Mahavira Week and Prabhakaran`s birthday made headlines in the media in the previous week. While some posts have a factual basis, some posts are misleading. Here, we are fact-checking some misleading claims of social media. Social Media Posts Social media posts showed a photo of a giant cake with Prabhakaran’s image, which was said to […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The cabinet of ministers of the NPP government were appointed recently and there have been misleading social media posts being spread about their activities and etc.In this article, we checked some misleading post targeting health minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa and Kandy general hospital . Social Media Posts A viral social […]
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Social media has been flooded with claims that the human trafficking case against Andrew and Tristan Tate was officially dismissed, and that Romanian prosecutors (DIICOT) were found guilty of fabricating evidence. As these claims have generated considerable controversy, let’s examine the actual facts. Social Media Posts Many people on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) are […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts as well as some mainstream media had reported that the current government has taken steps to remove a military camp that has been set up in Vadamarachchi region in Jaffna. So, we decided to do an investigation on this. Social media posts: A social media post was […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The tourism sector plays a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and providing employment for many. However, sometimes misleading information is spread about the sector on social media, especially about statistics of foreign tourists arriving in the country. Social Media Posts A group of Icelandic […]
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The Coca-Cola recipe stands as one of the world’s most renowned corporate secrets, veiled in mystery for over a century. This aura of secrecy has spawned numerous myths about the company’s efforts to safeguard its formula. One of the most enduring claims suggests that only two living individuals know the recipe and, to prevent a […]
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Draz is a famous online shopping venture. However, we have noticed a lot of misleading social media posts regarding Daraz and its promotions. Social Media Posts A viral message circulating on social media platforms claims that Daraz is offering “100 GB of free data” as part of its 11.11 sale. The message contains a weblink […]
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A viral video depicting a mysterious creature in a bedroom has captivated viewers, with some believing it shows a supernatural being. The creature’s appearance has sparked debate and intrigue, as others draw comparisons to the “Tokoloshe,” a mythical figure from African folklore. Social Media Claims A viral video purportedly showing a “mysterious creature found in […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Recently, there were many talks in the society regarding some questions related to National People’s Power been included in school term test papers. Various posts were circulated regarding this, and so we decided to an investigation regarding this. Social Media Posts: A post shared through WhatsApp […]
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November 3, 1957, is an important date in the calendar of history because Laika, Russia’s mongrel dog, set off into space on Sputnik 2. Laika, one of the strong symbols in the early years of the space race, is remembered as a token of man’s determination to set out into the cosmos. A stray from […]
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