Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The presidential election in Sri Lanka, anticipated to take place this year, has sparked extensive social media discussion. However, amidst these discussions, there is a concerning trend of survey results being disseminated across social media channels, which lack credibility. These fabricated survey outcomes are contributing to misinformation and confusion among […]
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At a time when racism and issues relating to skin colour are being debated and discussed in societies across the world, a photo claiming to be the model with the darkest skin in the world is once again going viral. Social Media Posts: The viral claims state, “Nyakim Gatwech, a model from South Sudanese Woman […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Lal Kantha, a leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has consistently made controversial statements. However, it’s important to note that some of his statements have been misrepresented or altered by social media users, leading to misinterpretations of his intentions or views. This highlights the potential for misinformation to spread […]
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A video of a burqa-clad person sedating and kidnapping a boy with the help of accomplices is being shared widely on social media platforms. Social Media Posts The video is being peddled alongside the narrative that a group of around 400 foreigners had come to Sri Lanka to sedate and kidnap Sri Lankan youngsters. It […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Frequent dissemination of misinformation/disinformation targeting politicians, is a widely see on Sri Lankan social media platforms. Many times misleading narratives are shared wth satirical image edits as well. Let´s look at one such claim. Social Media Posts A viral social media post say that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was photographed […]
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On International Women’s Day, we’re focusing on the issue of misinformation and disinformation that disproportionately affects women. This spread of false information perpetuates harmful stereotypes and hinders progress towards gender equality. What is Gendered Disinformation? Gendered disinformation refers to the deliberate spreading of false or misleading information that targets individuals or groups based on their […]
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The viral video is old and unrelated to Anant Ambani’s recent pre-wedding celebrations. It has been available online since October 2023. Many around the world witnessed the year’s biggest event, with celebrities from all walks of life flocking to Jamnagar in Gujarat, India, to attend billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In recent weeks, Sajith Premadasa, the opposition leader of Sri Lanka, and his wife welcomed a new addition to their family—a daughter. Premadasa himself disclosed this joyful news during a public meeting. However, alongside this celebration, there has been a concerning trend of misleading social media posts circulating about the […]
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In recent years, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted by electronic devices, particularly mobile phones, have led to the development of various products claiming to shield users from these radiations. One such product is the EMF shield magnet, which promises to reduce exposure to harmful EMF radiation. But do these magnets actually work? Let’s dive […]
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Human-wildlife conflict is not a new thing in a country like Sri Lanka. In the Sri Lankan Human-wildlife context, elephants are the most discussed animal within non-agricultural communities. But apart from the elephants, many other animals have conflicts with humans. Porcupines are one of the animals discussed as crop-harming animals within agricultural communities. Social Media […]
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