Category: Social

The CID Did NOT arrest the president of the Kelaniya Student Union; but another activist of the same union!

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In some cases, mainstream media can inadvertently convey misleading information to the public due to omissions in their news coverage. The investigation we conducted aimed to determine the accuracy of such misleading information present in certain Facebook posts. Social Media Posts: On the 26th, the mainstream media, including social media, had reported that Kalum Mudannayake, […]

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Beware of These Fake Korean Language exam applications on Google Forms!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For years, there has been a strong interest among Sri Lankans in seeking employment opportunities in Korea. However, one of the essential requirements for securing a job in Korea is passing the Korean language exam.  Unfortunately, there have been instances where fake applications, misleading Google forms, and incorrect details circulated […]

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Viral footage of a dog escaping from a leopard attack in Nilgiris, India, shared as Sri Lanka!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Human-wildlife conflict is a concern in many regions and is especially common in most South Asian countries. This phenomenon poses significant challenges, especially to communities living near natural habitats, often resulting in property damage, livestock loss, and, in some cases, even human casualties. Even though the threat is commonplace in […]

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NPP Leader Posing with A Terrorist Linked to Easter Attacks? Find Out the Truth Behind This Image, Going Viral Since 2019!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The deadly Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 stand as one of the most gruesome tragedies in Sri Lankan history. Nearing five years since the horrid attack, the investigation has failed to provide solid answers to many questions. However, misleading posts and images continue to be circulated, falsely attributing unrelated individuals […]

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Minister Alles did NOT make a statement about the first arrest under the online safety bill!

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දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. The Online Safety Bill became one of the most contentious bills in Sri Lanka. Despite strong objections by the opposition, the government secured parliamentary approval, and the bill was passed into law with the speaker’s signature. Social Media and Web Reports  Viral social media posts recently […]

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Elephant dance video-know the truth

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This is not an actual elephant. The organisers of the event clarified us that the artists were performing in elephant costumes. Elephant dance videos have previously acquired popularity on social media. An elephant’s amazing dance is currently becoming viral on social media. Many people who share the video believe it is a real elephant dancing. […]

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Robot Harvesting a Paddy Field? Find Out the Facts…

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The rapid advancements in generative AI tools and computer graphics have meant that anyone with a creative imagination could produce mid-boggling photos and videos. However, some of these creations get shared with misleading narratives. Let’s look at one such purported claim of a robot harvesting a paddy field. Social Media Posts: A short video clip, […]

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Fact-Check: Is the ‘Dark Zuckerberg’ a Real Person or an AI Creation?

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A captivating image has taken social media by storm, garnering multiple million views. In this intriguing snapshot, a black man bears an uncanny resemblance to none other than Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Facebook and Meta. But is this mysterious doppelgänger a real person, or is there more to the story? Let’s explore […]

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Viral Footage of A Motor Bike Accident in Indonesia, Falsely Attributed to Hill Street, Dehiwala 

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දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Motor accidents are a prevalent issue in Sri Lanka, and once in a while, scenes of horrific accidents go viral using CCTV footage. However, there is a concerning trend where foreign videos of accidents, crimes, etc., get falsely portrayed as local incidents. Let’s look at one […]

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The Impact of Celebrity Jet Usage: A Case Study of Taylor Swift

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Pop star Taylor Swift is presently engaged in a legal dispute with Jack Sweeney, a university student from the University of Central Florida. The contention arises from Sweeney’s activity of monitoring and publicizing information about the private jet usage of several celebrities, one of whom is Taylor Swift. Who Is Jack Sweeney? Jack Sweeney, a […]

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