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 Even when no harm has occurred, some individuals create false news by exploiting sensitive issues to mislead the public. These fabricated stories spread quickly on social media, where they are often accepted and shared as fact, allowing misinformation to reach a wide audience in a short time. This report presents […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Dhamma teachings delivered by Venerable Kathnoruwe Siridhamma Thero, who actively contributes towards the preservation of Buddhism and social well-being, and engages in preaching not only locally but also internationally, can often be seen and heard on social media. This is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding several […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel False claims about individuals, particularly those in the political sphere, frequently circulate on social media. This fact check examines a post currently circulating about Minister Bimal Rathnayake. Social Media Posts : The following social media post, published on March 9, claimed that Minister Bimal Rathnayake was in Rome, and that […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel With the escalation of the war in the Middle East, to manage the existing fuel stocks in the country, the Sri Lankan government has initiated a quota system with a weekly limit via a QR code. Amidst this, a fake website claiming to be the official website where the relevant […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Much information and footage are being shared on social media related to the war in the Middle East, which initially started with joint attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. Among the content being shared, there are many misleading and false videos and posts. This is a fact check […]
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A claim circulating on social media asserts that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in an Iranian drone attack targeting his residence in Tel Aviv. However, our investigation found that this claim is false. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically claim that Netanyahu was killed, with some versions alleging an Iranian drone strike […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Viral posts on social media claim that the President has issued a special directive to investigate the personal assets of national cricketers following recent poor performances. Social Media Posts : Social media posts are circulating a false claim that the President ordered an audit of cricketers’ assets. These posts […]
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A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that China will launch the world’s first “pregnancy robot” in 2026, capable of carrying a human fetus and giving birth to a live baby. However, our investigation found that the story is false. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically claim that a “China will launch world’s […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel From time to time, false claims and misleading posts circulate on social media suggesting that the MAS Holdings group is leaving the country, shutting down operations, or abandoning its workforce. In this context, below is our fact-check regarding recent social media posts about the Methliya factory, which handles MAS’s garment […]
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