Category: Social

Viral Video of People Carrying Gas Cylinders Falsely Claimed to Be from Bangladesh – Actually from Sri Lanka in 2022

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Towards the latter part of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s tenure, the Sri Lankan public had to endure severe economic hardships, including fuel shortages, long gas queues, and other supply chain disruptions, causing immense difficulties for the public.  Many people captured these challenges on their mobile phones, documenting the long lines […]

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Cabinet Approval for Public Sector Salary Hike During Elections? Find out the facts… 

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As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, and in a background where the final phases of postal voting are being completed, claims focusing on topics like state employees, salary hikes, and government benefits are creating confusion among the public.  Social Media Posts  Social media posts and a report by the newspaper Monara on September 9, 2024, […]

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Fact Check: Are Sri Lanka’s Taxes the Highest in the World, and Does It Have the Most Ministers?

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Due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, in recent years, the government increased tax rates as part of its recovery efforts. In response, social media has been flooded with misleading claims about these tax changes, leading to public confusion and misinformation. Many posts have exaggerated the impact of the tax hikes or spread […]

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No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians 

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Artists often become entangled in politics, especially as elections approach. Their involvement can take many forms, from openly supporting candidates to addressing social issues through their work. However, they frequently face challenges, including public scrutiny and misleading posts shared on social media. Social Media Posts  A viral claim circulating on […]

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IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon Has NOT Fled Sri Lanka

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been temporarily suspended by the court as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him. Amidst these developments, numerous posts are circulating on social media, spreading various claims and opinions about the situation. Social Media Posts  Social media posts are circulating claims that […]

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Sudden Call Out for Tri-Forces by President Wickremasinghe? Find out the facts…

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the heat gradually intensifies for the presidential polls, some of the periodic directives by the government and the president himself often get misattributed to the elections. Let’s look at one such instance where social media posts distorted a regular directive on national security, presenting it in a deceptive manner […]

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Will all heavy vehicle driving licenses issued before 2009 be revoked?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The issuance of driving licenses is a crucial aspect for any country, ensuring that only qualified individuals are allowed to operate vehicles. Recently, there has been significant discussion in Sri Lanka surrounding this issue, with a surge in misleading posts circulating on social media. These posts often spread false information […]

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Misinterpreted Video of Train Stopping at Waikkala Railway Station

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Trains are a vital mode of transportation in Sri Lanka, connecting people across the country. However, misleading social media posts sometimes distort facts about train operations, leading to public misunderstanding. For instance, a recent viral video falsely claimed that a train driver irresponsibly stopped on a railway crossing to buy […]

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Old images and videos got shared as recent earthquake in Japan

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Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled his planned visit to Central Asia due to an increased risk of a major earthquake along Japan’s Pacific coast. This decision follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southwestern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever warning of a heightened risk for a […]

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 Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People’s fascination with the lives and activities of sports figures and celebrities often fuels a vast amount of content shared on social media and other platforms. This intense interest, however, can also lead to the spread of misleading information. Rumors, false claims, and sensationalized stories about these public figures can […]

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