Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The exhibition of the Tooth Relic, titled as ‘Sri Dalada Vandanawa’, which is held after 16 years, began on April 18th and is scheduled to be held for 10 days at the Sri Dalada Maligawa Premises (Temple of Tooth, Kandy). Accordingly, today (22) marks the fifth day of ‘Sri Dalada […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Unverified false information is often spread on social media to gain political advantage, and due to such posts, many social media users believe such posts to be true, without further considerations. Here is an investigation we did to check whether the social media posts that were circulated, claiming a statement […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Sinhala- Tamil New Year is celebrated splendidly each year by Sri Lankans all over the island. As the Sinhala- Tamil New Year days of 13th and 14th April fell within the ‘Holy Week’ in which Christians commemorate the Lord Jesus, misleading posts were spread on social media, fueling religious […]
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Recently, a video claiming to show “The Bee Gees’ grandsons” performing a song garnered significant attention, with replies ranging from admiration to skepticism. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared a video claiming that the performers are the Bee Gees’ grandsons. The video went viral on Facebook, TikTok, and X platforms. Source | […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. A video of a VIP security convoy was widely circulated on social media, indicating that even though the current government has rejected VIP vehicles, they are now receiving VIP security. Below is an investigation we conducted to determine the accuracy of this. Social Media Posts : […]
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A recent claim has drawn attention regarding a significant policy shift in Saudi Arabia that would allow women to decide what they wear. Given the historical and cultural significance of dress codes in Saudi Arabia, this claim warrants a detailed fact-check to verify its accuracy and provide context on the evolving status of women’s rights […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel International Fact-Checking Day is celebrated on April 2nd every year. This commemoration is significant in combating the growing volume of false and misleading online content and helping the public realize that not everything they see online is true. In particular, the importance of every citizen becoming a fact-checker has become […]
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A video claiming to depict the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has been circulating widely on social media platforms since March 28, 2025. The footage, filmed from a high vantage point, shows two pagodas buried in rubble amidst buildings flanked by two roads. With reports of widespread destruction in cities like Sagaing, […]
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It is a common occurrence that certain incidents circulate on social media in a way that causes unnecessary panic. As a video of crocodiles preying on humans while pretending to be drowning was circulated on social media, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. Social Media Posts A video was circulated in social […]
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Videos showing koi fish living in Japanese drainage systems have gone viral on social media. These posts claim Japan’s drainage systems are extraordinarily clean and uniquely house koi fish. The posts have sparked widespread discussions about Japan’s infrastructure and environmental practices. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook users have shared a video showing someone pouring hundreds […]
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