Join our WhatsApp Group here for daily fact-check updates. Ground frost occurs periodically in the Nuwara Eliya region, especially during January – February. Recently, a series of photos went viral in Sri Lanka, claiming to be snowfall in the Hatton area. We conducted a fact-check to verify its accuracy. Social Media Posts : A Facebook […]
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In May 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of the global health emergency caused by COVID-19, leading many countries to lift related restrictions. Despite the diminishing intensity of the pandemic, certain misleading social media posts have emerged, making previous social distancing rules sarcastic. Our investigation aims to scrutinise the accuracy of one such […]
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The ever-evolving world of COVID-19 has thrown another curveball our way with the emergence of the JN.1 variant. This Omicron subvariant, first detected in August 2023, has rapidly gained ground, raising concerns about its potential impact on the pandemic’s trajectory. Rapidly Spreading: JN.1’s most alarming characteristic is its rapid global spread. Initially identified in the […]
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The Israel-Hamas conflict has been a focal point of international attention, with tensions escalating and leading to widespread concerns about the impact on civilians in the Gaza Strip. Amidst the turmoil, various pieces of information, including videos, circulate on social media platforms, often shaping public perceptions. One such video that has recently gone viral purports […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s announcement of the 2024 presidential election has sparked a flurry of social media posts speculating about potential candidates. Our investigation reveals a notable prevalence of misleading information in these posts. Emphasising the need for caution and reliance on credible sources, our efforts aim […]
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The construction work at the much-awaited grand Hindu Temple in Ayodhya, Ram Mandir, is nearing its completion and is expected to be open to the public in early 2024. The temple is a significant symbol of the Hindu community and religious identity in India and has garnered much social media buzz. Here, we shed light […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. As with many parts of the world, 2024 will also see Sri Lanka going into major elections. Social media has already become a hub of discussions, with numerous posts addressing the political landscape and various predictions. However, a concerning trend has emerged – the circulation of […]
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In recent events, several ships near the Yemeni shore became targets of missile and drone attacks. Unfortunately, these incidents were accompanied by the spread of misleading information on social media platforms. Our investigation aims to address the dissemination of false content, particularly focusing on a misleading video that has surfaced in connection with these attacks. […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Many people are fascinated by unusual and exotic animals, leading to a surge in social media posts showcasing these creatures. However, it’s essential to be cautious as some of these posts may be misleading or entirely false. In this investigation, we’ll delve into a particular social […]
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Currently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a tour in the United States, seeking increased assistance in the ongoing conflict with Russia. However, there have been instances of misleading information circulating regarding his visit. Our investigation aims to shed light on one such misleading video. Social Media Posts Viral social media posts suggest Ukrainian President […]
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