Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches in Sri Lanka, social media has seen a surge in misinformation targeting Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) and a presidential candidate. Various false claims and misleading posts are being circulated, aiming to tarnish his reputation and influence public perception. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The issuance of driving licenses is a crucial aspect for any country, ensuring that only qualified individuals are allowed to operate vehicles. Recently, there has been significant discussion in Sri Lanka surrounding this issue, with a surge in misleading posts circulating on social media. These posts often spread false information […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, a surge of misleading information targeting opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and his supporters is being spread across social media platforms. These false claims and edited content aim to discredit Premadasa, a prominent candidate in the upcoming election. Social Media Posts A recent […]
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A. Mohammed Ilyas, who received nominations for the upcoming presidential election, has passed away at age 78. Mr. Ilyas was to contest as an independent candidate under the symbol of a syringe. He passed away on August 22nd while receiving treatment at the Puttalam Base Hospital due to a sudden illness. Mr. Ilyas has also […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a National List Member of Parliament (MP) representing the National People’s Power (NPP), has been frequently targeted by misinformation and disinformation campaigns. These campaigns often involve fabricated statements or manipulated content attributed to her, circulating widely on social media. Fact-checks have repeatedly revealed that these claims are […]
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In the 2024 presidential election, more than 700,000 voters were eligible for postal voting. It is reported that 736,589 voters have applied for postal voting, of which 24,268 have been rejected. Election Commissioner General Mr Saman Sri Rathnayake has said that all the documents related to the postal ballot will be forwarded to the relevant […]
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Dilith Jayaweera, a prominent Sri Lankan businessman and media personality, has been thrust into the spotlight as a presidential candidate. As the election approaches, a surge of misleading and false information targeting him is circulating on social media. These posts often aim to discredit his candidacy or confuse the public. The spread of such misinformation […]
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The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 marked a new and uncertain chapter in the country’s history, reshaping its political landscape and creating a new set of challenges. Following the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces, the swift collapse of the Afghan government was unexpected and has led to significant changes in […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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The Election Commission has decided to impose a legal limit on the maximum amount that can be spent on an election campaign program, with the intention of regulating the expenses of presidential election candidates. According to the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, the amount authorised to be spent per voter must be published in a […]
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