An explanation about the mandatory registration of mobile phone IMEI numbers!

Many posts were shared on social media stating that the mobile devices have been blocked which does not have the approval of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), so that they cannot be operated in Sri Lanka. We decided to check the credibility of this news. Social Media Posts A post was shared […]

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A misleading fear mongering message regarding the impact of cosmic rays!

p class=”has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size”style=”background-color:#b6babf91″> Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel While navigatng through social media circles, it’s commonplace to encounter ideas, which lack scientific backgrounds. Below is our investigation into the validity of a one such viral claim which makes rounds every once in awhile. Social Media Posts : This particular post was referenced on […]

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SIM-SWAP Fraud is Real! But the viral message exaggerates the threat with Misleading details…

As mobile phones and smart devices have become indispensable over the last decade, many now resort to the ease of online banking and other financial transactions. In such a background, we came across viral social media posts about a new type of fraud, SIM SWAP Fraud, which purportedly would steal your bank account data from the […]

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Is it safe to use mobile phones during lightning? Find Out the Facts…

Rainfall is the primary method by which water in the atmosphere is sent down to Earth and is a crucial component of animals, plants, and humans to meet their water requirements. As thunderstorms continue to occur in several parts of Sri Lanka during this rainy season, strong wind and lightning incidents have been frequent over […]

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