Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel “Political literacy” of Sri Lankan people is a major topic which emerges in most discussions especially in the election season. Thus, we examined the facts of a news article which was published in an international newspaper regarding this. Social media claims Shown below is a post claiming that the Boston […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Due to the unique natural beauty of Sri Lanka, it has become a destination of many tourists. Local and foreign tourists are also attracted to ancient and modern constructions in the country. Because of this, Sri Lanka is chosen for the shooting of international huge cinema productions. In the meantime, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A short video clip claiming that former Jaffna MP Angajan Ramanathan slapped a government servant has been circulating widely on social media and WhatsApp, causing a stir online. However, our investigations reveal that the claim is false and that the unrelated video clip depicts an incident from India. Social Media […]
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Global warming is a well-established scientific fact, yet many still deny its reality. These skeptics often focus on short-term, localized data from specific regions, rather than considering the broader, long-term global patterns that clearly demonstrate rising temperatures and climate change. By emphasizing isolated anomalies or temporary fluctuations, they overlook the overwhelming evidence of a warming […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Although the presidential election is over, misleading social media posts targeting the main candidates continue circulate. Despite the election results being finalised, these deceptive posts aim to undermine the credibility of the candidates and stir controversy. Let’s look at such posts related to election expenditure reports. Social Media Posts In […]
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It’s been over two years since comedian Chris Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith on stage at the Academy Awards. Recently, a claim virally circulated on social media claimed Rock won a lawsuit and received $40 million in damages from Smith. This claim has circulated widely, garnering numerous reactions and comments. However, reviewing reliable […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the appointment of Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as Prime Minister, a wave of social media posts has emerged, targeting her with various claims. These posts have circulated misinformation and unfounded allegations, often misrepresenting her statements or actions. Social Media Posts Social media is currently abuzz with claims that Hassana Segu […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, the National People’s Power (NPP) came into power in Sri Lanka, and since then, there has been a surge of misleading social media posts targeting NPP politicians. These posts spread false or distorted information, aiming to undermine the credibility of the party and its leaders. Social Media Posts Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Six political parties, currently embroiled in disputes over their party secretary positions, have been disqualified from participating in the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. As a result, they are ineligible to submit nomination papers as recognized political parties. According to the Election Commission, out of 83 registered political parties, only 77 remain […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, announced an extension for public servants to submit postal voting applications for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. Initially set to expire at midnight on October 8, the new deadline is now 12:00 midnight on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The extension comes in response […]
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