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AI Image of Sydney Opera House Misleads Social Media

An image circulating on social media claims to show the underground structure of the Sydney Opera House, leading many users to believe it is an authentic representation of the famous Australian landmark. However, our thorough investigation has revealed that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM An image of the underground structure of the Sydney […]

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Debunking the Viral Video of the “Mysterious Creature Found in Aranaganwila”

A viral video depicting a mysterious creature in a bedroom has captivated viewers, with some believing it shows a supernatural being. The creature’s appearance has sparked debate and intrigue, as others draw comparisons to the “Tokoloshe,” a mythical figure from African folklore. Social Media Claims A viral video purportedly showing a “mysterious creature found in […]

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The true story of the A-Level examination term test paper of Kannangara College!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Recently, there were many talks in the society regarding some questions related to National People’s Power been included in school term test papers. Various posts were circulated regarding this, and so we decided to an investigation regarding this. Social Media Posts:   A post shared through WhatsApp […]

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Didn’t Receive or Misplaced Your Polling Card?Here’s how to get a copy of your polling card via the Election Commission’s official Website!

The Election Commission uses the same voter list for the general election 2024 as for the recently concluded Presidential Election. So, the voters who have registered with the Election Commission but might not have received or misplaced their official polling cards can still get a duplicate copy through the Election Commission’s official website by following […]

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Public Gatherings for Viewing Election Results Banned 

Public gatherings for viewing election results, including outdoor screenings, have been banned, with citizens urged to stay home. The Election Commission (EC) announced that police will enforce this restriction to prevent disturbances, confiscate equipment, and disperse crowds if necessary. People are also prohibited from lingering near polling stations or counting centres. Voters who haven’t received […]

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No, Al-Nafūd Desert’s Snow is NOT the First-Ever Snowfall in Saudi Arabia

A viral social media claim has recently circulated, asserting that Saudi Arabia experienced snow for the “first time in history.” Images and videos of snow-covered camels in Saudi Arabia have spread widely, fueling the perception of an unprecedented winter phenomenon. These assertions have ignited discussions about climate change and unusual weather patterns in the region. […]

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Is there a risk of closing pharmacies across the country?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, even the mainstream media has been reporting misleading news, and people are discussing this. Accordingly, due to a news report in a mainstream newspaper on November 8th, this discussion arose again. So, we decided to do a fact-check on this. Social media posts: A news post on Facebook stated, […]

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Has the Cabinet banned political gatherings at Galle Face Green?

Galleface was the centre of Aragalaya protests in 2022 which paved the way for the resignation of former president Gothabaya Rajapaksa.After that there have been lot of rumours about the Galleface and how governments manage this area.   Media Reports   A news report of Daily Mirror implicates  that the  recent Cabinet decision restricts Galle Face Green […]

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