A photo is being shared on social media circles claiming to be the scenes of water scarcity in Adhyar, India. The photo shows three women who have long rows of water jugs on their heads. However, what is the story behind this eye-catching photograph, and is it really from India? Let’s look at the claim in […]
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The 16th Edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, the most lucrative T20 league in the world, is in full swing, with several nail-biting finishes. IPL franchises showcase many of the top players from around the world. However, there are some quality international players also do not make the final cut, as each […]
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Posts are widely circulated on social media stating that a public meeting would be held against the current coalition government under the leadership of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Social Media Posts Viral posts tried to convince the public that former president Mahinda Rajapaksa would hold a public meeting against the current government. Accordingly, the purported […]
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The Egyptian pyramids are one of the most iconic structures in human history. Their construction is often shrouded in mystery and wonder, which adds to the grandeur of these magnificent creations. However, in the age of social media, misinformation about the pyramids has become increasingly prevalent. From conspiracy theories to fake news, the internet is […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Claims are viral on social media, implying that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka released Rs.1000 coins for public circulation. In a sarcastic manner, these posts suggest that the value of the rupee has depreciated so much, and that’s why the coins of such high value […]
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We have been witnessing a series of earthquakes within the last few weeks based in the Kermadec Island area and some other regions in New Zealand. As a result, the international community is also directing its attention toward this situation in New Zealand. Many video footages are being spread on social media, attributing to New […]
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Tech billionaire Bill Gates is among the wealthiest and most influential individuals in the world and is no stranger where it comes to controversies as well. As a result, at certain times, we can see that misinformation/disinformation also being spread in the guise of statements claiming to be made by this famous business magnate. We […]
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Videos of unbelievable behavioral patterns related to animals often get shared widely among social media users with much astonishment. However, sometimes, such incidents have misleading interpretations. This is our investigation related to a strange incident between a deer and a crocodile. Social Media Posts A viral video is being spread on social media stating the […]
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It’s undeniable that climate change has contributed to changes in weather patterns around many parts of the world. However, unfortunately, some social media posts spread unverified rumors about drastic weather changes creating as the public gets very curious and some even panic about such incidents. This is our investigation of such misleading posts, which went […]
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With the devastation caused by the massive tsunami that hit Sri Lanka’s shores in December 2004 still afresh among many Sri Lankans, the public is very keen on announcements related to tsunamis and other major disaster warnings. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) is the government body entrusted with the responsibility of informing the general public […]
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