Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, while attending an international summit. Following this meeting, there has been a surge of social media content discussing Elon Musk’s Starlink service and the potential for its introduction to Sri Lanka. However, much of this information is misleading, with […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, “Dansel” refers to a community or privately organized event where free food is distributed to anyone, regardless of status. This practice is especially prominent during Vesak and is a significant cultural and religious tradition. Individuals, communities, and organizations organize these events to embody the Buddhist virtue of […]
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At a time when multiple regions across the sub-continent are reeling under a severe heatwave, numerous posts are going viral on social media asking people to consume more water for about a week to avoid dehydration due to a phenomenon called Equinox. Here are two such posts: Facebook Post | Archived Link Facebook Post | […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, traffic or vehicle-related offenses are common, and when police apprehend drivers, they often record these incidents and upload the videos to social media. This practice leads to the proliferation of misleading videos, as the context and details of the situations are frequently misrepresented or misunderstood by viewers. […]
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Recently, a claim has resurfaced on various social media platforms stating that the Uber app now includes a “Walking Buddy” feature. This feature supposedly allows users to request someone to walk with them, similar to how they can request a ride. Social Media Claims Many Facebook users posted a screenshot from the Uber app, including […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Hundreds of retired army soldiers and other individuals are currently involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as part of various mercenary groups. In Sri Lanka, there is a growing trend of disseminating misleading information about this situation, contributing to confusion and misunderstanding among the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts […]
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On May 20, 2024, the helicopter crash resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. In the aftermath of this tragedy, numerous images claiming to depict the crash wreckage have been circulating on social media. However, a closer examination reveals that these images are misleading. Social Media Claim The […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating online, gaining significant attention. This claim suggests that Suzuki Motors, a well-known automotive corporation, is allegedly gearing up to cease all operations in Thailand. The aforementioned claim has not only gained momentum but has also been disseminated extensively across the Facebook platform, reaching a large number of users and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A photo was recently shared widely among social media users, claiming that an edition of Chuti Baba magazine, a monthly educational tabloid for preschoolers, had published a picture of an ‘ear’ where the description was, in fact, for an ‘eye.’ Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Nowadays, many people are keen on enrolling in free online courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. However, the abundance of misinformation and fake news about these courses can be misleading and deter individuals from making informed decisions. Social Media Posts Social media posts are circulating that the University of […]
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