Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel There are many instances where events reported in other countries some time ago are being misreported by posting various social media posts, making it seem as if they were recently reported in Sri Lanka. This is an examination of a post that has been released on social media. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Due to several strike actions carried out in support of different demands, the Government Medical Officers’ Association has recently become a widely discussed topic in society. At the same time, it can be seen that false and misleading information is also being widely shared. Below is a fact check we […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel At present, it can be seen that some groups are using social media to spread false information. When sharing such posts, even well-known local and international figures are sometimes included to make them look true. This is a fact check we conducted on one such post. Social Media Posts : […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The ongoing hot weather has become a topic that people across almost all areas are feeling these days. Even mainstream media is widely reporting on the prevailing high temperatures, and within this context, various messages related to the hot weather are also being shared across social media platforms. Here is […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts based on sensitive stories are often widely circulated in social media among users. In most cases, these posts are based on a photo or a video, and many people do not pay attention to whether the information is verified or not. Below is a fact check conducted […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel These days, many parts of the country are experiencing high daytime temperatures. In this situation, unverified and speculative posts about possible future developments are being shared on social media. Here is a fact-check we conducted on one such post. Social Media Posts : The post, shared with the claim “The […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A discussion emerged in Parliament recently after claims that Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara had made an inappropriate gesture towards opposition MPs. An image, said to show the alleged gesture, was also widely circulated on social media. Below is the fact-check we conducted regarding this image. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Misleading posts that utilise video footage from other countries are widely observed across social media platforms. Below is a fact-checking analysis we conducted regarding one such video. Social Media Posts A video was circulating on social media with the caption, “The work of our heroes in Diyathalawa.” Facebook |Archived Link […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Amid the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East, the government has taken steps to reintroduce the previous QR system for issuing fuel in order to manage a possible future fuel shortage in the country. In this context, several fake statements claiming to be remarks made by government ministers and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Dhamma teachings delivered by Venerable Kathnoruwe Siridhamma Thero, who actively contributes towards the preservation of Buddhism and social well-being, and engages in preaching not only locally but also internationally, can often be seen and heard on social media. This is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding several […]
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