Sri Lanka suffered a humiliating loss to India in the 2023 Asia Cup finals, in the process creating several infamous records. Incidentally, the much-hyped finals lasted only 129 balls, the third shortest game in ODI history in terms of the number of balls bowled. After this heavy loss, there have been many conspiracy theories about […]
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In the wake of the extreme weather events, numerous social media posts have emerged, attributing them to recent havoc caused by gushing winds and heavy rains. Unfortunately, some of these posts are misleading and contain edited content. This fact check focuses on such a misleading video created using a series of unrelated footage. Social Media […]
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The moon landing is one of human history’s most remarkable events. Nonetheless, some individuals doubt the authenticity of this achievement, propagating various conspiracy theories. In response, we have investigated these claims by analysing social media posts. Social Media Posts The social media posts feature two photos: one displaying the sole of a boot and the […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. After experiencing a prolonged drought period, several parts of Sri Lanka received continuous rainfall in the past week, leading to rising water levels in reservoirs and other water bodies. Consequently, various videos have emerged depicting the floods which have resulted from heavy rainfalls. However, in such […]
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner Group, was laid to rest at a cemetery in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, August 29th, after a tragic plane crash a few days earlier. Many speculations have emerged regarding the circumstances of his demise. Amidst these discussions, several posts on social media platforms have surfaced, addressing his passing […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Two inmates from Boossa prison in Galle, Sri Lanka, recently succumbed to Meningococcal disease, a contagious illness. Subsequently, prison authorities promptly implemented measures to contain the spread of the disease. Amidst these events, some misleading claims have arisen regarding the nature and extent of the disease’s […]
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Update: 03/09/2023 On the 3rd of September Heath Streak Passed Away, and he had been suffering from liver and colon cancer for a long time. Related ESPN report can be read here ********************************* Updates on famous sports personalities, adorned by many fans worldwide, often numerous discussions across social media platforms. However, sometimes, all the information […]
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Many individuals have a fondness for pets and often choose to adopt them. A wide array of pet options is available, with rabbits, cats, dogs, and more among the most popular choices. Interestingly, some people also take in unusual animals as pets. A notable example of this is the Canadian marble fox. This type of […]
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Recently, a trend has emerged in social media circles where religious leaders are increasingly targeted, often becoming victims of disinformation campaigns. One key theme that has emerged is the portrayal of religious figures engaging in behaviours that deviate from established moral norms. Against this backdrop, a video has gained significant traction across various social media […]
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To secure the country’s fuel supply issues, the government of Sri Lanka expanded the opportunity for foreign companies to bid to enter the local market. As a result, three companies were selected. Among them, Sinopec, a leading international petroleum company headquartered in China, became the first to sign an agreement with the Sri Lankan government […]
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