In Sri Lanka, there have been many discussions about the PhD degrees in the last week due to the fake phD allegations targeting the speaker of parliament. This fact check concerns similar allegations against the prime minister of the government. Social Media Posts Social media posts allege that Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Educational Reforms have been discussed for a long time in Sri Lanka. However, some misleading claims are being spread on social media. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that Prime Minister Harini stated the educational reforms proposed by the previous government’s committees will be neglected. FB | Archived It`s […]
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Due to financial constraints, many patients consider getting assistance from the President’s Fund when they must undergo medical operations and procedures that require a substantial sum of money. Social Media Posts A viral message on social media claims that the President’s Fund is offering financial assistance for selected diseases, including cancer, kidney diseases, brain surgeries, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, news headlines were created based on the fact that the previous government gave more than 300 bar licenses within this year. However, some misleading social media posts surrounding this being circulated currently. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that 361 bar licenses issued by the previous government from […]
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Social media is often a breeding ground for sensationalised claims, especially about extreme weather events. With the ongoing winter season in the UK, we came across viral images which showed scenes of the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, covered with a thick blanket of snow. Social Media Posts Social media posts implying that Lord’s Cricket […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In previous days, Sri Lanka faced severe weather conditions, and there was a lot of misleading information about them. This is our search for some such social media posts. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook, claims to show a massive tornado off the coast […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka has been recovering from a deep economic crisis. Within that context, discussions about removing the ban on vehicle importation have been arising, and social media users have been implicating the drop in vehicle prices. Social Media Posts Social media is abuzz with claims that vehicle prices in Sri […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The tourism sector plays a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and providing employment for many. However, sometimes misleading information is spread about the sector on social media, especially about statistics of foreign tourists arriving in the country. Social Media Posts A group of Icelandic […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Making a historic comeback, Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 US presidential election, and in the aftermath, several speculations have been made regarding policy and administration changes. In this context, we encountered recurring speculative posts directed towards the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung. Social Media Posts Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel UPDATE: On 13th November 2024 , the US embassy of Colombo lifted the travel restrictions for US citizens to Arugambe. More details can be read here Archived. ****************************************************************************** Recently, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo issued a security alert urging its citizens to avoid travelling to the Arugam Bay area in […]
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