In an age where information spreads rapidly, the internet has become a hub for both knowledge and misinformation. This is particularly true in the realm of health, where sensational claims often capture attention. Lately, there has been a surge of panic on online platforms, driven by the claim that a new virus, hMPV, is emerging. […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Drone technology is not a novel concept, even in Sri Lanka, as it has been employed for various purposes, such as security, apart from the more common use of photography. Notably, the NPP-led Medirigiriya co-operative recently used drone technology for cultivation by spraying insecticides in paddy […]
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In the age of social media, captivating videos often take the internet by storm, leaving viewers in awe and sparking curiosity. Recently, a TikTok video has been making waves, claiming to showcase a restaurant in China employing a humanoid waitress. As the video gained traction, so did the skepticism surrounding its authenticity. In this fact-check […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. In Sri Lanka, kidnappings and crimes persist, contributing to concerns within the public sphere. Unfortunately, the advent of social media has given rise to the dissemination of hoax stories regarding such incidents. These false narratives can instigate unnecessary fear and panic among the general population. Our […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Undeniably, rural and urban roads in certain areas are in poor condition, causing numerous challenges for motorists and pedestrians alike in Sri Lanka. However, it’s important to note that there are instances where foreign footage is mistakenly presented as Sri Lankan content on social media. This […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Sri Lanka has been slowly emerging from the economic crisis; however, the country continues to grapple with significant challenges. Amidst these circumstances, a concerning trend has emerged – the prevalence of online scams. Despite the ongoing recovery efforts, there is a noticeable increase in fraudulent activities, […]
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The Syrian population has been enduring prolonged suffering as a result of the ongoing civil war in their country. In response to these hardships, some Syrian artists created artworks that vividly depict the challenges faced by the people and the brutal realities of the conflict. However, our investigation reveals instances where these artworks have been […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Sri Lankan Airlines has garnered widespread attention on social media due to recent controversies surrounding flight delays. However, it is crucial to note that certain social media posts discussing these issues may be misleading and contain inaccurate information. In light of these concerns, we have investigated […]
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In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly, especially when accompanied by sensational claims that capture public attention. Recently, a viral post on Facebook claimed that China is planning to reclassify Coca-Cola as a cleaning product instead of a beverage. This alarming assertion has garnered significant attention and raised concerns about the safety […]
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Misleading information is often disseminated on social media platforms in the form of scams to tarnish the reputation of prominent institutions. Such a scam went viral in Sri Lanka in the form of an official message from the country’s international airport. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Post: A Facebook advertisement indicating […]
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