Various statements and posts about misuse of the country’s money are circulating on social media these days. However, it is essential to inquire whether this information is true and to find the credibility of such news. We at Fact Crescendo decided to check the truth of another social media post published in this way. Social […]
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Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]
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Israel launched a large-scale attack on Israel on 2 October 2024. According to the Israeli military, Iran launched around 180 missiles towards Israel. On this backdrop, a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly running for cover inside a bunker went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Leaked video […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, Duminda Hulangamuwa, President of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and Professor Anil Fernando from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura were appointed as advisors to presidential Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Following their appointments, numerous misleading posts have gone viral, spreading false claims about them. Social Media Posts One such claim compares […]
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The claim regarding iPhones exploding in Lebanon emerged after a series of recent explosions. These incidents involved not only mobile phones but also lithium batteries, biometric identification devices, and other wireless gadgets. As panic spread, misinformation quickly circulated, leading to false claims about random iPhone explosions harming individuals. This is about our investigation of this […]
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The Parliament was dissolved by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, effective from midnight on the 24th of September. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake issued this gazette announcement in terms of the powers assigned to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka under Article 70 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri […]
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Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayke, who became the ninth executive president by the 2024 Presidential election, recently dissolved the parliament. Accordingly, the date has been set for holding a parliamentary election on the 14th of November. When can you apply for postal votes? Accordingly, the Election Commissioner General Mr. Saman Sri Rathnayake has stated that 07 […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Saliya Peiris, the former chairman of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, has been the target of numerous misinformation campaigns. These false claims have often sought to undermine his credibility and professional reputation, exploiting his prominent role in legal and public affairs. Social Media Posts Social media posts are spreading […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Since Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s appointment as president, social media has seen a surge of misleading posts targeting both him and his newly formed government. Many of these posts spread false or exaggerated claims, often distorting facts about his policies, actions, and appointments. Social Media Posts Amidst the political climate and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The National People’s Power (NPP) has won the presidential election, and social media is now flooded with posts targeting its leaders. Many of these posts involve misinformation or exaggerated claims aimed at discrediting NPP politicians. Social Media Posts Following the victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the recent presidential election, […]
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