Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber dies in a car accident?

False information about celebrity deaths frequently circulates on social media platforms in our country. This phenomenon isn’t limited to local users—people worldwide share fake news about international celebrities as well.  Social Media Posts Social media posts featuring photos claimed Justin Bieber had died in a sudden accident. These posts circulated as follows: Source | Archive […]

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Fact Check: Are Sri Lanka’s Taxes the Highest in the World, and Does It Have the Most Ministers?

Due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, in recent years, the government increased tax rates as part of its recovery efforts. In response, social media has been flooded with misleading claims about these tax changes, leading to public confusion and misinformation. Many posts have exaggerated the impact of the tax hikes or spread […]

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Viral Video Claiming Recent Destruction of President Wickremesinghe’s Banner is Misleading

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, reports of election law violations have surfaced. However, some old incidents are being reshared on social media, misleading the public by presenting them as current election law violations. Social Media Posts  A video circulating on social media shows a group of people destroying a […]

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No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians 

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Artists often become entangled in politics, especially as elections approach. Their involvement can take many forms, from openly supporting candidates to addressing social issues through their work. However, they frequently face challenges, including public scrutiny and misleading posts shared on social media. Social Media Posts  A viral claim circulating on […]

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Did Opposition leader  Sajith Premadasa bow down and worship Ratta?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In 2022 amid “Aragalaya”, a video clip was shared through social media showcasing Mr. Sajith Premadasa bowing down and worshiping Rathindu Senarathne, who is also known as Ratta. It was shared even through WhatsApp, and many users fabricated  several claims regarding this video. Facebook | Archived     This video resurfaced recently […]

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Will the vehicle permits of Doctors and University Professors revoked under a National People’s Power government?

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Below is an investigation we carried out to determine the accuracy of a post circulating on social media platforms stating that the National People’s Power will revoke the license to import vehicles duty-free for doctors and university professors. Social Media Claims: Claim 1: Here is a […]

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Viral Claim of SJB MP S.M. Marikkar Joining President Ranil Wickremesinghe is Misleading

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, there has been a surge in misleading posts and disinformation campaigns on social media, particularly targeting the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition party. These campaigns aim to undermine the party’s credibility and influence voter perception through misleading  content. Social Media […]

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IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon Has NOT Fled Sri Lanka

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been temporarily suspended by the court as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him. Amidst these developments, numerous posts are circulating on social media, spreading various claims and opinions about the situation. Social Media Posts  Social media posts are circulating claims that […]

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Did Netflix donate $7 million to Kamala Harris’s campaign?

As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading  This is about […]

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Sudden Call Out for Tri-Forces by President Wickremasinghe? Find out the facts…

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the heat gradually intensifies for the presidential polls, some of the periodic directives by the government and the president himself often get misattributed to the elections. Let’s look at one such instance where social media posts distorted a regular directive on national security, presenting it in a deceptive manner […]

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