Category: Political

Did former Minister Sarath Weerasekara claim that Rs. 60 million received by Mahinda Rajapaksa was spent on charitable activities?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Ongoing case related to former SriLankan CEO Kapila has become one of the keenly followed stories recently. Amidst the commotion, a misleading claim began circulating on social media, alleging that a former minister under the SLPP had made a statement in connection with the matter. What follows is our fact-checking […]

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Stone Pelting on Minister Nalinda Jayatissa’s Vehicle? Find out the truth.

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim circulating widely on social media alleged that a vehicle convoy belonging to Minister Nalinda Jayatissa was attacked at a fuel station in Rajagiriya. Here is our investigation into the accuracy of that claim. Social Media Posts Social media posts claimed that yesterday (18th March), a vehicle convoy belonging […]

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No Evidence Iran Limited Strait of Hormuz Passage to Only Four Countries

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A viral claim circulating across platforms in March 2026 alleges that Iran has officially restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz to only four countries, typically named as China, India, Pakistan, and a fourth country that varies depending on the post. The claim is often framed as urgent “BREAKING” news, implying a formal geopolitical decision […]

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Is Qatar Facing the Highest Number of Missile Attacks from Iran?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Amid the escalating conflicts in the Middle East, misleading reports have been circulating on social media and, at times, even in mainstream media. This is a fact-check we conducted on one such claim. Social Media Posts : A news report claiming that “Qatar is receiving the highest number of missile […]

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Did Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi Declare that “Murdering Children is A-OK”?

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A viral video circulating across social media platforms claims that Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi openly suggesting that the rabbi justified killing children during discussions about war and terrorism. The short clip has generated strong reactions online, particularly amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, a review of the original livestream from which the clip was […]

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Fact Check: No Evidence of Energy Minister Promising Naval Protection to Prevent Fuel Shortage

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, a major topic being discussed in Sri Lanka is whether the country might face a fuel shortage. Social Media Posts: The post claims that the Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, had stated, “We will not allow a fuel shortage to occur […]

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Did an Iranian General Who “Betrayed” Ayatollah Khamenei, Die by Suicide on Live Broadcast?

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WARNING: THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES A GRAPHIC SUICIDE VIDEO. THE FOOTAGE MAY BE DISTRESSING. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED A disturbing video circulating widely on social media is being shared with claims that it shows an Iranian military general confessing that he betrayed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before dying by suicide during a live broadcast. […]

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Did the Deputy Minister Say the Norochcholai Power Plant’s Location Was the Reason Behind Bringing in Inferior Coal?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel “Inferior coal” has become a widely discussed topic in the country recently, drawing attention from political platforms and the general public. Various posts related to this issue are being shared on social media, including several false or misleading claims. Here is a fact check we conducted regarding one such misleading […]

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Viral Images And Videos Falsely Linked To The February 2026 US-Iran Escalation

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Since the coordinated strikes on 28 February 2026 escalated tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, social media has been flooded with short clips and images that claim to show real moments and the aftermath of the unrest. However, we found that the viral clips below are unrelated to the event. Claim 1: US […]

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