Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, a surge of misleading information targeting opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and his supporters is being spread across social media platforms. These false claims and edited content aim to discredit Premadasa, a prominent candidate in the upcoming election. Social Media Posts A recent […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, a growing trend is noticed in the number of misleading posts targeting Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), an emerging political force. These campaigns aim to undermine his credibility and the NPP’s growing influence by spreading false or misleading […]
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Social media is often a breeding ground for various treatment methods for conditions such as cancer; however, many of these are misleading and without any scientific explanation. Yet, many social media users consume such unverified content widely. Let’s look at one such claim regarding the purported effectiveness of Vitamin B17 in killing off cancer cells. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Trains are a vital mode of transportation in Sri Lanka, connecting people across the country. However, misleading social media posts sometimes distort facts about train operations, leading to public misunderstanding. For instance, a recent viral video falsely claimed that a train driver irresponsibly stopped on a railway crossing to buy […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recent claims falsely allege that Sajith Premadasa had submitted his nomination papers from the back of the registration table when the usual practice is to submit the required documents related to nomination papers in front of the Election Commission. Let’s look at the claim first. Social Media Posts Social media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A trend has emerged as the upcoming presidential election approaches: altered videos are circulated to discredit opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. While some of these videos are created in a satirical manner, this manipulated content misrepresents Sajith’s actions and statements, creating a misleading narrative to undermine his credibility and tarnish his […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The emerging political party, National People’s Power (NPP), has become the target of numerous disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Our investigation focuses on specific social media posts falsely claiming that none of the NPP members of parliament have declared their assets. In reality, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or […]
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Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled his planned visit to Central Asia due to an increased risk of a major earthquake along Japan’s Pacific coast. This decision follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southwestern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever warning of a heightened risk for a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel With the presidential election fast approaching, a surge of misleading posts is spreading across social media platforms. These false claims and deceptive content are creating confusion and misinformation among the public, highlighting the critical need for accurate fact-checking and reliable information as voters prepare to make informed decisions. Social Media […]
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