Author: Pavithra Sandamali

The CID Did NOT arrest the president of the Kelaniya Student Union; but another activist of the same union!

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In some cases, mainstream media can inadvertently convey misleading information to the public due to omissions in their news coverage. The investigation we conducted aimed to determine the accuracy of such misleading information present in certain Facebook posts. Social Media Posts: On the 26th, the mainstream media, including social media, had reported that Kalum Mudannayake, […]

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Robot Harvesting a Paddy Field? Find Out the Facts…

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The rapid advancements in generative AI tools and computer graphics have meant that anyone with a creative imagination could produce mid-boggling photos and videos. However, some of these creations get shared with misleading narratives. Let’s look at one such purported claim of a robot harvesting a paddy field. Social Media Posts: A short video clip, […]

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General Daya Ratnayake remains with SJB; Has NOT switched to the Mawbima Janata Party!

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With the prospect of upcoming elections, the widespread dissemination of false information is evident across social media platforms and within political circles and campaigns. Below is an investigation we conducted on a viral post about General Daya Rathnayake. Social Media Posts : Social media posts suggest that General Daya Rathnayake came to Mawbima Janata Party […]

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Unveiling the Reality Behind the Alleged Celebration in Borella Following Death Of Sanath Nishantha!

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Social media was abuzz with the news of the fatal accident on the Colombo – Katunayake expressway, which accounted for the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha in the early hours of January 25th. Soon after, an image claiming to be scenes of people celebrating the Minister’s death went viral. Let’s look at the image […]

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Unraveling the Deception: Have You Fallen Victim to Bogus Bitcoin Mining Investment Messages?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the exciting world of Bitcoin, where opportunities abound, it’s crucial to be aware of the lurking danger of Bitcoin scams. As more people embrace digital currency, scammers are getting creative with schemes like fake investments and tricky phishing tactics. Stay informed and arm yourself against the darker side of […]

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An important police message that everyone should read”- Is FAKE !!

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Due to the crisis in Sri Lanka, people are facing tough times meeting their basic needs. In such a background a message from the Sri Lankan police about gangs stealing is spreading on social media under the theme “police message that everyone should read.” Here’s our investigation report on it. Social Media Posts : Posts […]

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Collection of Foreign Images Misleadingly Shared As Snowfall in Hatton!

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Join our WhatsApp Group here for daily fact-check updates. Ground frost occurs periodically in the Nuwara Eliya region, especially during January – February. Recently, a series of photos went viral in Sri Lanka, claiming to be snowfall in the Hatton area. We conducted a fact-check to verify its accuracy. Social Media Posts : A Facebook […]

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Beware of Scammers; SL Airport is NOT holding a Lost Luggage Sale! 

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Misleading information is often disseminated on social media platforms in the form of scams to tarnish the reputation of prominent institutions. Such a scam went viral in Sri Lanka in the form of an official message from the country’s international airport. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Post: A Facebook advertisement indicating […]

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Find our the truth behind this recurring viral message of terror attacks by food poisoning!

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Following the Easter bombings in April 2019, there was a heightened sense of alert about iminent threats by extremist groups. This situation has been fueled by vira social media posts that have caused unwarranted panic among the public.  Here we investigated the veracity of a recurribg message, which had ccontinuously terrorized the netizens in Sri […]

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Is Maxwell paying tribute to Sachin after his Herculean effort? Find out the facts…

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Glenn Maxwell battled through injury to hit a sensational double century against Afghanistan and guide Australia into the World Cup semi-finals. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was among many who praised and rated Maxwell’s effort as the greatest ODI innings ever. Meanwhile, many social media posts went viral related to this instance, and below is our […]

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