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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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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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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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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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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