Category: Presidential Election 2024

Viral Image of an Empty Hall Claiming to Show the Vehicle Assembly Factory in Kuliyapitiya is Misleading

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Western Automobile Assembly, a newly opened motor vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya, has become the subject of numerous misleading claims on social media. These narratives have sparked confusion, with some questioning the factory’s legitimacy and operations.  However, the plant is a significant development in Sri Lanka’s automotive industry, aiming to […]

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Summary of Election Manifestos of the Key Candidates 

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In this article, we will outline the key policies and promises made by the three main candidates in Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election: President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as detailed in their respective election manifestos. President Ranil Wickremesinghe  The election manifesto of President  Ranil Wickremesinghe, a candidate […]

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Election Misinformation: The Truth Behind the Fake Trump Endorsement of Sri Lanka’s NPP Leader

Kalana Krishantha

In recent times, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and voice cloning technology have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially during election seasons. A video has been circulating on social media claiming that former US President Donald Trump expressed support for Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power Party in Sri […]

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You can vote with a valid ID if registered, even without a polling card.

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The Postal Department announced that the distribution of official polling cards for the upcoming presidential election, which began on September 3, was completed by September 14. Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe reported that approximately 84% of these cards were successfully delivered. He advised voters who have not yet received their polling cards to visit their […]

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False Survey Claim about Presidential Election in Sri Lanka

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential election approaches, a wave of fake surveys is circulated on social media, misleading the public with false predictions and fabricated data. These surveys often claim results favouring specific candidates, creating confusion among voters. It’s important for people to rely on official sources and credible media […]

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe Has NOT Paused His Presidential Election Campaign!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Many were puzzled by the viral social media posts implying that the current President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, also among the candidates vying for the presidency term, had ended his campaign by accepting defeat just one week before the much-anticipated polls.  However, our investigation found these speculations baseless as Mr Wickreamsinghe continues […]

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Did Tharindu Uduvaragedare’s Speech Mention Plans to Sabotage The Future Government?

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දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. There has been a rapid increase in fabricated and out-of-context videos on social media platforms. Below is a fact check we conducted to find the accuracy of such a story published in a misleading manner on social media. Social Media Claims: A part of a speech […]

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