A viral claim circulating across social media platforms asserts that China has built a cannon capable of firing projectiles at seven times the speed of sound and that this new weapon “bends the laws of physics.” These videos accompanied by captions suggesting revolutionary or impossible physical behavior. However, our investigation found that the clip is […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Misleading information is being widely spread about politically significant events and dates for political gain. This is an investigation we did on such a post published regarding the Nugegoda rally held on the 21st. Social Media Posts : A Facebook post was published claiming to be a photo of alcohol […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets in Sri Lanka, as well as international media, sometimes tend to mislead audiences by reporting without proper verification. We investigated a video purportedly showing Pakistan providing high-level security to the Sri Lankan cricket team. Let’s look at the viral clip first. Social Media Posts: A video circulated […]
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A short video went viral on social media, suggesting it showed a tsunami hitting the shores of Galle on 11.11.2025. Social Media Posts The relevant video clip was shared with the caption, “This morning, there can be seen a Tsunami situation in Galle. The waves are continuing to build and are accelerating. Everyone, be careful. […]
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On 11 November 2025, the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan Province partially collapsed. The 700-metre bridge drew worldwide attention on social media. However, many posts incorrectly use images of an unrelated bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, creating confusion about which structure actually failed. Social Media Posts Posts on multiple social media platforms show a photograph […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Some social media pages and media outlets reported that Rs. 12,500 million has been allocated in the 2026 budget proposal to provide vehicles for Ministers at Parliament. We did a fact-check to verify the accuracy of this news. Social Media Posts : A post circulating on social media stated “12,500 […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Some major media platforms reported that an Edelweiss Airlines flight arrived in Sri Lanka for the first time in history. This is a fact-check we did to assess the accuracy of these claims. Social Media Posts : A mainstream media outlet has published a post stating, “Edelweiss Airlines has commenced […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In light of many political objectives, past incidents, especially those related to major court cases, are often presented with twisted plots that imply they are recent events. Below is an investigation we conducted into one such post regarding the Avant-Garde case. Social Media Posts : A social media post was […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The “Nelu flower” blooming in Horton Plains, which has not occurred in 12 years, has caught the attention of many Sri Lankans. However, among many videos of the rare Nelu Flower blooming in Horton Plains, some misleading content was also shared, mistakenly attributing it to the rare spectacle in […]
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A recent social-media claim is circulating widely, stating that a “single dose” of a new experimental cancer drug caused a woman’s tumor to “nearly vanish” within just five days. Upon our investigation, we found the claim is misleading. Social Media Posts The viral posts claim that “a single dose of a new experimental cancer drug […]
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