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Viral Video Misrepresents Sajith Premadasa’s Response to a Question About Not Accepting the Presidency in 2022

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential elections approach, we have noticed a surge of social media posts that alter and misrepresent speeches by opposition leader and SJB presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa. These posts often manipulate Sajith’s statements out of context to mislead the public about his political stance and actions. This […]

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Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber dies in a car accident?

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False information about celebrity deaths frequently circulates on social media platforms in our country. This phenomenon isn’t limited to local users—people worldwide share fake news about international celebrities as well.  Social Media Posts Social media posts featuring photos claimed Justin Bieber had died in a sudden accident. These posts circulated as follows: Source | Archive […]

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Cabinet Approval for Public Sector Salary Hike During Elections? Find out the facts… 

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As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, and in a background where the final phases of postal voting are being completed, claims focusing on topics like state employees, salary hikes, and government benefits are creating confusion among the public.  Social Media Posts  Social media posts and a report by the newspaper Monara on September 9, 2024, […]

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Fact Check: Are Sri Lanka’s Taxes the Highest in the World, and Does It Have the Most Ministers?

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Due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, in recent years, the government increased tax rates as part of its recovery efforts. In response, social media has been flooded with misleading claims about these tax changes, leading to public confusion and misinformation. Many posts have exaggerated the impact of the tax hikes or spread […]

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Viral Video Claiming Recent Destruction of President Wickremesinghe’s Banner is Misleading

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, reports of election law violations have surfaced. However, some old incidents are being reshared on social media, misleading the public by presenting them as current election law violations. Social Media Posts  A video circulating on social media shows a group of people destroying a […]

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No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians 

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Artists often become entangled in politics, especially as elections approach. Their involvement can take many forms, from openly supporting candidates to addressing social issues through their work. However, they frequently face challenges, including public scrutiny and misleading posts shared on social media. Social Media Posts  A viral claim circulating on […]

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Did Opposition leader  Sajith Premadasa bow down and worship Ratta?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In 2022 amid “Aragalaya”, a video clip was shared through social media showcasing Mr. Sajith Premadasa bowing down and worshiping Rathindu Senarathne, who is also known as Ratta. It was shared even through WhatsApp, and many users fabricated  several claims regarding this video. Facebook | Archived     This video resurfaced recently […]

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Viral Claim of SJB MP S.M. Marikkar Joining President Ranil Wickremesinghe is Misleading

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, there has been a surge in misleading posts and disinformation campaigns on social media, particularly targeting the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition party. These campaigns aim to undermine the party’s credibility and influence voter perception through misleading  content. Social Media […]

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IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon Has NOT Fled Sri Lanka

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been temporarily suspended by the court as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him. Amidst these developments, numerous posts are circulating on social media, spreading various claims and opinions about the situation. Social Media Posts  Social media posts are circulating claims that […]

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