Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Google Loon project, an innovative initiative aimed at providing internet access through high-altitude balloons, was tipped to be launched in Sri Lanka but ultimately did not succeed. Despite this, numerous misleading posts about the project continue circulating on Sri Lankan social media, creating confusion about its outcomes and current […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Numerous political coalitions are forming in anticipation of the upcoming elections in Sri Lanka. This has been accompanied by a surge in misinformation regarding these alliances, creating confusion among the electorate. The spread of false information complicates the political landscape, making it crucial for voters to verify the credibility of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The long-standing issue of a debate between opposition leader Sajith Premadasa of the SJB and Anura Kumara of NPP has generated considerable discussion in Sri Lanka. Despite months of negotiations, no debate has taken place, with the SJB proposing an initial debate between economic committees and the NPP favoring a […]
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In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly and widely. A recent example of this involves a video that has been circulating on various platforms. This video purportedly shows Israelis cheering as the Temple Mount was set on fire. Social Media Posts On June 2nd, a Facebook user shared a video with the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Using famous public figure names in a misleading manner is a common tactic on social media, and even mainstream media sometimes engages in this practice, especially close to key elections. Such misleading reports and posts often target prominent figures, including two leading politicians, distorting facts to influence public perception and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the recent meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, numerous discussions and social media posts have emerged. However, some of these social media posts contain false information. Social Media Posts Recently, a series of social media posts emerged claiming that Elon Musk said […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the opposition leader of Sri Lanka, has recently been targeted by a trend of altering his speeches. These manipulated speeches are being made viral on social media to tarnish his image. Social Media Posts Social media posts say Opposition […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sajith Premadasa, the opposition leader of Sri Lanka, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for the end of this year. As the election approaches, there has been a noticeable increase in misleading and false information targeting him on social media. These disinformation campaigns seem to be […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka grapples with a significant prevalence of alcohol and drug-related crimes, along with accompanying social and medical issues. Recently, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa highlighted the urgency of reducing these tendencies and advocated for reducing the government’s support for the liquor industry. However, certain media outlets have misinterpreted his stance, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In light of Sri Lanka’s constitutional requirement for a presidential election before November this year, there has been a surge in the circulation of various documents and infographics on social media purporting to depict voter preferences in the upcoming election. However, many of these materials have been identified as either […]
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