Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A post spreading across Sri Lankan Tamil social media claims that Manivannan, the former mayor of Jaffna Municipal Council, went to court demanding the demolition of the historic Sudumalai Amman temple, said to have been built without permission. Because the temple is one of the most revered in Jaffna, the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Nothing stirs Sri Lankan feeds faster than a claim about how public money is spent at the top. Last week, some mainstream outlets and social media posts said an official audit showed 3,089 “outsiders” had stayed at presidential residences in 2025, with tens of millions of rupees spent on them, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Tax-related announcements in Sri Lanka have a proven ability to create widespread anxiety long before anyone has read the actual legislation. When a post began circulating on social media warning that a June 30th deadline had been set for everyone over 18 to register their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) under […]
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Images circulating on social media have sparked debate among football fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew during England’s group-stage match and was not punished. Days later, Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié covered his mouth while speaking to Mexico striker […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයට මෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Social media posts have been circulating claiming that the current Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, will step down from his position by the end of this year. The following is a fact-check conducted in response to these claims. Social Media Posts: Several social media […]
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The viral claim circulating on platforms states that honeybee venom can “destroy 100% of breast cancer in less than 60 minutes.” Given the seriousness of cancer treatment and the potential for misinformation to influence patient decisions, this claim requires careful verification. However, a review of scientific studies and expert commentary shows that the claim is […]
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A viral post claims that scientists are close to curing baldness and reversing gray hair with a new injectable drug called ABS-201, made by the biotech company Absci. The post presents this as a major scientific breakthrough that can wake up inactive hair follicles and restart hair growth from the roots. However, our investigation shows […]
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In late September 2025, a South Korean study examining COVID-19 vaccination and cancer risk sparked widespread debate online. Multiple social posts claimed that the research “proved” vaccines cause cancer, citing increased risks for thyroid, lung, prostate, and other cancers. However, we found that the claim is missing context. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users […]
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A claim widely circulated on social media asserts that Elon Musk has introduced XChat, a groundbreaking platform designed to revolutionize private communication. Our investigation shows that while XChat does exist, some of the more technical marketing claims are misleading or overstated. Social Media Posts Viral posts portray XChat as a standalone platform representing the “future […]
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