A set of photos of luxury buses went viral, implying that they were newly purchased with many praises for the recently formed NPP Government. However, our investigation confirms that these buses were purchased in 2019. Social Media Posts: A photo collection of a fleet of luxury buses was shared, accompanied by the text “කියුවා වගේම […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Sinhala- Tamil New Year is celebrated splendidly each year by Sri Lankans all over the island. As the Sinhala- Tamil New Year days of 13th and 14th April fell within the ‘Holy Week’ in which Christians commemorate the Lord Jesus, misleading posts were spread on social media, fueling religious […]
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A social media message has been widely circulating on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, claiming that hot coconut water can destroy cancer cells. The original post attributes this claim to Dr. Rajendra Badwe, director of TATA Memorial Hospital, one of India’s leading cancer treatment centers. Another version cites Dr. Abbas Hussain Kazmi of Sheikh Zaid […]
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Following the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. President Donald Trump Administration, a piece of paper quoting Mary Anne Trump, Donald Trump’s mother, gained widespread attention on social media. The quote described her son as an “idiot” and predicted his political career would be a “disaster.” Despite its traction online, investigations have revealed the […]
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Recently, a video claiming to show “The Bee Gees’ grandsons” performing a song garnered significant attention, with replies ranging from admiration to skepticism. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared a video claiming that the performers are the Bee Gees’ grandsons. The video went viral on Facebook, TikTok, and X platforms. Source | […]
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Following the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand late last month, photos and video clips showing rows of coffins quickly went viral on social media platforms. These posts claimed that the coffins contained victims of an earthquake that struck Thailand in late March, shocking many users. However, upon verification, it was confirmed that this claim […]
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Recently, a video has been circulating on social media platforms with claims that it depicts a significant earthquake striking London, England, on April 5, 2025. The video compiles various footage clips, purportedly showing the chaos caused by a 6.7 magnitude quake in the city. Social Media Posts On April 6, 2025, a Facebook user shared […]
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After Myanmar’s earthquake last week, an image and clip showing the earth cracking went viral on social media platforms. Many users, shocked by the visuals, engaged with the claim that they were caused by the recent disaster. However, a reverse image search has confirmed that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Viral videos and […]
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A video claiming to depict the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has been circulating widely on social media platforms since March 28, 2025. The footage, filmed from a high vantage point, shows two pagodas buried in rubble amidst buildings flanked by two roads. With reports of widespread destruction in cities like Sagaing, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, the mainstream media in Sri Lanka reported that the Adani Group is interested in re acquiring the US $1 billion worth Mannar Wind Power Plant project. They also reported that a bilateral agreement has been reached between the Government of Sri Lanka and Adani Green Energy to purchase electricity […]
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