Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Circulating social media posts have claimed that Indian nationals will no longer need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit Sri Lanka. Here is a fact check we conducted regarding this. Social Media Posts : The following post, published on February 19 with the caption, “No […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The social damage caused by reporting false and unverified information based on assumptions is enormous, sometimes leaving a lasting impact that cannot be reversed. Such reporting also inflicts great harm on the children, relatives, and friends of the victims. In sensitive matters like murders, mainstream media outlets occasionally publish unverified […]
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Reports circulating on social media claim that Meta is “shutting down Messenger in April 2026.” The confusion stems from Meta’s decision to discontinue Messenger’s standalone website and previously end its desktop apps. Here is what is actually changing and what will continue to work. Social Media Posts Some social media users shared that Messenger (or […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel This fact check addresses a viral claim that Jeffrey Epstein files state Joe Biden is dead, as circulated on social media. Social Media Posts : A post was published on social media with the statement, “According to the Epstein Files, the real Joe Biden is dead. They are literally talking […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The 78th National Independence Day was held at Independence Square in Colombo on February 4th, under the theme “Building Sri Lanka”. Social media posts have alleged that the Buddhist flag that had been hoisted at Independence Square had been removed under the guise of the Independence Day celebration. This […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel This is an investigation we conducted regarding a social media post stating that electricity consumers are already facing difficult situations due to the National Electricity Policy. Social Media Posts : A social media post was shared with the following message. “It is reported that a major crisis has been created […]
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දිනපතාසත්යකරුණු දැනගැනීමටඅපගේWhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Recently, a disturbing incident was reported near the Indo-Sri Lanka fishing border, in which a group allegedly attacked a group of Sri Lankan fishermen. The fishermen said the attack was carried out by Indian Coast Guard and Navy officials. However, the Indian High Commission in Colombo rejected the allegations. Let’s look […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts have circulated claiming that Sri Lanka’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score, as reported by the World Economic Forum, is 24.7—even under a government committed to fighting corruption. This article presents our fact-check of those claims. Social Media Posts : A social media post stated, “According to […]
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Recently, Nipah virus has emerged as a recurring public health concern in South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh. While the virus is rare and does not spread easily, its high fatality rate and lack of specific treatment make each outbreak a serious matter requiring swift response. What Is Nipah Virus? Nipah virus (NiV) is […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. There has been widespread international attention regarding concerns raised over several infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé. These concerns stem from reports suggesting that certain batches of infant formula could potentially contain a harmful substance capable of causing food poisoning. Fact Crescendo conducted an examination of […]
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