Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel It is common on social media to misrepresent statements made by politicians, as well as to attribute statements that were not made by them. Here, we looked at one such instance targeting an SLPP member. Social Media Posts: A post was shared, citing a statement made by a member of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel It is a fact that some media groups spread false information or report real incidents in a misleading manner, with the aim of harming individual brands. In this regard, we are clarifying the facts about a misleading social media post concerning a fraud committed using a well-known brand that has […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Videos of investment schemes are being promoted on social media, claiming to provide high returns in a short period of time. A video of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promoting such an investment scheme has been circulated on social media, and we are investigating the facts below. Social Media Posts: A […]
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International Fact-Checking Day is observed every year on April 2. This day serves as an important reminder for the public to understand that not everything seen online is true, especially in a time when misinformation is rapidly spreading across digital platforms. Although a specific day is dedicated to fact-checking, the practice of verifying information should […]
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Did you spot the red flags? If you almost tapped that link, you’re not alone. Every day, millions of people fall for messages just like these on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Scammers design these scams to appear simple, attractive, and urgent, making it easy to deceive even the most cautious users. Let’s break down […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka’s pursuit of petroleum exploration dates back several decades. In 1974, the Soviet Union initiated oil exploration near Pesalai in Mannar Island. By 2011, scientific studies confirmed the presence of an active petroleum system in the Mannar Basin. However, due to subsequent political changes in the country, the prospect […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim circulating widely on social media alleged that a vehicle convoy belonging to Minister Nalinda Jayatissa was attacked at a fuel station in Rajagiriya. Here is our investigation into the accuracy of that claim. Social Media Posts Social media posts claimed that yesterday (18th March), a vehicle convoy belonging […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As Sri Lanka’s swift efforts to rescue the passengers of an Iranian ship attacked by the United States drew international attention, many people praised the move. At the same time, some people expressed views on social media claiming that this action could bring unnecessary trouble to Sri Lanka from the […]
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The horrifying scenes where a lawyer and his wife were murdered in Akuregoda raised many concerns about whether security is ensured for lawyers who represent criminal cases. Amidst this scenario, a statement allegedly made by the Defence Minister went viral on social media. This is a fact-check we conducted to verify the truth behind the […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයට මෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Since vehicle imports were reopened, 451,770 vehicles have been imported so far. Although the government initially expected an income of Rs. 441 billion from these imports, the actual revenue has now increased to Rs. 904 billion, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament […]
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