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hMPV is ‘not’ a new type of virus, as claimed on social media

In an age where information spreads rapidly, the internet has become a hub for both knowledge and misinformation. This is particularly true in the realm of health, where sensational claims often capture attention. Lately, there has been a surge of panic on online platforms, driven by the claim that a new virus, hMPV, is emerging. […]

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Fact Check: Misleading Claims About a New Commodity Levy Imposed on Various Food Items in Sri Lanka

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Sri Lanka has been navigating a challenging economic recovery following its worst post-independence crisis in recent years. In the aftermath of the Rajapaksa regime and the subsequent leadership of President Wickremesinghe, the government made some changes in the country’s tax procedure.  However, many have not welcomed […]

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Fact Check: Misleading Claims Surrounding Drone Insecticide Spraying in Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Drone technology is not a novel concept, even in Sri Lanka, as it has been employed for various purposes, such as security, apart from the more common use of photography. Notably, the NPP-led Medirigiriya co-operative recently used drone technology for cultivation by spraying insecticides in paddy […]

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Does the viral video really show the humanoid waitress in a Chinese Restaurant?

In the age of social media, captivating videos often take the internet by storm, leaving viewers in awe and sparking curiosity. Recently, a TikTok video has been making waves, claiming to showcase a restaurant in China employing a humanoid waitress. As the video gained traction, so did the skepticism surrounding its authenticity. In this fact-check […]

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No Evidence of Perfume Laced Paper-Related Organized Kidnapping in Sri Lanka!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. In Sri Lanka, kidnappings and crimes persist, contributing to concerns within the public sphere. Unfortunately, the advent of social media has given rise to the dissemination of hoax stories regarding such incidents.  These false narratives can instigate unnecessary fear and panic among the general population. Our […]

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Fact Check: Viral Video of Damaged Road is NOT from Agunukolapalessa, but from Indonesia

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Undeniably, rural and urban roads in certain areas are in poor condition, causing numerous challenges for motorists and pedestrians alike in Sri Lanka. However, it’s important to note that there are instances where foreign footage is mistakenly presented as Sri Lankan content on social media. This […]

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Beware of Fake Posts Requesting Customer Details To Create Online Bank Accounts!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Sri Lanka has been slowly emerging from the economic crisis; however, the country continues to grapple with significant challenges. Amidst these circumstances, a concerning trend has emerged – the prevalence of online scams.  Despite the ongoing recovery efforts, there is a noticeable increase in fraudulent activities, […]

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This mist-covered Serene Mountain Range is NOT a Scene from Sri Lanka; Depicts Nethravathi Peak in Karnataka, India.

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. While Sri Lanka has abundant natural beauty, including stunning landscapes and diverse flora and fauna, footage from other parts of the world often gets misattributed as scenes from Sri Lanka.  Social Media Posts  A video circulating on social media shows a picturesque scene where a person […]

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CGI Artwork Viral As Real Structure by A Syrian Artist from The Ruble of his Own House!

The Syrian population has been enduring prolonged suffering as a result of the ongoing civil war in their country. In response to these hardships, some Syrian artists created artworks that vividly depict the challenges faced by the people and the brutal realities of the conflict. However, our investigation reveals instances where these artworks have been […]

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The Centre For Policy Alternative Has NOT Published Any Survey Results on the Outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. During the recent Budget debate, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Presidential and Parliamentary elections would take place in 2024. Following this announcement, numerous social media posts discussing the possible presidential candidates and expected outcomes have emerged.  Let’s examine the veracity of one such claim […]

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