Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The composition and the quality of the school curriculum in Sri Lanka is a topic that is discussed very often. Very often it is questioned how useful are the subjects that a student learns from childhood when getting a job and about the extent to which these subject streams contribute […]
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Posts claiming Italy has “banned” gay and lesbian couples from becoming parents are spreading on social media. In reality, no single ban exists, but several laws severely restrict their options, creating challenging barriers for gay male couples. Social Media Posts We found multiple Facebook posts claiming that “Italy bans gay and lesbian couples from becoming parents.” These posts have […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Spreading fake news in the format of newspapers is commonly taking place now through social media. Here is a fact check we did on such a post. Social Media Posts : A post in the format of a newspaper headline was circulated on social media stating that Professor Gomika Udugamasuriya, […]
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Although there were proposals to privatize Sri Lankan Airlines during the previous government due to economic losses, the current government decided not to implement it and continue to operate it as the national airline service of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Airlines has been the subject of intense debate due to its losses, and talk about […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel About two years ago, the import of substandard drugs into the country through the National Medicines Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka, which were unsuitable for use, and the allergies and complications that patients experienced as a result of administering those substandard drugs, became a topic of great controversy in society. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For many decades, Plastic pollution has been taking place all around the world, affecting the water we drink, food we eat and our bodies. Environmentalists point out that while plastic pollution is a major problem, it is still one of the most solvable environmental challenges, and that there are several […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Many people are paying close attention to electricity tariff revisions these days, as the International Monetary Fund has announced that the electricity sector must be cost-reflective before the next loan installment is released. Meanwhile, based on media reports that the Chairman of the Electricity Board, Dr. Thilak Siyambalapitiya, has resigned, […]
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As people become increasingly health-conscious, combining green tea with milk has grown in popularity. However, there have been debates on social media about the nutritional impact of drinking green tea with milk, with claims that it destroys green tea’s benefits and prevents calcium absorption. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that consuming green tea […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Unverified false information is often spread on social media to gain political advantage, and due to such posts, many social media users believe such posts to be true, without further considerations. Here is an investigation we did to check whether the social media posts that were circulated, claiming a statement […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel International Fact-Checking Day is celebrated on April 2nd every year. This commemoration is significant in combating the growing volume of false and misleading online content and helping the public realize that not everything they see online is true. In particular, the importance of every citizen becoming a fact-checker has become […]
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