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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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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As anticipated, the election year 2024 has been marked by a surge in misinformation and disinformation campaigns. Sri Lankan social media users were also heavily targeted, facing a significant influx of misleading information. At Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka, our team took proactive measures to identify and debunk various such falsehoods, which circulated not only on […]
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A large number of Christian devotees around the world celebrate Christmas with festivity and devotion. The song ‘Jingle Bells…Jingle Bells’ is an often-heard song in this Christmas season. It has been like the symbol of the Christmas season. Recently, some people have posted some posts stating that the ‘Jingle Bells’ song is not a Christmas […]
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Social media and mainstream media have been a buzz with reports of Russia developing a new cancer vaccine, which will be freely available to the public. This news has ignited the hopes of cancer patients and their loved ones. We decided to investigate. Some social media posts related to this purported medical breakthrough are below. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Educational Reforms have been discussed for a long time in Sri Lanka. However, some misleading claims are being spread on social media. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that Prime Minister Harini stated the educational reforms proposed by the previous government’s committees will be neglected. FB | Archived It`s […]
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In a significant biosecurity breach, 323 vials containing live virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, have been reported missing from the Public Health Virology Laboratory in Queensland, Australia. This breach, which occurred in 2021 due to a freezer malfunction, only came to light in August 2023 during an audit. Authorities have called it […]
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Due to financial constraints, many patients consider getting assistance from the President’s Fund when they must undergo medical operations and procedures that require a substantial sum of money. Social Media Posts A viral message on social media claims that the President’s Fund is offering financial assistance for selected diseases, including cancer, kidney diseases, brain surgeries, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel On November 21, the Parliament announced that Dr. Ashoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament representing the National People’s Power (NPP), was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. The press release for this appointment further highlighted that Mr. Ashoka Ranwala is an engineering graduate in chemistry from the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka has been recovering from a deep economic crisis. Within that context, discussions about removing the ban on vehicle importation have been arising, and social media users have been implicating the drop in vehicle prices. Social Media Posts Social media is abuzz with claims that vehicle prices in Sri […]
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