Category: Insight

Did the chairman of the Electricity Board submit his resignation letter after being scolded by Tilvin Silva?

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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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Does Adding Milk to Green Tea Impact Its Health Benefits?

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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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A clarification regarding the social media posts purporting to be revelations made by Pillayan, who is in the custody of CID

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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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Is it possible for crocodiles to prey on humans by pretending to be drowning?

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It is a common occurrence that certain incidents circulate on social media in a way that causes unnecessary panic. As a video of crocodiles preying on humans while pretending to be drowning was circulated on social media, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. Social Media Posts A video was circulated in social […]

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Is Botox Helpful for Office Syndrome Patients?

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Botox injections for office syndrome relief have recently gained widespread attention, with numerous online users documenting their treatment experiences. Although Botox is primarily known for its cosmetic uses, it has emerged as a trending treatment for work-related muscle pain, particularly among office workers suffering from chronic pain. This article explores the use of Botox for […]

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The Forest fire in Ella area was not due to natural causes! –  Disaster Management Center

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a forest fire broke out in Ella area. This fire started in the mountainous area in Ravana Ella waterfall. This Ravana Ella forest reserve is famous for its rich biodiversity. The mainstream news had reported that 600 acres of land has been destroyed by this fire and that there […]

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The 323 containers that were released without inspection were brought by a company of the Western Province governor?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Unofficial and unconfirmed information are rapidly spread through social media pages and many users assume them to be true without confirming them. Many social media pages which spread such misleading and false information present these news as articles published in newspapers and media organizations in order to gain the trust […]

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An explanation about the mandatory registration of mobile phone IMEI numbers!

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Many posts were shared on social media stating that the mobile devices have been blocked which does not have the approval of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), so that they cannot be operated in Sri Lanka. We decided to check the credibility of this news. Social Media Posts A post was shared […]

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Will China Sell TikTok’s U.S. Operations to Elon Musk? Understanding the TikTok Situation in the U.S.

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TikTok is a popular social media platform worldwide, particularly among teenagers and young people who use the app to create and share short videos in various new formats. TikTok has tens of millions of users in the United States and has become a significant space for content creators to generate income, build a follower base, […]

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