Author: Pavithra Hansani
A false post circulating that fuel prices have increased again!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In March, the government implemented three fuel price increases in response to rising crude oil prices in the global market, driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Against this backdrop, a social media post claimed that fuel prices had been revised again on 30.04.2026. The following is our fact-check […]
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Misleading claim circulates about the Katunayake Airport monk drug bust
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The dissemination of misleading information relating to incidents of significant public interest has become a common occurrence on social media platforms. Presented below is a fact-checking analysis conducted by us in relation to one such misleading claim circulated concerning the recent arrest of a […]
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Beware of the Fake “SriLankan APK” App Scam Impersonating SriLankan Airlines
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Information continues to be reported regarding financial frauds perpetrated in cyberspace through the impersonation of reputable institutions. Presented below is an analysis of one such organised financial scam, carried out via a fraudulent “SriLankan.apk” application that misuses the name of SriLankan Airlines. Explainer: […]
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Fabricated viral posts falsely claim a mother gave birth to nine twin girls in Kurunegala Hospital!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In certain instances, it is evident that misinformation is created and disseminated on social media by exploiting sensitive issues and presenting unverified claims as factual events. Below, we present a fact-check of a post about the reported birth of twins that people have repeatedly shared across social media platforms. Social […]
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Misleading posts falsely claim that the age limit for recruitment to all police posts has been increased to 28 years!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social Media Posts: The age limit for recruitment of police constables was stated as follows on a website published on job opportunities, indicating that the relevant job opportunity is between 18 and 28. Archived Link Notes regarding this continued to circulate on social media as follows. Facebook Facebook The following […]
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Fabricated social media posts falsely attributed to Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media users often share fake posts that falsely claim to be statements made by prominent figures and politicians. Below is a fact-check that we conducted on several fake social media posts that falsely claimed to be statements made by Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala. Claim 1: Social […]
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Was a child saved by a cow near a railway line as a train passed?
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel AI-generated content that highlights sensitive issues and captures public attention is often shared on social media. Below is our fact check of one such video. Social Media Posts: Facebook | Archived Link Social media users expressed doubts about whether the video in question was authentic and commented as follows. The […]
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The rumors circulating that the President’s New Year celebrations were pre-recorded are false!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the New Year celebrations held at the new house built by the government for a family whose house was destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah on the morning of April 14. Soon after, posts were also shared on social media indicating that, particularly, boiling milk in a […]
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Misleading posts about vandalism at the renovated Pettah bus stand debunked
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The recently renovated Pettah Central Bus Station was officially opened to the public on 8 April 2026. The project was completed at a cost of Rs. 424 million under the Clean Sri Lanka National Programme. There were also reports of damage to the Pettah Central Bus Stand within a […]
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