Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The President’s Entitlement (Repeal) Act and the curtailment of the privileges of former presidents have been a significant topic during the past few weeks on social media platforms. A series of viral posts claims that NPP MP Lakmali Hemachandra stated that laboratories for a thousand schools would be built […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Forged letterheads of recognised political parties continue to be a method often used by fake news peddlers to discredit certain individuals. Here is a fact-check regarding such a social media post. Social Media Posts: A purported letter with the letterhead of the United National Party, dated September 18th, was widely […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A recent wave of viral Facebook posts claims that the Ministry of Education was able to save a significant portion of the funds allocated to the ministry. Shared as a statement attributed to PM Harini, these posts had raised many red flags. We decided to check the facts. Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Viral social media posts claimed that Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had been appointed as Nepal’s head of state while the former Prime Minister’s wife was killed in protests. However, our investigation reveals that, amidst the protests in Nepal, Shah has not been appointed to any national leadership position, and the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the passage of the President’s Entitlement (Repeal) Act in parliament, social media platforms were abuzz with discussions about former presidents. Hema Premadasa, the wife of the late former president Ranasinghe Premadasa, was also not spared—a forged letter claimed that she had requested a house to stay in Colombo. Let’s […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, we have seen a lot of fake news circulating on social media claiming that actors or actresses have passed away. Many people are still tempted to spread such fake news based on unofficial information when they see them. Below is our investigation into the accuracy of a fake news […]
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A viral claim circulating on multiple platforms alleges that CNN reported on a leaked Chinese geopolitical strategy document. According to these posts, the document predicts the collapse of the United States and Western Europe by 2050 due to cultural and demographic conflict. It also supposedly states that Chinese leaders regard multiculturalism as “cultural suicide.” However, […]
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A claim circulating alleges that Hollywood actor Vin Diesel has died, with some posts attributing his supposed death to a stunt accident or sudden illness. Such rumors about celebrities often spread rapidly and cause confusion among fans. However, our investigation confirms the claim is false. Social Media Posts Multiple posts in August 2025 claimed that […]
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A claim circulating across social media platforms alleges that Stephen Colbert has signed a $13–$13.5 million deal with Netflix for a seven-episode series. The rumor gained traction in late August-early September 2025, spurring #CancelNetflix chatter and political spin. After investigating reports from credible outlets and reviewing official statements, we found no evidence that such a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts containing information regarding famous figures are regularly shared through social media platforms. It is also common to see misleading posts regarding these famous figures being rapidly shared across these platforms. Accordingly, this is a fact-check of a post that is currently circulating on social media regarding the […]
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