Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The emerging political party, National People’s Power (NPP), has become the target of numerous disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Our investigation focuses on specific social media posts falsely claiming that none of the NPP members of parliament have declared their assets. In reality, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or […]
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The Election Commissioner is responsible for setting the dates for accepting nominations and conducting the Presidential Election. This process begins with an official notice published in the gazette. The date for accepting nominations is set within a period ranging from 16 to 21 days after the publication of this notice . Following the submission of […]
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The period for the candidates contesting the upcoming Presidential Election, which will be held on 21st September, to submit deposits was over at noon on 14th August. Accordingly, the Election Commission stated that 40 people submitted deposits to contest the Presidential Election. The Election Commission also stated that 22 registered political parties and another political […]
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PAFFREL, in its commitment to supporting the Election Commission and ensuring free and fair elections, is actively monitoring the 2024 Presidential Election. The organisation’s Executive Director, Mr Rohana Hettiarachchi, has emphasised that PAFFREL will take appropriate action against any violations of election laws or incidents that may unfairly affect a candidate or their party. If […]
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Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States. Earlier this month, she was officially nominated as the Democratic Presidential Candidate for the upcoming election. Recently, there were widespread claims on social media that photos of her wearing shorts depicted her as a prostitute. These images attracted a lot of attention and reactions […]
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Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled his planned visit to Central Asia due to an increased risk of a major earthquake along Japan’s Pacific coast. This decision follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southwestern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever warning of a heightened risk for a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel With the presidential election fast approaching, a surge of misleading posts is spreading across social media platforms. These false claims and deceptive content are creating confusion and misinformation among the public, highlighting the critical need for accurate fact-checking and reliable information as voters prepare to make informed decisions. Social Media […]
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Bangladesh is currently experiencing a tense situation, with social media users frequently discussing the unfolding events. Amid the heightened emotions, a significant amount of misleading content is circulating online, further fueling confusion and anxiety. This disinformation contributes to an already volatile environment, making it crucial for users to critically evaluate the sources of the information […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the much-awaited presidential election 2024 was finally announced by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, a significant amount of misleading information about the candidates is being spread on social media. Fact-checking efforts are crucial during this period to ensure that voters are not swayed by misinformation and can make […]
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Social media users are actively discussing the various qualities—both good and bad—of foods, particularly grains and other related products. However, some of this content is misleading, spreading inaccurate or false information about the health benefits, nutritional value, and safety of these foods. This misinformation can create confusion and potentially harmful misconceptions among the public. Social […]
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