Social media was abuzz with the news of the fatal accident on the Colombo – Katunayake expressway, which accounted for the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha in the early hours of January 25th. Soon after, an image claiming to be scenes of people celebrating the Minister’s death went viral. Let’s look at the image […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. A recent concerning trend in Sri Lanka has witnessed several prominent Buddhist monks increasingly becoming victims of misinformation and disinformation campaigns. Social Media Posts A social media post claimed that two famous Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka, Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera and Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera, are […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. A short video clip narrating the scenic beauty of Senanayake Samudraya in Inginiyagala went viral recently, especially among Tamil social media users. The video delves into the geography and history of Senanayake Samudraya. However, upon closer examination, it became evident that the depicted scenes in the […]
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The vast expanse of space holds great excitement for exploration, but unfortunately, there are instances where misleading information circulates on social media platforms. One such example involves unfounded claims suggesting the emergence of black holes from the sun. It is crucial to recognize that misinformation like this can lead to unwarranted fear and misunderstanding. In […]
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Scenes of the majestic Eifel Tower in Paris, France, burning uncontrollably were widely shared among many social media users around the world. However, we found these claims to be nothing but just another fabrication. Let’s look at the viral photo and video content. Social Media Posts A series of photos and videos viral on Facebook […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the exciting world of Bitcoin, where opportunities abound, it’s crucial to be aware of the lurking danger of Bitcoin scams. As more people embrace digital currency, scammers are getting creative with schemes like fake investments and tricky phishing tactics. Stay informed and arm yourself against the darker side of […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. As per the constitution of Sri Lanka, the presidential election is scheduled before the end of 2024. Against this backdrop, a surge of misleading information had emerged from both social media and mainstream outlets. Our investigation aims to shed light on viral claims regarding purported survey […]
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In the age of social media, even food can go viral, drawing worldwide attention and sparking conversations. A recent unusual phenomenon known as ‘Rainbow Meat’ has fascinated internet users. This image sparked debates and aroused curiosity online. Social Media Posts A Facebook page shared a picture of beef exhibiting a rainbow sheen. The picture was […]
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Many netizens worldwide have a keen interest in the images and footage released by NASA, particularly those related to space exploration. However, a concerning trend has emerged on social media, where these images are edited and often circulated with misleading contexts. Our investigation aims to shed light on such instances and examine the accuracy of […]
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Famous Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who gained international recognition for her efforts to combat climate change, is also one of the most targeted figures in the climate change space. The wealth of this young activist is one of the talking points of her haters, who claim that she has amassed several billion dollars owing […]
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