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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency : But Not a Pandemic. Here’s What Difference Means!

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WHO has declared an Ebola emergency, but not the kind most headlines suggest. The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, after confirmed cross-border spread connected the outbreak in eastern DRC to imported […]

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Clarification on Legal Representation for the Minor Girl in the Anuradhapura Abuse Case

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel Following the widespread public discussion regarding the abuse of a girl in Anuradhapura, social media posts began circulating yesterday after the case was heard at the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court. These posts claimed that while nearly 30 lawyers appeared for the suspect, not a single lawyer appeared on behalf of the […]

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No Evidence of Plan to Divide Jaffna Tissa Viharaya Premises by Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recent developments surrounding the historic Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in the Thaiyiddy area of Kankasanthurai, Jaffna, have sparked widespread discussion on social media. This clarification addresses claims circulating online alleging that the temple premises are set to be divided under a plan by the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha. Social Media Posts […]

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In the Lanka Premier League, are “Icon” and “Star” player categories determined by social media follower counts?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel An unusual classification rule in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has drawn significant attention. We have fact-checked and clarified the accuracy of claims circulating on social media regarding this requirement. Social Media Posts: Posts were shared on social media claiming that, “The organizers have introduced a new eligibility criterion for […]

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What Is Hantavirus? Understanding the Virus, Recent 2026 Concerns, and Actual Public Health Risks

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Hantavirus is a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease in humans. In recent weeks, public attention has increased following reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting warnings and public statements from the World Health Organization (WHO). Social media discussions […]

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Explained: Viral Claim of Rs. 380 Million Double Payment by Road Development Authority

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the context of a reported $2.5 million fraud involving the computer system of the Department of External Resources of the Ministry of Finance, social media posts have circulated alleging that the Road Development Authority erroneously repaid Rs. 380 million to contractors. An inquiry has been initiated to verify the […]

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Beware of the Fake “SriLankan APK” App Scam Impersonating SriLankan Airlines

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  Subscribe   to   our   WhatsApp   Channel     Information continues to be reported regarding financial frauds perpetrated in cyberspace through the impersonation of reputable institutions. Presented below is an analysis of one such organised financial scam, carried out via a fraudulent “SriLankan.apk” application that misuses the name of SriLankan Airlines. Explainer: […]

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Is Sri Lanka Police STF Getting 50 bikes from Nissanka Senadhipathi?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel It is normal for society to occasionally engage in discussions about certain personalities based on various statements and events. Social media is a platform that further fuels that social discourse. Avant Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi has also become a hot topic of discussion in recent days due to an alleged […]

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Are SJB and UNP Planning a Joint May Day Rally?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Amid the backdrop of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day coinciding with International Workers’ Day in 2026, several political parties have taken different decisions about whether to hold May Day celebrations. In this context, a social media post claiming that the United National Party and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya are […]

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