood, known for her talent, beauty, and philanthropic work.  Recently, […]

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Beware of weight loss scams such as GRACIA LATTE!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Especially when it comes to health tips and weight control methods, people tend to believe many methods and products without proper background checks. In many instances, so-called miracle products are advertised on Facebook and other social media platforms. Below is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding a business […]

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Explanation of the Viral Image of “Space Shuttle Leaving Earth`s Atmosphere”

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People are generally intrigued by spacecraft and space-related topics. However, it’s important to note that in some cases, misleading or altered images are circulated on social media platforms. These images may not accurately represent the reality of space exploration or phenomena, leading to misunderstandings or false beliefs. It’s crucial for […]

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Krungthai Bank confirms the app update message is not malicious.

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Images with text are circulating on social media platforms stating that if you receive a notification to update the Krungthai NEXT, an application from Krungthai Bank, you should not press the update button. The text claims that doing so will result in money being stolen from your account. Social Media Claims Earlier this month, Facebook […]

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Claims of mass BAAC withdrawals due to the Digital Wallet scheme are misleading

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On April 10th, Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, disclosed the sources of funding for the 10,000 baht Digital Wallet project. He stated that the 500 billion baht budget will be allocated from the 2024 and 2025 budget management, divided into three parts: Following a statement from the Ministry of Finance, some […]

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‘Flower of the Holy Spirit-In-depth Insights 

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The image linked to the assertion about the ‘Flower of the Holy Spirit’ has garnered attention online for its purported distinctive metamorphosis during its blooming process. According to the circulating narrative, this uncommon flower bears a resemblance to a mother and child prior to blooming, and upon blossoming, it adopts the shape of a flying […]

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No, Jimmy Anderson did not take six wickets in six balls in a single over!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Cricket holds a significant place in Sri Lanka’s sporting culture, often dominating discussions on social media platforms. However, alongside genuine conversations, there is a notable presence of altered and misleading content that spreads rapidly within these online communities. Despite its popularity, the prevalence of misleading information underscores the importance of […]

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Beware of WhatsApp Scams: Dialog Issues Warning

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In recent days, a concerning trend has emerged in Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, with multiple WhatsApp groups operating under the guise of “Dialog Axiata.” These groups purportedly claim to be affiliated with Dialog, presenting themselves as sub-businesses or digital marketing teams of the telecommunications giant. However, these groups are nothing […]

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