Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets also misleadingly report news. This often takes place due to the headlines used for the news articles, videos, and posts. This is a fact-check of a series of social media posts that have been shared misleadingly. Social Media Posts : A social media post was published stating […]
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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 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 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 Many social media posts and news regarding the NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi are circulating through social media platforms from time to time. Below is an investigation we conducted regarding a recent claim based on a viral image. Social Media Posts : A photo was shared on social media purportedly showing […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Various photo and video edits are frequently shared on social media to attack political opponents, and nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is used more often. Below is our investigation into some of the photos published in that way. Social Media Post : A photo of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was circulated on social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In June 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Germany, and many posts about the visit were published on social media. Meanwhile, a post on social media indicated that President Dissanayake did not travel to Germany for a state visit, confirmed by the German Federal Foreign Office. We did a fact-check […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A Muslim, M.M. Mohamed Munir, was appointed as the new Deputy Minister, and with that, several social media posts are being spread to incite racism. This is a fact-check investigation we conducted regarding a specific video. Social Media Posts : A video circulated, stating, “Congratulations to the newly appointed Deputy […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. One of the viral claims that gained significant traction after the cabinet reshuffle on October 10 was that a Muslim national, Mr Mohamed Muneer, had taken the oath as the deputy minister of Buddha Sasana. Social Media Posts : A series of posts was shared, mainly […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a heated debate erupted on social media platforms regarding the President’s budget for 2026. This was mainly, becuase a series of posts went viral, stating that the President’s budget had increased threefold compared to the 2025 budget. Let’s look at some of these claims first. Social Media Posts: A […]
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