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Misleading Video Being Spread As a Dance of 98-Year-Old Actress Vyjayanthimala !

Netizens are often interested in news and updates on celebrities. However, some such posts are misleading. This is our investigation into misleading posts about Indian actress Vyjayanthimala. Social media posts  A viral video on social media trying to depict 98-year-old Indian actress Vaijayanthi Mala dancing. FB | Archived  Posts are viral on WhatsApp also.  We […]

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The true story of the viral posts regarding the suspect of Ganemulla Sanjeeva murder!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel An organized crime gang leader Ganemulla Sanjeeva was killed on 19th February in a shooting inside the court complex in Hulftsdorp. A CCTV photo of the person suspected of having committed the murder was circulated on social media and with that many social media posts were created speculating various people […]

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AI-generated image of a mammoth skeleton excavation

While mammoth skeletons are significant archaeological finds that offer a rare glimpse into the past, especially from the Ice Age, a widely shared photo on social media claimed to show the excavation of a well-preserved mammoth skeleton at a prominent archaeological site in North America. Many users shared and reacted to the post. However, after […]

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The Forest fire in Ella area was not due to natural causes! –  Disaster Management Center

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a forest fire broke out in Ella area. This fire started in the mountainous area in Ravana Ella waterfall. This Ravana Ella forest reserve is famous for its rich biodiversity. The mainstream news had reported that 600 acres of land has been destroyed by this fire and that there […]

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 Did the government increase the salaries of state employees from 20,000 LKR?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The NPP government presented its first budget to the parliament yesterday (February 17 ). Social media users are actively discussing the budget. However, some of their discussions are misleading. This is our investigation into such a scenario. Social Media Posts  Social media posts being spread stating the government has proposed […]

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AI-Generated Image Falsely Claimed as Photo of Sułoszowa Village

An image showing houses along a straight road was widely shared on social media, claiming it depicted a village in Poland and another claimed that it is a newly built neighborhood in Russia’s Moscow city. This assertion garnered numerous shares, reactions, and comments from users. However, after running Google Reverse Image Search, we concluded that […]

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Was the water supply disconnected at the official residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Many news regarding the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa surfaces from time to time and in the last few days there were multiple news regarding the disconnection of the water supply at his official residence. Therefore, we decided to investigate regarding that. Social Media Posts A news was published in social […]

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False Claim Says USAID Fund Discovered in Ukrainian Leader’s Residence

While USAID has provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, a widely circulated photo showing stacks of banknotes in a room has been falsely claimed to depict USAID money found in the home of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The image quickly gained traction on social media, sparking widespread […]

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DOGE has not revealed the names of Sri Lankan politicians or public figures who had received USAID funds!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In today’s digital age, misinformation spreads rapidly on social media, often shaping public opinion based on false narratives. Many users unknowingly fall for misleading claims due to a lack of awareness about verifying information. Recently, global discussions about DOGE and USAID funds in the United States have gained significant attention.  […]

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Group of Coatis in Tikal, Guatemala Falsely Claimed as Dinosaurs

Recently, a video showing the Tikal Temple in Guatemala was posted online, featuring a group of small animals that look like dinosaurs. The video included a claim that these animals were real dinosaurs, which sparked many reactions and shares on social media. However, after verifying the images through a Google Reverse Image Search, we discovered […]

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